MORO VILLAGE

MINDANAO

A vintage postcard of MINDANAO,  probably a village around Lake Lanao. This was auctioned by L&J Bonsay Antiques and Collectables that I bid.  But someone has outbid me.

I only joined the bid hoping to win this simply for a sentimental reason, being a former resident there.  

24TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

24 May 2024

Twenty-four years for

"Two hearts, one love, endless happiness.”

Twenty-four years, 

“To the love that grows stronger with each passing year.”

Twenty-four years for

"Another year, another adventure.”

Thank you for this Feat of Inspiration!

Happy 24th Wedding Anniversary to You!

___

Humbly honoured Binky De Leon. 🙇‍♂️ 🎀

BANDILA: WATAWAT NG KALAYAAN

12 June 2024

Hahabol talaga si Manang Inday.  

The short verse below was recited by me during a July 4th, Philippine Independence Day at Karomatan, Lanao del Norte (Mindanao) during the Community Independence Day Program after the Parade. Wala pang entablado noong araw. Ginawa nilang makeshift stage was a long sturdy table fitted with microphone stand and a speaker. I remember my late father in his crisp military uniform watching me in the audience as I delivered my micro speech with joy on his face. 

I love that memory. 

Pilipinas Kong Mahal, que pasa?

Posted at PSCS 

Kahit di maganda ang takbo ng panahon ngayon, binabati ko ang Pilipinas na binigyan ako ng kalayaan na makalayas sa bansang nagpapahirap sa amin. Yong serbisyo ng Tatay ko sa bansa binale wala, di binigyan ng halaga at ang buhay sundalo ay wala palang kakwenta kwenta. Matira nga ang matibay. Sorry at ma prinsipyo si Papang. Mga beterano nag self help na lang para mailibing na may dignidad.

PILIPINAS KONG HIRANG

12 June 2024

The Philippine national anthem, known as "Lupang Hinirang," was composed in 1898 by Julian Felipe with lyrics written in Spanish by José Palma. It was officially adopted as the national anthem in 1956.

The anthem reflects the patriotic spirit and love for the homeland of the Filipino people. Its solemn melody and poignant lyrics evoke a sense of unity and pride among all Filipinos. Over the years, "Lupang Hinirang" has become a symbol of Filipino identity and resilience, especially during times of struggle and triumph.

The history of the Philippine hymn is deeply intertwined with the country's journey towards independence and sovereignty. Its significance lies not only in its musical and lyrical composition but also in the emotions and values it represents.

(Photo not mine)

Source: Jayson Belarmino

PAINTIMG: ANTIPOLO

06 June 2024

Lifted from Selyo Pilipinas 
 

Antipolo by Carlos "Botong" Francisco

Siya ay isang tanyag na Muralista mula sa Angono Rizal ginawaran ng Pambansang alagad ng sining ng Pilipinas sa kategoryang Visual Arts....

Si Francisco ay isang pinakakilalang practitioner ng pagpipinta ng mural sa loob ng maraming dekada at pinakakilala sa kanyang mga makasaysayang piraso. Isa siya sa mga unang Pilipinong modernista kasama sina Galo Ocampo at Victorio C. Edades na humiwalay sa romantikismo ni Fernando Amorsolo sa mga eksena sa Pilipinas. Ayon sa restorer na si Helmuth Josef Zotter, ang sining ni Francisco "ay isang pangunahing halimbawa ng linear na pagpipinta kung saan ang mga linya at contour ay lumilitaw na parang mga ginupit.

Nasa larawan Komemorasyon ng Antipolo ika apat na sentenaryo

#SelyoPilipinas

WENCESLAO VINZONS CENTENARY

29 May 2024

1910 - 2010

Born 28 September 1910

Died: 15 July 1942

Wenceslao "Bintao" Quinito Vinzons Sr. was a Filipino patriot and leader of the Philippine armed resistance against the Japanese invasion in World War II. He was the youngest delegate to the 1935 Philippine Constitutional Convention.

TANGKILIKIN ANG SARILING ATIN

Sent by Jemmark Tan

Lucena City

May 28, 2024

In keeping with My Stamps & Postcards Today  

I remember the program long decades ago which promoted "TANGKILIKIN ANG SARILING ATIN." 

Meanwhile the brainchild behind it lived in the lap of luxury surrounded by their "BRAND-IES".

FELIPE AGONCILLO

Stamp

Don Felipe Agoncillo y Encarnación was the Filipino lawyer representative to the negotiations in Paris that led to the Treaty of Paris, ending the Spanish–American War and achieving him the title of "outstanding first Filipino diplomat." Wikipedia

POSTCARDS

26 May 2024

Lifted from PSCS by JSoriano

MONGOL PENCIL

24 May 2024

Borrowed from Ruben Cedunio PSCS

1999. 150th anniversary of Mongol Pencils. It was THE pencil of all pencils.

RARE PHILIPPINES STAMPS

19 May 2024

Order ni Cacai on my behalf...

PEARL FISHING

20 May 2024

Per post by Amy Lopez of PSCS

This Pearl Fishing stamp is part of the set described by a Linns article as "Arguably the most attractive Philippines’ stamps issued under U.S. administration are in the pictorial set of 14 (Scott 383-396) released Feb. 15, 1935"

https://www.linns.com/news/world-stamps-postal-history/tip-of-the-week-philippines-1934-set.html

Pearls in Philippine History

⚪️The Pearl of Lao Tzu (1934), The Palawan Princess (2009), and The Pearl of Puerto Princesa (2016) are three of the world’s largest natural pearls, all discovered in the Philippines.

⚪️In his last poem, “Mi Ultimo Adios” (1896), Dr. Jose Rizal addressed the Philippines as the “Pearl of the Orient Seas”. 

(Adios, Patria adorada, region del sol querida,

Perla del Mar de Oriente, nuestro perdido Eden!)

⚪️"Perlas ng Silanganan" was mentioned in the very first line of our national anthem, Lupang Hinirang.

⚪️The pinctada maxima oyster and south sea pearl are depicted on the reverse side of the Philippine New Generation Currency Series 1,000-peso bill.

⚪️President Fidel V. Ramos issued Proclamation No. 905 on October 15, 1996, declaring the Philippine Pearl, also known as the South Sea Pearl, as the National Gem of the Philippines.

CALAMBA, LAGUNA

Borrowed from PSCS

CHEMISTRY

Borrowed from Velmore 

PSCS

 

Adamson University 

50th Years of Service to National Development 

1932-1982

AGNES RARANGOL'S ARTWORK

Lifted from Postcrossing

31 March 2014

My copies coming soon!  👉 👈 

STAMP, PHOTO AND A POSTCARD

Lifted from PSCS

31 March 2024

Photo credit to Eric Agcaoili

A stamp, a postcard and a photo.

ARTWORKS of AGNES RARANGOL

Shared via FB/Messy

29 March 2024

Postcards/Stamps 

MANILA CENTRAL POST OFFICE 

Lawton Plaza

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.

PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES

Culture

TINIKLING 

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.  ❤️ 💙 💜