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Mestizo District, Vigan78

Exploring the Philippines: Historic Vigan

Vigan holds a unique place in the Philippines. It’s history runs deep and can be seen in the Spanish style architecture and cobblestone streets. Prior to the Spanish colonial period, Vigan was a major...

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The Delmonte Pineapple Plantation in Bukidnon is considered to be the biggest in the far east 73

Filipino Trivia - 6

The Delmonte Pineapple Plantation in Bukidnon is considered to be the biggest in the far east Both Tridacna gigas, one of the world's largest shells, and Pisidum, the world's tiniest shell, can be found...

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Zihuatanejo74

Philippines Mexico Connection

Even though Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo are two different places, it is synonymous with one another. They are located on the west of Mexico by the Pacific Ocean, 250 km (4 hour drive) northwest of Acapulco. Zihuatanejo...

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Walled City of Manila76

The Philippines: A Current And Historical Overview

Before the discovery of the Philippines by the Spanish explorer- Magellan in 1521 while searching for spices, the first people who migrated in the country are the Negritos. The Malayans followed and build...

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The residents of Baguio City took pride in having tossed what was believed to be the world's largest salad - a three-ton mix of assorted vegetables. 77

Filipino Trivia - 8

The residents of Baguio City took pride in having tossed what was believed to be the world's largest salad - a three-ton mix of assorted vegetables. On March 15, 2002, 25 people in Davao City spent six hours...

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Jose Calugas, the Only Filipino awardee of U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor

The First Filipino Soldier who received America's Highest Award for Combat Valor.The First Filipino Soldier who was awarded with the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor during World War II for his services in...

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The Basilica of San Sebastian is the only steel church in Asia and was the second building to be made out of steel, next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. 68

Filipino Trivia - 3

The Basilica of San Sebastian is the only steel church in Asia and was the second building to be made out of steel, next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The largest bell in Asia hangs at the belfry of the...

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Who are the Top Filipino Fighter Pilots of World War II

Jesus Antonio Villamor did not plan to be a hero. One of seven children, he studied commerce at De La Salle College in Manila, hoping to pursue a business career. In 1936, he joined the Philippine Army Air...

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History Tour

For me 2008 was a time to rediscover the old glory of my past, our past, our heritage as people of Mindoro, Philippines. It all started when I went to Naujan, Oriental Mindoro and saw the ruins of the old...

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Philippine History: the way i see it

Philippine History: the way I look at it             Ferdinand Magellan discovered that the world is round, not flat. I would like to remind you that the place is Las Islas de...

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