Blogs from Corregidor, Philippines, Asia

After going to Villa Escudero and Tagaytay (my favorite get-away that's close to Manila), our next stop was Corregidor. It was January 22, 2013, Tuesday. We got to the port at around 6:45AM because I booked the 7:30 AM departure and we're supposed to check-in at 7:00AM. I booked the earliest departure because since it's a whole day tour, I want to make sure we make it back on time... read more

Jan 5-Last night we went to the Mall of Asia, a gigantic mall located on the Manila harbor.  The mall reminded me of one of the malls in downtown  San Diego.  Luckily we did not walk around the entire mall--I don't think any of us had the energy to.  We took a few pictures, looked in a few stores, and exchanged some more money in one of the department stores.  After being approached by a very eager but very polite young saleswomen, Papa decided to buy a short sleeve polo shirt.  He said he had brought too many long sleeve shirts and it was way too hot for those. After the mall we went to a nearby restaurant called Sis Seafood Palutuan.  Here you buy your own freshly caught fish from the outdoor market next door, ... read more

Being from the Leyte-Samar provinces, I am well aware of the annual url=http://www.tourisminthephilippines.com/city/Tacloban/leyte-landing-memorial/leyte-landing-memorial.phpLeyte Landing celebration which commemorates the return of Gen. Douglas McArthur to the Philippines. Who isn’t familiar with the line “I Shall Return”? He is probably one of the most loved expat in our history books, and our fascination to the American culture may as well be associated to him. Whilst the Spanish brought the Roman Catholic faith, Americans on the other hand brought chocolates, McDonalds, Pepsi, pizza, the American English language, and our fascination to ‘state side’. As it was a long weekend, we’ve decided to make a weekend trip to the Corregidor Island. I usually get seasick and the one hour ferry ride was the least of my favorite. Back on its glorious days, Corregidor was a Military pa... read more

December 4, 2009 (Friday) CCP Bay Terminal A, CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City (near Harbour Square) Parking Fees: Php35 for 1st 3 hours and Php10 for every succeeding hour Sun Cruises Day Tour - Php1,999.00 Inclusions: Roundtrip ferry transfers/shrine, entrance and terminal fees, guided island tour, buffet lunch Overnight Package - Php1,999.00 + 500.00 for Twin/Double sharing Optional: Lights and Sound Show inside Malinta Tunnel - Php150/person Schedule (estimated time): 7:00am - Check in at the terminal 7:30am - Boarding 8:00am - Departure from Manila 9:15am - Arrival in Corregidor Guided tour 2:30pm - Departure from Corregidor 3:45pm - Arrival in Manila Corregidor is a tadpole-shaped island strategically located at the mouth of Manila Bay. It is also aptly named as "the rock" and is 48 kms. West of Manila or 30 miles from the ... read more

Yesterday, Dona and I went on a great adventure. We went to Corregidor Island. This is a small island, shaped like a tadpole, in Manila Bay. It has been used to protect Manila Bay since the Spanish. As such, it was the scene of many battles in WWII. First, the Japanese struggled to take Corregidor, the last place in the Philippines to fall into their hands. Then, the Americans had to take it back, after first winning many other battles in the Pacific. General MacArthur vowed "I Shall Return" and despite the opposition of America's president, he did so at last. The island is home to American fortress ruins, both the base that was there in peacetime, and the bomb-proof shelters of wartime, and many Japanese tunnels. Visitors can also enjoy the beach and the jungle ... read more