Erected in 1987, the Filipino Heroes Memorial is amongst the latest landmarks in Corregidor which honors the courage of Filipino heroes in their struggle for Philippine sovereignty. It features 14 murals which portray diverse scenes in Philippine history – starting from the Battle of Mactan in 1521 until the first People Power in 1986. The complex was designed by Francisco Manosa and the murals and statue of a Filipino guerrilla were sculpted by Manuel Casal.
The Filipino Heroes Memorial is located in the Tail End of the island in a 6,000-square meter complex. It was inaugurated by President Fidel V. Ramos on August 28, 1992. It chronicles the following revolutionary moments from the archives of Philippine history: Battle of Mactan, Datu Sirongan and Sultan Kudarat in Mindanao, Bankao’s Apostasy in Leyte, Sumuroy Rebellion, Andres Malong of The Murals Pangansinan, Dagohoy Revolt, Palaris Revolt in Pangasinan, Diego and Gabriela Silang in Ilocos, Hermano Pule Revolt, Philippine Revolution, Filipino-American War, World War II, Guerilla Movement and Edsa Revolution.
At Filipino Heroes Memorial
The Filipino Heroes Memorial is “dedicated to the Filipino who knows how to die for love of freedom and liberty”. On one side of the complex, under the bronze statue of a Filipino guerrilla, is a small museum named as “Lessons of War in the 20th century”. All the paintings were made by Lideo A. Mariano. Large colored paintings, small black-and-white paintings, and miniatures of the Corregidor Island and Pacific War Memorial can be seen inside the museum.
Back of Filipino Heroes Memorial
Bouying, RC, Jim Ray, Lisa having fun
Filipino Heroes Memorial
Hat and Gun
Inside the Museum
Jim Ray, Lisa, RC & Bouying at the Murals
Kalachuchi
Murals - Left Side
Murals - Right Side
RC, Bouying, Lisa & Mark
Some of the paintings
View of Manila Bay from Filipino Heroes Memorial
Filipino Guerrilla
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Mark Anthony Maranga is an Educator-Parent to his 3 Homeschooling Kids. He sells Ice Cream and Balloons in Mandaue City, Cebu. Exploring the Philippines tourist attractions together with his family is his passion; they are learning without borders.
