13 May, 2020

Pagsanjan Falls

Pagsanjan Falls postcard
Pagsanjan Falls
Photography by Walter Landolt 


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Pagsanjan Falls postcard


Publisher: N/A
Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
Cost: Php1.75
Copyright: 1994
Barcode: 4-800224-002929
Serial Number: 8-00292


FALLS DETAILS:
The waterfall is reached by a river trip on dugout canoe, known locally as Shooting the rapids, originating from the municipality of Pagsanjan. The boat ride has been an attraction since the Spanish Colonial Era with the oldest written account in 1894.
Other names: Cavinti Falls, Magdapio Falls
Type: Plunge
Number of drops: 3 (one is hidden)
Longest drop: 120 metres (390 ft)
Watercourse: Pagsanjan River
Location: Laguna, Philippines


DECLARATION/CLASSIFICATION:
Pagsanjan Gorge National Park (March 28, 1939, by Proclamation No. 392)

12 May, 2020

Taal Volcano

Taal Volcano postcard
Taal Volcano as viewed from Tagaytay City


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Taal Volcano postcard


Publisher: Kruger
Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
Cost: Php1.75
Copyright: 1994
Barcode: 4-800224-002837
Serial Number: 8-00283


VOLCANO DETAILS:
Taal Volcano is the second most active volcano in the Philippines.
Official Filipino Name: Bulkang Taal
Type: Caldera
Elevation: 311 m (1,020 ft)
Location: Batangas, Philippines

11 May, 2020

Taal Volcano

Taal Volcano postcard
Taal Volcano as viewed from Tagaytay City
Photography by Steve Teo

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Taal Volcano postcard



Publisher: N/A
Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
Cost: Php1.75
Copyright: 1994
Barcode: 4-800224-002820
Serial Number: 8-00282


VOLCANO DETAILS:
Taal Volcano is the second most active volcano in the Philippines.
Official Filipino Name: Bulkang Taal
Type: Caldera
Elevation: 311 m (1,020 ft)
Location: Batangas, Philippines

10 May, 2020

Taal Volcano

Taal Volcano postcard
Taal Volcano as viewed from Taal Vista Lodge
Photography by Juanito F. Acasio


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Taal Volcano postcard



Publisher: N/A
Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
Cost: Php1.75
Copyright: 1994
Barcode: 4-800224-002806
Serial Number: 8-00280


VOLCANO DETAILS:
Taal Volcano is the second most active volcano in the Philippines.
Official Filipino Name: Bulkang Taal
Type: Caldera
Elevation: 311 m (1,020 ft)
Location: Batangas, Philippines

09 May, 2020

Jose Rizal National Monument

Jose Rizal National Monument postcard
Jose Rizal National Monument


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Jose Rizal National Monument postcard


Publisher: N/A
Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
Cost: Php1.75
Copyright: 1994
Barcode: 4-800224-002691
Serial Number: 8-00269


MONUMENT DETAILS:
Official Filipino Name: Pambansang Bantayog ni Jose Rizal
Designer: Richard Kissling
Type: Mausoleum
Material: Granite
Height: 12.7 metres (42 ft)
Construction: 1908 - 1913
Dedication: The memory of José Rizal, patriot and martyr
Location: Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines


DECLARATION/CLASSIFICATION:
Tangible Immovable Cultural Property
National Cultural Treasure, National Museum
National Monument, National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)
National Historical Landmark, National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)
Registered Property, City of Manila