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Corregidor Island - 1
Source: Manila Bulletin
Author: Mary Anne R. Conde
Date: 2000-03-30
 
Ruins, relics and remembrances

















The war-ravaged ruins of Corregidor can make

anyone emotional - even the generations born after

World War II. Although the island is now serene, it is

not difficult to imagine the terror of being there in

the midst of a war - the sounds of fighter planes

roaring overhead, bombs exploding, debris flying

everywhere and the voices of men rising over the

din.



For years the island of Corregidor served as a major

stronghold to ward off the attack of the enemy. Its

strategic location and fortifications earned for it the

name “Guardian of Manila” during the Spanish, Japanese

and American Occupations.



Its name is derived from the

Spanish word “corregir” meaning

“to correct” or “to check” as this

island served as a check point

for vessels entering Manila Bay

during the Spanish and American

Occupations.



This tadpole-shaped island is situated 26 nautical miles

west of Manila and lies just off the southern tip of Bataan

Peninsula. It is about 5.6 km in length from end to end

and approximately 2.4 kms in width at its widest point.



Today, this island is one of the most visited tourist sites

in the country. Its beaches against a beautiful backdrop

of huge limestone formations, its nature trails, and

panoramic views of Manila Bay and South China Sea are

only some of its many attractions.



Most importantly, Corregidor is visited and re-visited

because of the rich history it reveals. Being there is like

reading through a chapter in our history books.



Once an expensive travel

package because of its location,

this historical tour is now

available to the younger

travelers at “studentfriendly”

prices. The Philippine Tourism

Authority has recently added

Corregidor to its

Balik-Barkadahan sa Turismo tour

packages. The Barkadahan is a

project especially aimed at

educating and awakening the

youth’s interest in domestic tourism by providing them

with affordable and adventure-filled tour packages.



For the price of R525/person (minimum of 20), young

travelers can visit the Aviary, Middleside, Battery Way,

Battery Hearn, Mile Long Barracks, Pacific War Memorial,

Spanish Lighthouse, Battery Geary, Battery Crocket, the

MacArthur Statue, Filipino Heroes Memorial, Japanese

Garden of Peace and the Malinta Tunnel. Included in the

package are round-trip ferry boat transfers

(Mla-Corregidor-Mla), shrine and terminal fee, guided

island tour via tranvia bus and a welcome drink. Optional

offers are a Light and Sound show at the Malinta Tunnel

and meals which range from R305 to R75 per person. (to be continue)
 

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