WWII sites in the Philippines?

[dixie_down_under]

Can you tell me a good place to see some WWII history in the Philippines? I have 20 days there and I'm planning on going to Manila, Cebu, and Boracay, so places in these vicinities would be the best. I'm not a diver, so that rules out the shipwrecks, unless I can snorkel around it! ------

[ken_r41]

The Philippines is enriched with history, especially when it comes to World War II historic sites. Two sites off the top of my head is Corregidor Island and Fort Santiago, Intramuros Manila. I have videos of both of these areas on my wifes and my web site at Blank See links below. ------

[kahlan nynaeve®]

corregidorThis island fortress stands as a memorial for the courage, valor, and heroism of its Filipino and American defenders who bravely held their ground against the overwhelming number of invading Japanese forces during World War II.Also known as"the Rock,"it was a key bastion of the Allies during the war. When the Japanese invaded the Philippines in December 1941, the military force under the command of Gen. Douglas MacArthur carried out a delaying action at Bataan. Corregidor became the headquarters of the Allied forces and also the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth governmentcoron, palawanthere are many shipwrecks there and you need not be a diver to appreciate it. we did some snorkeling and were still able to enjoy the scenery.here are some photos of coron's shipwrecks:The Shipwrecks to Dive in Coron, Coron, Philippines ------

[marcelino angelo]

CORREGIDOR ISLAND- Corregidor is a small rocky island in the Philippines about 48 kilometers west of Manila which is stragetically located at the entrance of Manila Bay. This island fortress stands as a memorial for the courage, valor, and heroism of its Filipino and American defenders who bravely held their ground against the overwhelming number of invading Japanese forces during World War II. ------

[elbambini]

CORREGIDOR island (a boatride away from CCP complex)http://www.corregidorisland.com/how to get there: AND what to do and see:http://www.corregidorisland.com/gett...e.htmlLIBINGAN ng mga BAYANI (cemetrey of the heroes)http://corregidorisland.com/bayani/libingan.htmlHOUSE of EMILIO AGUINALDO (museum) FREE entranceGeneral Emilio Aguinaldo was the President of the First Philippine Republic and leader of the Revolution against Spain and War in opposition to America occupation of the country. (end of spanish regime, japanese occupation, to american invasion)http://philippine-vacations.hypermar...uinaldo.htmhow to get there:MOA (Mall of Asia) near the church ride a boat (30 min. ride) to cavite... from the dock in cavite cavite municipal...1 jeepney, and 1 bus ride (short distances) just ask locals or anyone in the municipal what jeep and bus to take...in the aguinaldo's museum, there's also a free local guidealso check the MARTIAL LAW MUSEUM (marcos regime)FREE ENTRANCE and FREE guidenot part of the WW2... but very significant in philippine historyhow to get there:from MRT:quezon ave. station (towards QC municipal/QC circle), there's a terminal of jeepneys and taxis on a vacant lot... move towards the right side from the corner and the first building with lots of trees and banners of Martial Law Museum is visible... no need to ride a jeep or taxi...its a five minute walk ------