Some Stamp Issues Of British Royalty

Among the stamps that I collect aside from mint Philippine Stamps year issues are British Royalty issues. 

Sharing here are some Royal Mail mint stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth II and others.

Jose Rizal's El Filibusterismo

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

SEPTEMBER 18, 1891

El Filibusterismo (The Reign of Greed), Jose Rizal’s sequel to Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) was published in Ghent, Belgium. 

Rizal started writing El Filibusterismo in his hometown in Calamba, Laguna in October of 1887. 

While in London, he revised some chapters and finished the book on March 29, 1891. El Filibusterismo was dedicated to the Gomburza priests, Fathers Jose Burgos, Jacinto Zamora and Mariano Gomez. 

Both novels written in Spanish, portrayed the abuses and corruption of the Spanish authorities and sparked the 1896 Philippine Revolution.  

(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights reserved

Photo credit: en.wikipedia.org

The First Philippine Presidential Election Under The Commonwealth

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

SEPTEMBER 17, 1935

The first Philippine Presidential Election for the new Commonwealth of the Philippines was held under the supervision of the United States Federal Government. 

The Nacionalista Party nominated Senate Pres. Manuel Quezon as their standard bearer with Sen. Sergio Osmeña as his running mate. 

The National Socialist Party for the Presidency picked former Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo and Raymundo Melliza. Bishop Gregorio Aglipay with Norberto Nabong ran for the Republican Party. 

The election results showed a landslide victory for Quezon and Osmeña. 

(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved

Photo credit: quezoniana tumblr com

Making The Today In Philippine History (Philatelic Edition))

It was on February 28, 2014 when I started making the installments of Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition), a first-of-its kind way of sharing history every day using stamps. 

It involved research, design, lay-out, writing and choosing the right stamps and photos. Lots of research from different historical sources have to be done to make sure that the info I write are accurate as they can be. 

I have learned that the internet information from different sources do have discrepancies in dates and information. 

The next process is finding the right photos and the corresponding stamps in each article. It takes an hour for me to finish one installment while others may take as long as 2 hours and 3 at the most.. but I don't mind. 

Series 1 has 500 stories while Series 2 which was made starting March 2, 2018 has around 370 stories. 

This is my simple way of sharing our rich history and promoting the hobby of stamp collecting. 

Thanks to all who have been consistent in sharing and liking the articles.

Senate Rejects RP-US Treaty

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

SEPTEMBER 16, 1991

The Philippine Senate rejected the RP-U.S. Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Security. 

By a vote of 12-11, almost a century of American military presence in the country and the use of Subic Naval Base ended. 

The “Magnificent 12” senators were Senate Pres. Jovito Salonga, Wigberto Tañada, Teofisto Guingona, Rene Saguisag, Victor Ziga, Sotero Laurel, Ernesto Maceda, Juan Ponce Enrile, Joseph Estrada, Agapito Aquino, Orlando Mercado, and Aquilino Pimentel. 

Pres. Corazon Aquino took the side of the Americans and rallied for the ratification of the treaty. 

(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved

Photo credit: subic.com

The Malolos Congress

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

SEPTEMBER 15, 1898

The Malolos Congress convened for the first time at Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan. 

Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo declared the conclusion of the war of liberation against Spain with cheers of Viva from the crowd. 

The congress elected its officers with Pedro Paterno as the President of the National Assembly of Representatives, the constituent assembly of the First Philippine Republic. 

The Malolos Congress created a committee to draft the the constitution, a move opposed by Apolinario Mabini, who came out with his draft but was rejected in favor of Felipe Calderon’s.

(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights reserved

Photo credit: philippineamericanwar.webs.com

25 Years And Counting

It's been 25 years of fun, friendships, stamp collecting, bondings, food, drinks, different opportunities, and meeting local and international members. 

For the last quarter of the year, Cebu Stamp Club will be accepting members again 🇵🇭