Go Discover Travel (Manila) - The Boracay Hotel booking service is managed and run by Go Discover Travel. Our goal is to make travel to this island paradise accessible for independent international travelers whilst encouraging and promoting sustainable tourism.
Yoglena (Manila) - Your guide will help you use the buses, underground and taxi service and offer private guided tours inside some of Hong Kong famous attractions, and hidden secrets. Travel Guide, Personal Tour Guide for:Philippines/Hong Kong/Macau, had numerous happy clients, tailor made tours for tourists and businessmen either individual or group,of 4 a la carte tour; sightseeing, beaches, shopping and nightlife you name it.
Boracay Yachting (Manila) - Boracay YachtingGet the wind in your hair, sail freely in the crystal clear waters, dive off the bow, relax with a well experianced and organised crew and watch the sunset with a drop off at a local bar to continue your evening if you wish. .
CAPITAL CITY OF Philippines: Manila LANGUAGE OF Philippines: English CURRENCY OF Philippines: Philippine peso (PHP) COMMENTS ABOUT Philippines: The Republic of the Philippines is an archipelago in South-East Asia Cities : Manila (capital), Angeles, Bacolod, Baguio, Batangas, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Makati City, Puerto Princesa, Subic, Vigan Best Places : Angeles, Banaue, Boracay, Coron Group, El Nido, Malapascua Island, Negros Island, Panglao Island, Port Barton Coastline, Puerto Galera, Sabang, Tagaytay, Taytay Electricity : 220V/110V Calling Code : +63 Time Zone : UTC +8
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 tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10-year transition. In 1942 the islands fell under Japanese occupation during WWII, and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946 the Philippines attained their independence. The 21-year rule of Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986, when a widespread popular rebellion forced him into exile and installed Corazon AQUINO as president. Her presidency was hampered by several coup attempts, which prevented a return to full political stability and economic development. Fidel RAMOS was elected president in 1992 and his administration was marked by greater stability and progress on economic reforms. In 1992, the US closed its last military bases on the islands. Joseph ESTRADA was elected president in 1998, but was succeeded by his vice-president, Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, in January 2001 after Estrada's stormy impeachment trial on corruption charges broke down and widespread demonstrations led to his ouster. MACAPAGAL-ARROYO was elected to a six-year term in May 2004. The Philippine Government faces threats from armed communist insurgencies and from Muslim separtists in the south. CLIMATE OF Philippines: tropical marine; northeast monsoon (November to April); southwest monsoon (May to October) RELIGION OF Philippines: Roman Catholic 83%, Protestant 9%, Muslim 5%, Buddhist and other 3% POPULATION OF Philippines: 86,241,697 (July 2004 est.)> ECONOMY OVERVIEW OF Philippines: The Philippines was less severely affected by the Asian financial crisis of 1998 than its neighbors, aided in part by annual remittances of $6-7 billion from overseas workers. From a 0.6% decline in 1998, GDP expanded by 2.4% in 1999, and 4.4% in 2000, but slowed to 3.2% in 2001 in the context of a global economic slowdown, an export slump, and political and security concerns. GDP growth accelerated to 4.4% in 2002 and 4.2% in 2003, reflecting the continued resilience of the service sector, gains in industrial output, and improved exports. Nonetheless, it will take a higher, sustained growth path to make appreciable progress in poverty alleviation given the Philippines' high annual population growth rate and unequal distribution of income. The MACAPAGAL-ARROYO Administration has promised to continue economic reforms to help the Philippines match the pace of development in the newly industrialized countries of East Asia. The strategy includes improving the infrastructure, strengthening tax collection to bolster government revenues, furthering deregulation and privatization of the economy, enhancing the viability of the financial system, and increasing trade integration with the region. Prospects for 2004 will depend on the economic performance of two major trading partners, the US and Japan, and on increased confidence on the part of the international investment community.
Living on the island enables us to provide you with up to the minute details making your decisions easier. Boracay island can truly offer you the vacation of your choice whether you want pure indulgent relaxation, one long party or prefer an active water-sports break. Our local knowledge will help you to make the right choices.
Home
Quick Tours Search 
CAPITAL CITY OF Philippines: Manila
