Cooking Empanada's

Back in Manila

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April 23rd 2006
After updating the blog on Thurday we went back to Fort Ilocandia Resort (FIR) and relaxed; played some eight ball and went back into Laoag for dinner at Max's chicken. I stopped by a wine store before heading back to FIR and I was able to buy a bottle of Hardy's Cab Sav (an Aussie wine) for only 320 pesos (about $8), Eleanor and I enjoyed it later that night. Friday we stayed at the resort all da ... 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