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Mc Arthur monument
In 1944, United States General Douglas MacArthur led the allied attack on the Japanese army that had conquered the Philippines. The campaign began at Red Beach, Palo, Letye. This is where Gen. MacArthur made his famous landing just minutes after the marines had secured the beach head. It was on this occasion that the famous general made the second half of his famous “I shall return” speech.
Situated along the historic Red Beach, site of one of the greatest naval battles in history, this Class A resort is just a stone’s throw away from the Mac Arthur Landing Memorial. This five-hectare property has rooms all tastefully decorated with native materials. There are 43 air-conditioned rooms with cable television, telephones, private toilet and bath with hot/cold running water.
Mac Arthur Landing Memorial
Each deluxe room have one single bed and one double bed, while standard room have a double or twin. Average room size is 28 sq. m. for standard rooms, 36 sq. m. for deluxe rooms and 56 sq. m. for the suite. Nightly entertainment is provided at the Beach Head Cafe Bar. Ballroom dancing schedule is every Friday and Saturday. (Story courtesy of Philippine Tourism Authority)
