Green cave

Palawan, the last frontier of the Philippines

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February 10th 2009
We flew from Boracay to Palawan which is physically remote from all other major islands in the Philippines. Side note, did you ever notice that you spell Philippines with a Ph and two p's but Filipino with an F and one p? Silly, huh? The locals totally over hype the fact that this island is home to the world's longest subterranean cave. Well, it's actually second longest now that a longer on ... read more

Asia » Philippines

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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