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Maritime transport has a long history in the Philippines, with boats traditionally made of wood by elders and craftspeople. These boats, called balangays, were the main mode of transportation between islands before modern vessels, connecting communities and facilitating trade. Balangays date back to at least 320 AD and were instrumental in the spread of Austronesian peoples throughout the region. In 2015, the balangay was officially declared the national boat of the Philippines due to its cultural and histo
- Author
- Sanie Grace Lipao Bermudez
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- EN