Tag Archives: World War II

Directions and Surprises in Mount Samat Trip (Bataan)

There are two long weekends in November 2009 and maybe some may be interested to drop by the Dambana ng Kagitingan in Pilar, Bataan. Maybe when we remember and pray for our dearly departed on All Saints’/ Souls’ Day or … Continue reading →

Mt. Samat Trip: Journey to Dambana ng Kagitingan in Bataan

It was a slow Saturday. The Friday before that was capped with a client dinner-meeting that extended until late at night. Add the trip home and it was already past midnight when we slept. The problem with having a regular … Continue reading →

Corregidor Island: History in the Ruins

Corregidor Island is where the Filipino and American forces made a last stand against the invading Japanese forces in World War II, our school textbooks would tell us. The books bear photos of the guns and the ruins. Seeing the … Continue reading →

Corregidor Island: Araw ng Kagitingan

Every April 9, the Philippines commemorates the Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as the Bataan and Corregidor Day. The last two strongholds of the United States Armed Forces, Far East (USAFFE), which include the Philippine Army and the US Regular … Continue reading →

Map and Directions: Corregidor Island, Philippines

How to get there? Map and directions for Corregidor Island. Related posts here and here. How to use map, click here. Please wait while the map loads. . .