Monday, February 25, 2008

Puerto Galera, Philippines

Puerto Galera’s place in Philippine history books started somewhat in the 17th century, when the Spanish colonizers of the Philippines made the island of Mindoro a province with Puerto Galera as its capital and the seat of government.

It stayed that way until after more than 2 centuries - because of frequent attacks by Muslims from southern Philippines, the Spaniards decided to transfer the seat of government to Calapan.

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