Junior Chamber International (JCI) is an American-based service organization. The 5th Junior Chamber International Congress was held in Manila from March 1-8, 1950. The Bureau of Posts issued two sets of stamps, ordinary and airmail, to commemorate the event. The air mail and ordinary sets were released on March 1, 1950 and March 3 1950, respectively.
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The Stamps
Airmail Set : 30c, 50c
Date of Issue : March 1, 1950
Ordinary Set : 2c, 6c, 18c
Date of Issue : March 3, 1950
First Day of Issue Cachets
Air Mail Set Cachet
Ordinary Set Cachet
First Day Covers
Two post offices applied the first day cachets and the first day of issue canceller : Manila Post Office and Post Office at the Manila Hotel.
Manila Post Office
Air Mail Set : March 1, 1949
Ordinary Set : March 3, 1949
Post Office at the Manila Hotel