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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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Hi this is my first blog in a long while but then again this is my first adventure as Carlos. Cebu and the islands called the philippines could be justafiably paradise. the weather is perfect the faces are friendly and the food exotic. [View Full Entry]

the ro3z of life - Carlos Cruz | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: September 6th 2009 | 69 Views | [diary=434199]


By JDTG2003
August 5th 2009
The Philippines! Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Cebu City
So how to describe the PI? AMAZING? BEAUTIFUL? MIND BLOWING? I started off my trip in Cebu City where I was really surprised to find out that the 2nd largest city in the Philippines is a big slum with a few huge shopping malls - a place to seek refuge from the ghetto, nothing more. I met up with a friend of a friend who showed me around town and then the next day we headed out to the west coast of Cebu Island to a place called MoalBoal. Not a bad spot - Went snorkeling, tanning, and just relaxing! I [View Full Entry]

JDTG2003 - Johnny D. | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: August 25th 2009 | 399 Views | [diary=425490]

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By MarissaHK
July 28th 2009
Cebu, Philippines Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Cebu City
We had one weekend this summer where we didn't have any organization-sponsored activities planned. Most of our activities were canceled because of the weather, but this was technically our "free weekend". I had originally planned to go to Thailand, but didn't go for a few reasons. I didn't want to go to Bangkok because I'm already living in a huge city I'm not done exploring. I thought that Ko Samui flight times were inconvenient, so I didn't want to spend the whole weekend flying. And lastly, my best friend Nicole is from Thailand and we've always talked about going together. Julie [View Full Entry]

MarissaHK - Marissa Saleman | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: July 29th 2009 | 387 Views | [diary=423039]

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Well here we are with only four days left.... We are currently in Cebu City in the Philippines.. but this isn't going to be a long post just yet. Just a short one with some of our culinary adventures and weird things that we've encountered. In a few days I'll post a looonnnnnnnnnng and final post to tell everyone about the last let of the trip! Here we go.. lets start off with just some odd observations I've made: Toilets: Toilet seats in India and Nepal were ALWAYS broken, so in the off chance that you're in a place (your hotel [View Full Entry]

Moira s Asia - Moira | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: June 26th 2009 | 201 Views | [diary=412429]


Cebu to Ilioilo (Panay) and Iloilo to Puerto Princesa (Palwan)...all by ferry! You are probably thinking why would you get 2 ferries taking a total of nearly 40 hours when you can get such cheap flights nowadays! Little did I know that May Day celebrations meant that the cost of flights went up dramatically and considering i am on a small budget after being away for nearly 8 months i couldn't afford the 8000 pesos that were being quoted. I could have waited in Cebu until 8th May but that was a week and i didn't fancy being holed up in [View Full Entry]

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Published: May 10th 2009 | 145 Views | [diary=397681]

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Hi all. Currently in Cebu City in the Visayas with sadly only a few more days left in the Philippines. Currently staying at a friends flat who I met in Palawan which is handy. So the last time i wrote i had one more nite left in Puerto Princesa, had a tower of power and a few Red horses(Philippino stella) was a good nite. So got my flight the next day from Puerto Princesa - Cebu City, pretty easy, got a cab from the airport, but be warned there is a taxi station which charges a considerable amount more than if [View Full Entry]

Wellsy981 - James Wells | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: March 27th 2009 | 359 Views | [diary=385184]

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Finishing blog the following week recapping. Well, it is now Monday again and I have to really take the time to remember everything I did within the last few days. Time flies faster the speed of light once you cross a certain time in your life you know the quarter century old mark? Yes that’s where it suddenly goes 0-950 mph in .5 seconds and then you stop to reflect after the fact that it’s too late. That is why I definitely take each day more seriously conjoined with not taking myself too seriously. Who should take themselves too seriously? Just [View Full Entry]

Desiree - Desiree Crossman | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: March 17th 2009 | 434 Views | [diary=382545]

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By CastOffs
March 16th 2009
Singing in the rain Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Cebu City
Our time in Thailand was over and so we headed off to KL. The hotel was above a nightclub and opposite an all night bar. If only we could afford a beer we could join them. Well we watched more Star movies in between the adverts telling people to visit Britain because the pound is hardly worth anything (yeh thanks guys!). This coupled with fatwah declaring women in none feminine clothing to be against the law in an attempt to stop lesbianism indicated that Malaysia was definitely not for us. Our onward flight to the sunny Philippines couldn't come quick enough. [View Full Entry]

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Published: February 23rd 2009 | 124 Views | [diary=376086]


Saturday afternoon we went and shot at a place called Mactan Oasis approximately ten minutes from Bigfoot for a couple more scenes. Kiss came and met up with us as well since she was my ‘supporting actress’ in this scene. We shot at this abandon building that I couldn’t quite figure out if it was still under construction, being reconstructed or taken down. It had this distinct feeling to it since it was so industrial yet sits along side a main road in this gated apartment complex. It’s a fabulous place to shoot for something raw and edgy. I started [View Full Entry]

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Published: March 13th 2009 | 256 Views | [diary=381309]

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By Merja
February 1st 2009
Almost 5 Do's for Cebu City Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Cebu City
Not much to see in Cebu
Not much to see in Cebu
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1. Learn more about the special bond Phlippinos have to prisoners. Unlike in Palawan where you can go see prisoners work on a farm, in Cebu City you can go watch them dance hip hop. They promise you mass murderers! Now if that's not an enterprising approach to tourism then what is? Serial rapists square dancing? 2. Do the sights in like 5 minutes. Then get completely lost and wander around for six hours in blazing heat. When you finally get to Osmana Fuente Circle, from where you know how to get home, realize that the only proper landmark in the [View Full Entry]

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Published: March 4th 2009 | 105 Views | [diary=378859]

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