Sunset on Apo Island

Island Hoppin' Filipino Style

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October 17th 2011
We arrived late into Manila airport from Brunei and given our flight to Palawan was very early (in about 6 hours or so), we decided to spend the night at the airport rather than battling the famed Manila traffic and moreover raising our chances of having something bad happen. Manila has a reputation you see. By the time we got on our morning flight we were stuffed. The cold granite floors of th ... read more

Asia » Philippines

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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