Strike Up the Band

MANILA

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March 19th 2011
We left Bali several hours behind schedule due to newly boarding passengers whose flights were delayed arriving. We were supposed to make a call in Sandakan, Malaysia. However, with the late departure and an adverse current, the ship could not make up the lost time. Because of the shallowness of the entry channel into the port it is mandatory for the ship to cross the bar at high tide and since ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Corregidor

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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