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Boracay: The Paradise Island

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March 12th 2007
Lined with palm trees, white powdery sandy beach with crystal clear blue/green water is a must visit place in the Philippines. They say you really haven’t seen Philippines if you haven’t set foot on the beach of Boracay and seen the spectacular sunset. Hundreds of tourists and locals all flock to the beach as the night falls to witness the sun’s dying blaze. Boracay is a tourist mecca. The ... 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