Short introduction to Philippines

The Philippines were ceded by Spain to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. They attained their independence in 1946 after being occupied by the Japanese in World War II. The 21-year rule of Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986 when a widespread popular rebellion forced him into exile. In 1992, the US closed down its last military bases on the islands. The Philippines has had two electoral presidential transitions since Marcos' removal by "people power." In January 2001, the Supreme Court declared Joseph ESTRADA unable to rule in view of mass resignations from his government and administered the oath of office to Vice President Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO as his constitutional successor. The government continues to struggle with ongoing Muslim insurgencies in the south.

Source: World Factbook

  1. Bohol Island
  2. Dumaguete City
  3. Sorsogon
  4. Siquijor Island
  5. Manila

  6. Surigao City
  7. Cebu
  8. Banaue
  9. Laiya
10. Batac

11. Clark Field
12. Aklan
13. Tagaytay
14. Zambales
15. Sipalay

16. Baguio
17. Capiz Town
18. Surigao
19. Lucena City
20. Bohol

  1. Manila
  2. Bantayan
  3. Bohol Island
  4. Palawan
  5. Siquijor Island

  6. Cebu City
  7. Malapascua Island
  8. Sorsogon
  9. Makati
10. Dumaguete City

11. Cebu
12. Iloilo City
13. Surigao
14. Surigao City
15. Moalboal

16. Bohol
17. Tagaytay City
18. Vigan
19. Borocay
20. Pagsanjan

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