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Philippines

Philippines is an archipelagic state in Southeast Asia between Taiwan, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It was ruled as a Spanish colony from 1521 to 1898. The United States conquered the Philippines in 1902 and Imperial Japan occupied the nation during World War II. After a long struggle the Philippines won their independence in 1946.

A foggy People’s Park In The Sky

The entrance to Fort Santiago

A Spanish colonial building on the edge of Intramuros

A closer look at the top of the Manila Metropolitan Theater

Times Theater, Manila

Roofing detail at the Paco Railway Station