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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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Things to Do in Puerto Princesa
34 days ago: california nut published a blog
Things to Do in Puerto Princesa
October 22nd 2009  Asia » Philippines » Palawan » Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa is the capital of Palawan and is where you can take most flights from Manila and Cebu. I stayed at D'Lucky Garden which is close to the airport, offers Wi-fi, accepts credit cards, a ... 5 photos [full story]

3 islands down, 7104 to go (Honda Bay, Palawan, Philippines)
September 24th 2009  Asia » Philippines » Palawan » Puerto Princesa
The guidebook had called Manila airport dirty, chaotic and dark. I was expecting the worst, but instead I found it super-clean, well sign-posted and modern. Maybe they have recently upgraded it or I ... 6 photos [full story]

179 days ago: temps published a blog
Perspective
May 31st 2009  Asia » Philippines » Palawan » Puerto Princesa
I was unfortunate enough to visit a Filipino jail house. My iPod had mysteriously vanished on a bus ride through the island of Cebu. It had dropped onto the floor and mysteriously found it's way into ... [full story]


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Outrigger Boat (Banca)
Starfish Island
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