PHLPost Commemorates 75 Years of the Battle of Manila

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The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) released a commemorative stamp to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Manila.

PHLPost honors the men, women and children who perished during the Battle of Manila seventy-five years ago. The commemorative stamps features the Memorare by sculptor Peter de Guzman which stands at the Plazuela de Santa Isabel in Intramuros.

The monument depicts a mother in despair, cradling her lifeless baby in her arms. Inscribe on it is a dedication by National Artist Nick Joaquin which says: To the innocent lives lost: We remember them, nor shall we ever forget.

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat, Jose Miguel Cabarrus, President, Memorare Manila 1945, the association of civilian survivors and descendants of the Battle of Manila and Maximo Sta. Maria III, OIC, Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) Assistant Postmaster General for Marketing unveiled the commemorative stamp infront of the Memorare monument in San Agustin Church located at the historic Intramuros Manila. 

The Battle of Manila, also called by Americans as The Liberation of Manila from February, 1945 to March, 1945 was the bloodiest major battle and the most horrible scene of destruction during World War II. Historians consider Manila as the most destroyed city during the war.

The Second World War devastated Manilas landscape. One of those beautiful buildings that was destroyed was the Manila Central Post Office, a neo-classical building designed by the famous Filipino architect Juan Arellano.

PHLPost has printed 40,000 copies of the stamp sold for 12 pesos each, was layout by in-house graphic artist Rodine C. Teodoro.

Stamps and Official First Day Covers are now available at the Philatelic Counter, Manila Central Post Office, all Mega Manila Post Offices, Postal Area 4, San Pablo, Postal Area 5, Mandaue, Postal Area 7, Davao, and Postal Area 8, Cagayan de Oro". For inquiries, please call 8527-01-08 or 8527-01-32 or follow/like the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PilipinasPhilately/ for updates

Catriona Gray Joins Smile Train as its Newest Global Ambassador

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Smile Train Global Ambassador and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray visited Smile Train’s partner hospital, Philippine Band of Mercy, where she met with cleft patients and their families.

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray joins Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft organization, as its newest Global Ambassador.

“Working with Smile Train has allowed me to help create smiles around the world. As one of their newest Global Ambassadors, I will continue to use my voice and platform to help raise awareness and advocate for children with clefts here in the Philippines and all around the world,” said Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.

Gray recently turned over Php 388,200 raised from her “Catriona Gives A Smile” birthday fundraiser, which will support cleft care treatment for at least 30 Filipino babies born with a cleft.

“I have always believed that children deserve every chance in the world to achieve their goals. Through Smile Train-supported cleft treatment, they are given the opportunity to become more confident and live their lives to the fullest,” said Gray.

Smile Train Global Ambassador and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray turns over the check for proceeds raised from her birthday fundraiser to Smile Train South East Asia Director Kimmy Flaviano.

“Smile Train is grateful to be working with Catriona as one of our Global Ambassadors. She is committed to furthering our vision of giving new smiles and second chances to those born with a cleft, not only in the Philippines but around the world,” said Smile Train South East Asia Director Kimmy Flaviano.

For the last 20 years, Smile Train, with the support of its donors and partners around the world, have supported safe and quality cleft care for more than 1.5 million children in need. In the Philippines, Smile Train has supported cleft surgeries for more than 60,000 children since 2001.

For more information about Smile Train Philippines and to donate, please visit smiletrain.ph. To learn more about Smile Train’s local programs in the Philippines, please follow Smile Train Philippines on Twitter and Instagram @SmileTrainPh, and like us on Facebook at @SmileTrainPhilippines.

5 Things You Should Never do While Travelling

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These days, traveling alone or with family can be a very daunting task, especially if you don’t have hands-on experience of doing it before. Everyone wants to see how beautiful the world is but it is essential that you don’t leave a negative impact somewhere in the world. With climatic changes, global terrorism and many other issues, traveling to the right destination is a challenging thing. But the good news is, there are thousands of safe places in the world, you can visit and enjoy with family. Here, in this article, we will guide you through a few things you should never do while traveling:


1. Don’t Feed the Wildlife

Yes, taking a picture while feeding a monkey for an Instagram post might seem to be a very heroic thing, but you should never feed animals, especially when you encounter them on the road. Feeding animals on roads will make them dependent on humans. Even if they are friendly in the beginning, it will take them a few seconds to turn violent in case you stop feeding them. Secondly, you must keep in mind that food fit for humans might not be friendly to their stomach, so it is better to beware.

2. Don’t Litter

The only moment we all stop littering the streets and public places is when the world will be able to march towards a pollution-free environment. When you visit a place, tossing garbage around the streets is not just disrespectful but also causes damage to people around. Developing countries don’t have reliable trash cans where people can litter the garbage. However, in the developed world, much emphasis is on keeping the environment clean and healthy. One good idea is to travel with a crunch water bottle and a small bag. This way, you can use your bag to stack the wrappers and wasted stuff.

3. Don’t Splurge on Shopping

Even if it looks like the most delicate diamond piece on earth, don’t fall for its beauty because the souvenir is going to take a big toll on your pocket. When traveling to a new destination, always conduct some research on the prices of the souvenirs over there. It is good to support the local cottage industry but is equally imperative to create a difference in spending little versus being ripped off financially. Tourism is a major industry for many countries around the globe, so it is important to beware of poor quality and expensive products during shopping.

4. Don’t Forget Important Documents at Home

If you have an extended stay in a new destination, it is imperative to carry all important documents. You should have visa papers, a copy of tickets, identity card, driver’s license and insurance papers. Furthermore, if you have applied for any train passes in advance, it is crucial to carry a copy of those documents too. For instance, if you’re traveling to Japan and have already booked a train pass from https://japanrail-pass.com/ , you must always keep a copy of the pass in your document bag.

5. Don’t Travel Extensively

People who plan a trip to multiple locations within a few days often end up being lazy throughout the trip. Therefore it is better to plan little and explore the place where you go. If you spend more than 73 hours in flight out of the three weeks you have, the experience won't be fun. More than traveling, you should focus on the experience of interacting with locals and exploring a new area. Traveling extensively results in the jet lag that can come in its worst form.