Philippines (Pilipinas) - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

Philippines released a set of 4 stamps on "150th Anniversary of UPU" and kept it a secret for more than a month??

Having actively followed the joint issue stamps on "150 Years of UPU" for the last month or so, I was sure that Philippines (Pilipinas) will issue a beautiful stamp or a set of stamps and I did try to find them online but all in vain. I could not find them on ebay, Delcampe, StampWorld, Facebook, Instagram, or any other website. 

Today on 18 Nov, I came across the Philippines set of 4 stamps issued on "150th Anniversary of UPU". 

In fact, Philippines issued a beautiful set of 4 stamps for 150 Years of UPU on 9 October 2024 and released them in a magnificent ceremony. The stamp designs have been chosen after conducting an art competition. The top 4 entries of the competition have been converted into stamps and the names of the designers have also been printed on the stamps.

Philippines (Pilipinas) Set of 4 Stamps on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Official UPU150 logo is printed on each stamp of the Philippines UPU150 Set.

Philippines (Pilipinas) UPU150 Stamps Release Ceremony - UPU 2024

The Philippines UPU150 Stamps were released in a marvelous ceremony on 9 October 2024.

Philippines (Pilipinas) Stamp #1 on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Stamp #1 designed by Mylene Grace L. Llaneta

Philippines (Pilipinas) Stamp #2 on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Stamp #2 designed by Jayson M. Robles

Philippines (Pilipinas) Stamp #3 on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Stamp #3 designed by Arthur M. Marcello

Philippines (Pilipinas) Stamp #4 on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Stamp #4 designed by Marie Jeddah Legaspi - Leuterio

I could not find the order of the winners of the art contest.

What do you think about the designs of Philippines Postage Stamps issued for 150 Years of UPU in 2024?

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If you want to see the complete list of countries that have issued postage stamps to celebrate 150th Anniversary of UPU, please click here: 150 Years of UPU - All Stamps Issued

How can you miss this Pakistan-Philippines Joint Issue???

Lately Pakistan Post has issued this beautiful stamp on the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and Philippines.  The stamp was issued on 9 Sep 2009 and is of Rs 5 denomination.

"Pakistan and the Philippines have always enjoyed friendly and cordial relations. Both countries were partners in defunct SEATO. There are many commonalities between the two countries. Both are Asian and developing countries and share the common objectives of peace and development. The two countries also share the experience of colonial past and have large English speaking populations. Both countries have been supporting each others candidatures at various international fora."

I know that there is a huge number of stamp, FDC and Postcard collectors in Philippines and I am sure that None of them will like to miss this one. I also love it when some other country features Pakistan flag on any philatelic material..... Its always a MUST-HAVE item for any one in Philippines at least.