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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 ta... [read more]
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 ta... [read more] Blog: wet in paradise!
Date: October 25th 2007
I was so looking forward to our Palawan trip that nothing could dampen my enthusiasm. Mother Nature tried. Typhoon Hanna delayed our 8:15am Manila-Puerto Princesa flight to 11am. But no matter. JR, David, Jen, and I were finally on our way to sunny Palawan! It was a damp, damp, damp Puerto Princesa waiting for us. No storm here. (Palawan doesn’t get hit by storms, our guide said. It’s j ... read more
Date: October 25th 2007
I was so looking forward to our Palawan trip that nothing could dampen my enthusiasm. Mother Nature tried. Typhoon Hanna delayed our 8:15am Manila-Puerto Princesa flight to 11am. But no matter. JR, David, Jen, and I were finally on our way to sunny Palawan! It was a damp, damp, damp Puerto Princesa waiting for us. No storm here. (Palawan doesn’t get hit by storms, our guide said. It’s j ... read more
