Pres. Aguinaldo Establishes The Academia Militar

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

OCTOBER 25, 1898

Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo issued a decree that established the Academia Militar in Malolos, Bulacan. 

The task to organize the training school for future officers of the armed forces was given to Gen. Antonio Luna, the secretary of war. 

Luna recruited the best officers of the Spanish Guardia Civil to be the faculty of the institution with Spanish officer, Col. Manuel Bernal Sityar, Jr. as the first superintendent. 

On January 20, 1899, the Academia was deactivated after tensions erupted between the Filipinos and Americans that led to the Philippine-American War.

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

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Cebu Stamp Club's Wilt Butch Talon

Butch joined the club in 1997 and is one of the pioneers. 

He was a familiar face in our 3rd Sunday meetings at the University of Cebu. 

He collects worldwide and Philippines stamps. During the launching of our mega exhibit, Selyo ug Kasaysayan sa Fort in Fort San Pedro inspite of his busy schedule at work, he came to show his support to the club. 

Wilt Butch B. Talon with Membership ID No. M970032 renewed his membership today 🇵🇭

Rafael Palma

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

OCTOBER 24, 1874

Rafael Palma y Velasquez (October 24, 1874 – May 24, 1939), a writer, educator, freemason, lawyer, senator, and the 4th President of the University of the Philippines was born in Tondo, Manila. 

Starting as a reporter for La Independencia, he became the editor after Antonio Luna’s death under the pen name Dapit Hapon. 

In 1900, he joined Sergio Osmeña and Jaime de Veyra and founded El Nuevo Dia, Cebu’s first newspaper. 

Palma was assemblyman for Cavite province (1907), 2nd Philippine Commission member (1909-16), and senator (1916-22).

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

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Cebu Stamp Club's Edison Go

Back then, young members of the club who were mostly students do not buy stamps. 

During the monthly gatherings, the club gives them lots of stamps for free to increase their collections. 

Edison levelled up early. He buys a lot of mint Philippine stamps from the post offices. Soon, he started buying too from other sources. 

He has always beeen supportive of the club ever since. He is now building leaders as an Elite Coach at XTRM One Eleven Inc. 

A pioneer member of the club, Edison L. Go with Membership ID No. M970031 renewed with us today 🇵🇭

Cebu Stamp Club's John Carlo Base

Carlo was only 16 when he came with Danny Cerence in one of the 1997 meetings of the club. 

He mentioned he brought a Philippine map stamp that has four parts. It was actually a se-tenant block of four stamp. 

He was a regular attendee in our meetings every month at the University of Cebu and collects worldwide. 

John Carlo Base is now based in the United States and renewed his membership today with Membership ID No. M97033 🇵🇭

Pres. Marcos Unveils Ormoc Stamp

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. with Leyte 4th District Congressman Richard Gomez, Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez and Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) Postmaster General and CEO Norman N. Fulgencio unveil the commemorative stamp and official first day cover for the 75th Charter Day of Ormoc City on October 20, 2022 🇵🇭

📷 Photo credits: PHLPOST and Pilipinas Philately

Gen. MacArthur Reestablishes The Commonwealth Government

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

OCTOBER 23, 1944

Gen. Douglas MacArthur reestablished the Commonwealth of the Philippines in Tacloban, Leyte with Sergio Osmeña as president. 

Also, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle in World War II began and lasted for four days. 

The battle consisted of four main separate engagements called the Battle of the Sibuyan Sea, Battle of Surigao Straight, Battle of Cape Engaño, and the Battle of Samar. 

American and Australian forces with 800 ships and 1,500 planes crippled the Imperial Japanese Navy’s force consisting of 67 ships and 300 planes.   

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

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