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Located in the Topside sector of Corregidor Island in the province of Cavite, the Pacific War Memorial is memorial structure erected in commemoration of the Filipino and American servicemen who fought and gave their lives in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War. Pacific War Memorial The memorial was constructed several years after the war and was completed in 1968. Construction cost was said to be at least 1.23 million dollars, most of which was contributed by the United States Congress. The circular marble below the skylight The skylight The Pacific War Memorial actually consists of several monuments. The most popular of which is the main structure which is the dome. It is known for the skylight hole on top of it which lets the sunlight in during the day. Directly underneath the skylight is a circular marble altar with these words inscribed on its edge... "Sleep, my sons, your duty done, for Freedom's light has come; sleep in the

Located in Centennial Road, Clark Freeport Zone in Angeles City in the province of Pampanga, Clearwater Resort and Country Club  is a place that provides a spacious venue great for team-building and outdoor activities. Clearwater Resort and Country Club Clearwater Resort and Country Club details Clearwater Resort and Country Club - Angeles City, Pampanga Established in 2003, Clearwater Resort and Country Club offer a peaceful haven away from the polluted and stressful line in the Metro. What's nice about the resort is that despite it being an exclusive resort, non-members could still enjoy its amenities. Guess who welcomed us to Clearwater Resort and Country Club Speaking of amenities, the resort has a 13-hectare picnic/camping grounds ideal for any outdoor activity. The resort also has a man-made lake for kayaking and fishing. If you love swimming on the beach, believe it or not, despite being situated several miles from the nearest beach, Clearwater Resort and Country

Do you want to witness and be part of the exciting and colorful cultural activities in the Philippines in this month of  March ?  Please check out this list of popular fiestas or festivals happening this March . Alimango Festival Location:  Iligan City, Province of Lanao Del Norte Details:  The festival is celebrated every 15th to the 22nd of March. Its highlight is the Alimango Street Dance Contest, where the participants show off their alimango inspired costumes while dancing to promote local cultures and traditions. This festival serves as a way for the locals to promote and enhance community-based development and tourism. It also serves to promote the industry of alimango . The word  alimango  means crab. Sabutan Festival Location:  Palanan, Province of Isabela Details:  The festival is celebrated every 20th to the 22nd of March. Its highlight is the native dances where the dancers would paint themselves black to imitate a Dumagat and the  sabutan  float parades. This fes

Located in the Topside sector in Corregidor Island in the province of Cavite, Mile-Long Barracks is known as the world's former longest military barracks. Now all that remains is its roofless skeletal ruins which serve as a haunting icon of the destructiveness of war.  Topside Barracks/ Mile-Long Barracks Marker for the Mile-Long Barracks The barracks can't fight Mother Nature forever Morning drills in front of the barracks aerial view of Mile long barracks before the war Built sometime in the early years of the 20th century, the Mile-Long Barracks is a 1,520-foot (1/3 of a mile), three-level building with a distinct Pre-war American architectural design.  Also known as the Topside barracks, because the building was built on the Topside part of the island, it housed American personnel during the Pre-war until the early days of the war. It was also said that the famous General Douglas MacArthur once had his headquarters in one part of the barracks. The f

Located in the Topside sector in Corregidor Island in the province of Cavite, Corregidor Island Lighthouse was a Spanish-built structure built to guide ships through the dangerous entrance of Manila Bay. It is also referred to as the Old Spanish Lighthouse of Corregidor. Corregidor Island Lighthouse Corregidor Island Lighthouse details Corregidor Island Lighthouse - Corregidor Island, Cavite Built under the Royal Order of the Spanish Government in 1846, the Corregidor Island Lighthouse was finally completed seven years later in 1853. This makes the lighthouse in Corregidor Island and the one in Caballo Island the second oldest lighthouse established in the Philippines after the lighthouse at the mouth of Pasig River. Corregidor Island Lighthouse You can actually go up Corregidor Island Lighthouse Here's the view from the top of Corregidor Island Lighthouse A peek from the cross Corregidor Island Lighthouse was built on the highest point of the island giving it a