Philippines

__Philippines__

__HISTORICAL SITE__ Corregidor, which was later nicknamed “The Rock”, stood a Japanese invasion in 1942. It symbolized the never give up attitude of the Filipinos and the Americans. It’s located 30 miles from Manila and was used to defend the city from enemy naval ships in the event of a war. This historical location withstood World War II and symbolizes the peace and freedom of the Philippines. __ACTIVITIES__ The Philippines has five major sports, those being basketball, soccer, boxing, billiards, and volleyball. In 1913 the first national basketball team was made. They won their very first game the Chinese basketball team. They won a gold medal in the Olympics and held it for three solid Olympic Games. Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is the Philippines boxing champion of the country. Having won six world titles and won the first lineal championship in four different weight classes, he’s a well watched man for the boxing world in the Philippines.

__ATTRACTION__ The Avilon Zoo would be a great site to go see over 3,000 exotic animals, over 600 birds, mammals, and reptiles, and over 400 species of fish. You can take guided tours around the zoo and learn about the animal behaviors and how to help save endangered animals. It’s located in the valley of Barrio San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines. If you would like to go to the zoo on the weekdays it’s open from 8:00am to 5:00pm. On weekends it’s open from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Entrance fees are $7.00 for adults, $4.50 for kids under three and a half feet, and kids under the age of one are free. Contact Information: Tel: (632) 948-9866 - 9418393 - 871-9358 Fax: (632) 941-8530 

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 * name Peso
 * 1 us dollor= 42.7738
 * 1 ph Peso= 0.02337

__Weather/Climate__ November to February is the coolest months and a good time to visit the Philippines as far as weather is concerned. Meanwhile, March to May is the summer months in the country and are classified as hot and dry. June to October is rainy, with the months between July and September characterized by typhoons. <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">The average temperature in the Philippines is 86degreesF / 30degreesC; average humidity is 77%. In November to February is the coolest month you need a jacket and is the best time to visit. March to May is summer so you need summer clothing. And last Jun to October is the rainy months you need a umbrella.

<span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__Foods in the Philippines__ ,

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Another really popular food dish in the Philippines is a dish called Balut. It is a two-three week old chicken or duck egg that has reached its fertilized point, and then they boil and eat the egg with everything inside. ======

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">A natural attraction in the Philippines is Boracay Island. Boracay island is a good place to go if you are visiting the Philippines. It is located in Western Visayas region. It separates itself from other beaches because this one has white sand and is a good place to go if you want to relax. ======

<span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">__**A**__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"><span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"> __monument in the Philippines__ ,

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">The Magellan shrine is a memorial in the Philippines for Ferdinand Magellan. The place is supposed to be the place where he was killed. So they built a tomb for him. ======

__ **Transportarion** __

 * ======<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">los Angles, CA to Manila, Ph 21:05 h/m on 11/17/11 a one person trip for $937 ======
 * ======<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">New York, NY to Manila 21:00 h/m on 11/22/11 a one person trip for $1108 ======
 * ======<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">chicago, IL to Manila 19:35 h/m in 11/22/11 a one person trip for $1077 ======

__ **Lodging** __

 * ======<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Holiday Inn Manila Galleria for $68 $84 total w/taxes ======
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">G hotal Manila by waterfront for $67 $82 total w/taxes

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