Portal:Philippines/Selected picture/Archive
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This an archive of images that appeared on the Selected picture section at the Philippines portal.
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[edit] Image:Edsa4.jpg
- Appeared from December 1, 2006 up to January 21, 2007.
Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, abbreviated EDSA, is the main highway in Metro Manila, Philippines. It is an important commuting hub between the northern and southern parts of the metropolis. EDSA is a partially controlled access, 10-lane divided highway (expressway) with many interchanges along its length that eliminate the need for traffic lights, but with a few traffic lights where there is insufficient space or funds for a complete interchange. EDSA typically handles around 225,000 cars every day, typical of major freeways in other large cities.
Photo credit: PremiumFantasy.
[edit] Image:Ph regions and provinces.png
- Appeared from October 31 up to December 1, 2006.
The Philippines is divided into administrative regions, which is further divided into provinces, the main political unit. The provinces are grouped into regions by basis of language, common cultural identity, and on geo-political issues.
Photo credit: Seav.
[edit] Image:Bacarra.jpg
- Appeared from September 28 up to October 31, 2006.
Picture of a leaning bellfry of St. Andrew Church, in Bacarra town, province of Ilocos Norte.
Photo credit: Justox dizaola.
[edit] Image:Carabao.jpg
- Appeared from August 11, 2005 up to September 28, 2006.
The carabao (kalabaw in Filipino) is a domesticated type of water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis or sometimes bubalus carabanesis) found in the Philippines. Carabaos are highly associated with farmers, being the farm animal of choice for pulling the plow and the cart used to haul farm produce to the market.
