Philippines 2011 days 4-10 007

Rain, Entrepreneurs and Work

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June 12th 2011
Well I've come to the end of a very busy first week at work and one that I have enjoyed immensely despite the challenges that I have encountered. This is the first real chance I've had this week to add a blog entry so apologies for not writing sooner. I started work on Monday and was asked to turn up at 9 AM - I thought that as it was my first day I'd have an easy time of it like most ... 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