1950 Cachets and Slogan Cancellations

Cachets

5th Anniversary Entry of U.S. Forces into Manila

 A cachet was produced to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the entry of U.S. forces into Manila.

Manila, February 3, 1950

 

Inauguration of MacArthur, Leyte

The municipality of MacArthur, Leyte, named after Douglas MacArthur, was inaugurated on October 20, 1950. the 6th anniversary of the day MacArthur waded ashore on Leyte to begin the reconquest of the Philippines.

October 20, 1950 first day MacArthur, Leyte

Slogan Cancellations

HELP 
1950
NATIONAL FUND CAMPAIGN
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL
RED CROSS

Manila, February 1, 1950

25TH ANNIVERSARY
PHILIPPINE DENTAL ASSOCIATION CONVENTION
DEC. 14 -17

Manila, December 14, 1950

40TH COLLEGE ANNIVERSARY
U.P. LAW ALUMNI
HOMECOMING
JAN. 12, 13, 14, 1951


The University of the Philippines College of Law was formally established on January 12, 1911.

Manila, December 28, 1950

1950 War Widows and Disabled Veterans

 Two semi-postal stamps were issued on November 30, 1950 to raise funds for war widows and disabled veterans.

The Stamps

Philippine Wounded Soldier Medal with bust of Gregorio del Pilar
The medal is shown on the 4c +4c stamp and the first day of issue cachet

First Day of Issue Cachet

First Day Covers

1950 Baguio Conference

The 1950 Baguio Conference was called by Philippine President in the hope of establishing an Asian regional organization. Australia, Ceylon, India, Pakistan and Thailand participated in the conference held at  the Mansion House, Baguio City from May 26 to 30, 1950. Although an organization was not created, the conference ended with agreement on joint action for the region.

First Day of Conference

Mansion House, May 26, 1950

Cachet and Postmark

Baguio Conference Stamps

A set of three stamps was issued  later in the year, on October 23, 1950, to mark the event.

First Day of Issue Cachet

First Day Covers

1950 Asociacion Filatelica de Filipinas 25th Anniversary

On May 22, 1950, the Postal Bureau issued three stamps and an air mail souvenir sheet to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Asociacion Filatelic de Philipinas, the oldest philatelic society in the Philippines. U.S. President Roosevelt, an honorary member prior to his death, is portrayed  enjoying his stamp collection.

Press Release

The Stamps

 

First Day of Issue Cachet

First Day Covers