Casa Manila (Intramuros, Manila)

Snorkeling in the Philippines, January 19 - February 3/2015

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February 7th 2015
Sometimes I wish I was the pope. I see his laughing face. It is on an enormous billboard facing Terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. 'The people of the Philippines welcome pope Francis', it says. For us though there is nobody. Not even a single Philippino with a tiny caption saying 'Airport Hotel Manila welcomes Linda and Andre'. No, we have to stand in a 100 meter long queu ... 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