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Corregidor Now urges you to Relive the History

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – July 4, 2019 – Corregidor Island holds historical narratives of war that represents the fight for the country’s freedom. Known as the “Isle of Valor” or “The Rock”, the 358-kilometer island holds more treasures apart from the history carefully preserved in the island.

The Corregidor Foundation (CFI), the Department of Tourism through its marketing arm, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), and the Tourism Infrastructure and Economic Zone Authority (TIEZA), unveils the new brand of Corregidor – Corregidor Now. Corregidor Now seeks to entice tourists to live and experience Corregidor Island in more ways than one! Corregidor Now invites guests to learn the unique story of Corregidor Island and explore spots around the island that are waiting to be experienced, making it a unique and exciting tourism destination.

With the campaign, they seek to actively promote the island’s various attractions, such as middle-side barracks, battery grubs, Pacific war memorial complex, Cine Corregidor, Spanish lighthouse, Japanese garden of peace, Filipino heroes memorial, Malinta tunnel, and Lorcha dock. Beyond historical relics, the island boasts of a multitude of opportunities for every type of traveler to enjoy -- biking, bird watching, camping, fishing, hiking, island runabout, and kayaking are just some of the fun activities in the island.

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Corregidor Foundation Inc. Chairperson and CEO Cynthia Carrion in spearheading the new strategic campaign, dubbed “Corregidor Now,” which aims to deliver a stronger and unified voice for the whole island, bringing it to greater heights as a tourism attraction. “For years, Corregidor Island seemed to be perceived solely as a popular historical site, with its idyllic features unknown to many,” Carrion said. “With our campaign, we hope that it will usher in a new era for this eco-historical location, making it known as a place of sanctuary where one can enjoy a relaxing opportunity to revel in the past.”

This initiative, according to TPB Chief Operating Officer Marie Venus Tan, aims to attract more domestic and international tourists to visit Corregidor Island.

In support of this endeavor, TIEZA Chief Operating Officer Pocholo Paragas said they greatly recognize the island’s historical value and strong tourism potential, which can make it a flagship Tourism Enterprise Zone (TEZ).

TIEZA is developing a comprehensive master plan for the redevelopment of Corregidor and the proposed rehabilitation of the Corregidor South Dock Pier. Under the marketing campaign, they will implement more proactive promotional efforts in various forms of media to inform the public and entice target markets to visit the island.

With all the tourist destinations in the Philippines, Corregidor Island is the only one where you can truly dive deep into history while enjoying the best of tropical Philippines. It is the picture-perfect showcase of the variety of fun and adventure offered on its land, sea, and air. Carrion invites Filipinos to come together, enjoy, and explore the historical paradise that is an ultimate relaxation and fun adventure sanctuary.

To book a tour or know more about Corregidor, please email info@corregidorisland.com.ph or visit www.corregidorisland.com.ph or call +632.8233281.

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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY PHILIPPINES.

LOCATION: PADRE BURGOS, RIZAL PARK, ERMITA, MANILA, PHILIPPINES.

SCHEDULE: MONDAY (closed) TUESDAY TO SUNDAY (opened)

TIME: 10:00AM-5:00PM

ENTRANCE FEE: Free Admission

The National Museum Act, which was passed in 1998 mandates the conversion of three civic buildings within Rizal Park namely the Legislative Building, the Finance Building, and the Tourism Building into museums.

The National Museum of the Philippines invited five architects to submit proposals for the retrofitting and chose design of the team from Dominic Galicia Architects and interior designer Tina Periquet.

The project, estimated to cost around ₱1 billion, was initially scheduled to be completed in 2015 in time for the 2015 APEC Summit.

The National Museum of Natural History was officially inaugurated on September 30, 2017.^[4] A grand opening for the museum was expected in the later quarter of 2017. The museum opened on May 18, 2018.

GO TO: http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/

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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES

LOCATION: PADRE BURGOS, RIZAL PARK, ERMITA, MANILA, PHILIPPINES.

SCHEDULE: MONDAY (closed) TUESDAY TO SUNDAY (opened)

TIME: 10:00AM-5:00PM

FREE ADMISSION!

I would recommend you go early even hot because it’s cool inside the museum because you see all the ancient paints or galleries when you go to the afternoon that more people are.

Tourists, students, children, and foreigners often come to museums to find out what happened to the ancient people in their day.

“A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who insires others.”

“Life is architecture, and architecture is the mirror of life.”

The National Museum of the Philippines (Filipino: Pambansang Museo ng Pilipinas) is a government institution in the Philippines and serves as an educational, scientific and cultural institution in preserving the various permanent national collections featuring the ethnographic, anthropological, archaeological and visual artistry of the Philippines. Since 1998, the National Museum has been the regulatory and enforcement agency of the National Government in the restoring and safeguarding of important cultural properties, sites and reservations throughout the Philippines.

The National Museum operates the National Museum of Fine Arts, National Museum of Anthropology, National Museum of Natural History, and National Planetarium, all located in the vicinity of Rizal Park in Manila. The institution also operates numerous branch museums throughout the country.

GO TO: http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/