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Manila - The Heart and Soul of the Philippines

July 10th 2014
I have been meaning to write about Manila, the capital of the Philippines which I have visited numerous times in the past. Therefore, in this travel blog I have put down my recollections of all those trips to this vibrant and exciting metropolis. My first trip to Manila was way back in 1981, when I visited a friend I knew from my Burma days. At that time he was assigned to the Burmese Embassy i ... read more
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Philippine Flag 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
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