1954 Centenary of First Philippine Stamp

On April 25, 1954, the Bureau of Post issued a set of six stamps, three regular and three air mail, to commemorate the centenary of the first Philippine stamp. The stamps, beautifully engraved by the English firm of De la Rue, feature the Queen Isabella II stamp which was issued in 1854.


The Stamps

Regular Stamps

Airmail Stamps

First Day of Issue Cachet

First Day Covers

Painted

1954 First National Boy Scouts Jamboree

The first National Boy Scouts Jamboree was held in Balara, Quezon City, April 23-30, 1954. Over 5000 boys attended with almost 200 coming from 11 foreign countries.

Slogan Cancellations

PREPARE FOR THE FIRST
NATIONAL BOY SCOUT JAMBOREE
APRIL 23 - 30, 1954
QUEZON CITY

Manila, April 16, 1954

ON TO THE FIRST
NATIONAL BOY SCOUT JAMBORE
APRIL 23 - 30, 1954
QUEZON CITY

Manila, April 1, 1954

Stamps

Two stamps were overprinted to commemorate the first national Boy Scout Jamboree and issued on April 23, 1954, the first day of the Jamboree

1) The 5c Marcelo del Pilar definitive stamp was overprinted.

 

 

2) The 50c "Colonnade of Palm Trees" definitive was surcharged 18c and overprinted.

 First Day of Issue Cancellation

First Day Cover

1953 Slogan Cancellations

POSTAL SAVINGS BANK
"SAVE AND DEPOSIT"
NATIONAL THRIFT WEEK
JANUARY 5 - 11, 1953

Manila, January 5, 1953

COME AND SEE
THE INTERSCHOLASTIC MEET
QUIRINO STADIUM, VIGAN
MARCH 1 - 18 1953

The Bureau of Schools Interscholastic Athletic Association ( now Palarong Pambansa) competitions are conducted by the Department of Education in coordination with the host City or Provincial Government with other agencies and the private sector. Participants are student athletes from elementary and secondary levels both in private and public schools.

The 1953 meet was held in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.

Vigan, March 1, 1953

THIRD ASIAN CONFERENCE
JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERNATIONAL
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
APRIL 9 - 11, 1953

Manila, March 20, 1953

GOLDEN JUBILEE
46TH ANNUAL MEETING
PHILIPPINE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
APRIL 19 - 26, 1953

Manila, April 12, 1953

PAN-PACIFIC
TUBERCULOSIS CONFERENCE
APRIL 13-19, 1953

Manila, April 13, 1953

 

PHILIPPINES AIR FORCE
GUARDIAN OF OUR SKIES
18TH ANNIVERSARY
MAY 2, 1953

On January 2, 1935, Brigadier General Basilio J. Valdes formally organized the Philippine Constabulary Air Corps to provide reconnaissance support  for the Philippine Constabulary. On December 23, the National Defense Act of 1935 provided for the creation of the Philippine Army, which was to be composed of the Philippine Constabulary. The Constabulary Air Corps became the Philippine Army Air Corps.

Manila, April 27, 1953

CAMARA DE COMERCIO FILIPINAS [PHILIPPINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE] 
GOLDEN JUBILEE
CELEBRATION
JULY 17 & 18, 1953

Manila, July 1, 1953

MANUEL L. QUEZON
75TH BIRTHDAY
ANNIVERSARY
AUGUST 19. 1953
MANILA LIONS CLUB

Manila, August 1, 1953

INVEST IN HEALTH
FIGHT TB
AUG. 19 - SEPT. 30, 1953

Manila, August 19, 1953

 

MAKE EVERYDAY
TB PREVENTION DAY
AUG. 19 - SEPT. 30, 1953

Manila, September 1, 1953

 

TUMULONG SA
PAGLIPOL SA TB
AUG. 19 - SEPT. 30, 1953
[CONTRIBUTE TO ERADICATE TB]

Manila, September 16 and September 30, 1953

PHILIPPINE AVIATION WEEK
DECEMBER 13 - 19, 1953

Manila, December 13, 1953

SECOND NATIONAL
CONVENTION OF LAWYERS
DECEMBER 28 - 30
MANILA

Manila, December 21, 1953

MAGSAYSAY - GARCIA
INAUGURATION
DECEMBER 30, 1953

In the Presidential elections held  November 10, 1953, Defense Secretary Ramon Magsaysay defeated incumbent President Elpidio Quirino. Magsaysay's running mate Carlos Garcia was elected vice-president. Inauguration ceremonies were held on December 30, 1953.

Ramon Magsaysay following his election victory, November, 1953

Manila, December 30, 1953