TOPICAL PHILIPPINES
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Thematic collections of the stamps of the Philippines from the Republic Period (1946 to the present day)
PEOPLE
Hundreds of people have been depicted on Philippine stamps from cooks and shoemakers to generals and Presidents |
VOLCANOES
10 volcanoes have erupted in the Philippines since 1900 and there are many more that are still considered active. |
CARABAO and TAMARAW
Synomonous with the Philippines; the Carabao is domesticated whereas the Tamaraw is an endangered species |
SAMPAGUITA
The national flower of the Philippines |
CHRISTMAS
The first Christmas Stamps were issued in 1967; the stamp designs feature many themes depicting cultural aspects of the Philippines |
TRANSPORT
The Jeepney and Moro Vinta are forms of transport that are
unique to Philippine culture
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1947 PICTORIALS
In 1947 pictorial stamps depicting historical and scenic
landmarks in the Philippines were issued. Examples of postal
usage and in particular examples of business corner cards of
the period are presented
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INDEPENDENCE
Originally celebrated in 1946, also the start of the
philatelic Republic era, but later reverted to 1898 marking
the Proclamation of Independence of the Philippines from
Spain; explore the stamps celerbrating the anniversaries of
these events
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COMMING SOON...Birds Buildings |
