Skip to main content

WFBThe World Factbook

Countries
Maps
References
About

Philippines

Photos

23 Photos

23 Photos

The unusual geological formation known as the Chocolate Hills in Bohol. Almost 1,300 perfectly cone-shaped hills, all about the same size, spread over some 50 square kilometers. The grass covering the hills turns brown during the dry season, giving the hills their name.

The unusual geological formation known as the Chocolate Hills in Bohol. Almost 1,300 perfectly cone-shaped hills, all about the same size, spread over some 50 square kilometers. The grass covering the hills turns brown during the dry season, giving the hills their name.

A crumbling old pier on the island of Corregidor.

A crumbling old pier on the island of Corregidor.

A view of Topside - the highest area of Corregidor - taken from the vicinity of the Spanish Lighthouse. Shown are the remains of the "Mile-Long Barracks" barely visible above the trees. These main barracks on the Topside section housed the troops of the coast artillery battalions who manned the island defenses. The building was a three-story concrete structure designed to be hurricane proof while providing comfortable, airy accommodations in a tropical environment. Despite the fact it never was a mile long when built, the structure was considered the longest barracks in the world. In the background, across the North Channel, are the mountains of Bataan Peninsula overlooking Corregidor.

A view of Topside - the highest area of Corregidor - taken from the vicinity of the Spanish Lighthouse. Shown are the remains of the "Mile-Long Barracks" barely visible above the trees. These main barracks on the Topside section housed the troops of the coast artillery battalions who manned the island defenses. The building was a three-story concrete structure designed to be hurricane proof while providing comfortable, airy accommodations in a tropical environment. Despite the fact it never was a mile long when built, the structure was considered the longest barracks in the world. In the background, across the North Channel, are the mountains of Bataan Peninsula overlooking Corregidor.

Tour busses pause in the vicinity of the Spanish Lighthouse on the island of Corregidor. In the background, amid the trees, are the remains of one of the senior officer's family quarters.

Tour busses pause in the vicinity of the Spanish Lighthouse on the island of Corregidor. In the background, amid the trees, are the remains of one of the senior officer's family quarters.

Aerial view of the monuments to American defenders of Corregidor Island during World War II. On the left are part of the ruins of the "Mile-Long Barracks" (prior to World War II reputed to be the longest barracks in the world) that housed the troops that defended the island; in the upper right is the Pacific War Memorial building. Photo courtesy of the US Navy / PH1 David C. Maclean.

Aerial view of the monuments to American defenders of Corregidor Island during World War II. On the left are part of the ruins of the

The Spanish first constructed a lighthouse on Corregidor in 1836, then rebuilt it in 1853 on the highest point of the island. The lighthouse was destroyed during the World War II battle, but reconstructed after the war.

The Spanish first constructed a lighthouse on Corregidor in 1836, then rebuilt it in 1853 on the highest point of the island. The lighthouse was destroyed during the World War II battle, but reconstructed after the war.

A 10-inch coast artillery gun and a "disappearing" mount emplaced in Battery Grubbs on Fort Mills (Corregidor). This type of mount is designed to employ a hinged counterweight to raise the gun for firing above the parapet of the gun emplacement and then to recoil back and down under cover for reloading. Fort Mills had 23 batteries with 56 coast artillery guns and mortars, of which six batteries were equipped with disappearing mounts. In addition, there were 13 anti-aircraft batteries with 76 guns.

A 10-inch coast artillery gun and a "disappearing" mount emplaced in Battery Grubbs on Fort Mills (Corregidor). This type of mount is designed to employ a hinged counterweight to raise the gun for firing above the parapet of the gun emplacement and then to recoil back and down under cover for reloading. Fort Mills had 23 batteries with 56 coast artillery guns and mortars, of which six batteries were equipped with disappearing mounts. In addition, there were 13 anti-aircraft batteries with 76 guns.

A 12-inch seacoast gun emplaced at Battery Hearn on Fort Mills (Corregidor). Battery Hearn was one of the last fortifications built on Fort Mills prior to limitations of the Washington Naval Treaty taking effect in the 1920s. The 12-inch guns were the longest range weapons (27 km (16 mi)) on Corregidor and fired on Japanese forces on Bataan Peninsula. Following the surrender of Corregidor on 6 May 1942, Battery Hearn was the scene of a famous photograph of Japanese soldiers celebrating their victory on top of the guns.

A 12-inch seacoast gun emplaced at Battery Hearn on Fort Mills (Corregidor). Battery Hearn was one of the last fortifications built on Fort Mills prior to limitations of the Washington Naval Treaty taking effect in the 1920s. The 12-inch guns were the longest range weapons (27 km (16 mi)) on Corregidor and fired on Japanese forces on Bataan Peninsula. Following the surrender of Corregidor on 6 May 1942, Battery Hearn was the scene of a famous photograph of Japanese soldiers celebrating their victory on top of the guns.

Certain lateral tunnels of the Malinta Tunnel complex present dioramas that show what life was like inside the tunnels. This display represents one of the hospital laterals and depicts the treatment of wounded.

Certain lateral tunnels of the Malinta Tunnel complex present dioramas that show what life was like inside the tunnels. This display represents one of the hospital laterals and depicts the treatment of wounded.

Page 01 of 03

Usage

Factbook photos—obtained from a variety of sources—are in the public domain and are copyright free.

View Copyright Notice

Agency

About CIA
Organization
Director of the CIA
CIA Museum
News & Stories

Careers

Working at CIA
How We Hire
Student Programs
Browse CIA Jobs

Resources

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Center for the Study of Intelligence (CSI)
The World Factbook
Spy Kids

Connect with CIA

Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Youtube Flickr

Search CIA.gov Site Policies Privacy No FEAR Act Inspector General USA.gov Sitemap