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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 ...

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...

Middleside Barracks   Ruins is probably the first of the many ruins that you'll encounter once you avail the day tour package to Corregidor. It is l ocated in the Middleside sector in Corregidor Island   in the province of Cavite, Philippines.    Middleside Barracks Ruins Middleside Barracks Ruins Details Built in 1915, Middleside Barracks is a historic military structure located in the Middleside sector of Corregidor Island, Cavite, Philippines. This impressive complex consists of two three-story buildings that once served as living quarters for the 60th Coast Artillery Regiment and the 91st Philippine Scout Coast Artillery Regiment. The barracks derived its name from its strategic location at the “Middleside” area of the island, positioned between the Topside and Bottomside sectors. Middleside Barracks Ruins - Cavite, Philippines During its time, Middleside Barracks stood as one of the largest and most important facilities in Corregidor, showcasing early 20th...

Do you want to witness and be part of the exciting and colorful cultural activities in the Philippines in this month of February ?   Please check out this list of popular fiestas or festivals happening this February. Tinagba Festival Location:  Iriga City, Province of Camarines Sur Details:  The festival is celebrated every first until the second week of February. Its highlight is the carabao parade where farmers decorate their carabaos and carts with colorful props for tourists to admire. The carts would then be filled up with their best products which will be blessed in a mass before finally sharing it with the less fortunate townspeople. This festival is a thanksgiving to the bountiful harvest in the upcoming months. The word  tinagba  means "first harvest offering" in Bicolano. Suman Festival Location:  Baler, Province of Aurora Details:  The festival is celebrated every 14th to 19th of February. Its highlights are the float parade and...