Expat Bloggers in the Philippines

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 World War II, and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946 the Republic of the Philippines attained its independence. The 20-year rule of Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986, when a "people power" movement in Manila ("EDSA 1") 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 another "people power" movement ("EDSA 2") demanded his resignation. MACAPAGAL-ARROYO was elected to a six-year term as president in May 2004. The Philippine Government faces threats from three terrorist groups on the US Government's Foreign Terrorist Organization list, but in 2006 and 2007 scored some major successes in capturing or killing key wanted terrorists. Decades of Muslim insurgency in the southern Philippines have led to a peace accord with one group and on-again/off-again peace talks with another. We have tracked down the most popular and highest quality expat bloggers in the Philippines. The most recent articles from these bloggers are aggregated below. Featured Bloggers Latest Articles   Click here to reload list American in Davao An American in the Philippines Audre & Dimitri's Traveling Love Affair Cebu restaurants & Cuisine Coffee with T (that's me) Cosmopolicious Expat in the Philippines Grooving Fungus Hey Joe! Philippines! Hey Joe:Tropical Island Dreaming Homeless Diver KuyaKevin.com Living In The Philippines Living in the Philippines Philippines Travel Portal Samberly Says... Secret Wombat The Expat The Rooster Crows At 4am The Undomesticated Housewife Wiseman Travels   Yehey Manila   Your Guide to Living In The Philippines   Loading... Ask the Experts: Star Expat Bloggers - Philippines Expat in the Philippines About the life of a Dutch expat who decided to spend the rest of his life in the Philippines. The Rooster Crows at 4am Beachfront property! Nah, we live on the edge of the jungle in the Philippines, miles from Subic Bay, Manila, or any other modern outposts.