Philippine Blog Awards 2

Last August, I received an email from the Philippine Blog Awards team informing me that this blog has been nominated for the Best Blog under the Hobby / Recreation Category. I honestly wasn't expecting this, but I got excited. My main goal is just to show here my postcard collection and of course give a lit bit of information about the image/s on the postcard, and giving awareness on deltiology (postcard collecting) in the country.

This morning I again received an email, informing me that my blog is one of the finalists for the Best Blog- Hobby/Recreation category! The winner will be announced during the 2008 Philippine Blog Awards Night, on September 21,2008. Win or lose, I'm glad that Filipinos are now aware of postcard collecting!

Hyatt Terraces Plaza Postcard

This is one of the postcards that I treasure most. It shows the Kaili Cafe-Restaurant of the Hyatt Terraces Plaza Baguio, one of the casualties of the July 16, 1990 earthquake.

The back of the postcard reads:

Kaili Cafe-Restaurant - located in the picturesque Atrium Plaza. Set amidst colorful handwoven tapestries and refreshing greenery.
Hyatt Terraces Baguio, the only 5-star resort hotel in the Philippines' summer capital, boasts 291 rooms and suites with private balconies, three specialty restaurants, two bars,an Igorot Park and discotheque.

Hyatt Terraces Plaza Postcard

The five-star Hyatt Terraces Plaza sustained the worst damage when its terraced front collapsed onto the hotel lobby area killing about 50 people.

NOTE: COLLAPSED DURING AN EARTHQUAKE
Block 150, Southdrive Road, Baguio City

Westin Philippine Plaza Postcard

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila (Formerly Westin Philippine Plaza) on Manila Bay is part of the largest convention complex in the country and the only resort hotel in Manila. The hotel is set in 12-acre grounds and looks out over breathtaking Manila Bay. The balconies of the rooms and suites offer harbor or city views.

Westin Philippine Plaza Postcard

609 rooms and suites, Spiral restaurant, Le Bar (a bar, bistro and library combined), 7Pecados entertainment centre, Sunset Bar with cultural shows, lagoon-shaped pool, spa and gym, 16 meeting rooms with pillarless Grand Ballroom, Harbour Garden Tent and Grand Sunset Pavilion.

NOTE: RENAMED SOFITEL PHILIPPINE PLAZA MANILA

CCP Complex Roxas Boulevard Pasay City 1300 Manila, Philippines

Tel: (632) 5515555 - (632) 5515610

SOURCE:
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Homepage

Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino Mactan Postcard

Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino Mactan is located literally a stones' throw away from the airport terminal. It is only 15 minutes away from Mactan's white sandy beaches and 30 minutes to Cebu City's financial district.
Rooms: 167 soundproof deluxe rooms, from delightful villas to grand executive suites

Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino Mactan Postcard

Services:
* Color television and Cable TV
* International Direct Dialing phone connection
* Safety deposit box
* Mini-bar and refrigerator
* 24-hour room service
* Shoe shine service

NOTE: OPERATIONAL

1 Airport Road, Lapu-Lapu City, 6015 Cebu, Philippines
Tel: (6332) 340-4888

SOURCE:
Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino Mactan Homepage

Subic International Hotel Postcard

Subic International Hotel is a 3-star hotel ideally located at the heart of the Subic Freeport Zone, 3 hours away from Manila.
Accommodations: 284 Deluxe Rooms and Suites

Subic International Hotel Postcard

Amenities and Services:-Laundry and Valet-E-mail and Internet-Cable TV-Safety Deposit Boxes-IDD Telephone Systems (AT&T, MCI, Sprint)-Free Entrance to the Gym and Sauna, to the Swimming Pool and to the Casino Filipino Olongapo

NOTE: OPERATIONAL

Rizal cor. Sta. Rita Road, Subic Bay Freeport Zone Olongapo City 2200, Philippines
Tel: (047) 252-22-22, 252-67-03

SOURCE:
Subic International Hotel Corporation Homepage