Kota beach, Bantayan Island

Cebu

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July 19th 2017
I've been travelling abroad at least twice a year in the past few years but have not traveled much in my own country lately so I thought I'd change that this year. Three Philippine islands were voted to be in the top 10 most beautiful islands in the world by Conde Nast and other travel magazines but I have yet to see those places! Boracay was number one, Palawan as top two, and Cebu in top 5. C ... 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