PHILIPPINE STAMPS & TOPICAL COLLECTING

Catalog And Philippine Information - 2

	YEAR OF ISSUE: 1970 SEASHELLS                             Various types of seashells are found in the bodies of waters surrounding the Philippines. One of these shells is the highly-prized "glory of the sea," which is shown above (fourth stamp, extreme right). YEAR OF ISSUE: 1974 TRADITIONAL CLOTHES FOR WOMEN        The national dress for women in the Philippines is the baro't saya. However, there are many traditional clothes for Filipino women as shown on the 3 stamps which commemorates the centenary of the Universal Postal Union. YEAR OF ISSUE: 1975 FOREST CONSERVATION        Forest conservation and management in the Philippines is at a critical  stage. Only remnants of the total forest area during the early 1900's remain. In order to protect the forest (and the wildlife environment), some parts of the country have been declared as protected areas. The forest is home to thousands of plant and animal species. Some of these living organisms can be found only in the Philippines. YEAR OF ISSUE: 1976 PHILIPPINE AIRLINES        The Philippine Airlines is the official flag carrier of the Philippines, and it is the only Filipino airline which has regular international flights to various parts of the world. YEAR OF ISSUE: 1976 WORLD HEALTH DAY AND JOSE RIZAL        The theme of the World Health Day issue of 1976 was: "Foresight prevents blindness" and the image of Jose Rizal --- national hero of the Philippines --- was utilized. Rizal was , in fact, an eye surgeon.

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