PHLPost issues Philippine longest stamp for 2024 Independence Day celebrations

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In celebration of the 2024 Araw ng Kalayaan and the 125th Anniversary of the First Philippine Republic of 1899, PHLPost has issued the “Longest Stamps” in a bid for the Guinness World Records.

Considered to be the Philippine’s longest Postage Stamps, the sheetlet strip of three (3) measures 200mm x 35mm which is the first of its kind issued by PHLPost.

Entitled “Philippines: First Republic in Asia”, this remarkable stamp vividly illustrates the Philippines nationhood from the historic proclamation of Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898 to the declaration of the First Philippine Republic in 1901.

The commemorative stamps features historical vignettes that transpired from the declaration of Philippine Independence in 1898, the arrival of Aguinaldo in Malolos Bulacan, the inauguration of the first Philippine Republic at the Barasoain Church in 1899, the Philippine American War, Aguinaldo’s odyssey in Northern Luzon with women nursing the wounded, Apolinario Mabini in Pangasinan and Aguinaldo’s capture in Isabela but others continued to fight for liberty in 1901.

Inside the stamps are the photos of the Philippine Revolutionary Government Postage Stamps and the Philippine Revolutionary Government Postage and Telegraph Registration Stamps issued during that historic era.

PHLPost immortalized this legacy with a unique stamp underscoring the Philippines as a beacon of liberty, democracy and republicanism in Asia. The stamps continue to be the source of inspiration, courage and patriotism among Filipinos.

PHLPost postage stamp will be available to the public at the Manila Central Post Office compound in Lawton, Manila on June 12, 2024.

The beauty, uniqueness and special significance of commemorative stamps continue to be a source of fascination among collectors.

PHLPost has printed 9,000 pieces of the strip of three (3) stamps to be sold at P125 each while the official first day cover envelope (size is 25cm x 19cm) was printed at 400 pieces.

Artist Roderick “Derrick” C. Macutay designed the stamps with layout by Jose Antonio A. Jayme of PHLPost. The stamps have an iridescent ink (special embellishment) on all figures.

EAT’S HERE! The biggest food and beverage expo in the Philippines is now open!

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The Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) 2024 is now open to the public! MAFBEX 2024 had its opening today, June 12, 2024, at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. 

The opening ceremony was graced by Hon. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano, City Mayor of Pasay City; Secretary Frederick Go represented by USEC Joee Guilas, Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs; and Hon. Senator Imee Marcos, Senator of the Republic of the Philippines. The VIPs were welcomed by Worldbex Services International’s Executive Committee headed by WSI Founding Chairman Mr. Joseph L. Ang; WSI co-founder Ms. Levi Ang; Managing Director Ms. Jill Ang; Board of Directors Ms. Tessie Roque, Mr. Rene Ramos, and Architect Francisco Flameño.

The Grand Opening Ceremonies was also graced by various honorable Members of the Diplomatic Corpse - Embassy of Türkiye; Malaysia Trade Promotions Agency; Embassy of Malaysia; The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Philippines; Embassy of Pakistan; Royal Thai Embassy in Manila; Thai Trade Center Manila of the Royal Thai Embassy; Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Manila; Embassy of Brunei Darussalam; and the Embassy of the Argentine Republic

This year’s theme for MAFBEX 2024 is “Eats Here!”, showing the playful nature of the event by creating wordplay between “It’s here” and “eat” - focusing on using the “location pin”, a navigation symbol marking the dynamic Filipino Flavors across the world. WSI envisions that this symbol will set a benchmark for thousands of visitors from all across the Philippines, making MAFBEX the leading food and beverage expo in the country today!

On its first day alone, MAFBEX 2024 was jam-packed with activities, stage demos, competitions, and food stalls that will leave your tastebuds and cravings satisfied. Get a taste of the country’s food and beverage industry when you visit the Manila Foods and Beverage Expo 2024! Come to the World Trade Center Metro Manila until June 16, 2024! We are open from 10 AM to 7 PM. Skip the long waiting line and get your tickets now at https://mafbex.com/ 

MAFBEX 2024 is organized by Worldbex Services International for the benefit of the ABS CBN Foundation Incorporated. For inquiries and concerns, you may reach us at (02)8656-92-39, or email us at inquire@worldbexevents.com

PBBM appoints Innovation Leader Mike Planas as new PHLPost Chairman

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The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) welcomed the appointment of Hon. Mike Planas as their new head as Chairman of the Board of Directors. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. appointed the seasoned public servant and former councilor of Quezon City last May 2024.

The new PHLPost chair is committed to revitalize and upgrade the country's postal service and to lead in its journey towards digital transformation. Under his leadership, PHLPost is envisioned to expand to other business lines such as e-commerce, warehouse facilities and logistics for PHLPost to better meet the evolving demands of the Filipino public.

“Pakinggan natin ang kailangan ng mga Pilipino, and let’s serve them with gravitas.”

He aims to implement it through fostering effective collaboration among PHLPost officials, employees and stakeholders.

The restoration of the Post Office Building is also part of his agenda as the new chair and he is in full support of the efforts to rebuild the iconic building.

Chairman Planas served as multi-term councilor in Quezon City, and former Consultant to the United Nations FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) and created FLAG, the legislative arm of the FAO, adopted worldwide.

He was an alumnus of the University of the Philippines Diliman (UP) BA in Philosophy major in Mathematics with UP College of Law credits. He studied Campaign Management at the prestigious American University, Washington D.C, a leader among universities in global education. He took up Masters in Public Administration in University of Batangas and Asian Institute of Management (AIM) major in Development Management.

He is the current President of the Rotary Club of Quezon City Circle and Chairman of the Quezon City Councilors Foundation Inc. , QCCFI.He is also a National Movement of Young Legislators Alumni, Founding Member, Secretary General and Vice Chairman.
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