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A Zamboangan Christmas Tale

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December 28th 2006
One of the unfortunate costs of taking a year long trip is the chance that on an important holiday or occasion, that I would most likely be by myself. Luckily, for Christmas this year, that was not the case. My good friend, Farrah, which I met in manila, was heading home for the holidays and it was near where I was and she was nice enough to invite me to spend Christmas time with her friends and f ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Mindanao

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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