"The light of the jewel illuminates the jewel itself." ~The Third Ancestor

March 28, 2024

ARTWORKS of AGNES RARANGOL

Shared via FB/Messy
29 March 2024
Postcards/Stamps 



MANILA CENTRAL POST OFFICE 
Lawton Plaza





March 22, 2024

PHILIPPINE BIRDS

From the Album pre-template procured from Prospect Coins and Stamps Blacktown NSW 




With so many things on my plate... These Philippine birds can't help, but help themselves with Australian birds seeds. 

Birds in nature are purposed to help balanced the ecosystem. 

As seed dispersers, they're best known as Forest workers. 

They plant trees and flowers and are responsible pollinators besides the bees.

They're also a natural pest controller, but at times, they cause bird pest too.

Let's help them habituate where they should, and not harm them. Humans are given the task since creation that they should take care of these wonderful creatures.

March 19, 2024

POSTCARDS FROM PSCS

Received today
20 March 2024

Sent by Jadj Dancel 
aka Judge 




Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️.  You have no idea how much the Pharmacy Stamp means to me.  

Kind thoughts immensely appreciated. 

Judge 😉 😜 😘


I finally got one!

"when one little squirt said – call me a fool,

but I don’t want to hang around with you all day –

so he left the others and swam his own sweet way."

(Extracted from Ten Little Tadpoles by Joanna of Miss Marple's Musings)

My take:
This froggy in my opinion only leaps once in every four years.  That would justify the "Leap Year" stunt.

Di ba Judge?  Salamuch gyud kaayo.  ❤️ 💙 💜






March 13, 2024

TAGUM 36TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

Lifted from FB
March 2024

MY OWN PHOTO SHOT 2019




PILIPINAS TOURISM

Lifted from PSCS
Via Suzette Sapayan Bancolo






Lifted from JSBinamira


The 2nd. of Four Series of Tourist Attraction Spots Stamps
Estancia, a town in Iloilo, is very well known for its bountiful fish catch. Fish caught off the sea in Estancia, find buyers in the beach and are sold in Iloilo and Manila markets.


The 3rd. of Four Series of Tourist Attraction Spots Stamps
The rice terraces in Banaue, considered the 8th wonder of the world, belong to a civilization which flourished thousand of years ago.
These are composed of a series of rice paddies with each step measuring 10 feet tall. They were carved with bare hands and primitive tools. When joined from end to end, these terraces would span a distance halfway around the earth.
This engineering feat is a testimony of the patience and ingenuity of the Ifugaos.
Rice Terraces



The 3rd. of Four Series of Tourist Attraction Spots Stamps
Different regions of the Philippine Archipelago yield varieties of corals which are both colorful and and variable in form.
Most of the coral fanciers search
for corals that are different from the ordinary type.
The areas around Zamboanga, Jolo, Tawi-Tawi and the southernmost tip of the Philippines abound with various form of corals because of the strong warm current passing through these areas, which are not affected by the rampant blasting.
Coral Diving


The 3rd. of Four Series of Tourist Attraction Spots Stamps
The graceful spires of the domed mosques at Taluksangay, Zamboanga is a sharp contrast to the conventional Christian Architecture dominating in most of the Catholic areas in the Philippines.
The presence of mosque in several provinces in Mindanao, indicates the spread of Islamic influence in southern Philip-pines, about two centurist ahead of Christianity.
Moslem Mosque in Taluksangay, Zamboanga


The last of the Four Series of Tourist Attraction Spots Stamps
The town of Calamba is on the shore of Laguna de Bay, a part of Laguna province, and about an hour ride from Manila. It is historically famous in the Philippines, being the hometown of DI. Jose Rizal, the greatest hero and martyr of the country•
The "Big Jar'' in the town plaza of Calamba was cons-tracted in 1938, as the town symbol.
Legend has it that the town of Calamba got its name from "kalan banga" Tagalog for clay jar, a popular household utensil used during the early days.
Big Jar (Calamba, Laguna)



The last of the Four Series of Tourist Attraction Spots Stamps
Issued on May 3, 1971
This ancient Spanish Cannon is in Fort del Pilar, Zamboanga. Fort del Pilar is known as the monument of Christian Faith in Philippine History. This was built to protect the southern city against muslem pirates. It is square and occupies about one half of the hectare close to the sea. The image of Our Lady of del Pilar is carved on one of its thick stone walls.

Ancient Spanish Cannon (Fort del Pilar, Zamboanga)

February 18, 2024

ORDERS (PSCS)

19 February 2024
Sent to MR JHC

RIZAL PARK




STORY 

The execution of Filipino patriot José Rizal on December 30, 1896 in the same area fanned the flames of the 1896 Philippine Revolution against the Kingdom of Spain. The park was officially named in his honor, and the monument enshrining his remains serves as the park's symbolic focal point.

Source: Wikipedia 

LUNETA PARK

Formerly called “Luneta” from the French word Lunette which means a cresent-shaped fort, it was the site of “La Calzada”, the social hub of Manila's elite. It was also used by the Spaniards as an execution ground for rebels and activist. Dr. Jose Rizal was executed in Rizal Park on December 30, 1896.

December 28, 2023

JOSE P RIZAL: 127TH Commemoration of Martyrdom

Posted at PSCS
28 December 2023


A compilation of Dr. Jose P Rizal Postage Stamps issued at different times. 




28 December 2023, the Philippine Consulate General Office in Sydney observed the 127th Commemoration of the Martyrdom of Dr Jose P Rizal held at the Bulwagang Rizal in the same venue.  
In consonance to this important event, the Knights of Rizal Sydney and the PCGS have organised a joint celebration of Wreath Laying and NOLI MI TANGERE READING. After which a sumptuous meal was served.

Compilation:


1986 PHILIPPINE REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT 
Date Issued: 06 January 1987
Emission: Stamp definitive



JOSE P RIZAL
1861 - 1896 
HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY 

Series: Rizal 1861-1896
Date Issued: 21 February 1986
Emission: Commemorative




JOSE P RIZAL (1861-1896)
Series: Jose Rizal 1861-1896
Date Issued: 11 April 1978
Emission: Commemorative 


JOSE P RIZAL 
(with Imprint Stop Smuggling)
Date Issued: 01 May 1966
Emission: Commemorative 




Series: JOSE P RIZAL (1861-1896)
Date Issued: 30 December 1959
Emission: Stamp Definitive 


JOSE P RIZAL 1861-1896
Series: Famous Filipinos 1962-1969
Date Issued: 19 June 1962
Emission: Stamp definitive 

RIZAL MONUMENT 


JOSE P RIZAL MONUMENT 
Luneta Park
Date Issued: 08 June 1981
Emission: Commemorative



Dr. JOSE P RIZAL MONUMENT 
Series: Official Stamps (1948)
Date Issued: 01 May 1948
Emission: Stamp official 

November 28, 2023

SEND A HUG POSTCARD

Posted at POSTCROSSING Philippines
28 November 2023



Sent by Arlene Collado of Iligan City 

FIRST DAY COVER

Posted at PSCS
28 November 2023
BENGUET 




Proud to be a recipient of this First Day Cover of Philippines Language's.

It's open, no content, no Sender's name and address but it safely arrived at my address. 

Our Local Pheepoy deserves a big hug and a kiss from me.

 ðŸ˜˜ 😗 😚

JUDGE 

Language definitives envelope/ofdc was also designed by Aggie Rarangol. Stamps attached is a B4 Benguet Corp with serial number purchased during the UP MU. With an october happy seal designed by Jet Espejo Cueto !!! Hay salamat!!!

 ðŸ˜˜ 😗 😚

October 29, 2023

PTSB - JULIA VARGAS DE O

Posted at PSCS 
29 October 2023

Second purchased in a set of 4:
PHILIPPINE TUBERCULOSIS SOCIETY BUILDING - JULIA VARGAS DE O






Series: Fight Against Tuberculosis 
Date Issued: 03 August 1970
Emission: Postal Tax