Manila Hotel, 100 Years

The Philippine Postal Corporation (Philpost) came out with a commemorative issue highlighting Manila Hotel's 100th Anniversary.

The P7 se-tenant block of 4 stamps designed by Rogelio Geronimo of the PR and Corporate Communications of Manila Hotel carry the following designs:

Stamp # 1 - Facade of Manila Hotel
Stamp # 2 - Maynila Ballroom
Stamp # 3 - MacArthur Suite
Stamp # 4 - Grand Lobby

Martha Herrera of Manila Hotel and Elenita D.L. San Diego acted as design coordinators.

Philippine Folklores and Legends: Amihan

A new definitive stamp featuring Amihan was issued by the Philippine Postal Corporation (Philpost) on September 28, 2012 for the Philippine Folklores and Legends series.

The P7 stamp has for its design the goddess Amihan who is the personification of the Northeast Wind. She is often represented as a beautiful, long-haired woman who brings cool breezes and safety to fishermen and seafarers, as long as they please her with their good hearts.

Nemi Miranda Jr., NCCA did the stamp's design while the layout was by Victor Serevo.

The Philippine Presidents Collection

I love to collect philatelic items featuring the Philippine Presidents.

As a way of sharing the complete images of the country's chief executives, I decided to come out with a new site for stamp lovers who collect the subject.

Just click on the link to jump..

http://thephilippinepresidentscollection.yolasite.com/

Remembering 9/11

The whole world remembers today the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States.

The sheetlet featured here was issued by Grenada on October 26, 2011 to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the World Trade Center Bombings..

Happy Birthday Mama Mary!

Here's the world's first stamp that featured the Blessed Virgin Mary. This was issued in Bavaria on February 14, 1920. Happy birthday Mama Mary and thanks for always being there for me in my life! 

Farewell Neil Armstrong, (August 5, 1930 - August 25, 2012)

When I was a kid studying at Sacred Heart School for Boys, whenever I was asked by my teachers in class what I would like to become when I grow up, I can still recall myself answering that "I want to be an Astronaut!"

I was so amazed and mesmerized when I first saw the footage of Neil Armstong as he took his first step on the moon's surface. Up to this day, I consider him my idol.

Farewell US Astronaut Neil Armstrong. May you be safe in God's hands. 

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Cebu Stamp Club's August 2012 Stamp Meetup

It's Eyan Yu's birthday so the group decided to visit him to hold a meetup in his house. We usually meet on a Sunday but this was one of those exceptions.

More photos here..