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"To see the most of the world that I can as long as my knees could carry me."

Walking the Great Wall

Paul Robert Cayanes

30 / Male

Manila, Philippines

About pau_p1

Respected Member | Member since 16th Jun 05

Citizenship: Philippines
Website: http://pautravels.blogspot.com
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Application Systems Consultant
Hobbies:

watching movies, travelling, playing PC games

Favourite places:

Locally.. Puerto Galera, Puerto Princesa, and Tagaytay..

Abroad.. Singapore

Activity : photos (78) forum (174) guide (84842) blog (6) diary (0) trips (2)

Latest Blog Entry

Historical Trip to Corregidor

Posted by pau_p1 | 27th March 2008

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At the mouth of the Manila Bay lies one of the most historically-rich island in the Philippines. And I was very glad to be able to set foot on this tadpole shaped island that had once become Manila's last stand during the World War II. It is the 'Rock' on Manila Bay, Corregidor.

Corregidor, or the 'corrector' in Spanish, served as the first stop for galleon ships seeking entry to Manila. Trader's had to aboard the island to have their cargoes checked before being allowed to dock the port of Manila. Since then this island had become an important first line of defense for Manila. In the early 1900s, the island was used by the American forces as one of their army posts in defense of the region specially during the WWII.

On June 18 of 2006, I together with two other colleagues and an American client and friend was given the opportunity of visiting this historic place. It was our tradition in our office to take time

Continued | P1 Sees the World

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