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November 29th 2011
Can't believe this day has come – my final day in the Philippines. It has been an amazing journey with so many memories for me to take back home. I'm so grateful for spending time with both friends and family. To Joel & Gina, thank you for your undying hospitality and giving me an opportunity to visit the region known for its dominance of Spanish colonization. To Eric, thank you for you ... 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

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Rick

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As a native of the Philippines, I grew up in a district of Manila known as the poorest and the most densely populated area in the country. During that time, I didn’t get a chance to see the beauty of its 7,107 islands. In fact, I didn’t even realize such places even existed within the country and outside the confines of what I conceived was the “true” Philippines. All that changed during a trip to the Philippines to attend my 25th year high school reunion. That was the first time I have been back to my birth place since I immigrated to the US after my high school graduation. It was ... full info

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