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The islands are part of the province of and Looc . Lubang covers the western half of Lubang Island and Cabra Island, while Looc covers the remaining half of Lubang Island plus Ambil and Golo Islands. Part of the recent history of the island is the curious story of Onoda Hiroo , a former Japan ese army intelligence officer who was the last Japanese soldier to surrender in World War II . He hid in the jungles of Lubang Island when the Allies reclaimed the Philippines and engaged in continuous guerilla warfare refusing to believe the war was over. He surrendered in 1974, 29 years after the end of World War II. Looc Proper is divided into three major parts BonBon Gitna and Kanluran. Main source of living is fishing being surrounded by water. However tourism is now also being eyed to be an opportunity to showcase the natural beauty of the island having it's fine white sand coastline. REFERENCE
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