Exploring one of our historical places here in Bataan

Lakbay Sanaysay:

Dambana ng Kagitigan

Description: 

Mount Samat National Shrine (Tagalog pronunciation: [samat]) or Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valour) is a historical shrine located near the summit of Mount Samat in the town of Pilár, Province of Bataan, in the Republic of the Philippines. The memorial shrine complex was built to honor and remember the gallantry of Filipino and American soldiers who fought during World War II.

With the homies

Story:
      Hinikayat ko si Tita na pumunta sa Mt. Samat kasi gusto kong makita ni Uncle Bill yung shrine pati na rin yung museum para malaman at makita niya yung history ng lugar na ito at yung mga naging karanasan ng mga Pilipino at Amerikano noong World War II. Nag share din sya ng story about as WWII. Nag-enjoy kami sa pagbisita sa shrine lalo na si Uncle. First time niya lang kasi makapunta sa Philippines at 3 weeks lang siya dito kaya sinamantala na niya. He kept on comparing Philippines and America about the weather, the people, the places and especially the foods. It was his first time here, and he already fell in love with our country, The Philippines. He's willing to stay here for good! He loves everything about our country. Kasama na rin dito ang Mt. Samat Shrine dahil said history nito at sa ganda ng lugar na ito. He even told his friends back home in America to come and visit our country.

Me, My cousins and My sister

WWII RUINS, CORREGIDOR ISLAND

Corregidor Island 

Corregidor Island /kəˈrɛɡɪˌdɔːr/, locally called Isla ng Corregidor, is an island located at the entrance of Manila Bay in southwestern part of Luzon Island in the Philippines. Due to this location, Corregidor has historically been fortified with coastal artillery to defend the entrance of Manila Bay and Manila from attacks by enemy warships. Located 48 kilometres (30 mi) inland, Manila has been the largest city and the most important seaport in the Philippines for centuries, from the colonial rule of Spain, Japan and the United States, to the establishment of the Philippines in 1946.

Corregidor todayEdit

After the War, many people, most of them veterans, visited the island because of its history. Today, Corregidor is a historic monument as well as a tourist destination. Many travel companies offer day tours on the island featuring military installations used during World War II. Most of the war-ravaged buildings have not been restored, and left as they were after the war in reverence to the Filipino and American soldiers who died there.

Pacific War MemorialEdit

Marker of the Pacific War Memorial

Standing on the highest part of Corregidor's Topside is the Pacific War Memorial, which was built by the United States Government to honor the Filipino and American soldiers who participated in World War II. It was completed in 1968 at the cost of three million dollars. The major memorial structure is a rotunda with a circular altar directly under the dome's oculusthrough which light falls on the altar during daylight hours. Light lands directly on the altar on May 5 at exactly 12 noon, in commemoration of the surrender of the troops stationed there and the courage they exhibited over 72 days of bombing. Located behind the Memorial is the Eternal Flame of Freedom, a 40 feet (12 m) Corten steel structure commissioned to Aristides Demetrios symbolizing freedom.^[13]

Malinta TunnelEdit

The Malinta Tunnel, which is the last stronghold of the joint Philippine and American military prior to the Japanese takeover during the World War II, is now home to an audio-visual presentation by National Artist Lamberto V. Avellana of the events that took place on the island, including the reluctant departure of General Douglas MacArthur and the evacuation of the Philippine president Manuel L. Quezon and his family to unoccupied areas of the Philippines and eventually in exile in the United States.^[4]

Filipino Heroes MemorialEdit

One of the most recent additions to Corregidor is the Filipino Heroes Memorial located in the Tail End. This 6,000-square meter complex has 14 murals depicting heroic battles fought by Filipinos from the 15th century up to the present day. It was designed by Francisco Mañosa, while the murals and a statue of a Filipino guerrilla were sculpted by Manuel Casas. The complex was inaugurated by President Fidel V. Ramos on August 28, 1992.^[5]

Japanese Garden of PeaceEdit

This garden was built as a memorial to the Japanese soldiers who served and died on the island during World War II. The park includes a praying area, shrines, markers and a small pavilion that houses photographs and memorabilia.^[5]

Corregidor lighthouseEdit

The Corregidor lighthouse

The lighthouse on Topside is one of the oldest landmarks in Corregidor, first lit in 1853. In 1897, the defective lighting apparatus was changed, extending the range to 33 miles (53 km). The grounds and keeper's dwellings were further improved during the American occupation. During World War II, the lighthouse was damaged during the siege of Corregidor. The lighthouse was totally reconstructed in the 1950s with a different design and stands on the same spot where the first lighthouse once stood. The whole lantern of the lighthouse was recently replaced by the Philippine Coast Guard to run on solar power.

PACKAGES AND RATES:

http://www.corregidorphilippines.com/packages.html

CORREGIDOR MAP

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Terminal Office
Esplanade Seaside Terminal
Esplanade Seaside Park (Seaside Blvd., MOA Complex),
Pasay, Pasay City, Philippines

Reservations Office
21st Floor Times Plaza Bldg., Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Tel. (632) 354-7005, (632) 6289751 and (632) 6289752
Mobile (63)998 968-3256, (63)998 968-3056
E-mail: reservations@suncruises.com.ph

Sales Office
21st Floor Times Plaza Bldg., Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Tel. Nos. (632) 527-5555 local 4511 and 4512
Fax No. (632) 527-5555 local 4513
E-mail: sales@suncruises.com.ph

Corregidor Inn
Corregidor Island, Cavite 
Mobile: (632)917 527-6350
E-mail: corregidor_inn@suncruises.com.ph

Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar

Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar

Travel back to 18th century Philippines when you step foot in Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. Home to Jose Acuzar’s collection of restored Spanish-Filipino houses, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar showcases the best of Filipino heritage and culture.

Each casa comes from an elite and notable accesoria that has its own story to tell. Marvel at the unique Filipino craftsmanship used in the restoration of each house through an interactive heritage tour.


The only property in the Philippines to be part of Historic Hotels Worldwide, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar serves as a bridge between the rich history of the Spanish colonial era and the contemporary luxury and comfort of a modern hotel.

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is part of the Conde Nast Johansens Luxury Global Collection and Peninsula Hotel’s Pencities Luxe Guide. This Bagac Bataan beach resort is also the Asia Awards of Excellence winner for Asia’s most excellent destination for 2017 and is a project of the New San Jose Builders, Inc. in consultancy with Asian Grand Legacy Hotels.

La Palya Caleta

La Palya Caleta Resort

Location: Morong, Bataan

Owner: Mr. Nestor Pineda

Description: 

Playa La Caleta is a virgin resort sitting along the shores near Morong, Bataan. Lush green forests and pristine sand, reminiscent of the golden powdery sands of Boracay greet visitors as they set foot on the beach resort.

Playa La Caleta is the place to be when you want an escape from the busy city environment. There is no electricity yet, and the mobile phone signal is very low. There are no residents around the beach, except of course, for the caretakers. So you're assured that there would be no uninvited guests and the place is all yours for the taking.<

Resort caretakers put up gazebos, swings, and beach beds for visitors and tourists to use. The resort also provides a lot of space for beach activities like volleyball, Frisbee, kite flying and even picture-taking. If you know that little grotto island in Boracay, this island is like 10 times bigger than that.

Tour to Playa comes in different packages. A tour price of Php1,100 covers boat transfer from Balanga, Bataan to the island and vice versa, overnight accommodation and food for the entire overnight stay. The other package which costs Php2,100 includes an air-conditioned room accommodation, boat transfers, food for the entire overnight stay, plus an extra-Playa La Caleta massage.

Both packages exclude land transportation transfer, which is about Php120 if you're taking a bus from Five Star terminal in Cubao going to Balanga, Bataan, and private van rental, which costs Php150 from Balanga going to the boat area.

Travel Information: 

La Playa is in Nagbalayong in Morong. It is 175 km from Manila. It takes 1 1/2-2 hours upon reaching it from Balanga by taking Mini Bus.

Website: 

www.laprimeraplaya.com

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La Playa Beach Resort