World Stamp Today:
January 5, 2023
Jersey releases the Lunar New Year - Year of the Rabbit stamps, their eight installment of their Lunar New series.
Chinese artist Wang Huming designed the set which consists of a 98p tariff stamp and a £3 miniature sheet.
(Concept and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights reserved
Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
JANUARY 5, 1899
Emilio Aguinaldo issued a manifesto protesting Pres. William McKinley’s Benevolent Assimilation Declaration and the designation of Gen. Elwell Otis as military governor.
He added “I protest in the name of God, based upon justice and law, that I have been visibly designated to lead my countrymen in the task for their regeneration against this American intrusion.
I also protest in the name of all the people in the Philippines; these people have chosen me to lead their destiny; my duty is therefore to fight until my last breath for her independence.”
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights reserved
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Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
JANUARY 4, 1942
Americans and foreigners who were allies with the U.S. and Great Britain were rounded up by Japanese troops in Manila and in other places, and were holed up at the University of Santo Tomas.
Gen. Masaharu Homma’s declaration of martial law the previous day, also ordered the surrender of all firearms and people who were caught were detained in Fort Santiago and other detention posts.
To spare the civilians, Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Pres. Manuel Quezon instructed Jorge Vargas, the mayor of Manila, to declare it an open city and to cooperate with Gen. Homma.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights reserved
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Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
Gen. Masaharu Homma, commander-in-chief of the Japanese Imperial Forces in the Philippines officially proclaimed the end of American colonial rule in the Philippines.
A day earlier, Japanese troops occupied Manila after Gen. Douglas MacArthur declared it an open city on December 25, 1941 upon the advise of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights reserved
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Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
JANUARY 2, 1899
Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo through a decree, appointed his chief adviser Apolinario Mabini as president of the Council of Government.
Mabini’s post was equivalent to that of a Prime Minister position. The office of the Council of Government was composed of a President and seven secretaries.
The secretaries have under his charge the portfolios of Foreign Relations, Interior, Finance, War and Marine, Public Education, Communications and Public Works, and Agriculture, Industry, and Commerce.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights reserved
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Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
JANUARY 1, 1892
Manuel Acuña Roxas (January 1, 1892 – April 15, 1948) was born in Capiz (now Roxas City). He was governor in his province from 1917-22, member of the House of Representatives (1922) and House Speaker for twelve years.
He was also a member of the 1934-35 Constitutional Convention, Secretary of Finance, Senate President from 1945-46, USAFFE Brigadier General and guerrilla leader in World War II.
Roxas was the 5th President of the Philippines, the 3rd president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, and first president of the Third Republic.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights reserved
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