Philippines 2011 days 24-30 003

This week I met a Mayor and a Congressman.

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July 3rd 2011
I've been involved in some rather challenging case conferences this week that have given me lots to think about. One of them started at 8AM and lasted for 6 hours which was particularly draining but we were all given half time entertainment when an ex-Mayor of Manila turned up to give a rousing (I imagine it was rousing because there was clapping... alternatively the applause could have been i ... 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