Baroque Churches of the Philippines (UNESCO)

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/677

These four churches, the first of which was built by the Spanish in the late 16th century, are located in Manila, Santa Maria, Paoay and Miag-ao. Their unique architectural style is a reinterpretation of European Baroque by Chinese and Philippine craftsmen.

The Church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva stands on the highest point of Miag-ao, its towers serving as lookouts against Muslim raids. It is the finest surviving example of 'Fortress Baroque'. The sumptuous facade epitomizes the Filipino transfiguration of western decorative elements, with the figure of St Christopher on the pediment dressed in native clothes, carrying the Christ Child on his back, and holding on to a coconut palm for support. The entire riotously decorated facade is flanked by massive tapering bell towers of unequal heights.

Sender: Jonaks, Sent on: 12 Dec, 2013, Received on: 14 Jan, 2014, Travel time: 33 days

Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras, Philippines (UNESCO)

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/722

For 2,000 years, the high rice fields of the Ifugao have followed the contours of the mountains. The fruit of knowledge handed down from one generation to the next, and the expression of sacred traditions and a delicate social balance, they have helped to create a landscape of great beauty that expresses the harmony between humankind and the environment.

Sender: emaniuz, Sent on: 24 oct, 2013, Received on: 19 Nov, 2013, Travel time: 26 days

Historic Town of Vigan, Philippines (UNESCO)

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/502

Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines, from China and from Europe, resulting in a culture and townscape that have no parallel anywhere in East and South-East Asia.

Sender: pruehalliwell, Sent on: 20 Oct, 2013, Received on: 11 Nov, 2013, Travel time: 22 days

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Philippines (UNESCO)

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/653

The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 130,028 ha, including the North and South Reefs. It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species; the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles. The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100-m perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons and two coral islands.

Sender: pruehalliwell, Sent on: 20 Oct, 2013, Received on: 11 Nov, 2013, Travel time: 22 days

Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Philippines (UNESCO)

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/652

This park features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with an underground river. One of the river's distinguishing features is that it emerges directly into the sea, and its lower portion is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full 'mountain-to-sea' ecosystem and has some of the most important forests in Asia.

Sender: pal_hunter, Sent on: 25 Sep, 2013, Received on: 23 Oct, 2013, Travel time: 28 days

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Ati-Atihan Festival, Flag of the Philippines

Sender: teleclem, Sent on: 22 Aug, 2013, Received on: 10 Sep, 2013, Travel time: 19 days

Flag of The Philippines (Junk Art at BenCab Museum, Baguio City

Two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red; a white equilateral triangle is based on the hoist side; the center of the triangle displays a yellow sun with eight primary rays; each corner of the triangle contains a small, yellow, five-pointed star; blue stands for peace and justice, red symbolizes courage, the white equal-sided triangle represents equality; the rays recall the first eight provinces that sought independence from Spain, while the stars represent the three major geographical divisions of the country: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao; the design of the flag dates to 1897.

Sender: Joseph, Sent on: 3 May, 2013, Received on: 24 May, 2013, Travel time: 21 days