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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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Areas in Cebu: Bantayan | Cebu City | Mactan Island | Moalboal

Islands Islands Islands
38 days ago: LauraBlackhall published a blog
Islands Islands Islands
June 17th 2008  Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Cebu City
After 2 nights at Alona beach on Pangloa Island (where we enjoyed the fresh seafood restaurants along the beach front, the bars, a massage from an old lady that was quite clearly senile and the compan ... 25 photos [full story]

47 days ago: NomadNik published a blog
Davao...Bohol...Dumaguete!
June 9th 2008  Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Bantayan
Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't written in a while; it's been hectic! After the Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute, we spent a few more days in Davao. We went to the beach, and were able to visit with a ... [full story]

54 days ago: Twig published a blog
Our Visayan Adventure...
April 13th 2008  Asia » Philippines » Cebu
Our second time in Manila was a hot and sweaty affair and we left as soon as we could buy bus tickets onwards. Our next destination was Donsol, a small town in Southern Luzon and we made it there foll ... [full story]

Hidden Treasures
57 days ago: Will and Alex published a blog
Hidden Treasures
April 20th 2008  Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Cebu City
It does not take long at all to get used to the gentle pace of life at Peter's Dive Resort, and to forget the cares and woes of home. Which makes it all the more difficult to accept we have to leave. ... 18 photos [full story]

Final Stop: PHILIPPINES - Cebu (Cebu City) to Malapascua Island(The Versayas)
May 25th 2008  Asia » Philippines » Cebu
Date visited: 9th May - 24th The initial journey: After a brief 24 hours for the last time in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, and one last night at the amusing hostel of Vincent's we once again got che ... 2 photos [full story]

Bantayan Bound
73 days ago: A New Beginning published a blog
Bantayan Bound
February 17th 2008  Asia » Philippines » Cebu
Dreams of sun, sea, and San Miguel filled my head as our plane approached Cebu airport. Alas, the closer we got to landing, the more apparent it became that the sun part was likely to be lacking, at l ... 24 photos [full story]

94 days ago: Phoenix in Flight published a blog
Missing Boracay
April 23rd 2008  Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Moalboal
Ok, so where I left off I was still in Boracay. I'm actually long past that and relaxing in Cebu City now, but I don't mind reaching back into my memory and re-visiting Boracay and later Moalboal. ... [full story]

95 days ago: Edgar published a blog
On to Cebu
April 21st 2008  Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Cebu City
After Boracay Island, I decided to visit Cebu next,and hopefully, hop in to a ferry and go toi Bohol. Going to Cebu from Boracay took a lot of courage and patience. I was advised by a bus driver that ... [full story]

Cebu & Bohol
96 days ago: ritchie published a blog
Cebu & Bohol
April 20th 2008  Asia » Philippines » Cebu
With family in Cebu and Bohol.. I just love Cebu that I convinced my family to go with me for a vacation. They enjoyed it too! We went around Cebu and Bohol... It was my first time in Plantation B ... 15 photos [full story]

97 days ago: Sandra Norway published a blog
last day
April 19th 2008  Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Cebu City
Ja, da var dagene i Filippinene talte...allerede! Tiden gaar saa fort! I hvertfall naar man bruker 80% av tiden til aa komme seg fra a til b (hadde vaert ok hvis man faktisk var PAA VEI, men naar ma ... [full story]


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Crystal Clear Water of Cebu
Moalboal Scuba Diving
Sunset at Badian Island, Cebu
Sugar Beach, Bantayan
Bibles anyone ?
Childrens Rehab Center
Philipine Village
Ko Phi Phi beach
small tunas
Hanging
Breakfast View
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