Philippines: Carabao

On 26th March I got two postcards: one from the Philippines and one from Austria.

The card from the Philippines shows an illustration of a Carabao. The Carabao is a domestic swamp-type water buffalo native to the Philippines. It can also be found in Guam and Malaysia and has a special cultural significance in all three territories. The illustration is by Doodle ni Maria.

The Philippine Year of the Ox stamps (issued 28-12-2020) were used on the card. The ox shown especially on the right stamp looks rather similar to the Carabao. The postmark used on the stamps is really minimalistic showing just the date. 

Thank You very much Jill!

Philippines: Pier from where General MacArthur left Corregidor Island

On 27th January I got five postcards: one from the Philippines, one from Kyrgyzstan and three from Austria.

The card from the Philippines shows the ruins of the pier from where General Douglas MacArthur left Corregidor Island. Douglas MacArthur became commander of the United States Army Forces in the Far East in 1941, but did not have a good start. In December 1941 his air forces were destroyed and soon after the Japanese began the invasion of the Philippines. In March 1942 MacArthur, his family and his staff left Corregidor Island in PT boats and escaped to Australia, where upon his arrival he famously promised "I shall return" to the Philippines. After more than two years of fighting in the Pacific, he fulfilled that promise. For his defense of the Philippines, MacArthur was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Stamp:
150th birthday of Apolinario Mabini (issued 23-07-2014)

Thank You very much Jobbo!

Philippines: Vigan

On 24th January I got six postcards: two from the Philippines, one from Russia, one from Hong Kong, one from Macau and one from Australia.

One of the cards from the Philippines shows a street view of Vigan. Vigan is the capital of the province of Ilocos Sur on Luzon. It was established in the 16th century and is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from the Philippines, China and Europa. Since 1999 is the Historic City of Vigan on the UNESCO World Heritage List and in 2015 it was also recognized as one of the New7Wonders Cities.

Stamps:
Year of the Rat (whole set) (issued 13-12-2019)
with First Day Special Postmark

Thank You very much Mitch!

Philippines: Subic Bay

On 24th January I got six postcards: two from the Philippines, one from Russia, one from Hong Kong, one from Macau and one from Australia.

One of the cards from the Philippines shows Subic Bay. Subic Bay is a bay on the west coast of the island of Luzon. It was once the site of the major U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, which was later turned into a freeport zone.

Stamp:
Flowers (from set of four) (issued 27-04-2018)
with a special flower postmark
Year of the Pig (from set of two) (issued 23-11-2018)

Thank You very much Mitch!

Philippines: Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park

On Friday I got five postcards: one from the Philippines, one from Indonesia, one from Japan and two from Germany.

The card from the Philippines shows the Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park. The Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park was established in 1971. The most famous feature of the park is the eponymous underground river, which made it a popular tourist destination. Since 1999 is the Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park on the UNESCO World Heritage List. 

Stamp:
Popular Fruits (from set of two) (issued 24-04-2017)

Thank You very much Jan!

Philippines: Pasay

Last Saturday I got a postcard from the Philippines.

It shows a map of Pasay. Pasay is a big city in Metro Manila. 

The card was signed during the Postcrossing Meet-up in Pasay.
Stamps:
50 years ASEAN (issued 08-08-2017)
It is a joint issue with the other ASEAN countries.
Fruits (from set of four) (issued 14-03-2017)

Thank You very much Mitch!

Philippines: Tubbataha Reef

Last Thursday I got a postcard from the Philippines.

It shows the Tubbataha Reef. The Tubbataha Reef is a marine sanctuary in the Sulu Sea. It consists of two atolls and a smaller reef and is known for its high density of marine species. The Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is since 1993 on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

With a nice stamp:
Popular Fruits (from set of two) (issued 24-04-2017)
National Teachers’ Month (issued 04-09-2017)

Thank You very much Mitch!

Philippines: Mount Pinatubo

On Wednesday I got two postcards from the Philippines.

One of them shows Mount Pinatubo. Mount Pinatubo is an active stratovulcano on the island of Luzon. Its eruptive history was unknown until it erupted in 1991. This eruption was one of the largest of the 20th century and more than 800 people died, although tens of thousands were evacuated before the eruption. The effects of the eruption were felt Worldwide.

Stamps:
Year of the Dog (whole set) (issued 01-12-2017)

Thank You very much Heimer!

Philippines: Puerto Galera

On Wednesday I got two postcards from the Philippines.

One of them shows Puerto Galera. Puerto Galera is a municipality on the island of Mindoro. It is famous for its beaches and diving spots. 

Stamps:
Philippine Chairmanship of the ASEAN (issued 15-01-2017)
50 years ASEAN (issued 08-08-2017)
It is a joint issue with the other ASEAN countries.

Thank You very much Heimer!

Philippines: Paoay Church

On Saturday I got four postcards: one from the Philippines, one from France, one from Germany and one from Canada.

The card from the Philippines shows the Paoay Church. The Paoay Church is a Roman Catholic church. It was built between 1694 and 1710 in a combination of Baroque and Javanese architecture. As one of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines it is since 1993 on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Stamps:
Year of the Rooster (whole set) (issued 16-12-2016)

Thank You very much Mitch!

Philippines: Miagao Church

On Monday I got five postcards: one from the Philippines, one from Japan, one from Belarus, one from Portugal and one from Brazil.

The card from the Philippines shows the Miagao Church in Iloilo. The Miagao Church was built between 1787 and 1797 in the style of the Baroque. As one of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines it is since 1993 on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Stamps:
Year of the Monkey (whole set) (issued 01-12-2015)

Thank You very much Mitch!

Philippines: Intermediate Egret

On Thursday I got six postcards: one from the Philippines, one from Malaysia, one from France and three from Germany.

The card from the Philippines shows an Intermediate Egret. The Intermediate Egret is a migratory bird living in wetlands of East Africa, India, Southeast Asia and Australia. 

The card was signed at the Marikina Postcrossing Meet-up and Walking Tour.
Stamps:
Philippine Folklores and Legends (issued 28-06-2012)
Fish (from set of two) (issued 2013)

Thank You very much Abigail!

Philippines: Manila

Today I got ten postcards: one from the Philippines, one from Turkey, five from Germany, one from Indonesia, one from Taiwan and one from South Korea.

The card from the Philippines shows an aerial view of the Roxas Boulevard in Manila. Manila is the capital city and second largest city of the Philippines.

Stamps:
Fish (from set of two) (issued 2013)
Year of the Goat (from set of two) (issued 24-11-2014)

Thank You very much Jona!

Philippines: Boracay

Today I got two postcards from new countries: one from the Philippines and one from Uzbekistan.

The Philippines is a country in South East Asia consisting of 7107 islands. The capital of the Philippines is Manila.

The card shows the Boracay. The Boracay is considered as one of the best beaches in the World. It is 4km long. 

Stamps:
Definitive (from set of four) (issued 2013)
Year of the Horse (from set of two) (issued 02-12-2013)
with First Day Special Postmark

Thank You very much Jona!