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CORREGIDOR.
Discovering The Island -
Aside from the historic landmarks, ruins, new buildings and structures in
Corregidor, there are actually more to see and discover within the island.
Joining the short guided tour of Corregidor is just not enough to see the
many other hidden or less seen scenic sights. To really enjoy one's stay
in Corregidor, enough time is needed to experience all that it has to offer.
The whole island is green all over with its forest and lush vegetation.
There are a variety of flowers and orchids and a few animals such as
monkeys, wild native chickens and birds that have been brought over to
populate the island.
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Although most of the
roads in the island are two-lane concrete pavements, there are no traffic,
no traffic lights and signs, not even a single policeman ... simply
because there are only few vehicles that are primarily used for
transporting visitors around the island plus those that are used for
maintaining the grounds and facilities of the island. And most of all, the
peace and quiet, the beautiful sunrise, and magnicent sunset are some of
the treats that visitors to visit and truly appreciate the place of Corregidor. It
is so different from what the residents of nearby Metro Manila, Mariveles,
and Cavite experience daily in their lives. Portrayed below are fifty-one
photographs of only few of the numerous sights and scenic vistas that
the Island of Corregidor has to offer. |
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Corregidor is a small
rocky island in the Philippines for about 48 kilometers west of Manila which
is stragetically located at the entrance of Manila Bay. This island
fortress stands as a memorial for courage, valor, and heroism of its
Filipino and American defenders who bravely held their ground against the
overwhelming number of invading Japanese forces during World War II.
This place is also known as "the Rock",
it was a key bastion of the Allies during the war. When the Japanese
invaded the Philippines in December 1941, the military force under the
command of Gen. Douglas MacArthur carried out a delaying action at Bataan.
Corregidor became the headquarters of the Allied forces and also the seat
of the Philippine Commonwealth government. It was from Corregidor that
Philippine President Manuel Quezon and General MacArthur left for
Australia in February 1942, leaving behind Lt. Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright
in command.
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Although Bataan fell on
April 9, 1942, the Philippine and American forces held out at Corregidor
for 27 days against great odds. On May 6, 1942, their rations depleted,
the Allied forces were forced to surrender Corregidor to Lt. Gen. Homma
Masaharu of the Japanese Imperial Army after having successfully halted
the Japanese advance on Australia. It was only two years and ten months
later in March 1945 when the Allied forces under the command of General
MacArthur recaptured Corregidor making a good promise to return to the
Philippines.
The big guns of
Corregidor are now silent and the ruins of buildings, structures, and
tunnels in the island tell a very moving story of a war that has claimed
so many lives. A visit to this former battleground is a memorable
experience especially for those who cherish and value peace and freedom.
In his speech delivered during the signing of the surrender of Japan aboard
the U.S.S. Missouri at Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945. General Douglas MacArthur said, "It is my earnest hope and indeed the hope of all mankind
that a better world shall emerge out of the blood and carnage of the past
- a world founded upon faith and understanding, a world dedicated to the
dignity of man and the fulfillment of his most cherished wish for freedom,
tolerance and justice". |
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In
the Corregidor tour is included:
Roundtrip ferry boat transfers (Manila-Corregidor-Manila).
Shrine and terminal fee.
Guided island tour by trans via bus.
Light and Sound Show at Malinta Tunnel
Lunch & Dinner |
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5:30 am |
Departure Angeles City |
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7:30 am |
Boarding time |
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8:00 am |
Departure Manila |
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9:00 am |
Arrive Corregidor |
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3:00 pm |
Departure Corregidor |
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4:15 pm |
Arrive Manila |
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4:25 pm |
Departure to starting point |
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