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Fort Santiago

Cebu

December 3rd 2007
Arrived in Cebu and was pleasantly surprised. Much more my cup o tea than Manila. I was really interested in the history of the place so had a nosey round Fort Santiago, and Magellans cross Monument - apparently containing fragments of the original cross that Magellan used. Decided to start talking witht the locals, but remembered that Pinoys don't understand a Lancashire accent. I decided to ... read more
Asia » Philippines » Cebu

Philippine Flag 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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