Anti-TB Semi-Postals (Quezon Institute)

This is the First Issue of the Anti-TB Semi-Postal Series. The 5-centavo surtax from the sale of these stamps were expended by The Philippine Tubercolosis Society in carrying out charitable services.

August 19, 1958
Photo. by Gov't Printing Bureau (Japan). Perf. 13 1/4 or 12.

No.----------Denomination-------------Quantity
#179------------5c + 5c------------------18,000,000
#180-----------10c + 5c-------------------3,000,000

* For surcharges, see # 204, 234, 267 & # 205.

Between 1958 and 1974, a 5-centavo anti-TB stamp was compulsory on all mail matters from Aug 19-Sept 30, as provided for in Republic Act No. 1635. On Aug 14, 1974, this was repealed and use of the stamps became voluntary. Later, the surtax was considered as regular postage.

12th Anniversary of the Republic (Pres. Carlos P. Garcia)

Honoring President Carlos P. Garcia
Commemorating the 12th Anniversary of the Republic of the Philippines

July 4, 1958
Photo. by Courvoisier (Switzerland). Perf 11 1/2.

No.-------------Denomination---------Quantity
#177-----------------50c-----------------5,000,000
#178-----------------20c-----------------2,000,000

University of the Philippines 50th Anniversary

University of the Philippines Golden Jubilee
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of the University of the Philippines (1908)

June 18, 1958
Engraved gy Gov't Printing Bureau (Japan). Perf 13 1/4.

No.-------------Denomination---------Quantity
#176-----------------5c-----------------2,000,000

Garcia - Macapagal Inauguration

Commemorating the Inauguration of Pres. Carlos P. Garcia & Vice President Diosdado Macapagal

December 30, 1957
10c Burgos & 20c Lapu-lapu definitives of 1955 (#145,151) ovpt. by Phil. Bureau of Printing. Perf 14 x 13 3/4.

No.-------------Denomination---------Quantity
#174--------------5c on 10c-------------500,000
#170A-----------10c on 20c------------300,000

Juan Luna, Birth Centennial ("Spolarium")

Commemorating the Centenary of the Birth of Juan Luna, The Greatest Filipino Painter


October 23, 1957 (not 1958)
Engraved by De la Rue (England) Perf. 14 x 14 1/4

No.----------Denomination-------------Quantity
#173----------------5c--------------------2,000,000




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First Philippine Assembly, 50th Anniversary

First Philippine Assembly Golden Jubilee

Commemmorating the 50th Anniversary of the First Philippiner Assembly. Honorable Sergo Osmena was then the Speaker of the Assembly.

October 16, 1957
Engraved by De la Rue (England) Perf. 12 3/4 x 13 1/2

No.----------Denomination-------------Quantity
#172----------------5c--------------------2,000,000




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Pres. Ramon Magsaysay Mourning

President Magsaysay Memorial Issue

A Special Issue mourning the untimely death of President Ramon Magsaysay in a tragic plane crash at Mt. Manunggal in Cebu on March 17, 1957. The first day of issue of this stamp also marks the 50th birthday anniversary of the late president.

August 31, 1957
Engraved by Amer. Bank Note Co. Perf. 12

No.----------Denomination-------------Quantity
#171----------------5c--------------------5,000,000