Packing up...

The Manila Pen Experience

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November 29th 2007
Credit for all photos posted in this entry shall go to my brother, Andrew. Thank you to ABS-CBN, among other media, for keeping us informed. It's impossible to write about my recent Philippines trip by including the "siege" experience in the same breath, so I've decided to remember it separately once and for all. I was a guest at the Manila Peninsula on Thursday morning, November 29 - regis ... read more

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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