This is a multi-view postcard of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) in Baguio City. The PMA site is now referred to as Fort Del Pilar.
The images on the upper part of the postcard, from left to right, are the entrance of PMA and the Melchor Hall; lower part are the Relics Point and Groove '55.
I was only able to find information about Melchor Hall. No information about Relics Point (showing tanks, etc.) and the Groove '55 can be found online.
The Melchor Hall was named in honor of Alejandro Melchor, a Filipino civil engineer, mathematician, educator, and member of the Cabinet of the Philippines who was known for his work on pontoon bridges during the Second World War.
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Philippine Military Academy Postcards
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Alejandro Melchor Wikipedia Entry
17 January, 2009
16 January, 2009
Makati Shangri-La Postcard
This is a Makati Shangri-La postcard, regular-sized one. It shows the main entrance of the hotel. Makati Shangri-La, Manila is the largest Shangri-La hotel in terms of room number with 699 guest rooms and suites.
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SOURCE:
Makati Shangri-La, Manila Wikipedia Entry
RELATED ENTRY:Makati Shangri-La Postcard
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Makati Shangri-La, Manila Wikipedia Entry
15 January, 2009
Cebu Taoist Temple Postcard
Here is a Cebu Taoist Temple postcard. The entrance to the Cebu Taoist Temple is a replica of the Great Wall of China. The temple includes a chapel, a library, a souvenir shop and a wishing well. There is also a giant dragon statue in the grounds of the temple. The spacious balconies offer a scenic view of the downtown Cebu.
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Cebu Taoist Temple Postcards
SOURCE:
Cebu Taoist Temple Wikipedia Entry
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Cebu Taoist Temple Postcards
SOURCE:
Cebu Taoist Temple Wikipedia Entry
14 January, 2009
Ma-Cho Temple Postcard
Here is a regular-sized postcard of the Ma-Cho Temple. The 1-hectare Ma-cho temple has an eight-inch wooden image of Ma Cho, a Chinese deity, which has has a counterpart in the Roman Catholic faith known as the “Virgin of Caysasay” who is enshrined at the Basilica of Saint Martin in Taal, Batangas. The Ma cho image is adorned with traditional Chinese head dress and richly colored robe. Ma Cho’s oriental eyes are closed while her hands are clasped together at her chest.
Also housed in the sacred temple is Tho Ti Kong or God on Earth. In another garden stands the statue of yet another important Chinese diety, Kuan Yi Ma or God of Mercy.
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Ma Cho Temple
San Fernando Cultural & Historical Sites: Ma-Cho Temple
Also housed in the sacred temple is Tho Ti Kong or God on Earth. In another garden stands the statue of yet another important Chinese diety, Kuan Yi Ma or God of Mercy.
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Ma Cho Temple
San Fernando Cultural & Historical Sites: Ma-Cho Temple
13 January, 2009
Ma-Cho Temple Postcard
This over-sized and multi-view postcard shows the Ma-cho Temple in San Fernando, La Union. Ma-cho Temple is a Taoist Temple located on a hill 70 feet above sea level in San Fernando City. Construction of the temple, designed by Architect Diokno, started on September 11, 1975. The temple is believed to be the only one built with five gates. The temple is also famous for its towering arch that gives a romantic view of the China Sea. The temple is adorned with carved stone statues of the “Chinese 18 Saints” in different posses at the entrance wall.
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Ma Cho Temple
San Fernando Cultural & Historical Sites: Ma-Cho Temple
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Ma Cho Temple
San Fernando Cultural & Historical Sites: Ma-Cho Temple
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