Philippines: Cebu

Cebu is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, and consists of a main island and 167 surrounding islands and islets. Its capital is Cebu City. Extending as a peninsula on the south-western tip of Cebu, Moalboal is bordered to the west by the Tañon Strait. Negros Island can be seen from the western shoreline.

Thanks to Mr Manjunath and Teju who were visiting this Island. they have used 2018 stamp on Bird of Paradise plant.

Philippines: Manila

Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is a densely populated bay side city on the island of Luzon, which mixes Spanish colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers. Intramuros, a walled city in colonial times, is the heart of Old Manila. It’s home to the baroque 16th-century San Agustin Church as well as Fort Santiago, a storied citadel and former military prison.

Thanks to Ms Rachelle.

Philippines: Mt Hamiguitan

Mount Hamiguitan is a mountain located in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines. It has a height of 1,620 metres (5,315 ft). The mountain and its vicinity has one of the most diverse wildlife populations in the country. Among the wildlife found in the area are Philippine eagles and several species of Nepenthes. The Mount Hamiguitan range, with an area of 6,834 hectares (68.34 km2), was declared a national park and a wildlife sanctuary in 2003. In 2014, the park was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Thanks to Jan of Philippines.

Philippines: The Hidden Valley

Hidden Valley Springs, Alaminos City, Laguna is a botanical garden covered with exquisite tropical plants and canopied by giant ferns and century old trees. It also features waterfalls, natural springs, and swimming pools that are heated by volcanic rocks.

Thanks to Mr Michael.

Philippines: Mt Pulag

Mount Pulag is the 3rd highest mountain in the Philippines. It is Luzon’s highest peak at 2,922 meters above sea level. Mount Pulag is famous for its majestic "sea of clouds" and the view of the Milky Way Galaxy at dawn, which has attracted many tourists who wish to see the "other-worldly" scenery.

Thanks to Ms Cristina.

Philippines: Taal Volcano

Taal Volcano is a complex volcano located on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. It is the second most active volcano in the Philippines with 33 historical eruptions. All of these eruptions are concentrated on Volcano Island, an island near the middle of Taal Lake.

Thanks to Ms Cristina.

Philippines: Chocalate Hills, Bohol

The Chocolate Hills are a geological formation in Bohol Province, Philippines. There are at least 1,260 hills but there may be as many as 1,776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometres (20 sq mi). They are covered in green grass that turns brown (like chocolate) during the dry season, hence the name.

Thanks to Ms Cristina. 

Philippines: Baclayon Church

Baclayon was founded by the Jesuit priest Juan de Torres and Gabriel Sánchez in 1596, and became the oldest Christian settlement in Bohol. It was elevated as a parish in 1717 and the present coral stone church was completed in 1727. The Augustinian Recollects succeeded the Jesuits in 1768 and heavily renovated the church since then. It is included in Tentative UNESCO list. It is the second oldest stone church in the Philippines.

Thanks to Ms Julie

Philippines: Nino Basilica

The Minor Basilica of the Holy Child, commonly known as Basilica del Santo Niño, is a minor basilica in Cebu City in the Philippines that was founded in the 16th century. It is the oldest Roman Catholic church established in the country, on the spot where the image of the Santo Niño de Cebú, a statue depicting the Child Jesus was found in 1565 by Spanish explorers led by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.

Thanks to Amabelle.

Philippines: Batad Rice Terraces

The Batad Rice Terraces also called Payew, are 2000-year old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to by Filipinos as the "Eighth Wonder of the World".

 
Thanks to PJ of Philippines. 

Phillipines: Map

The Philippine flag is the only flag in the whole world that is displayed differently in times of peace and war. In peace time, the blue side is put on top; in war time, the red. The country was named by Spanish explorer Ruy Lopez de Villalobos. It was named “Philippines” in honour of King Philip II of Spain. The Philippines gained independence in 1946. It was the first South-east Asian country to gain independence after World War II. The Philippines is divided into three island groups, 17 regions, 80 provinces, 138 cities, and 1,496 municipalities.

 Thanks to Jaya of Phillipines.

Phillipines: Calasiao Church

This Pc shows Calasiao Church at Pangasinan. It was built by Portuguese in 1588.

Thanks to Ritz .