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 On Aug 14, 1974, this was repealed and use of the stamps became voluntary.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

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

Girl Scout World Camp

Commemorating the Centenary of the Birth of Lord Baden Powell, Founder of the Boy Scout; and the Girl Scout World Camp held in Novaliches, Rizal from January 19 to February 2, 1957.

January 19, 1957
Litho. by Phil. Bureau of Printing. Perf 12 1/2 or imperf.

No.-------------Denomination---------Quantity
#170-----------------5c-----------------450,000
#170A-----------5c imperf------------200,000

Coat of Arms Surcharged

Issued to supplement the immediate need for 5 centavo stamps during the Christmas Season.

December 7, 1956
6c Cebu, Zamboanga and Iloilo Arms of 1951 (# 90, 93, 96) ovpt. by Phil. Bureau of Printing. Perf. 12

No.----------Denomination---------Quantity
#167-----------5c on 6c-------------1,025,800
#168-----------5c on 6c-------------1,077,100
#169-----------5c on 6c-------------1,056,500

Feast of the Sacred Heart Centenary

Commemorating the Second Eucharistic Congress of the Philippines and the Centenary of the Feast of the Sacred Heart.

November 28, 1956
Engraved by Amer. Bank Note co. perf. 12.

No.-------------Denomination-----------Quantity
#165------------------5c------------------1,000,000
#166------------------20c------------------500,000



First Day Covers (FDCs)

University of Santo Tomas UST, 350th (??) Anniversary

Commemorating the 345th (??) Anniversary of the Founding (1611) of the U.S.T. one of oldest existing universities today.

November 13, 1956
Photo. by Courvoisier (Switzerland). Perf. 11 1/2.

No.------------Denomination-----------Quantity
#163-----------------5c-------------------500,000
#164-----------------60c-----------------300,000


First Day Cover (FDC)



******Is it the 345th or the 350th Anniversary of the UST when this stamp came out?

Leyte Landing, 12th Anniversary

Commemorating the 12th Anniversary of the Landing of America Liberation Forces under General Douglas MacArthur at Red Beach in Palo, Leyte.

Oct. 20, 1956 - February 16, 1957
Litho. by Phil. Bureau of Printing. Perf. 12 1/2 or imperf.

No.----------Denomination-----------Quantity
#162-------------5c--------------------5,000,000
#162A-----------5c imperf-------------100,000

Philippine Red Cross, Golden Jubilee

50th Anniversary of the Philippine Red Cross


August 30, 1956
Engraved by Amer. Bank Note Co. Perf. 12


No.----------Denomination-----------Quantity
#160---------------5c-------------------300,000
#161--------------20c-------------------700,000

5th Conference of World Confederation of Organizations for the Teaching Profession (WCOTP)

Commemorating the Fifth Annual Conference of the WCOTP held in Manila from August 1-8, 1956.

August 1, 1956
5c Del Pilar definitive of 1952 (#105) ovpt. by Phil. Bureau of Pronting. Perf. 12

No.----------Denomination----------Quantity
#159-----------5c ovpt----------------300,000

Liberty Wells for Rural Areas

LIBERTY WELLS
A Special Issue to publicize a drive for better health conditions in the rural areas, where many liberty wells were installed.

March 16, 1956
Engraved by Waterlow & Sons (England). Perf. 13.

No.------------Denomination------------Quantity
#157---------------5c-----------------------500,000
#158--------------20c----------------------700,000



First Day Covers (FDCs)

Lt. Jose Gozar and Lt. Cesar Basa Airmails

Famous Aviation Heroes
Special Air Mail Issues of the Philippine Republic Honoring Filipino Aviators who died gallantly in the early days of World War II.


Lt. Jose Gozar Airmails
Oct. 20, 1955
Engraved by Waterlow and Sons (England). Perf. 13.

No.------------Denomination----------Quantity
#153-----------20c (airmail)----------4,000,000
#154-----------50c (airmail)----------5,000,000





Lt. Cesar Basa Airmails
Dec. 12, 1955
Engraved by Waterlow and Sons (England). Perf. 13.

No.------------Denomination----------Quantity
#155-----------30c (airmail)----------4,000,000
#156-----------70c (airmail)----------4,000,000

9th Anniversary of the Republic (President Ramon Magsaysay)

Honoring President Magsaysay
Commemorating the 9th Anniversary of the Philippine Republic

July 4, 1955
Engraved by De la Rue (England). Perf. 12 1/2.

No.-----------Denomination------------Quantity
#148-----------------5c-------------------5,000,000
#149----------------20c------------------1,000,000
#150----------------30c------------------1,000,000

Labor-Management Congress

A Special Issue HONORING LABOR.

May 26, 1955
Engraved by De la Rue (England). Perf. 12 3/4 x 12 1/2.

No.---------------Denomination-----------Quantity
#147---------------------5c------------------1,000,000

Rotary International, 50th Anniversary

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Rotary International in the Philippines.


February 23, 1955
Engraved by De la Rue (England). Perf. 13.

No.----------Denomination---------Quantity
#142--------------5c----------------5,000,000
#143-------------18c----------------600,000
#144-------------50c (airmail)----1,000,000

Marian Year

Commemorating the Marian Year in the Philippines


December 30, 1954
Engraved by Amer. Bank Note Co. Perf. 12.

No.----------Denomination----------Quantity
#141----------------5c---------------10,000,000

56th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence

Commemorating the 56th Anniversary of the Declaration of the First Philippine Independence in Kawit, Cavite on June 12, 1898.

June 12, 1954



November 30, 1954
Engraved by De la Rue (England). Perf. 13.


No.------------Denomination------------Quantity
#139-----------------5c---------------5,000,000
#140----------------18c----------------200,000

Manila Conference of 1954

September 6, 1954
10c & 20c definitives of 1947 (#5-6) ovpt. by Phil. Bureau of Printing. Perf. 12.


No.------------Denomination----------Quantity
#137-------------5c on 10c -------------1,500,000
#138------------18c on 20c---------------300,000

Second Asian Games

Commemorating the Second Asian Games held in Manila from May 1-9, 1954


May 31, 1954
Engraved by De la Rue (England), on tinted paper. Perf. 13.

No.----------Denomination-----------Quantity
#134--------5c (on blue paper)-----5,000,000
#135-------18c (on green paper)----1,000,000
#136-------30c (on rose paper)-----2,000,000


First Day Covers (FDCs) with very nice cachets.


Block of 16 stamps (18c value)