18 May, 2020

Mayon Volcano

Mayon Volcano postcard
Mayon Volcano 


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


Mayon Volcano postcard


Publisher: Kruger
Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
Cost: Php1.75
Copyright: 1994
Barcode: 4-800224-003216
Serial Number: 8-00321


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

17 May, 2020

Baguio City

Baguio City postcard
Baguio City
Photography by Walter Landolt


POSTCARD DETAILS:
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Size: 4"x5.5"


Baguio City from Dominican Hill
Mines View Park
Baguio Botanical Garden (Imelda Park)
Mansion House


Baguio City postcard


Publisher: N/A
Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
Cost: Php1.75
Copyright: 1994
Barcode: 4-800224-003162
Serial Number: 8-00316

16 May, 2020

Ilocos Region beach

Ilocos Region beach postcard
Ilocos Region beach
Photography by Juanito F. Acasio


POSTCARD DETAILS:
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Ilocos Region beach postcard



Publisher: N/A
Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
Cost: Php1.75
Copyright: 1994
Barcode: 4-800224-003032
Serial Number: 8-00303

15 May, 2020

Hundred Islands National Park

Hundred Islands National Park postcard
Hundred Islands National Park
Photography by Steve Teo


POSTCARD DETAILS:
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Size: 4"x5.5"


Hundred Islands National Park postcard


Publisher: N/A
Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
Cost: Php1.75
Copyright: 1994
Barcode: 4-800224-003018
Serial Number: 8-00301


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)

14 May, 2020

Hundred Islands National Park

Hundred Islands National Park postcard
Hundred Islands National Park
Photography by Steve Teo


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



Hundred Islands National Park postcard


Publisher: N/A
Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
Cost: Php1.75
Copyright: 1994
Barcode: 4-800224-003001
Serial Number: 8-00300


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)