PH Olympic medalists, festivals featured in PHLPost stamps event

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor, Philippine News Agency

The NAPEX is a three-day activity that began on Wednesday at the Lucky Chinatown Mall, Level 1 Atrium in Binondo, Manila. (Photo: PHLPost/Facebook)

The NAPEX is a three-day activity that began on Wednesday at the Lucky Chinatown Mall, Level 1 Atrium in Binondo, Manila.

It showcased stamp collections from 17 collectors, celebrating the power of philately – a passion that brings history to life, connects cultures, and tells stories of time through postage stamps.

It also presented a commemorative set of stamps honoring the Filipino medalists of the 2024 Paris Olympics, including Carlos Edriel Yulo, Nesthy Alcayde Petecio, and Aira Villegas.

“Each stamp immortalizes the triumphant moments of gold and bronze medal victories in gymnastics and boxing and pays tribute to the strength, discipline, and perseverance that define the Filipino athlete,” PHLPost Postmaster General Luis Carlos said.

To celebrate the country’s cultural heritage, the PHLPost released a special set of stamps and souvenir sheets featuring the Philippine Festivals, including the Kadayawan Festival (Davao City), Panagbenga Festival (Baguio City), Singkaban Festival (Bulacan), and Sinulog Festival (Cebu City).

Apart from highlighting the Filipino celebration of life, faith, and tradition, the stamps underscore the regional pride and communal unity brought by such festivals.

The PHLPost marks its 33rd year as a government-owned and -controlled corporation (GOCC) this month with the passing of Republic Act 7354, or the Philippine Postal Service Act of 1992, which paved the way for the corporation of the then Postal Service Office.

PHLPost has partnered with the Philippine Philatelic Federation, Inc. to organize the NAPEX, which gathered stamp clubs from various parts of the country.