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Discovering My Roots & the Ati-Atihan

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January 19th 2009
So we made it to Tita Cyn and Tito Pete's in one piece. The live in the Provence which is like our country side. The roads there are a combination of dirt and cement. Take every pothole in the city of Chicago and put them on one street- thats how it felt driving through some of the provinces. We have potholes because of the snow plows - they have potholes because of all the rain. Apparently ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Iloilo

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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