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The rally

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July 25th 2005
Okay, so I had a really interesting day today. The president's state of the union address was earlier today and a bunch of rallies were going on all over the city. Work was cancelled for all government workers (of which the DSWD is a part, so that meant we didn't go to work either), mostly because all of the main thoroughfares were blocked off by people and parked jeepneys and other vehicles. L ... 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