traditional huts of the Igarot

Naughty Dogs Get Eaten

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November 24th 2007
Manila, one of my least favourite cities so far. I wasn't expecting much from it, but I was not prepared for the poverty, pollution and general seediness. The traffic congestion here is amongst the worst I have seen anywhere, and sometimes you can see the choking fumes in the air. In the area I was staying (Malate), there were mothers and children sleeping on sheets of cardboard on the streets an ... 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