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The Philippines takes over the administration of the Turtle Islands and the Mangsee Islands from the United Kingdom.

Historical image related to The Philippines takes over the administration of the Turtle Islands and the Mangsee Islands from the United Kingdom. from October 16, 1947

Turtle Islands, Tawi-Tawi

Municipality in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines

Turtle Islands, officially the Municipality of Turtle Islands, is a municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 5,683 people, making it the least populated town in the province.
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Mangsee Islands

Barangay in Mimaropa, Philippines

The Mangsee Islands are a group of two small islands in the far south west portion of the Philippines. The group comprises North Mangsee Island and South Mangsee Island. Together they form a barangay within the Balabac, a municipality of the province of Palawan. Based on the…
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