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Located in the Middleside sector in Corregidor island in the province of Cavite, Middleside Barracks is probably the first of the many ruins that you'll encounter once you avail the day tour package to Corregidor. Middleside Barracks  Of course, I have to have a souvenir photo.  A picture from the tour bus That's actually the NHI marker Hmmm, you have to zoom in to read it. The facade of the building Built in 1915, Middleside Barracks is a large military structure that is made up of two three-story buildings. The barracks was referred to as Middleside Barracks because it was constructed in the Middleside part or sector of the island. This damage was actually done by a typhoon It was said that the cement used to build the structure was imported from Japan. Ironically, it would be the same country that would have its troops bombard the island (and the Middleside Barracks) with thousands of bombs. The barracks was called home by the 60th Coas

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 the coronation of the B

Found on the island of Corregidor in Cavite, Battery Grubbs is composed of two Model 1895M1 guns on Model 1901 disappearing carriages. They were part of the Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays. Battery Grubbs Battery Grubbs details Battery Grubbs is known for the Spanish-style arch that welcomes visitors to its gun emplacements. Construction began in November of 1907 and was completed on February 2, 1911, at the cost of $212,397.88.  Battery Grubbs - Corregidor Island , Cavite Welcome to Battery Grubbs  The ruins of Battery Grubbs  The view of Bataan from  Battery Grubbs ruins The insignia of the men who manned the guns Battery Grubbs history marker Gun replacement for Battery Grubbs Battery Grubbs played a minimal role in the defense of the Philippines during World War II. During the early days of April 1942, the Number 1 gun already suffered mechanical failures making it unusable. The Number 2 gun wasn't as lucky, an aerial bomb hit the po

Zigzag Road  is one of the most popular roads in Southern Luzon. It is located within the Quezon National Forest Park in the municipalities of Atimonan, Pagbilao, and Padre Burgos. Zigzag Road Zigzag Road Details The Zigzag Road is the most famous landmark within   Quezon National Forest Park . It measures 5.7 kilometers from end-to-end.  Zigzag Road - Quezon Protected Landscape   Keep in mind that the priority are the vehicles going up the Zigzag Road Also known as Bitukang Manok or Eme Road , the Zigzag Road is considered by many drivers as a place to conquer to prove their driving skills. An old photo of the Zigzag Road taken during the American Colonial period One of the well-known parts of the Zigzag Road are what locals call the  siko  or the elbow. It is a part of the roadway that looks like a bent elbow. One mistake on this part could bring you to the afterlife. You'd see this before you go up the siko . Zigzag Road Urban Legends Hundre

Found on the island of Corregidor in the province of Cavite, Battery Hearn is a 12- inch Seacoast west-ranged gun, which is also the longest gun on the island. It served as part of the Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays. Battery Hearn Ruins Battery Hearn Ruins History Formerly known as Smith No. 2 after the Smith Brothers, the manufacturers of a formerly popular brand of cough drops during those days. Battery Hearn was later renamed under General Orders No. 11 in honor of the late Brigadier Clint C. Hearn. Battery Hearn Ruins - Corregidor Island, Cavite The route to Battery Hearn A replacement barrel (also a replacement bed) Believe it or not, Battery Hearn is longer than the tranvia The guns were constructed in September 1918 and were completed in June 1921. The cost of the construction was $148,105.32 which is equivalent to 2 million dollars in today's money. FYI Battery Hearn is aimed at the province of Bataan Battery Hearn was used for bombing Ja