Locals search for sea urchins on the shore

Malapascua Island

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June 25th 2008
Malapascua Island was purportedly an idyllic tropical paradise, an unknown little island tucked away just north of the big island of Cebu. Until thresher sharks were discovered on the nearby shoals, Malapascua was simply an island of villages. Since then, a diving boom has created a string of resorts and dive shops along the white sand beach, traditional thatch huts and a tiki bar with a thatch ... 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