17 February, 2020

MacArthur Leyte Landing Memorial National Park

MacArthur Leyte Landing Memorial National Park postcard

MacArthur Leyte Landing Memorial National Park
Photo by: Walter Landolt


POSTCARD DETAILS:
Unused
Single View
Size: 4"x5.5"


MacArthur Leyte Landing Memorial National Park postcard



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Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
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Copyright: N/A
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Serial Number: V-83122



MONUMENT DETAILS:
Official Filipino Name: Palatandaang Pangkasaysayan ng Pook ng Pagdaong ni MacArthur
Designer: Anastacio Caedo
Type: Memorial
Material: Casting Bronze
Height: Almost 10-feet tall
Dedication: Commemorates the historic landing of General Douglas MacArthur in Leyte Gulf on October 20, 1944
Location: Barrio Baras, Palo, Leyte, Philippines


DECLARATION/CLASSIFICATION:
Tangible Immovable Cultural Property
National Park (July 12, 1977, Letter of Instruction No. 572, s. 1977)
National Shrine, National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)
National Historical Landmark, National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)
Registered Property, Province of Leyte

16 February, 2020

Mabuhay from Tacloban City


Mabuhay from Tacloban City
Leyte, Philippines
Photos by: Walter Landolt


POSTCARD DETAILS:
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San Juanico Bridge: Part of the Pan-Philippine Highway and stretches from Samar to Leyte.
Leyte Provincial Capitol: Seat of government of the Philippine province of Leyte.
Santo NiƱo Shrine and Heritage Museum: A grand old home featuring historical artifacts, antique & artwork.
MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park: Commemorates the historic landing of General Douglas MacArthur in Leyte Gulf on October 20, 1944.




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Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
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Serial Number: V-83100

15 February, 2020

Manila, Philippines


Manila postcard

Manila, Philippines


POSTCARD DETAILS:
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Multi-View
Size: 4"x5.5"


Department of Finance Building: Now the National Museum of Anthropology (Manila)
Jose Rizal National Monument
Quinta Market: Also known as Quiapo Market
Manila South Harbor: Port facility in Port Area, Manila



Manila postcard



Publisher: Kruger
Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
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Copyright: N/A
Barcode: N/A
Serial Number: V-81037

14 February, 2020

Hundred Islands National Park

Hundred Islands National Park postcard

Hundred Islands National Park
Photo by: Robert Hobel
(From the book The Philippines)


POSTCARD DETAILS:
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Size: 4"x5.5"


Hundred Islands National Park postcard


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Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
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Serial Number: V-80255


PARK DETAILS:
Only three of them have been developed for tourism: Governor Island, Quezon Island, and Children's Island.
Area: 1,844 ha (7.12 sq mi)
Total islands: 123–124
Location: Alaminos, Pangasinan, Philippines


DECLARATION/CLASSIFICATION:
Hundred Islands National Parks (January 18, 1941, Proclamation No. 667, s. 1941)
Protected Area (June 22, 1962, Republic Act No. 3655)
National Geological Monument, National Committee on Geological Sciences (NCGS)

13 February, 2020

Fort San Pedro

Fort San Pedro postcard

Entrance of Fort San Pedro
Photo by: Robert Hobel
(from the book The Philippines)


POSTCARD DETAILS:
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Single View
Size: 4"x5.5"




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Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
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Serial Number: V-80253



FORT DETAILS:
The gate of the fort bears the date 1738 together with the arms of Castile and Leon.
Official Filipino Name: Kuta ng San Pedro
Type: Bastioned fort
Architectural style: Italian-Spanish school of fortification
Constructed: Started in 1565
Location: Barangay San Roque, Cebu City, Philippines


DECLARATION/CLASSIFICATION:
Tangible Immovable Cultural Property
Marked Structure (Unveiled: 1939), National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)
Registered Property, Cebu City