THE Philippine Postal Corporation commemorates the 256th founding Anniversary of the establishment of the Philippine Postal Service on November 13, 14, and 15 with the opening of the three-day Stamp Exhibit highlighting the celebration of National Stamp Collecting Month to be held at the Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on November 13, Monday, to formally open the exhibit, featuring stamp collections of Philatelic collectors.
Post will launch the “Stamp on Stamps,” a historic milestone featuring the iconic Manila Central Post Office through the years, from its establishment in 1926 and before it was destroyed by fire.“As a symbol of Filipino resiliency, we will not forget how this structure has stood through war and remains as proof of Manila's historic past.
Posts have utilized the book in designing these magnificent stamps which are expected to be appreciated by Dog and History lovers. Victorino Manalo, Chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts will lead the unveiling of the historic dog stamps.These stamps include Usman, the big black pet dog of young Rizal in Calamba, Saver, a bright iconic Aspin who figured in television and films from the 1990s to the early 2000s, Moltke and Bravo, the Dalmatians of Marcelo H.
Post will unveil the “National Children’s Month Stamps” which was inspired by the book authored by Ms. Beth Parrocha, a known Filipino storyteller and Illustrator. The stamps coincide with the celebration of National Children’s Month which focuses on the needs of children, whether they are related to physical, or mental health, education, or overall well-being. These magnificent and colorful stamps illustrate our love and concern for our children’s future.