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During my last trip to the Post Office, I spoke with Ms. Perla B. Goco of the Stamp & Philatelic Division.
Philately is the art of stamp collecting. It comes from the Greek words Philos, meaning friends, and Atelei meaning exempt from charge.
Through commemorative stamps one learns about the country’s history, art, culture and industry.
For example, commemorative stamps were printed to remember the oath taking of President Nonoy and Vice President Binay. There were also stamps printed commemorate Rizal’s 150th birthday.
Ms. Goco is also an avid stamp collector. She said that as a stamp collector, she has always longed to join exhibits where she’d be able to display her collections.
She also advises newbie stamp collectors to join the Philatelic club, where one can learn the basics of stamp collection. She added that by learning more about Philatelics, one’s stamp collection can have a better direction.
Interested in joining the Philatelic Club?
Please call Mrs. Josefina T. Cura @ 735-5001
Mondays – Saturdays
1pm – 5pm
Club Activities
- Regular monthly meetings, lectures and auctions on 3rd Sunday of the month at the Postal Library and Museum from 1pm to 5pm
- Joins and organizes philatelic exhitbitons whenever necessary on a yearly basis
- Stamp donations to affiliate organizations, museums, schools and to beginners
- Free monthly Postal Heritage Walking Tour
- Maintains a website to update members on current happenings and linkages to other philatelic societies and organizations
- Conducts study groups in research and development of basic skill in preparation to mount exhibits for competitions
Annual Membership dues:
Php 225 – I.D.s issued to regular members
Php 75 – students with valid school IDs
Link
www.philpost.gov.ph (Philippine Postal Corporation)
The Postal Museum and Philatelic Library is located within the Post Office compound. I will give you short tour of what I saw.
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