Jeepney

Manila

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April 29th 2007
China really only has 3 holidays…National Day which is part of the Fall Festival. Chinese New Year and Spring Festival, and May 1 with a week off for the May holiday. For May holiday, we chose to leave China and go to the Phillipines. “Another beach holiday ?” you say! Of course. It is Dave. He must have water or he goes nuts. Dave has been wanting to go the Phillipines since we came to Ch ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Manila

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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