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Alfonso Apostol, Bronze, Texas Balete, Ficus sp.
Susan Lee, Bronze, Lemoncito, Citrofortunella microcarpa

Linus Villanueva, Bronze, Tugas-sa-Bato, Vitex triflora
Abraham Mamuad, Bronze, Blue Bell, Hyacinthoides non-
scripta

Giovanni Rapada, Bronze, Balete Malapakiling, Ficus sp. Tonet Gedang, Bronze, Mulawin Daga, Vitex sp.

some like Japanese suiseki while others are very simi- Philippine bonsai artists
lar to Chinese Lingbi and Taihu stones. This was a The work of Philippine bonsai artists have been
pleasant surprise. The bases for the stones were made steadily gaining recognition worldwide. In 2006, a
by local artist and have a distinct Philippine style. cascade Pemphis acidua by Bobby Gopiao was des-
Stone appreciation in this country is still in the early ignated as the Grand Prize winner in the BCI world
stages of development. However, the Philippines has bonsai photo contest. The Philippine Bonsai Society
the potential to produce many outstanding stones in successfully hosted the Asia-Pacific Bonsai and Su-
the future as people learn more about the criteria for iseki Convention and Exhibition (ASPAC) in 2003 in
excellent stones and how to display them. The BCI Mandaluyong City. Then, in 2013, the society hosted
Excellence Award for outstanding viewing stone went the Asia-Pacific bonsai Friendship Federation Con-
to Anthony V. Gedang. vention and Exhibition in Quezon City. This society
has wisely invited some of the world’s leading bonsai

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