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 On Aug 14, 1974, this was repealed and use of the stamps became voluntary.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