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The Japanese Garden of Peace. |
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A tomb written in Japanese characters which dedicated to the people who fought during the war. |
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The statue in the Japanese Memorial Garden. |
Another unforgettable experience in our tour is the visit to Pacific War Memorial where we saw some structures which has relevance in the history of our country during the war years. This place is considered as a tribute for the Filipino and American soldiers and heroes who fought for independence and defend our country against the invaders. We also visited the Pacific War Memorial Museum where we saw pictures and artifacts which serve as a remembrance of the Second World War in the Philippines. We also visit the Japanese Garden of Peace where it is a place commemorated for the Japanese people who sacrificed their lives during the war.
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An issue of "Honolulu Star Bulletin" which headlines the invasion of Japanese in Hawaii. |
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An old Philippine money used during the Japanese occupation called "Mickey Mouse money." |
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Pictures and memorabilla from the Japanese Garden of Peace. |
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The flag of United States during the Second World War with forty-five stars. |
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The pictures of Corregidor Island before the Second World War. |
Last but not the least, we also visit the Malinta Tunnel, a place which serves as a secret headquarters of USAFFE (United Stated Armed Forces in the Far East) and the seat of Philippine Commonwealth before Corregidor conquered by the Japanese forces. As we walked inside the tunnel, we saw things used during the war. We saw the hospital and the headquarters of Gen. Douglas MacArthur inside the tunnel. We also experience the real meaning of "total darkness" where the tour guide asked us to close the flashlights and walked along the tunnel where we feel that the space becomes tighter (we feel that we are in the smallest portion of the tunnel). In addition, we experience the "deafening silence" where we become silent for one minute and I heard anything but silence.
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The Malinta Tunnel entrance gate. |
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The way inside the tunnel. |
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An old typewriter and a book found inside the headquarters of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. |
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Adding machine which used as calculator in the past. |
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The map of Southeast Asia during the World War II. |
Therefore, this experience traveling in Corregidor was unforgettable and the tourists will appreciate the colorful history of the Philippines during the Second World War. In addition, the ruined buildings, the silent canyons and missiles, the old pictures and things, the rocky landscape and the fresh and tranquil ambiance will prove that Corregidor is one of the ideal tourist spots in the Philippines which shows the beauty of our country in historical and topographical aspects. In the future, hopefully the Corregidor Island will be the same and more tourists will visit that island someday.
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The statue of General Douglas MacArthur when he promised to the Filipinos in his line "I SHALL RETURN." |
Author's Note: It is his first water travel through riding a speedboat going to Corregidor Island. :)
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