Manila Cathedral, Inauguration

Commemorating the Inauguration of the Manila Cathedral


December 8, 1958
Engraved by Gov't. Printing Bureau (Japan)
Perf. 13 1/4 or 12.

No.----------Denomination-------------Quantity
#173----------------5c-------------------10,000,000

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 On Aug 14, 1974, this was repealed and use of the stamps became voluntary.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