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Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:36:12 GMT

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Most remote places in the world

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:02:55 GMT

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clipper's remarks: The most remote place: Tibet, parts of which are as much as three weeks away from a city--with the journey comprising 20 days on foot.

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Infographic of the Day: It's a Small World, Afterall

This map shows exactly where are the most remote places in the world.

If you're wondering how "close" two places are, a geographic map doesn't help much anymore. If the airports are good--or if there's a bullet train nearby--hundreds of miles might as well be down the street. Point being, "distance" is now really a function less of geography, than of the transport networks we've invented.

Which is why researchers at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre in Ispra, Italy, and the World Bank, created this gorgeous map. They first created a model, which calculated how long it would take to travel from a given point, to the nearest city of 50,000 people or more; the model includes rail, road, and river networks.

Then they plotted these results on a color coded map: The brighter an area, the closer it is to a big city; the darker it is, the further out it is. (The blue lines above represent oceanic shipping lanes.)

Lighthouses in the Philippines (Series II)

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:24:39 GMT

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Lighthouses in the Philippines (Series II)

FARO DE CABO ENGANO, Palaui Island, Santa Ana, Cagayan Province - Situated on the northern most tip of the island, the lighthouse, finished in 1892 is accessible via an hour banca ride from the town of Santa Ana, the last town on the north eastern tip of Luzon.

FARO DE CABO MELVILLE, Balabac Island, Palawan - The farthest and most difficult if not tiring to visit is the lighthouse in Balabac Island, Palawan, built in 1892.

FARO DE ISLA CORREGIDOR, Cavite - The lighthouse was heavily damaged during the war. This historic light station was recently restored with funds from the Spanish Government.

LUZ DEL RIO DEL PASIG, Binondo, Manila - It is the oldest light station in the country built in 1642 during the administration of Governor General Sebastian Hurtado de Corcuera, centuries ahead of its successors.

Colonial lighthouses in the Philippines (Series II).

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Famous Lighthouses in the Philippines

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:22:46 GMT

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Famous Lighthouses in the Philippines

CAPE BOJEADOR, Burgos, llocos Norte - Is an exemplary nineteenth century architectural lighthouse model with its tower, lamp, keeper's quarters and ancillary structure.

BAGACAY LIGHTHOUSE, Liloan, Cebu - The Bagacay Point Lighthouse, which still stands today on top of the hill in Barangay Catarman, Liloan, Cebu, was built in 1904 by the Americans.

CAPE BOLINAO LIGHTHOUSE, Bolinao, Pangasinan - Located on the Cape at Bolinao, marking the western entrance to Lingayen Gulf.

CAPONES LIGHTHOUSE, San Antonio, Zambales - Lights the approach to Subic and Manila Bays from the northwest. It is the major lighthouse fitted with a first order lens that navigators would see upon leaving Manila Bay or vise versa, before entering Manila or Subic Bays.

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a set of stamps featuring some famous lighthouses in the Philippines

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Bahay-Na-Bato to Showcase Our Architectural Heritage

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:17:22 GMT

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Bahay-Na-Bato to Showcase Our Architectural Heritage

ERNESTO DELA CRUZ ANCESTRAL HOUSE - Mabalacat, Pampanga. Date of construction- Late 1800's. The grand house is a two-storey structure with a wooden upper floor and stone/concrete ground floor.

LIMJOCO HOUSE - Candaba, Pampanga. Date of construction- 1890's. The Limjoco House is a two storey 'bahay-na-bato'.

PELAEZ ANCESTRAL HOUSE - Medina, Misamis Oriental. Another variation of the 'bahay-na-bato' is this two storey house constructed of wood and concrete al the ground floor.

VERGARA HOUSE - Guagua, Pampanga. Date of construction- Late 1700's.

ILAGAN ANCESTRAL HOUSE - Taal, Batangas. Built in 1870.

LASALA-GUARIN HOUSE - Juban, Sorsogoo. Date of construction 1914.

CLAPAROLS HOUSE - Talisay City, Negros Occidental. Date of construction-Early 1900's.

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Bahay-Na-Bato to showcase our architectural heritage.

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Colonial Bridges Built During the American Regime II

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:15:08 GMT

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clipper's remarks: a trivia about Colonial Bridges Built During the American Regime II,The bridges highlight an architectural and engineering form that has served nobly the interest of the country.

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Colonial Bridges Built During the American Regime II

Bridge building in the country is integral to the development of communities. It helps in the opening up of communities to various forms of land transport allowing thus the development of trade and relations between once distant and detached areas. The early history of bridge building was attributed to both the Spanish missionaries and conquistadors. During the early period of American rule, the Bureau of Public Works was created to initiate further the task of linking the Philippines together with spans that for some still serve the commuting public. The bridges highlight an architectural and engineering form that has served nobly the interest of the country.

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a set of stamps and souvenir sheet featuring colonial bridges built during the American regime.

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Spanish Colonial Bridges

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:12:10 GMT

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clipper's remarks: a trivia about Spanish Colonial Bridges, The early history of bridge building in the country is attributed to both the Spanish missionaries and conquistadors, who along with their task of converting, pacifying and subjugating souls were also responsible for building communities.

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Spanish Colonial Bridges

The early history of bridge building in the country is attributed to both the Spanish missionaries and conquistadors, who along with their task of converting, pacifying and subjugating souls were also responsible for building communities.

Puente de Isabel II (Province of Cavite)

The bridge was built by Brother Matias Carbonell OSRA in 1857 and situated along Calle Liko and spans the Rio de Imus linking the town of Imus to Bacoor.

Puente Campol (Province of Nueva Vizcaya)

The bridge was built by the Spanish conquistadors in 1739 and situated in the southernmost portion of the Cagayan Valley.

Puente de Barit (Province of lIocos Norte)

The bridge is situated along the Laoag-Bacarra Nacional Road. Nothing much is known about its heritage, but it is a beautiful piece of civic infrastructure that serves as a very important link to towns of north of Laoag.

Stamp Commemoration

a set of stamps and a souvenir sheet featuring Spanish colonial bridges.

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Ozamiz Cotta

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:10:19 GMT

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Ozamiz Cotta

Standing at the western entrance of Panguil Bay in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, the Fuerte dela Conception Y Del Triunfo is one of the four oldest surviving stone fortresses in the country today. Named after the Spanish armada flagship "Triunfo", the fort was built in 1756 under the guidance of Juan Nepomuceno Paver S. J. and Fr. Jose Ducos S. J., a chaplain in the Spanish armada who distinguished himself in military exploits during the Misamis Campaign from 1754 - 1755.

Built as defense against Moro raids, almost 250 years ago, the fort was also used as provincial headquarters by the Constabulary during the American period and as garrison of the Japanese Imperial Forces during the Japanese occupation.

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250th anniversary of the Ozamiz Cotta

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Famous Architectual Heritage in the Philippines

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:07:34 GMT

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Famous Architectual Heritage in the Philippines

EI Hogar

D. Antonio Melian established in 1910 a building society that issued mortgages called "EI Hogar Filipino."

Regina Building

One of the earliest structures made of reinforced concrete, a material introduced during the American colonial period.

Luneta Hotel

The Luneta Hotel, the only building in Manila with French Renaissance style windows and balconies with cast-iron grills, has been attributed to Andres Luna San Pedro at various times.

The Hong Kong Shanghai Bank Building

On September 22,1922, the acting Governor-General of the Philippines, Charles Emmett Yeater, spoke at the dedication of the Hong Kong Shanghai Bank's new building on Calle Juan Luna and Callejon San Gabriel in Binondo.

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Featuring some famous buildings to showcase our architectural heritage

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Philippine Waterfalls

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:03:06 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Trivia about different famous waterfalls and landmarks found in the Philippines. Featuring th Maria Christina Falls which is the most beautiful and tallest watterfall in the country.

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Philippine Waterfalls

Maria Cristina Falls is the most beautiful and tallest waterfall in the country at 58 meters high and nearly as wide.

Pagsanjan Falls is the most famous of all Philippine waterfalls. It is actually located in the town of Lumban, Laguna.

Katibawasan Falls is located in Mambajao, Camiguin Island

Bagongbong Falls is located in Barangay Caubcab in the town of Almeria, Biliran.

Casiawan Falls is a tourist destination especially forged in the richness of the fiesta celebration and cultural traditions of the modest people of Biliran.

Pangi Falls is located in Eastern Samar. Its enchanting falls lay rest on the freezing watershed and frolic around the sculptured rock formation.

Kipot Twin Falls is located in the outskirts of Bago City in Negros Occidental.

Tinago Falls is located in Lanao del Norte.

Stamp Commemoration

A set of topical stamps (with a souvenir sheet) featuring some Philippine waterfalls

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Philippine Mountains

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:59:31 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Trivia about Mountains located in the Philippine Islands. Featured are some famous mountain considered landmarks in the nation. Like Mt. Makiling, a Famous destination for hikers and climbers. It is located in Laguna and entry is through the University of the Philippines Los Banos.

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Philippine Mountains

Mt. Makiling is a favorite destination for mountain climbers and hikers. One can climb the 1,247-meter-high mountain and hike to its natural hot springs on its slope via the access road through the UP Los Banos campus.

Mt. Kanlaon rises 2,488 meters above sea level and is located in Negros Occidental Province.

Mt. Kitanglad is located in Bukidnon Province and rises to a height of 2,938 meters. It is the second tallest mountain in the country and it is a mountain climber's haven and a sanctuary for wild plants and animals

Mt. Mating-oy, its original name, had changed into a profile of a beautiful maiden lying on her back and her head gently tilted towards the poblacion.

Mt. Apo is the godfather of Philippine mountains with the highest peak in the country

Mt. Sto. Tomas is located in Benguet Province and rises 2,259 meters from sea level.

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A set of topical stamps and souvenir sheets featuring Philippine Mountains

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Kennon Road

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:56:55 GMT

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clipper's remarks: The largest contingent of foreign workers recruited to construct the Kennon Road in 1903 were the Japanese. Based on the 1903 census, there were 921 Japanese migrants. Of these, there were 800 Japanese workers from Okinawa Prefecture.

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Kennon Road

The famous Benguet Road, better known far and wide as Kennon Road, is one of the best mountain roads in the world. Named after Major Lyman M. Kennon, the ultimate builder of the road, it stands as a tribute to Major Kennon's engineering skill and knowledge and excellent understanding of human nature.

The construction of the historic road was difficult and dangerous. Diseases and even cholera attacked the workers. Some of the nationalities who contributed to the labor force in the construction of the highway were Filipinos, Spaniards, Indians, Chinese, Japanese, Hawaiians, Portuguese, Mexicans, Italians, French, English, Canadians. Germans, Americans, etc.

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The first group of Japanese workers for the construction of Kennon Road.

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Mt. Guiting-Guiting

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:49:34 GMT

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clipper's remarks: A trivia on Mt. Guiting-Guiting meaning sawtooth, A mountain located in Marigodon, Sibuyan Islands in Romblon.

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Mt. Guiting-Guiting

Mt. Guiting-Guiting rises 2,058 meters above sea level. Located at Marigondon, Sibuyan Island, Romblon, Mt. Guiting-Guiting is probably the only remaining mountain in the country today to boast of a complete habitat on its slope.

Derived from the local term meaning "saw-tooth," Mt. Guiting-Guiting is noted for its spectacular panoramic scenery and varied wildlife. It has also come to known as an enchanting center of biodiversity.

Thus, the attributes of Mt. Guiting-Guiting are perfect complements to the objective and vision of the United Nations' Year of the Mountains. And this is our country's share in the conservation of our mountain's natural habitat and the preservation of our remaining forestlands.

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A souvenir sheet to commemorate the United Nation's International Year of the Mountains.

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Marikina, Shoe Capital of the Philippines

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:44:02 GMT

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clipper's remarks: By the turn of the 20th century, Marikina had emerged as a town of shoemakers. The craft of shoemaking had started in 1887 through the efforts of Don Laureano "Kapitan Moy" Guevarra.

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Marikina, Shoe Capital of the Philippines

The City of Marikina, dubbed as the country's shoemaking capital, aims for world attention as ten craftsmen from the Marikina Colossal Footwear Foundation create what would be the world's biggest pair of shoes in an attempt to break into the Guiness Book of World Records. The shoes when completed would be 5.5 meters long, 2.0 meters wide, and 1.98 meters high. Fifteen persons can fit into one shoe. The record-breaking pair should fit someone who is 125 feet tall. The shoes cost 1.5 million pesos and have about 200,000 stitches using 1,000 meters of thread. The materials used to create the enormous pair can produce 250 pairs of regular shoes.

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a stamp to promote Marikina, the Shoe Capital of the Philippines as a "must see" tourist destination

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