Harbour walk, PP

5 Do's for Puerto Princesa

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January 17th 2009
1. Go see the crocodile farm and butterfly garden. Then read in your obscure German guidebook that the third captive attraction of the surroundings of Puerto Princesa is a penintentary farm. Wonder whether human prisoners would be less dull than crocodiles. 2. Hangout with some local kids who are strangely proud of the fact that their school is "celebrating its centennial" and the authorities a ... 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