GREENER CORREGIDOR: SOON TO BREAK GLOBAL PRESENCE

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New chairman of the Corregidor Foundation, Inc., former tourism undersecretary and world fitness and sports guru, Cynthia Lagdameo Carrion is all set to break new grounds for the island’s full restoration by readying it to become the next Philippines’ must-see destination for world tourists seeking to experience a piece of history, plus a total mind-body-spiritual rejuvenation and relaxation.

The tadpole-shaped Corregidor Island is more than the most historical memorial landmark in the Pacific that had seen the drama of our gallant men’s heroism and passion for freedom back World War II when the Island loftily served as the harbor defenses of Manila Bay.

Beyond being a historical landmark. Corregidor Island’s varied majestic terrain is home to a vast array of a mix of century-old forest trees and fruit-bearing trees. Greening and reforesting the Island will further improve its ecosystem and level up its biological diversity that will set perfect grounds as a bird-watching sanctuary, and a mix of adventure, wellness and relaxation refuge. A trek on its rolling terrain, side-by-side with friendly monkeys while enjoying the site of the seas of Manila Bay.

“Corregidor had been a sleeping (tourism) giant for such a long time. We are now here to re-awaken it, and boost its global presence that will eventually bring in the world tourists the soonest possible we can," says Carrion whose major direction is to institute good governance and transparency in the management of the Island by the Foundation.

For interested patrons for the preservation of memorial relics, and for the passionate green- and island-lovers, the Corregidor Foundation, Inc. would be happy to listen to how you can help make a difference! Call for meet-up at 8233281.

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