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Philippines Travel Information and Hotel Discounts |
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Hotel Lodging
Accommodations in Philippines
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MANDARIN ORIENTAL MANILA
The Mandarin Manila Is A Five-star, Luxury Hotel
Located 10 Kilometers From Aquino International
Airport, In The Heart Of Makati Business
District. This Hotel Offers Stylish
Accommodations Wired For The Modern World, With
Eight Restaurants And Extensive Wellness
Facilities With A Full-service Spa. The
Philippine Department Of Tourism Has Named It
"Hotel Of The Year" Three Times. The Mandarin
Manila Is Less Than
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MAKATI SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
The Makati Shangri-la Is A Deluxe-class Hotel Located Eight
Kilometers From Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Located
In The Heart Of Manila's Most Prestigious Business, Shopping
And Entertainment District, Makati Shrangri-la Is An
Award-winning Hotel Offering Exquisite Comfort And
World-class Luxury. From Its Exceptionally Spacious And
Beautifully Appointed Rooms To Its Lavish Restaurants And
Exciting Bars, Its High-speed Internet Access To Its
Full-service Spa And Fitness Center, Makati Shanrgi-la Lives
Up To Its Reputation As Manila's Leading Hotel. |
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Location:
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Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the
Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of
Vietnam |
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Background:
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The
Philippines were ceded by Spain to the US in 1898
following the Spanish-American War. They attained
independence in 1946 after Japanese occupation 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 its
last military bases on the islands. The Philippines
has had two electoral presidential transitions since
the removal of MARCOS. 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
Muslim insurgencies in the south. |
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Languages:
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two
official languages - Filipino (based on Tagalog) and
English; eight major dialects - Tagalog, Cebuano,
Ilocan, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray,
Pampango, and Pangasinense |
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Exchange rates:
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Philippine pesos per US dollar - 51.67 (2002), 50.99
(2001), 44.19 (2000), 39.09 (1999), 40.89 (1998)
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Destination
Guides > Asia > Southeast
Asia > Philippines |
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