Intramuros City

"But where is Manila City Centre?"

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January 28th 2007
Although the Philippines is a South-East Asia country (where I come from), I knew very little about the Philippines and its people. I knew vaguely that its president Gloria Arroyo is less than 5ft tall and its people seem to have a thing for shrimp paste. I only had my first Filipino meal when I was 20 and that was in (of all places) London! The moment I arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International A ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Manila

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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