In observance of the 75th founding anniversary (1947-2022) of Kidapawan City, North Cotabato, the Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) released special commemorative stamps to highlight the city’s rich cultural, historical and eco-tourism contribution to the development of the country. The Municipality of Kidapawan was established on 18 August, 1947 by…
Lauro "Larry" Alcala's iconic editorial cartoons which brought on a national pastime for readers in the 1980s through the 90s who sought to find the creator's face hidden among the illustrated humorous critique and lessons from Philippine society are returning to public view as the Philippine Heritage Month wraps up this May.
(Photo courtesy of Post Office) MANILA - To mark the celebration of National Heritage Month (NHM), the Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) will issue a commemorative stamp honoring cartoonist and National Artist for Visual Arts Larry Alcala featuring his well-known illustration "Slice of Life" cartoon series. "His comic strips gave us a glimpse of Filipino lives in the wittiest and meaningful way. His comics became known for giving its readers the task of finding Mr. Alcala's face hidden in his illustrations," Postmaster General Norman Fulgencio said in a news release on Thursday. In 1988, the "Slice of Life" cartoon series received the Best in Humor Award and was cited for helping to keep alive the Filipino's ability to laugh at themselves in the midst of adversities, through a combination of art and humor. His commentaries that are both critical and compassionate, evoked laughter and reflection in the everyday life of Filipinos. Alcala
(Photo courtesy of PHLPost) MANILA - The Philippine Post Office launched the Ten (10) Outstanding Filipinos Commemorative Stamps that recognized the true and most important wealth of the country the Filipino people, in a ceremony held at the historic Manila Central Post Office in Liwasang Bonifacio last February 26. The Post Office paid tribute to five Philippine cinema queens, two legendary athletes, two internationally-recognized scientists and one critically acclaimed painter who have uplifted the nation with their excellence. "The Ten (10) Outstanding Filipinos honored by the Post Office have dedicated their lives and talents to the Filipino people. So they deserve to be immortalized in our stamps, to inspire not only Filipinos but every nationality who will see our stamps. We are proud of their accomplishments," Postmaster General Norman N. Fulgencio said in a news release. The "Living Legends - Outstanding Filipinos: Series I" which is the second of the thre
MANILA - The Philippine Post Office will issue a new postage stamp on December 30 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal with this year's theme, "Rizal: Para sa Agham, Katotohanan at Buhay". Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines and pride of the Malayan race, was born on June 19, 1861, in the town of Calamba, Laguna. He was an extremely gifted student and had won literary competitions from a young age. Rizal was a multifaceted intellectual best known for his two famous novels, the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, which inspired the Philippine revolution. The postage stamp will depict his life, works, and heroism and feature his inherent love and compassion for the Filipino people and the country. Rizal is also admired for possessing intellectual brilliance being a doctor, scientist, and linguist. Through his writings, he awakened the Filipinos' sense of nationalism, while his death sparked a revolution to overthrow