"Bataan" Province of Bataan by birgitte

Province of Bataan Travel Guide: 216 reviews and 894 photos

It might take a while before I can post a very good introduction page to this province but try the link for general info.

www.bataan.gov.ph

Morong Beach

When you mention Bataan, people usually associate the province with beaches, wwII and seafood.

Shown in the picture is a portion of Morong Beach. Morong's beach seem to stretch endlessly. Sunsets here are fabulous. On a cloudless sky, you can even see the "green flash". That's the effect where after the sun disappears on the horizon, you see a green ray of light shooting up.

I'll post more pictures of Morong in my Morong page soon.

Bataan is most noted in Philippine and American history books as the province where they had the last stand before the fall to the Japanese conquerors during World War II.

In the picture is what is known as "the Death March" route. Captured Filipino and American soldiers were force marched to San Fernando without food and water. Those who fall down are beaten to death or shot. If you are driving through the inner highway, you will see plaques along the roads telling you how many kilometers from ground zero.

Find out more on Philippine WWII history by visiting Corregidor and the Shrine of Valor located at Mt.Samat. If you want to see pictures of Mt.Samat, see my "Pilar, Province of Bataan" page.

Intro Written Oct 26, 2002
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Flaming Sword of Pilar - Province of Bataan

Big Sword, Big Cross... Voltes V buried... Favorites (2)

Brings to mind the phrase "Let's Volt In!" and "Laser Sword!!!" I can almost hear the Voltes V theme song. (and that is... more travel advice

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We really have deep waters surrounding Bataan. This baracuda was caught off the coast of Bagac by my uncles. Swimming... more travel advice

Relief sculptures at base of Cross Monument - Province of Bataan

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In the town of Pilar, up on Mt.Samat, is the Shrine of Valor or Dambana ng Kagitingan. A great place to visit if you... more travel advice

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A Zoo in Bataan? Nah, this was just an ostrich farm that caught my attention one afternoon. My mom pointed it out to me.... more travel advice

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Visit Corregidor, A World War...

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One hour ferry to Bataan

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high_d Feb 10, 2006 at 7:55 AM

Hi Karen, have you heard of Montemar Beach Club in Bagac? Any tips will surely help...thanks a bunch...greets~Heidi
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Mandy23 Feb 13, 2003 at 5:56 AM

Interesting information :)
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bebop88 Nov 12, 2002 at 5:08 AM

I remember reading about the "Death March" but never knew where it was. Also, interesting fact about the drying rice on the roads.
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CliffClaven Oct 26, 2002 at 5:21 AM

Corregidor: sobering lesson in horror of war