Oyster by the rock

Guiuan (This Time Around)

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May 6th 2009
I got an early flight to Tacloban this May and my friend Emie was also up early to meet me at DMZ airport in this city. We had a brunch before going to Duptours transportation office to catch the 1p.m. van to Guiuan (Eastern Samar). It was in 2002 (?) I last went for a visit to Homonhon Island (Emie's hometown). And I did not have a digital camera that time yet. Now as I come back for a visit, I'm ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Samar

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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