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RP Issues of 2011

2011, October 24. International Year of the Forests

Litho Offset. APO Productions Unit. Perf. 13 1/4 x 13

Se-tenant Pairs, Sheets of 40 (10 x 4)

Se-tenant Pairs (35,000)

   7p   Batlag Falls

   7p Big Tree in Pansol, Laguna

Design Coordinators: Dr. Ngo Tiong Tak; United Nations Information Center (Manila)

Designs from winning photos in a contest conducted/sponsored by the United Nations Information Center (Manila) highlighting this year’s celebration of the International Year of the Forests: Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal captured by Prab Reyes (First Prize); Big tree in Pansol, Laguna captured by Karol France (Second Prize); The cachet on the First Day Cover shows the landscape in Calaruega, Batangas photo taken by Proseso Sotillo (Third Prize),

First Day Covers: Manila



UNITED NATIONS 2011 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE FORESTS

BATLAG FALLS, Tanay, Rizal. Height: 10 meters; Jump off point: Barangay Plaza Aldea, Municipality of Tanay; Trail length: 10 minutes. Set in a dense forest, with nearby tables and cottages, this waterfall is set on a unique rock formation, with the water following its unpredictable contours. This departure from the conventional picture of a waterfall, coupled with its more serene setting, makes Batlag Falls a sight to behold. (http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/09/batlag-falls.html)

PANSOL, LAGUNA. Right next to Metro Manila on the Philippine island of Luzon is the province of Laguna. In the middle of this province, between Laguna Lake and Mount Makiling, sits the district of Barangay Pansol, about an hour’s drive from Manila. Resorts around Makiling offer access to hot spring waters with therapeutic properties. (http://www.ehow.com/list_6700993_hot-spring-resorts-pansol_-laguna.html)

TOPICAL CATEGORIES

United Nations
Nature / Forests

Articles by Dr. Ngo Tiong Tak

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Issues of 2011