When I first arrived in the Philippines I spent the first weekend with a copy of the lonely planet and a notepad listing all the things I wanted to do/see while in the Philippines. Being focused (at the time) mainly on the prospect of being able to talk about my travel afterwards, I used what I would like to term the 'fanboy' approach. Essentially the technique revolves around reading your chosen travel guide and just going along with their recommendations. On the list was Corregidor Island, a small parcel of land nestled inside Malina bay. It has been a key…