Boracay Island Map Postcard

Boracay is a tropical island located approximately 315km (200 miles) south of Manila. The island is approximately seven kilometers long, dog-bone shaped with the narrowest spot being less than one kilometer wide, and has a total land area of 10.32 square kilometers. Boracay's two primary tourism beaches, White Beach and Bulabog Beach, are located on opposite sides of the island's narrow central area. White Beach faces westwards and Bulabog Beach faces eastwards. The island also has several other beaches.

Boracay Map Postcard

The size of the postcard is 5"x6.5" and shown are map legend and the different images of Boracay Island, including the main roads, diving sites and villages.
Images on the postcard are as follows (top left to bottom right): White beach, Ati-atihan Festival-unique cultural event found in nearby Kalibo and Boracay Island, "Paraws"-outrigger sailing boats which where the most commonly used as transportation for centuries in the Philippine archipelago, Aerial view of Boracay Island, Banca in tropical crystal clear waters of Boracay Island, Sunset over Puka Shell Beach, Shell vendors at Punta Bunga Beach.

SOURCE:
Boracay Wikipedia Entry

Island Province of Palawan Map Postcard

Palawan is an island province of the Philippines located in the Southern Tagalog region. The islands of Palawan stretches from Mindoro to Borneo in the southwest. It lies between the South China Sea in the northwest and Sulu Sea in the southeast.
Palawan, the only Philippine island cited, is rated by National Geographic Traveler magazine as the 13th best island in the world having "incredibly beautiful natural seascapes and landscapes". Palawan is considered to be the Philippines' "last frontier". The province boasts of many splendid beaches and has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park and the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.

Palawan Map Postcard

The size of the postcard is 5"x6.5" and shown are different images of the famous landmarks that can be found in Palawan, including the main roads, other tourist attractions (diving sites, UNESCO sites) and towns.

Images on the postcard are as follows (top left to bottom right): El Nido, Arreceffi Island in Honda Bay, Sunset over Palawan, Diving in Tubbataha Reefs, Local fishermen on offshore of Busuanga Island, Jeepney-public transportation in Palawan, Coron Island, Underground River, 1667 Spanish fortress in Taytay

SOURCE:
Palawan Wikipedia Entry

Island Provinces of Cebu and Bohol Map Postcard

Cebu Island is a long narrow island stretching 225 km (140 mi) from north to south, surrounded by 167 neighboring smaller islands, that includes Mactan Island, Bantayan, Malapascua, Olango and the Camotes Islands. Cebu lies to the east of Negros Island; to the west of Leyte and to the southeast is Bohol province. Bohol is an island province located in the Central Visayas region. It lies southeast from Cebu across Bohol Strait and southwest from Leyte, separated by the Camotes Sea and Canigao Channel.

Cebu-Bohol Map Postcard

The size of the postcard is 5"x6.5" and shown are five images of the famous landmarks that can be found in Cebu and Bohol, including the main roads, other tourist attractions (diving sites) and towns.

Images on the left side are as follows (top to bottom): Baclayon Church in Bohol and Kawasan Falls in Cebu

Images on the right side are as follows (top to bottom): Chocolate Hills, Tarsier (world's smallest primate) and Alona Beach in Panglao, all in Bohol

Cebu is the paradise for adventure seekers and nature lovers. It has some of the finest diving spots in the world. The UK-based Condenast Travellers Magazine named Cebu the 7th best island destination in the Indian Ocean-Asia region in 2007. Bohol is a popular tourist destination with its beaches and resorts. The Chocolate Hills, numerous mounds of limestone formation, is the most popular attraction. The island of Panglao is home to some of the finest beaches in the country. The Philippine Tarsier, considered by some to be the smallest primate, is indigenous to the island. The Loboc River is famous for its River Cruise going up to its water source.

SOURCES:
Cebu Wikipedia Entry
Bohol

City of Manila Map Postcard

This is the only map card of Manila (different from Metro Manila) in my collection. I believe this another reproduction of an art work, with the signature of a certain Grobe at the bottom left corner of the card. Unfortunately I couldn't find on the net any information who Grobe is. The map postcard shows schools, monuments, a train station and port, major roads (in English and Spanish), and other landmarks in Manila. It also shows the famous Pasig River and Manila Bay,

Manila Map Postcard

Manila lies at the mouth of the Pasig River on the eastern shores of Manila Bay, which is on the western side of Luzon. The river bisects the city in the middle. The layout of the city was haphazardly planned during Spanish Era as a set of communities surrounding the original Spanish Era walled city of Manila, called Intramuros. During the American Period, some semblance of city planning using the architectural designs and master plans by Daniel Burnham was done on the portions of the city south of the Pasig River.
Manila is bordered by several municipalities and cities in Metro Manila: Navotas and Caloocan City to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong City to the east, Makati City to the southeast, and Pasay City to the south.

SOURCE:
Lungsod ng Maynila

Metro Manila Map Postcard

Metropolitan Manila (Filipino: Kalakhang Maynila) or the National Capital Region (NCR) is the greater metropolitan area of the city of Manila. Manila Bay lies to the west and Laguna de Bay to the southeast. It is bordered by the provinces of Bulacan to the north, Rizal to the east, Cavite to the southwest and Laguna to the south.

Land Area: Approx. 636.00 sq. kms.Population: 9,932,560 (2000 Census)Population Density: 15,617 persons/sq. kms.

Metro Manila Map Postcard

The size of the postcard is 5"x6.5". Shown in the postcard are images of different landmarks that can be found in Luzon, including the tourist attractions. The images around the map are (from left topmost moving clockwise): Makati -- Black Nazarene Procession, Quiapo -- Intramuros -- Rizal Shrines -- Manila City Hall -- Fort Santiago, Intramuros-- Philippine Brahma with gypsies woven handicraft carriage, Diliman -- San Agustin Church, Intramuros -- Ortigas Center -- Manila Bay sunset -- Roxas Boulevard -- Rizal Monument on Luneta Park -- Manila Cathedral, Intramuros -- MRT in Ortigas Center -- Spanish-inspired horse-driven calesa, Intramuros

Local government units: Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Manila, Marikina,
Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, Pateros, Quezon City, San Juan, Taguig, Valenzuela

SOURCES:
Metro Manila Wikipedia Entry