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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... [read more]
The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... [read more] Blog: Corregidor Historical Tour
Date: November 15th 2004
By 8am, we were already aboard MV Sun Cruises at CCP Manila Bay dock. An hour later, we arrived the tadpole-shaped island of Corregidor on the province of Bataan. During the one-hour ferry ride, our historical trip already started, as a historian, gave us a brief history of the island. Corregidor is also called "the rock" as it saved as a fortress of Manila Bay, during World War II. Soon ... read more
Date: November 15th 2004
By 8am, we were already aboard MV Sun Cruises at CCP Manila Bay dock. An hour later, we arrived the tadpole-shaped island of Corregidor on the province of Bataan. During the one-hour ferry ride, our historical trip already started, as a historian, gave us a brief history of the island. Corregidor is also called "the rock" as it saved as a fortress of Manila Bay, during World War II. Soon ... read more
