Baguio is known as being the Summer capital of the Philippines. It’s cooler climate and being situated in the mountains is a drawcard to countless tourists who flock there to retreat from the severe heat of the Philippines. Though Baguio is popular amongst the living, it seems its dark history has also ensured it is a popular destination for the dead. Many people claim Baguio to be the most haunted city in the Philippines. Here […]
Many people consider Baguio’s Teacher’s Camp to be one of the most haunted places in the Philippines. This is an interesting claim as the purpose of this location seems greatly disconnected from anything remotely spooky. Teacher’s Camp is today a place where religious retreats, sporting events and gatherings for educational lectures assemble. The camp provides affordable accommodation for those who attend these events and has done so since 1908, when the camp was opened as […]
Corregidor Island exists just off the coast of Manila in the Philippines. It was an important stronghold during WWII as it was paramount to hold in order to control the Philippines. For this reason, it was the scene of many bloody and epic battles. These were primarily between the US and the Japanese armed forces. Both of whom held the island at different points in time. These battles saw many bombs dropped upon the island […]
Corregidor Island lies just off the coast of Manila in the Philippines. Although the island itself is small it is filled with historic sites heavily linked to WWII. The stronghold of Corregidor was a fundamental position to hold during the war, as it allowed access to Manila Bay and was essentially the key to capturing the Philippines. For this reason, it was targeted by the Japanese who managed to capture it from the US. They were […]
Corregidor Island, Philippines
Corregidor Island exists just off the coast of Manila in the Philippines. It is a place of great historical significance, mostly related to WWII. The island was a strategic port that allowed those who held it to rule over Manila and thus the entire country. For that reason, it was a highly sought after base during the war and was seized by both the US and Japanese militaries at varying times. Many battles were fought […]
The Manila Film Center was supposed to be a place of wealth, glory and fame. Today, its abandoned structure is left to crumble and its foreboding presence casts an eerie atmosphere over Manila. Though the exterior of this building is intimidating, it is the stories of death and ghosts inhabiting the film center that have formed the truly chilling reputation this building possesses. The Manila Film Center was built by a rich woman, Imelda Marcos. […]
Corregidor Island, Philippines
The beautiful, ghostly Mile-long Barracks rest on Corregidor Island, just off the coast of Manila in the Philippines. Though the old barracks do not stretch for a full mile (coming in at just one third) they are still an impressive sight to see. The structure is currently unsafe and has sustained extensive damage from enduring bombing during WWII. Before it was destroyed, the building functioned as housing for many soldiers and officials that were stationed […]
Ask anyone local to Baguio city about ghosts and one notorious house will creep into the conversation. Known locally as the Laperal White House, this place has gained a reputation for striking fear into the hearts of many. Its existence came about during the 1920s when a well-to-do family decided to build a summer getaway house. The Laperal’s set their sights on Baguio, being the Philippine’s premium Summer getaway, and constructed a majestic pure white […]