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Susan Lee, Bronze, Lemoncito, Citrofortunella microcarpa
Alfonso Apostol, Bronze, Texas Balete, Ficus sp.
Abraham Mamuad, Bronze, Blue Bell, Hyacinthoides non- scripta
Linus Villanueva, Bronze, Tugas-sa-Bato, Vitex triflora
Giovanni Rapada, Bronze, Balete Malapakiling, Ficus sp.
some like Japanese suiseki while others are very simi- lar to Chinese Lingbi and Taihu stones. This was a pleasant surprise. The bases for the stones were made by local artist and have a distinct Philippine style. Stone appreciation in this country is still in the early stages of development. However, the Philippines has the potential to produce many outstanding stones in the future as people learn more about the criteria for excellent stones and how to display them. The BCI Excellence Award for outstanding viewing stone went to Anthony V. Gedang.
Tonet Gedang, Bronze, Mulawin Daga, Vitex sp.
Philippine bonsai artists
The work of Philippine bonsai artists have been steadily gaining recognition worldwide. In 2006, a cascade Pemphis acidua by Bobby Gopiao was des- ignated as the Grand Prize winner in the BCI world bonsai photo contest. The Philippine Bonsai Society successfully hosted the Asia-Pacific Bonsai and Su- iseki Convention and Exhibition (ASPAC) in 2003 in Mandaluyong City. Then, in 2013, the society hosted the Asia-Pacific bonsai Friendship Federation Con- vention and Exhibition in Quezon City. This society has wisely invited some of the world’s leading bonsai
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