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Philippine Flora
Approximately 14,000 plant species are found in the Philippines. It is estimated that between 45% and 60% of these plants are endemic, which means that these plants can only be found in the Philippines. (As of Year 2004)
Nature Scenery
Laguna de Bay
Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines.
Mt. Apo
Mt Apo is a dormant volcano and the highest peak (9,692 feet) in the Philippines. It is found in Mindanao, which is the second largest island of the country.
Flowers
Bougainvillea - Bougainvillea spectabilis
Ii is a popular garden plant because it is easy to maintain, requires little watering and blooms for the most part of the year. It produces very small flowers surrounded by bright paper-thin bracts which may be red, orange, purple or white in color.
Hibiscus - Rosa sinensis
Hibiscus is a relatively tall shrub and a garden plant which requires regular watering. It produces large, beautiful, silky-looking flowers. The color of the flowers may be red, red-orange, peach, yellow or white.
Sampaguita Flower - Jasminum sambac
The sampaguita is a small, white flower known for its fragrance. During important occasions or official functions, the Filipino host or hostess welcomes the guests by placing a beautiful garland of sampaguita buds around the necks of the guests.
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Philippine Aquatic Resources
Approximately 3000 species of fish are found in Philippine marine waters while nearly 500 coral reefs are found in Philippine coral reefs area which covers an estimated 27,000 square kilometers. (As of Year 2010)
Philippine Fauna
Approximately 1,130 terrestial vertebrates --- animals with backbones --- are found in the Philippines, and approximately 554 animal species are found only in the Philippines. (As of Year 2004)
Palawan Peacock Pheasant
It is an endangered, shy bird and an animal endemic to the Philippines. It lives in the forest of Palawan.
Philippine Eagle
It is a majestic eagle. It is a rare and endangered species, and it is an animal endemic to the Philippines. It is the national bird of the Philippines.
Tamaraw
It is a rare and endangered mammal, and it is an animal endemic to the island of Mindoro. Its physique is similar to the carabao but it is smaller and stockier than the carabao.
Books on the Philippines
“100 Events that Shaped the Philippines”
“History of the Filipino People”
“Philippine History,” 2nd Edition
“Philippines”
“Philippines: Know and Appreciate Our Homeland”
“The Philippines: A Past Revisited, Vol. I”
“The Philippines: A Unique Nation” 2nd Edition
Philippine Stamps
Basketball Stamp, April 14, 1934
This is the world’s first postage stamp on the game of basketball. This “basketball stamp” is part of a set of 3 (or 5) stamps which was issued by the Philippine post office (U.S. Administration period) to publicize the 10th Far Eastern Championship Games.
Jose Rizal Stamp, September 8, 1906
This is the Philippines’ first postage stamp on Jose Rizal. This “Jose Rizal stamp” is part of a set of 14 stamps.
Manuel L. Quezon Stamp, May 1, 1947
This is the first “Quezon stamp” of the Republic period in Philippine postage history.
Queen Isabela II Stamp, 1854
This is the first postage stamp of the Philippines which was issued when the Philippines was under Spanish colonial administration.
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Geographic Divisions, Season and Climate, National Symbols, Heroes and Heroines, Prominent Filipinos
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