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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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Cebu - Kopfsprung ins Chaos
23 days ago: Jack Kerouac published a blog
Cebu - Kopfsprung ins Chaos
July 28th 2008  Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Cebu City
Und wieder einmal lasse ich Bangkok hinter mir und nehme ein Taxi zum Flughafen. 45 km von the Artists Place rast mein Taxifahrer wie ein irrer ueber den Expressway. Sowas habe ich selbst in Bangkok n ... 18 photos [full story]

Islands Islands Islands
64 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]

Hidden Treasures
83 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]

121 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]

123 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]

Sinulog Festival in Cebu
192 days ago: The Intrepid Reporter published a blog
Sinulog Festival in Cebu
January 17th 2008  Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Cebu City
I arrived in Cebu at 4am. Having only booked the hotel for that night, I wasn't really sure what I was going to do once I got there. I was hoping that they'd let me checkin early at say midday but w ... 27 photos [full story]


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