Island Corregidor is a small rocky islet located at the entrance to Manila Bay, 48 km from Manila. It is sometimes called – "the Rock". The whole island is covered with lush tropical vegetation, in which especially stand out for wild orchids and other flowers. The size of the island having the shape of a tadpole, small – 6, 5 km in length and slightly more than 3 km in width.

The island's name comes from the Spanish word "corregir", which means "correct". According to one version, during the Spanish colonial period all ships calling at Manila Bay, had to stay on the island and show for inspection and repair of their instruments – hence the name "Island Corrections", which in Spanish sounds like "Isla del Corredigor". According to another version, the island served as the Spanish penal colony and was called "El Corredigor".

In the pre-Hispanic period it was inhabited mostly by fishermen, and there is no doubt that here was a base for pirates who could easily attack any vessels calling at the Bay. The Spaniards turned Corregidor in the signal post where fires were lit to alert the residents of Manila on the return of the Galleons and approaching enemies. The Spaniards also in 1795 based on Corregidora military shipyard and naval hospital. In 1836, built the first lighthouse, and at the end of the 19th century – in 1897 – a more perfect, which operated until the beginning of World war II. The administration of the island was located in the small town of San Jose, which was also founded by the Spanish. Americans gaining control of the Philippines in the late 19th century, in 1907 turned Corregidor in their military reservation, where there was a part of the regular army USA. The soldiers built fortifications to protect the safety of Maritime approach to Manila, - concreted firing platforms, shelters and roads. Thus began the transformation of a former fishing village into a fortress and a place of one of the most heroic battles in the history of the Second World war.

When in 1942 the Japanese soldiers invaded the Philippines, the allied troops held on Corregidora maneuverable defense. The story goes that when Bataan was occupied on 9 April 1942, after a fierce "Butanskogo death March, Filipino and American troops retreated and Corregidora. And it was here that the President of the Philippines Manuel Quezon and the famous American General Douglas MacArthur were transported to Australia. Still here you can see weapons, tunnels, and ruins of fortifications, which are reminiscent of those terrible days.

One of the most important parts Corregidora is the so-called Peak – the highest point of the island, which housed firearm. In 1968, was built here in the Pacific War memorial in memory of Filipino and American soldiers who died in battle against the invaders. Another important memorial is the Eternal Flame of Freedom, with views of Manila Bay, Bataan Peninsula and the coastline of Cavite.

In the so-called Middle part of the island, situated at an altitude of from 100 to 400 feet, there is a range of buildings and facilities during the war. For example, you can visit the Filipino-American Friendship Park, Bird Park and Aviary, as well as the camp "youth for the World! ". In addition, the island is worth to visit the Japanese Garden of Peace, a memorial to the heroes of the Philippines with an area of 6 thousand square meters and a 253-metre tunnel of Malinta.

To reach Corregidor by ferry throughout the year except during typhoons. The island has several hotels and motels where you can sit comfortably for a few days to get acquainted with the nature and history of the island.