Cabanatuan Prison Camp was a Japanese-run prison camp located in the Philippines during World War II. Established in 1942, it primarily held American and Filipino prisoners of war captured during the Battle of Bataan and the Battle of Corregidor. The camp was known for its harsh conditions, including overcrowding, inadequate food, and lack of medical care. In January 1945, the camp became the site of the Cabanatuan Raid, a daring rescue mission by American forces and Filipino guerrillas. This operation successfully freed over 500 prisoners, marking a significant event in the liberation of POWs in the Philippines. The camp was eventually closed after the war.