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The first day of issue of these stamps fall on the 27th of April, on the five-hundred year anniversary of the victory of our forebear, Lapulapu, in the Battle of Mactan. From here on, April 27 will be known by all future generations not just as the day when our people were victorious and valiant, but also as the day Filipinos worldwide acknowledged our place on the world stage as a significant contributor to the development and progress of humanity.

The Philippine Postal Corporation issues stamps and official first day covers of the “Battle of Mactan”, for the Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines - Victory and Humanity, 1521-2021.

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Stamps and Official First Day Covers available through the Postshop, or through Stamps On Wheels.

History is alive in stamps!

Earlier, Santo Niño at 500 commemorated the first baptism held on this archipelago, five hundred years ago today. We recognize the importance of Señor Santo Niño not only to Cebuanos but to all Filipinos who share the Catholic faith.

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Stamps are commissioned for important moments from our history, featuring our culture and heritage while showcasing our country’s many manifestations of art. The milestone commemoration of the arrival of the image of Señor Santo Niño is one such important moment that recalls the uniqueness of Filipino culture.

The Santo Niño is widely honored with festivals in the Philippines. Filipinos have empathized with the image of the Child Jesus. This has resulted in an inculcation into our native culture that is still strongly felt, even five hundred years on. The icon resides in the Filipino psyche because it reiterates the fatherly guidance of the Creator while emphasizing the values of purity and a kind of unwavering, instinctive trust children have towards their parents.

The se-tenant pair features a close-up of the image of the Santo Niño, decked in royal regalia. Opposite it is the logo representing the "Santo Niño at 500" commemorations, with the dates 1521 and 2021 flanking its left and right sides. Below, the inscription “Santo Niño, the abiding presence of the Father in our journey of faith” is displayed.

Stamps and Official First Day Covers of “Santo Niño at 500 – 1521-2021: Santo Niño, the Abiding Presence of the Father in Our Journey of Faith” will be available at the Philatelic Counter, Manila Central Post Office, all Mega Manila Post Offices, Postal Area 1, Tuguegarao, Postal Area 2, San Fernando, La Union, Postal Area 4, San Pablo, Area 5, Mandaue, Postal Area 6, Iloilo, Postal Area 7, Davao, Postal Area 8, Cagayan de Oro, and Postal Area 9, Zamboanga.

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The Murillo Velarde 1734 Map Souvenir Sheet is available through Stamps On Wheels!

Souvenir Sheet - Php 500.00
Official First Day Cover Envelope - Php 150.00
Souvenir Folder - Php 275.00

Murillo Velarde 1734 Map Souvenir Sheet Complete Package (Php1925.00), inclusive of:
Souvenir Sheet - Php500.00
OFDC (Souvenir Sheet affixed to the OFDCE, with first day of issue cancellations) - Php 650.00
Souvenir Folder (with Souvenir Sheet included) - Php 775.00

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The Murillo Velarde 1734 Map Souvenir Sheet is presented by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) as its commemorative issuance for the Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines this 2021.

This material is the synthesis of history, art, and culture - three aspects of Filipino identity which the Philippine postal service actively emboldens.

Its contribution to the history of maritime trade is exemplified by the numerous instances this exact map was copied and used as reference by succeeding mapmakers. The skill necessary to produce illustrations, engravings artfully, precisely rendered on what scholars regard as the “first scientifically based map” of the archipelago must be recognized. Lastly, it is a memorialization of our identity, our way of life; of Filipino ingenuity, indigenous knowledge, and humanity.

Each souvenir sheet contains the main chart of the Philippine archipelago as compiled by Jesuit priest Fr. Pedro Murillo Velarde from indigenous knowledge, accounts of fellow Jesuit friars, and previous cartographic references. The imagery of the map was rendered by indio Nicolas de la Cruz Bagay, an engraver and printer for the Jesuits. This stamp measures 102 mm x 180 mm. The left and right panels of 40 mm by 30 mm stamps contain the tarjetones engraved by Tagalog native Francisco Suarez.

The Murillo Velarde 1734 Map definitively reiterates ownership not only of our physical territories but also of skills, intellect, and artistry that have been inherent in every Filipino.

National Quincentennial Committee, Republic of the Philippines

Each souvenir sheet is Php 500.00, accounting for the face value of all stamps enclosed therein. For inquiries on purchasing the limited issuance, please message Stamps On Wheels.

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Happy to announce that the limited number of Philatelic Bundles we'd prepared have been SOLD OUT! In less than a day, too!
We're happy more and more collectors are joining in on the fun, so we're making more for everyone, don't fret! ☺💌

Philatelic Bundles at Php594!

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Philatelic Bundles at Php594!

Limited stocks only.

Buy yours now through Stamps On Wheels!

More newly available mint stamps!

The se-tenant pair of commemorative stamps were released in 2015, to celebrate the 55th founding anniversary of San Carlos City in Negros Occidental.
On the first stamp is the City Hall of San Carlos, street performers for the Pinta Flores Festival featured on the second.

Whole sheets of these stamps are available at Php600.00.
The basic selling unit of these is in pairs, at Php30.00 (Php15 each stamp). Message us to order!

We're posting newly available mint stamps!

This sheetlet of 16 stamps was first made available in 2013. The "Save the Tamaraw" designs were rendered by Far Eastern University (FEU) students. This is the second design from the series.

We're posting newly available mint stamps!

This block of 4 stamps was released in 2013.

Each of these four designs was made by members of the Association of Foot and Mouth Painting Artists .ph:
The Family and The Nativity Star by Jovito Sasutona, Christmas Lantern by Amado Dulnuan, and Christmas at the Lake by Bernard Pesigan.