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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. To be updated

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It was perhaps the worst that hit the country lately, as Storm “Ondoy” pour all over Metro Manila putting many places under water with stranded people already on their rooftops, causing wide-spread blackouts and killing people. As some of you might heard or not, Metro Manila, Philippines had been greatly affected by Typhoon Ondoy. I encourage everyone to extend any assistance you can to any Filipino friends you have whose families are adversely affected by this calamity. You can inform them to contact the following Hotlines that we had organized which is now accepting donati [View Full Entry]

Mirachael - Raquel O Turda | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: September 29th 2009 | 416 Views | [diary=440662]

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cars and flood water
katipunan quezon city area

By nzdamguy
September 28th 2009
Manila to San Fernando Asia » Philippines » Benguet
Travelled from Manila to San Fernando just after Typhoon Ondoy had reaped its devastation on the Manila area. [View Full Entry]

nzdamguy - Robin Dawson | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: October 6th 2009 | 15 Views | [diary=442553]


(Day 538 on the road) The guidebook had called Manila airport dirty, chaotic and dark. I was expecting the worst, but instead after arriving here from Taipei I found it super-clean, well sign-posted and modern. Maybe they have recently upgraded it or I arrived at a different terminal? Leaving the airport I braced myself for the usual army of taxi drivers and other hawkers but I found - nothing. Not a single person approached me, and I had time to get my bearings. How nice! Shunning the expensive coupon taxis I took a shuttle bus that took me to a broad [View Full Entry]

LivingTheDream - Ben Beiske | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: October 6th 2009 | 672 Views | [diary=439099]

On our pump boat exploring Honda Bay
Rainbow around the sun
Storm closing in on Snake Island

By lilljonas
September 21st 2009
Ateneo de Manila Asia » Philippines » Manila
The trip got of to a bad start on Monday morning as I couldn’t for the life of me find the gadget for accessing my Internet bank. After all, I had gotten the incredibly clever idea of moving most of my money from the bank account connected to my bank card, and thereby limiting the amounts that skimmers and other miscreants can access. However, without the gadget I would be just as cut off from that money as they are. I turned the apartment upside-down before giving up, and by now I had to call a cab to make sure that [View Full Entry]

lilljonas - Jonas Svensson | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: September 28th 2009 | 132 Views | [diary=440343]

My festive office
My dormitory

By TinNiE
September 20th 2009
Reef Retreat Asia » Philippines » Boracay
It has been a lovely extended weekend for me and a couple of my co-workers, snorkeling, island hopping, skim boarding, drinking cocktails, eating lots of food and simply just enjoying the cold evening breeze by the shore. This was the best time to once again take the much needed break from work. I was actually here almost at the same time last year. We were originally to arrive at Caticlan Airport which would have saved us so much time but the airport was temporary closed and all the flights were re-routed to Kalibo. It was due to an accident that happened [View Full Entry]

TinNiE - Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness ~ | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: September 25th 2009 | 263 Views | [diary=439389]

Janet
Martin
My Book

By dsd_uk
September 18th 2009
A mild Escapade Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Moalboal
I sought refuge from Cebu City on the opposite side of the island in a small coastal village that goes by the name of Moalboal. It was a very sleepy and laid back little place which just so happened to be right up my street after the exploits encountered in Cebu City. The majority of the tourists here being divers, mostly Korean. Diving doesn't really appeal to me so I spent the majority of the time trekking about the area with the odd spot of swimming here and there. Unlike Cebuites the locals here are mostly friendly, greeting you as you [View Full Entry]

dsd_uk - Daniel Doughty | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: October 7th 2009 | 192 Views | [diary=441143]

Moalboal
A cock giving me some cockeye.
Downtown Moalboal

While the actual trip that I’ll cover in this diary begun on September 21st, the nature of the trip means that it begun in early spring this year. I’m going to the Philippines to perform field research for my Master’s degree in social anthropology. I will be researching the Reproductive Health Bill, a law that is being pretty heavily lobbied both for and against in the Philippines at the moment. Since I’m doing it with support from the Minor Field Study scholarship from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), the trip was approved early this yea [View Full Entry]

lilljonas - Jonas Svensson | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: September 28th 2009 | 125 Views | [diary=440339]

Norrlands nation
Down by the river

By pinoyscorpion
September 16th 2009
Pagsanjan Falls Asia » Philippines » Laguna » Pagsanjan
Pagsanjan Falls Rapids The whole family was enjoying the rapids from the main stream of Pagsanjan Falls during our visit to the Falls in 2007. Going up the main falls was not easy as it was going upstream but going down was fun as you feel the thrill and the skills of the "boatmen". Enjoy the video!!!! [View Full Entry]

pinoyscorpion - Rey Tirol | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: October 20th 2009 | 62 Views | [diary=436997]

The boatman
Photo 1
During Breaktime

By Mirachael
September 12th 2009
Coffee Break in Boracay Asia » Philippines » Boracay
If you cannot have lunch or dinner in Manila why not take a Coffee break in Boracay?.... Boracay.the prestine beach, long stretch of white sand...the place has been the talk of the town since 2003 when I graduated college. it has been my dream to go there. Finally after the long wait I was in Boracay last Friday September 11, 2009...six years in the making.Yes! the prestine beach and white sand were true. Taking an hour flight via Sea Air Airlines at Manila Domestic airport on a 32 seater plane. I was nervous because of the small aircraft but the smooth [View Full Entry]

Mirachael - Raquel O Turda | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: September 22nd 2009 | 329 Views | [diary=437204]

Willy's Rock
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After a month of theoretical studies and field work, however interesting it might have been, it was wonderful to start the actual holiday part of the trip. When I left Finland I didn't have any plans about where or with whom I was going to travel for the last two weeks in the Philippines. But luckily enough I met some fabulous people on the course with whom we decided to travel together! Our first stop was the island of Palawan, which lies in the western parts of the country quite isolated from everything else. We quickly visited the capital of Puerto [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 25th 2009 | 199 Views | [diary=436331]

Team Finland 1
Heading for new territories!
Team Finland 2