PP Night Market promenade set up fro Christmas

Peurto Princessa, Days 1, 2 in The Philippines

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January 5th 2017
Flew in to Peurto Princessa in Palawan Island from Manila stopover late afternoon. Picked up at airport and taken to our little home in the burbs. Helpful and kind people. Everyone calls you "sir' and Ma'am" with every comment. I guess an American influence. Walked the 15mins to town and so witnessed PP as the sun went down: Chaotic, bustling, madly busy with motorbikes, motorbike taxis (mot ... 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