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Background: The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10-year transition. In 1942 the islands fell under Japanese occupation during WWII, and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946 the Philippines attained their independence. The 21-year rule of Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986, when a widespread popular rebellion forced him into exile and installed Corazon AQUINO as president. Her presidency was hampered by several coup attempts, which prevented a return to full political stability and economic development. Fidel RAMOS was elected president in 1992 and his administration was marked by greater stability and progress on economic reforms. In 1992, the US closed its last military bases on the islands. Joseph ESTRADA was elected president in 1998, but was succeeded by his vice-president, Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, in January 2001 after ESTRADA's stormy impeachment trial on corruption charges broke down and widespread demonstrations led to his ouster. MACAPAGAL-ARROYO was elected to a six-year term in May 2004. The Philippine Government faces threats from armed communist insurgencies and from Muslim separatists in the south.




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"Maybe a ride on my tricycle?"
4 days ago: Rat on the Road published a blog
"Maybe a ride on my tricycle?"
October 17th 2009  Asia » Philippines » Bohol » Panglao
Contrary to popular belief of many friends we really do proper work in Vietnam and we aren't spending our months lying on a beach. As a result we are even entitled to paid leave from our job. So we ... 50 photos [full story]

30 days ago: burntbird published a blog
Tarsier
October 11th 2009  Asia » Philippines » Bohol » Tagbilaran
Tarsier : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Tarsier We went to the Chocolate Hills and saw the Tarsiers at the Tarsier Center back in April. Our guide was cool, did a good job taking us al ... [full story]

Bohol and Malapascua
142 days ago: Travel Blog published a blog
Bohol and Malapascua
June 19th 2009  Asia » Philippines » Bohol
From Puerto Pricessa on Palawan we flew to Cebu City where we stayed for one night before heading to the pier early the next morning to catch a ferry to the island of Bohol. At the ferry terminal, we ... 20 photos [full story]

159 days ago: meesai published a blog
Bohol Beach Club Resort & Pamilacan Island
June 5th 2009  Asia » Philippines » Bohol » Panglao
These photos were taken on 24-26th of May 2006. We arrived in Bohol a few days after the storm/typhoon have passed. It's usually very sunny in the morning & it gets cloudy in the afternoon and then ... [full story]

160 days ago: meesai published a blog
Bohol Countryside Tour
June 4th 2009  Asia » Philippines » Bohol » Panglao
We arrived in Bohol via OceanJet ferry. Upon arrival our driver & tour guide came to meet us. Took us to our resort, The Bohol Beach Club, checked in, rested for 30 minutes before commencing our count ... [full story]

Philippines
161 days ago: daww published a blog
Philippines
May 16th 2009  Asia » Philippines » Bohol
Well we caught a flight from Hong Kong to Cebu City, Philippines and arrived safely. We landed in the Philippines on April 28th and was granted a 21 day visa upon entry. Once we landed at midnig ... 11 photos [full story]

162 days ago: RaffySaldana published a blog
'Blood Compact (Sandugo)' in Bohol
June 1st 2009  Asia » Philippines » Bohol » Tagbilaran
Date: 6 May 2009 Venue: Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines Activity: Post-Workshop Tour, MODEL 2009 (Europe-Philippines International Workshop on Modeling, Simulation and Grid Computing), May 4 ... 9 photos [full story]

Loboc River Tour, Bohol
162 days ago: RaffySaldana published a blog
Loboc River Tour, Bohol
June 1st 2009  Asia » Philippines » Bohol
Date: 6 May 2009 Location: Loboc River, Bohol, Philippines MODEL 2009: Europe Philippines International Workshop on Modeling, Simulation and Grid Computing, May 4 - 6, 2009, Holy Name University, ... 19 photos [full story]

Chocolate Hills of Bohol
162 days ago: RaffySaldana published a blog
Chocolate Hills of Bohol
June 1st 2009  Asia » Philippines » Bohol » Carmen
Date: 6 May 2009 Venue: Chocolate Hills, Carmen, Bohol, Philippines Activity: Post-Workshop Tour of MODEL 2009 (Europe-Philippines International Workshop on Modeling, Simulation, and Grid Comput ... 9 photos [full story]

The Philippine Tarsier: Cute Little "Monkey"
June 1st 2009  Asia » Philippines » Bohol
Date: 6 May 2009 Venue: Loboc, Bohol, Philippines Activity: Post Workshop-Tour, MODEL 2009: Europe-Philippines International Workshop on Modelling, Simulation, and Grid Computing. Notes: A ... 11 photos [full story]


Bohol Blog Entries

Rules for the swimming pool
The first of many trike pics
Cool lamp
Tarsier - iets tussen zij- en vooraanzicht
"can I take it home?"
Sunset on Panglao Island
blood compact site
tarsier
banca
Cutest Thing You Ever Saw
What The Hell Is That?
Underwater Pleasure
Underwater Pleasure
us with the kids and miserable Henry
a jeepney in Loboc
You lookin' at me?

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