Mayon Volcano

Mayon Volcano
Photography by J. Dante Mara 

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VOLCANO DETAILS:
Renowned for its "perfect cone" because of its symmetric conical shape.
Official Filipino Name: Liwasang Pangkalikasan ng Bulkang Mayon
Etymology: Named after the legendary princess-heroine Daragang Magayon (Beautiful Lady)
Type: Active Stratovolcano
Elevation: 2,463 m (8,081 ft)
First ascent: Scotsmen Paton & Stewart (1858)
Location: Albay (Bicol Region), Philippines


DECLARATION/CLASSIFICATION:
Tangible Immovable Cultural Property
Mayon Volcano National Park (July 20, 1938, by Proclamation no. 292)
Mayon Volcano Natural Park (November 21, 2000, by Proclamation No. 413)
Albay Biosphere Reserve (March 2016, UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves)
Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Atis at Lanzones by Fernando Amorsolo

Atis at Lanzones
by Fernando Amorsolo

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Atis at Lanzones
1926
Oil on Canvas
Fernando Amorsolo
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Basnig in Batangas

Basnig in Batangas

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Serial Number: 2660131

Basnig or balasnig are lift nets (salambaw) that utilizes a large bag net suspended directly below or beside the ship. Modern basnig typically use generators and electric lights to attract fish and squid. This method is unique to the Philippines.

Caragasan Beach

Caragasan Beach, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
Photography by Gunther Richter

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Serial Number: 2660093

Rizal Park (Bagumbayan)

Rizal Park (Bagumbayan)

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Publisher: Kruger
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Serial Number: 2640619


PARK DETAILS:
The Central Section of the park is where the Jose Rizal National Monument and the Independence Flagpole are located. Independence Flagpole stands at 105 feet (32 m) and is the highest flagpole in the Philippines.
Official Filipino name: Liwasang Rizal
Type: Urban Park
Area: 58 hectares (23.4 acres)
Created: 1820
Location: Luneta, Ermita, Manila, Philippines


DECLARATION/CLASSIFICATION:
Tangible Immovable Cultural Property
National Historical Site
Registered Property, City of Manila