Category Archives: Philippines

Manila Cathedral

Manila Cathedral is a minor basilica constructed in 1954 to 1958. It is located in Itramuros, Manila, Philippines. It also serves as the resting place for the former prelates who served the Archdiocese of Manila. Thank you Sis Willa for … Continue reading

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Miag-ao Church, Iloilo City

The beautiful Miag-ao Church sent by fellow postcrosser, Willa Stock for my church postcard collection.  Stamped, written and cancelled, so the card is genuinely swapped. ^^  This church is located in Iloilo City.  

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Year of the Dragon (2012)

One of the beautiful postcards I received in February 2012.  A Year of the Dragon card sent by Sis Gene. May this year a lucky year for all of us, sis. =)

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Thank you Micah!

Better late than never greetings. I so love it! Thank you Micah for including me in your collection list. Will post more cards for you soon. Micah is one of the lovely daughters of Ruby Ricafrente, the founder of Postcrossing … Continue reading

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Maligayang Pasko

Thank you Jonathan. Jonathan mailed this card before December 17 but I received it February alreayd. Thanks again Jo you are so lucky to grab these cards before they be gone.

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La Estrella Beach Resort

I bought this the day when we have to come back early this month.  I wish I could send it to another collector, but I got this for my collection.  I got a spare copy but my daughter is asking … Continue reading

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Hi Postcard from La Estrella!

Got this during my latest visit to the resort during the new year.  I wish I asked the translation on what is written in the card.

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Postcard Perfect: Pasig River, Manila

An 11.11.11 postcard from postcrossing entusiast’s buddy, Ciel. She is from Pasig.   This river is 25 kilometer long that connects Laguna de Bay and Manila Bay. The general issue of the Dia Del Galleon stamp is worth researching for … Continue reading

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Sakuting

I love dance cards so when this postcard arrived together with the other 11.11.11 cards, I smiled the more. It feels nice to received same type of cards, stamped and cancelled and sent to me when all I do was … Continue reading

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Country Side Scene in Oil

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Prayer Before Meals

A thank you card sent from Iloilo City. ^^ Irah sent this for 11.11.11 swap because I sent her mom a card during her birthday. This picture is a postcard version of the Prayer Before Meals in art by Vicente … Continue reading

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Bicol Products

A postcard sent by a new friend made during the meet-up of the first Postcrossing and Postcrossing Enthusiasts meet-up last November 22 at Manila Central Post Office, Manila. Nezo shared this card which shows the produce of the region where … Continue reading

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Manila Central Post Office as Maxicard

I felt so lucky to receive a total of two maxicards this month.  Both are from two lovely ladies i met during the met-up in Manila last month.   From Ria From Ruby It was my first time to meet … Continue reading

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Water Tower, Cagayan de Oro City

A pre-war structure in Cagayan de Oro City used as water tower. I have seen this place during the city tour I went with in 2009. Now this place holds Cagayan de Oro’s memorablias. We never went in though but … Continue reading

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Luzon Mapcard

Thank you Sis Vix for sharing this mapcard. I am so lucky to see many mapcards at the National Bookstore in MOA because at my end there is not a single Philippine nor any Phil. cities’ mapcards available. Thanks for … Continue reading

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