http://filipinotravelagency.com/travel-destinations-in-the-philippines-%E2%80%93-the-historic-island-of-corregidor/ - Corregidor Island is the setting of significant events in Philippine history. The Battle of Corregidor is a historical event which happened during World War II. It showed the gallantry of 12,000 men who fought steadily for 27 days against the Japanese armies who wants to invade the country. This grim battle ended the Japanese Empire's desire and efforts to totally invade the Philippines. Corregidor being the last standing military camp of Filipino and American soldiers that the Japanese would like to seize is strategically located at the mouth of Manila Bay area and directly facing the China Sea.