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The third portion of Rizal Park is dominated by a globe (25) which is also a fountain and is illuminated at night. Around this structure is a roller skating rink (26) which is operated from the cooler hours of the afternoon until almost morning.

Stretching between the rink and Taft Ave is a reflection pool(27) containing a physiographical model map of the Philippines. There is an elevated platform to provide a better view.

Within, but not a part of this section are the Department of Tourism (28), the Department of Finance (29) and a children's playground (30). There are also several refreshments stands.

There is an artificial waterfall (31) on a traffic island in Maria Orosa St.

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So the point is, despite this being a purely academic conference, it is also a forum in which important and sometimes sensitive ideas are expressed.