Corregidor

“City of the walking dead”

“The Rock”

It should come as no surprise that Corregidor Island, basically untouched since its re-taking by the Americans in the last months of World War II, has been described as a “city of the walking dead”. With several waves of conquest, at least 3,000.

Americans and Filipinos, and 8,000 Japanese lost their lives in Corregidor, known as “The Rock”, a small nine-square-kilometer island that strategically guards the mouth of Manila Bay. It is said the souls of those who died in the extensive caves, underground hospitals, barracks and bunkers still haunt the island. Paranormal expert Frank Regis, having surveyed the area for Noli De Castro’s Magandang Gabi Bayan TV show, says that most of the spirits have ‘moved on’, but there are still many remaining. For those wanting a leisurely tour of the island, a nice break from the city, and perhaps a chance for a spooky encounter on the island, book a stay at Corregidor Island Hotel and Resort. For an interesting collection of stories on Corregidor, check out “Corregidor; Glory...Ghosts...and Gold”, by Milly Wood Kennedy (1971, New Underwood).

Corregidor lies about 50km off the city of Manila, and tours run regularly from the pier next to the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Visit the Sun Cruises office at Terminal A to book. You can call ahead to book at +632/ 831 8140, or visit www.corregidorphilippines.com.

Photo and Article Source : Smile Magazine ( Cebu Pacific)