Dr. Jaime Laya

Have you read this Philippine Star article of September 24 about Dr. Jaime Laya?

http://www.philstar.com/sunday-life/2017/09/24/1741950/dr.-jaime-laya-nationalist-art-and-culture-stalwart-and-book

Excerpts:

"Jimmy was only six or so when his father, a schoolteacher, started him off on stamp collecting.

“'He gave me a handful of used stamps still stuck on envelopes or on parts of envelopes, no doubt a lesson to get me to learn about other countries, geography, zoology and botany, currencies, history, biography and other things that one can learn from stamps. I eventually concentrated on Philippine stamps, but stopped when I could no longer afford to buy the missing items to fill the blanks in my stamp album,'” Jimmy begins.

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EFO 1971 Philatelic Week overprint

Malformed s of 5s

Overprint shifted upward

Deformed s of 5s

Overprint shifted to the right

Yellow of base stamp shifted to the left

Overprint shifted to the right

Deformed E of FIVE

Overprint shifted to the right

EFOs of the 1971 Philatelic Week issue.

See also December 9, 2015 post.

Aseanpex update 1

PRESS RELEASE: CAMBODIA, THAILAND PLEDGE TO JOIN STAMP EXHIBIT IN PH

September 18, 2017   Posted By: Corp.Comm

Two Association of South East Asian Nations member-countries have already committed to join the ASEAN Philatelic Exhibition (ASEANPEx) 2017 on November 4 to 6, 2017, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City that will be hosted by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost).

Cambodia Post and Thailand Post are set to bring in exhibit materials for ASEANPEx 2017, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the ASEAN. They will also set up a booth where guests can avail of rare and collector’s item stamps from their countries.

Thailand Post is one of the leading postal administrations in the ASEAN. It is also one of the most advanced in terms of technology use. Cambodia, on the other hand, is also on its way to advancement.

ASEANPEx is a showcase of stamps and other philatelic products from the 10 ASEAN countries featuring current issuances, as well as rare and collector’s item stamps.

Nanjing 2017

New Issue alert:

China International Collection Expo 2017 featuring "2017 NEW YEAR: YEAR OF THE ROOSTER" with NANJING 2017 Logo

September 13, 2017Kind of Issue : Special
Denomination & Quantity : P100 - - - 4,000
Date of Issue : September 08, 2017
Last Day of Sale : September 07, 2018
Size of Souvenir Sheet : 141mm x 96.4mm
Size of Stamp : 60mm x 30mm 
Special Embellishment : Gold Foil Stamping
Perforation : 14
Printing Process : Litho-Offset (4 colors)
Paper : Imported Unwatermarked
Printer : Amstar Printing Company, Inc.
Designer : Rodine C. Teodoro 
Designs : At the lower middle portion of the souvenir sheet features the Chinese New Year of the Rooster with the previous Year of the Monkey at left, and the upcoming Year of the Dog at right. At the upper right corner of the souvenir sheet is the “Nanjing 2017” logo. The words “Year of the ROOSTER” was printed in gold to emphasized the Year of the Rooster

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PRESS RELEASE: PHLPost exhibits zodiac stamps in Nanjing,China

September 19, 2017   Posted By: Corp.Comm The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) releases stamps with special embellishment called “Gold Foil Stamping” to showcase Philippine participation in the People’s Republic of China International Collection Expo 2017 organized by China Postal Administration in Nanjing.
Exhibitors from some 40 countries including the Philippines will showcase their valuable stamp which focuses on Chinese tradition and the evolution of papermaking and art on paper.
The embellished souvenir sheet features the monkey, rooster and dog in the twelve-year Chinese zodiac cycle.
2016 was the year of the monkey while 2017 is the year of the rooster, and 2018 will be the year of the dog.
The upper right corner of the souvenir sheet is the “Nanjing 2017” logo.
The word “Year of the ROOSTER” was printed in gold to emphasize the 2017 Year of the Rooster.
The coming 2018 year of the dog is the eleventh in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac sign.
The dog is the symbol of loyalty, honesty and possesses the best traits of human nature.
People born under this sign are honest, friendly, loyal, smart, straight forward, and venerable and have a strong sense of responsibility.
PHLPost has printed 4,000 copies of the P100 peso denomination of the special “Nanjing” stamp.
In-house graphic artist Rodine Teodoro designed the colorful Chinese zodiac stamps.
The commemorative stamps and official first day cover are now available at the Post Shop, Central Post Office, Door 203, Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila and area post offices nationwide. For inquiries, please call 527-01-08 or 527-01-32.

Signed sealed delivered

Have you read this magazine article published last September 3 by The Philippine Star?

http://www.philstar.com/starweek-magazine/2017/09/03/1735162/signed-sealed-delivered-new-life-phlpost

Some excerpts of the article by Edu Jarque:

"During my time, every kid had a stamp collection. For me, my collection was my initial introduction to other countries. I remember the Vatican and San Marino stamps were among the largest, long before I traveled to these surprisingly geographical small territories...."

"Maxi Sta. Maria, manager of PHLPost’s Business Line Department, and his energetic team in charge of the revitalization of philately – the collection and study of stamps – discussed how it has breathed new life into the industry."

"The Philately section dreams – they have also taken this as a challenge – of eventually erecting a depository, their very own permanent philatelic museum, where they can exhibit the country’s extensive collection of stamps that is a part of our heritage that may be visited for education, fun and a sense of being proudly Filipino."

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From Trash to Treasure

And have you read this feature published last September 3 by Manila Bulletin?

http://focusfeature.mb.com.ph/2017/09/03/from-trash-to-treasure/

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Stamp of Approval

Have you also read this feature published last September 3 by Manila Bulletin?

http://focusfeature.mb.com.ph/2017/09/03/stamp-of-approval/

Some excerpts from the article by Lorraine Lorenzo:

"Enthusiasts like Jorge Cuyugan, the current PSCS president, would head down PHLPost to buy the newest issues from the post office’s stamp shop. He is well known for his collection of Rizaliana stamps, and has actually completed all stamps depicting the national hero from collections dating as early as 1906."

"Dr. Ymerson Tan, another collector and a friend of Cuyugan, has a complete collection of the Queen Isabella II stamps — the first stamps issued when the Philippines opened its own postal service during Spanish times. He would also visit the post office regularly to purchase new issues, and he shared how he would get some of the rarest pieces – like a Year of the Monkey stamp that didn’t have the word ‘Monkey’ in it."

"Josie Cura, president of FSCS, would regularly set up a table at the PHLPost lobby, where they would sell old and rare stamps, as well as an indexed calendar of stamp issues for serious and beginning collectors."

"Rodin Teodoro, a stamp designer with over 30 designs under his wing, shares the importance of stamps in our culture. 'When I design, I try to keep it simple but classy because stamps are a way of showing the the world our history and culture.'"

PSCS is Pampanga Stamp Collectors' Society, and FSCS (sic) is Filipinas Stamp Collectors' Club.

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tourism boost

PRESS RELEASE: PHLPost to issue postage stamps to boost tourism in the country

September 5, 2017   Posted By: Corp.Comm

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has supported the moved of Paranaque Rep. Eric Olivarez author of House Bill (HB) 5362, requiring the Philippine Postal Service (PhlPost) to print postage stamps depicting Philippine tourist spots.

The proposed bill requires that these stamps be affixed on all outgoing mail matter for a certain period 
of time to attract foreign tourist and for other purposes.

According to PHLPost, a postage stamp acts as an ambassador for the country because they always tell stories about the beautiful places as it travels around the world through the postal service.

In the hearing presided by Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez, Chairperson of the Committee on Tourism, the bill seeks to accelerate tourism promotion efforts by spreading and make known the existence of the famous tourism destinations in the country.

The postage stamps will surely arouse the interest of tourists about these areas and of the extraordinary beauty of these Philippine Tourist destination spots like Boracay, Palawan, Bohol among others.

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) will print the stamps depicting tourist areas in the country.

The purpose is to trigger awareness and information about the tourist’s areas which the Department of 
Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board can provide that could attract foreigners to visit the 
Philippines.

Have I Told You Philately

Have you read this feature published last Sunday by Manila Bulletin?

http://focusfeature.mb.com.ph/2017/09/03/have-i-told-you-philately/

Some excerpts from the article by Alexa H. Bacay:

"One of the active stamp collecting clubs in the Philippines is the Cebu Stamp Club, Inc. (CSCI). Founded by Richard Allan B. Uy in 1996, it now has 461 members worldwide and is still encouraging other stamp collectors to join the club."

"Uy himself started out as a young philatelist. He shares that when he was in his teens, he opened a steel cabinet that was full of letters and envelopes with stamps from China and Taiwan. His grandfather being in the import/export business had regular correspondence with these countries, thus the many stamps that got Uy into the hobby of collecting. Soon he found himself exchanging doubles with his friends who shared the same interest."

"Meanwhile, Uy dreams to have the Cebu Stamp Club on a stamp someday. He shares that they were responsible for the concept of the Tres de Abril stamp, where they collaborated with the Cebu City government through the Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission and the Stamp Advisory Committee of PHILpost. The stamps bore the artwork of a Cebuano artist, and were released on June 12, 1998, as part of a set."

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National Teachers' Month

New Issue alert:

National Teachers’ Month

Kind of Issue : Special
Denomination & Quantity : P12 - - - 80,000
Date of Issue : September 5, 2017
Last Day of Sale : September 4, 2018
Size of Stamps : 40mm x 30mm 
Sheet Composition : 40 (4 x 10)
Perforation : 14
Printing Process : Litho Offset (4 colors) 
Paper : Imported Unwatermarked
Printer : Amstar Company, Inc.
Designer : Rodine C. Teodoro

 

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PRESS RELEASE: PHLPost releases cartoon style stamp to celebrate Teachers Month

September 8, 2017   Posted By: Corp.Comm To highlight the opening of the month-long celebration of the National Teachers Month, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) and the Department of Education (DepEd) has unveiled a special cartoon-style commemorative stamp featuring the unique role and service that teachers play in building the nation.

The ceremonial unveiling of stamps honoring the school teachers nationwide was held at the Department of Education (DepEd) main building in Pasig City.

“Through stamps, we pay tribute to our beloved and hardworking teachers who play an important role in shaping the future of the students under their guidance and care”, Postmaster General Joel Otarra said.

The cartoon-style stamps designed by PHLPost in-house creative artist Rodine Teodoro features an illustration of a happy and dignified Filipino teachers and their students wearing a set of clothes of their chosen profession. It also incorporates the logo and text of My Teacher, My Hero.

This year’s National Teacher’s Month (NTM) focuses on the theme: Gurong Pilipino, Kaakbay sa Progreso (Filipino teachers, Partner in Progress).

PHLPost also printed 80,000 copies of the special stamps measuring 40mm x 30mm and sold at P12.00 each.

Also, the “ National Teacher’s Month” stamp comes with a souvenir first day cover envelope which are now available at the Post Shop, Central Post Office, Door 203, Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila and area post offices nationwide. For inquiries, please call 527-01-32.