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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: First time to the last frontier
Date: January 10th 2011
Walking through Iloilo's docks toward the wharf from which our ship to Puerto Princesa was supposed to depart, I could see, tethered to the dock like an old and lame dog to the railings outside a veterinary surgeon, in place of the sleek cruise liner I expected, an old rusting hulk of a ship that sat low in the water and listed alarmingly to port. In our excitement we had arrived at the docks exce ... read more
Date: January 10th 2011
Walking through Iloilo's docks toward the wharf from which our ship to Puerto Princesa was supposed to depart, I could see, tethered to the dock like an old and lame dog to the railings outside a veterinary surgeon, in place of the sleek cruise liner I expected, an old rusting hulk of a ship that sat low in the water and listed alarmingly to port. In our excitement we had arrived at the docks exce ... read more
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