Stamps featuring the Philippine National Hero, Jose Rizal

In line with the celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of our National Hero, Jose Rizal, the Philippine Postal Corporation is coming up with the Jose Rizal@150 stamps which will be issued on June 19, 2011. It is classified as a “Commemorative” kind of issue with a denomination of P 7.00 and a quantity of 70,000 pieces each for two se-tenant pairs. Also available is a souvenir sheet with a denomination of P 150.00 and a quantity of 6,000 pieces.

Kind of Issue: Commemorative
Denomination & Quantity: Php7.00 /
Se-tenant Pair 1: 70,000 pieces
Se-tenant Pair 2: 70,000 pieces
Date of Issue: June 19, 2011
Last Day of Sale : June 18, 2012 ( or as stocks allow)
Sheet Composition: 40
Size of Stamp : 40 mm x 30 mm
Souvenir Sheet: Php 150.00 / 6,000 pieces
Size of Souvenir Sheet 120 mm. x 175 mm.
Perforation: 14
Printing Process: Litho-Offset (4 colors)
Paper: Imported Unwatermarked
Printer: Amstar Company, Inc.
Designer: Winners of Stamp Design Contest sponsored NHCP namely,
Pair 1: Marc Aran C. Reyes
Lex Kempo Y. Lacar
Deanne Fernandez
Pair 2: Ramon Vizmonte
Heinritzh C. Sales
Design Layout Artist (Stamps) : Victorino Z. Serevo
(Souvenir Sheet) : Jesus Alfredo Delos Santos
Design Coordinator Dr. Ngo Tiong Tak
Designs:

Marc Aran Reyes (FEU)
The artist wanted to show Rizal standing with a dove beside him symbolizing Rizal’s aspiration for freedom. The Philippines, like a dove, is meant to be free from all kinds of oppression. Also depicted is the cover of the Noli Me Tangere, one of Rizal’s greatest novels. He also included the elements of the flag: the stars and the rising sun, symbolizing hope and bright future.

Lex Kempo Lacar (FEU)
To show how Rizal became a pillar of the nation, there is a depiction of the colors and elements of the National flag (blue, red, three stars and a sun). The sun also symbolizes Rizal’s peaceful quest for freedom.

Deanne Fernandez (FEU)
The Noli Me Tangere symbolizes Rizal’s writing that has inspired Filipinos and awakened their nationalistic consciousness. The oil lamp stands for enlightenment and reason, which was Rizal’s advocacy in attaining freedom. His face takes center stage as he is the most important part of the design.
(Design on the cache of the First Day Cover)

Ramon Vismonte (Team Manila)
The design is rendered in monochromatic blue, which symbolizes Jose as an advocate of reforms through peaceful and diplomatic means. The solid block at the left stands for the theme, Rizal: Haligi ng Bayan. It also signifies darkness and uncertainties. However, the sun at the background is for hope; suggesting to us to stay strong and be inspired by the legacy of Jose Rizal. The three stars represent Faith, Science and Creativity; things the artist associated with Rizal. The artist believes that that will make our country great. The angle by which Rizal is portrayed, looking up, suggest the feeling of being proud and hopeful for our country. The artist wants to convey the same message to his countrymen, at the same time, to be grateful and learn from the past.

 

Moreover, Philpost launched an exhibit of stamps and other memorabilia dubbed as “ Rizaliana Collection on Stamps Exhibit by Jorge Cuyugan and Philatelic friends” last Monday, June 13 at the lobby of the historic Manila Central Post Office Building in Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila. The exhibit will run until the 30th of June.

The opening of the exhibit were attended by Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) Secretary Ivan John E., former Senator Nikki Coseteng, NHCP representative Carminda Arevalo and Atty. Ramoncita Reyes, a member of Rizal Family. Read more

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