50th Metro Manila Film Festival

PHILIPPINE STAMP COLLECTORS’ SOCIETY PHILATELIC BULLETIN

50^th METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL

 

 

DATE OF ISSUE:	21 December 2024
KIND OF ISSUE:	Commemorative
DENOMINATION:	PHP 16
SHEET COMPOSITION:	Sheet Of 40 stamps
PRINTING PROCESS:	Offset Lithography
PRINTER:	AMSTAR Company, Inc.
QUANTITY:	Stamp: 35,000 FDC: 3,400

 

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), in partnership with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) released a commemorative stamp and first day cover commemorating the 50 Anniversary of Metro Manila Film Festival on December 21, 2024.

 

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is an annual film festival organized by the Metro Manila Development Authority that are focused on Filipino produced films. Prior to this festival, it first started in 1966 and was known as the “Manila Film Festival” where throughout the 12-day event, only locally produced films are shown from the time when only American films were shown. It was discontinued in 1973 due to Martial Law but was revamped to include the other cities and town into “Metropolitan Films Festival” in 1975 and finally, the “Metro Manila Film Festival” in 1977.

 

The festival runs from Christmas Day (December 25) to New Year’s Day (January 1) and is known for its float parade featuring filmstars and prestigious awarding nights.

 

The MMFF 50 Anniversary Stamp and First Day Cover will be available at the Philatelic Division of the Manila Central Post Office.

 

 

FIRST DAY COVER

 

 

FIRST DAY COVER CANCELLATION

 

 

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Based on the Philatelic Bulletin prepared by Jasmine Goforth for the Philippine Stamp Collectors' Society

Images courtesy of Robert Tiu Siy

 

 

25th Anniversary of the Cityhood of Candon, Ilocos Sur

PHILIPPINE STAMP COLLECTORS’ SOCIETY PHILATELIC BULLETIN

THE GREAT MEN OF BAGO, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

 

 

DATE OF ISSUE:	4 March 2025
KIND OF ISSUE:	Commemorative
DENOMINATION:	PHP 17 (4 designs) sold for PHP 150
SHEET COMPOSITION:	Sheet of 4
PRINTING PROCESS:	Offset Lithography
PRINTER:	AMSTAR Company, Inc.
QUANTITY:	SelyoKo: 1,300 Slogan Cover: 2,300

 

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), in partnership with the City of Bago in Negros Occidental introduced a new set of personalized stamps to pay tribute to “The Great Men of Bago, ”who were distinguished residents of the city on March 4, 2025.

 

The four “distinguished sons of Bago” to be honored as part of Bago City’s 59th Charter Anniversary include Juan Anacleto Araneta, a general who played a pivotal role in the historic Negros Revolution of 1898 and was the founder of the Negros Republic. Rafael Salas served as the executive secretary to former President Ferdinand Marcos and was the first head of the United Nations Population Fund.

 

Ramon Torres held multiple positions, including assemblyman, the first Philippine Labor Secretary, and senator. Arsenio Yulo Jr. was the first city councilor of Bago, a delegate of the 1971 Constitutional Convention, president of the Philippine Bar Association, the first administrator of the Sugar Regulatory Administration, and chairman of the Philippine Estates Authority.

 

The Great Men of Bago Cover and SelyoKo Stamp will be available at the Philatelic Division of the Manila Central Post Office

 

 

COMMEMORATIVE COVER

 

 

COMMEMORATIVE SLOGAN

 

 

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Based on the Philatelic Bulletin prepared by Jasmine Goforth for the Philippine Stamp Collectors' Society

Images courtesy of Robert Tiu Siy

 

 

Valentines Day 2025

PHILIPPINE STAMP COLLECTORS’ SOCIETY PHILATELIC BULLETIN

VALENTINE’S DAY 2025

 

 

DATE OF ISSUE:	10 February 2025
KIND OF ISSUE:	Special
DENOMINATION:	PHP 16 (4 designs)
SIZE:	30 mm x 40 mmm
SHEET COMPOSITION:	Miniature Sheet of 16
PERFORATION:	14
PRINTING PROCESS:	Offset Lithography
PRINTER:	AMSTAR Company, Inc.
QUANTITY:	Stamps: 10,000 FDC: 500
ARTWORK:	Eunice Beatrix U. Dabu Ryman Dominic L. Albuladora

 

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) issues special stamps and official first day covers entitled “Valentine’s 2025: Perfect Match” in celebration of Valentine’s Day on February 10, 2025.

 

Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world annually where people show affection and love towards each other; May it be romantic, platonic, or familial. These are expressed through flowers, chocolates, greeting cards, gifts, and many more. Another way of showing love is through food, especially with Filipinos.

 

“Valentine’s 2025: Perfect Match” features a block of four stamps highlighting food pairing that symbolize love and affections as well as its whimsical nature. The stamps are inscribed with Filipino phrases: Liham ng Pag-ibig (Love Letter) featuring Sorbetes (‘Dirty Ice Cream’) and Monay (Bread) is a pair known for its sweet and soft texture that’s a fan among beating the tropical heat. Pagbigkas ng Tula (Poetry Recital) featuring Kape (Coffee) at Pandesal (Salted Bread) is a morning staple where the bread is dunked on coffee. Harana (Serenade) featuring Champorado (Chocolate Porridge) and Tuyo (Dried Fish) is a mix of sweet and salty, perfect for the rainy season while Paninilbihan (Servitude) features Puto (Rice Cake) and Dinuguan (Pork blood stew) is a mix of sweet and savory that makes up a hearty meal.

 

As the saying goes, ‘the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach’. Filipinos are romantic in nature, especially in the field of gastronomy with different flavors for every mood and occasion. These stamps emphasizes how Filipinos show their love through various ways and most importantly, food.

 

The Valentine’s Day 2025 will be available at the Philatelic Division of the Manila Central Post Office.

 

 

MINIATURE SHEET

 

FIRST DAY COVER

 

FIRST DAY COVER CANCELLATION

 

 

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Based on the Philatelic Bulletin prepared by Jasmine Goforth for the Philippine Stamp Collectors' Society

Images courtesy of Robert Tiu Siy

 

 

Chinese New Year 2025 - Year of the Snake Special Souvenir Sheet

PHILIPPINE STAMP COLLECTORS’ SOCIETY PHILATELIC BULLETIN

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2025: YEAR OF THE SNAKE

 

 

DATE OF ISSUE:	29 January 2025
KIND OF ISSUE:	Special
DENOMINATION:	PHP 100
SIZE:	140 mm x 96 mm
PERFORATION:	14
SHEET COMPOSITION:	Souvenir Sheet of 1
PRINTING PROCESS:	Offset Lithography Hot Gold Foil Stamping
PRINTER:	AMSTAR Company, Inc.
QUANTITY:	4,000
ARTWORK:	Eunice Beatrix U. Dabu

 

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) in partnership with Philippine Philatelic Federation Inc., issues special stamps and official first day covers on January 29, 2025 Year of the Wood Snake 2025.

 

In Chinese mythology, the Snake represents wisdom, knowledge, intelligence, intuition, and creativity. Snakes are also associated with good luck, prosperity, fertility, and longevity. They are revered for their ability to shed their skin and renew themselves, symbolizing transformation and rebirth.

 

Famous people born under the year of the snake includes artist Nora Aunor, National Artist Francisco Feliciano, and singer Rico J. Puno.

 

The Year of the Snake 2025 will be available at the Philatelic Division of the Manila Central Post Office.

 

 

FIRST DAY COVER

 

FIRST DAY COVER CANCELLATION

 

 

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Based on the Philatelic Bulletin prepared by Jasmine Goforth for the Philippine Stamp Collectors' Society

Images courtesy of Robert Tiu Siy

 

 

Chinese New Year 2025 - Year of the Snake

PHILIPPINE STAMP COLLECTORS’ SOCIETY PHILATELIC BULLETIN

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2025: YEAR OF THE SNAKE

 

 

DATE OF ISSUE:	20 December 2024
KIND OF ISSUE:	Special
DENOMINATION:	Stamps: PHP 16, PHP 45 Souvenir Sheet: PHP 200
SHEET COMPOSITION:	Miniature Sheet of 8 Souvenir Sheet of 1
PRINTING PROCESS:	Offset Lithography Hot Gold Foil Stamping
PRINTER:	AMSTAR Company, Inc.
QUANTITY:	Stamps: 20,000 Souvenir Sheet: 4,000
ARTWORK:	Eunice Beatrix U. Dabu

 

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) issues special stamps and official first day covers on January 23, 2025 Year of the Wood Snake 2025.

 

In Chinese mythology, the Snake represents wisdom, knowledge, intelligence, intuition, and creativity. Snakes are also associated with good luck, prosperity, fertility, and longevity. They are revered for their ability to shed their skin and renew themselves, symbolizing transformation and rebirth.

 

Famous people born under the year of the snake includes artist Nora Aunor, national artist Francisco Feliciano, and singer Rico J. Puno.

 

The Year of the Snake 2025 will be available at the Philatelic Division of the Manila Central Post Office.

 

 

MINIATURE SHEE

 

 

STAMP FDC

 

 

SOUVENIR SHEET FDC

 

 

FIRST DAY COVER CANCELLATION

 

 

 

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Based on the Philatelic Bulletin prepared by Jasmine Goforth for the Philippine Stamp Collectors' Society

Images courtesy of Robert Tiu Siy