Showing posts with label Philippines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philippines. Show all posts

Philippines - Laguna - Hidden Vally Springs - Waterfall

Clear water cascade down Hidden Valley Springs in Laguna, Philippines. Thanks to Lyssa of Iligan City, Philippines. Note that purple color ink is used in postal cancellation in Philippines.

Philippines - Year of Monkey

Nice shaped postcard of Monkey with Year of Monkey stamp with First Day Cover cancellation. Thanks to Mitch of Philippines.

Philippines - Tarsier

Real big eyes of tarsier of Bohol, Philippines. It is the smallest primate. Thanks to Christine of Philippines.

Philippines - El Nido Palawan

El Nido, Palawan. Thanks to Walter of Philippines.

Philippines - Map

Map of the Philippines. Thanks to Roselyn of Philippines. A cool addition to my country map postcard collection.


Philippines - Flag

Flag of Philippines - Pilipinas. A great addition to my postcard collection of country flags. Thanks to Jan of Philippines. Salamat.

Philippines - University of Philippines

Quezon Hall of University of Philippines is the top university in Philippines that has produced half of the Presidents of Philippines. Thanks to Jan who is studying here. A great addition to my postcard collection of universities.

Philippines - Tubbataha Reef Underwater

Awesome marine life in the underwater of Tubbataha Reef of Philippines. Nice marine stamps used. Thanks to Cristine of Philippines.

Philippines - Mosque

The Taluksangay Mosque, buillt in 1885 by Hadji Abdullah Maas Nuno in Barangay Taluksangay, Zamboanga city. It is the oldest mosque in Western Mindanao island in southern Philippines. A great addition to my mosque postcard collection. Thanks to Roselyn of Philippines. Year of Horse stamp used.

Philippines - Fireworks in Manila

Fireworks of Centennial Celebration June 12, 1998 at Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Philippines. Thanks to Ritz of Philippines.

Philippines - Tubbataha Reef, Pahlawan

Tubbataha Reef is a marine UNESCO World Heritage site. Nice bird stamps used. Thanks to Jan of Pahlawan, Philippines.



Philippines - Manila Chinatown

Postcard 1
I had lunch at Manila Chinatown once. Nice postcard showing the gateway of Manila Chinatown. Thanks to Chloe of Philippines. A great addition to my Chinatown postcard collection worldwide.





Postcard 2
Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arch, Binondo (Chinatown), Metro Manila. Thanks to Arnold of USA who mailed from Philippines.

Philippines - Vigan - UNESCO

An awesome card of Vigan in Ilocos - one of the oldest Spanish town in Philippines and Asia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nice stamps used. Thanks again to Jaya.


Philippines - Dance with Sticks - Sakuting

A colorful postcard of the a Filipino dance during Christmas - hitting sticks with intricate lively steps. Unique costumes from a fusion of East and West. Nice stamps including flycatcher bird stamps. Thanks to Jaya of Manila.


Philippines - Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park - UNESCO

This Underground River located inside the Saint Paul's National Park, Palawan, Philippines. It has been short listed for online voting for the New Seven Wonders of Nature. Nice bird stamps. Thanks to Adriano of Palawan.


Philippines - Paoay Church

Paoay Church or St. Augustine Catholic Church, located at Ilocos Norte, is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its gothic, ornate and oriental designs which has survived several earthquakes. Thanks to teenage brothers Mathew and Michael who jointly send this card.


Philippines - Bohol

Great multi-view postcard of Bohol island in the Visayan group. The tarsier and Chocolate Hills are world famous. Thanks to Monina for sending this cool card.


Philippines - Mindanao

Philippine Eagle, Orchid and Durian - three things that is famous in Davao, the capital of Mindanao island. Thanks to Ritz of Davao for this cool card.


Philippines - Corregidor Island

There is a historical war tour to the Corregidor Island. As Philippines was an American colony during World War II, there were major battles. General MacArthur gave his famous quote, "I shall return"....Thanks to Victor of Singapore for sending this wonderful postcard.



Philippines - Manila

Mabuhay. Manila is a huge city and Makati is one of the most important commercial and high end residential area. The traffic jam is a way of life here. I have been to Manila twice. Thank you to "Shyjane" for sending this nice card with pretty butterfly stamps. "Salamat"