Worldwide Stamp New Issues - The Philippines.

Last updated 1 September 2001.

Firstly I wish to thank Arturo B. Del Ayre for his permission to reprint information from his web site. Click here to visit ABDA's Philatelic Web Site .

Some of the information here is deduced from stamps in my own collection. Some sets mentioned here may contain other values not noted.

• 1996, January 8. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 7. Reissued and dated 1995. Stamps without bar code, and with "Pilipinas" at base of stamp (unless noted).
  • 4p National Flag (Watawat) ("Pilipinas" at top of stamp).
  • 4p National Hero (Dr. Jose P. Rizal).
  • 4p National House (Bahay Kubo).
  • 4p National Costume (Barong Tagalog and Baro't Saya).
  • 4p National Dance (Tinkling).
  • 4p National Sports (Sipa).
  • 4p National Bird (Philippine Eagle).
  • 4p National Flag (Watawat) ("Pilipinas" at bottom of stamp).
  • 4p National Animal (Carabao).
  • 4p National Flower (Sampaguita).
  • 4p National Tree (Narra).
  • 4p National Fruit (Mangga).
  • 4p National Leaf (Anahaw).
  • 4p National Fish (Bangus).
• 1996, January 10. 23rd International Congress of Internal Medicine.
  • 4p "Ang Manggagamot" (The Healer).
• 1996, January 26. Centenary of the Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada in the Philippines.
  • 2p Intramuros.
  • 8p Manila Bay sunset.
• 1996, February 9. Greetings Stamps. Series 5. Happy Valentine's Day. Stamps inscribed "I Love You".
  • 2p Love Birds.
  • 6p Cupid.
  • 7p Chocolates.
  • 8p Roses.
• 1996, February 9. Greetings Stamps. Series 5. Happy Valentine's Day. Stamps inscribed "Happy Valentine".
  • 2p Love Birds.
  • 6p Cupid.
  • 7p Chocolates.
  • 8p Roses.
• 1996, February 12. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 7. Reissued, dated "1996".
  • 1p National Flower (Sampaguita).
  • 5p National Bird (Philippine Eagle).
• 1996, February 12. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Redrawn design.
  • 4p National Animal (Carabao). Full body.
• 1996, February 13. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 7. Reissued, dated "1996".
  • 1p50 National Fish (Bangus).
• 1996, February 19. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 7. Reissued and dated 1996. Stamps without bar code, and with "Pilipinas" at base of stamp (unless noted).
  • 4p National Flag (Watawat) ("Pilipinas" at top of stamp).
  • 4p National Hero (Dr. Jose P. Rizal).
  • 4p National House (Bahay Kubo).
  • 4p National Costume (Barong Tagalog and Baro't Saya).
  • 4p National Dance (Tinkling).
  • 4p National Sports (Sipa).
  • 4p National Bird (Philippine Eagle).
  • 4p National Flag (Watawat) ("Pilipinas" at bottom of stamp).
  • 4p National Animal (Carabao).
  • 4p National Flower (Sampaguita).
  • 4p National Tree (Narra).
  • 4p National Fruit (Mangga).
  • 4p National Leaf (Anahaw).
  • 4p National Fish (Bangus).
• 1996, March 1. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 7. Reissued, dated "1996".
  • 3p National Animal (Carabao).
• 1996, March 5. 50th Anniversary of the University of Santo Tomas Hospital.
  • 4p V. Francisca del Espiritu Santo.
• 1996, March 5. 50th Anniversary of the Gregorio Araneta University Foundation.
  • 4p.
• 1996, March 12. Philippine Marine Aquarium Fishes. Series 1.
  • 4p Clown Triggerfish.
  • 4p Regal Angelfish.
  • 4p Majestic Angelfish.
  • 4p Two-banded Anemonefish.
    These four stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet. It is not stated whether the miniature sheet stamps differ in any way from the normal stamps.
  • 4p Emperor Angelfish.
  • 4p Raccoon Butterflyfish.
  • 4p Mandarin Fish.
  • 4p Powder Brown Tang.
  • 4p Blue Tang.
  • 4p Moorish Idol.
  • 12p Lion Fish (Miniature sheet).
• 1996, March 15. 10th Anniversary of the Young Philatelists Society. "Birds" stamps of 1992 overprinted.
  • 2p Bird.
  • 2p Bird.
  • 2p Bird.
  • 2p Bird.
    These four stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet. It is not stated whether the stamps themselves were overprinted, or merely the sheet selvedge.
• 1996, March 21. "Indonesia `96" World Stamp Youth Exhibition. Philippine Marine Aquarium Fishes stamps of 1996 overprinted.
  • 4p Clown Triggerfish.
  • 4p Regal Angelfish.
  • 4p Majestic Angelfish.
  • 4p Two-banded Anemonefish.
    These four stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet. It is not stated whether the stamps themselves were overprinted, or merely the sheet selvedge.
  • 12p Lion Fish (Miniature sheet).
• 1996, April 14. Palarong Pambansa `96. South East Asian Games miniature sheet of 1993 overprinted.
  • 10p.
• 1996, April 19. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 9. Dated "1996". Lettering "Pilipinas" in blue instead of red.
  • 7p National Costume (Barong Tagalog and Baro't Saya).
  • 8p National Fruit (Mango).
  • 10p National House (Nipa Hut).
• 1996, April 30. Centenary of the Discovery of Radioactivity.
  • 4p Nuclear Power Plant.
• 1996, April 30. Francisco Ortigas, Sr. Commemoration.
  • 4p Francisco Ortigas, Sr.
• 1996, April 30. 3rd Centennial Celebration of the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Sienna.
  • 4p V. Francisca del Espiritu Santo.
• 1996, May 10. Philippine Marine Aquarium Fishes. Series 2.
  • 4p Blue-faced Angelfish.
  • 4p Long-nosed Butterflyfish.
  • 4p Queen Angelfish.
  • 4p Harlequin Tuskfish.
    These four stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet. It is not stated whether the miniature sheet stamps differ in any way from the normal stamps.
  • 4p Purple Fish.
  • 4p Pacific Seahorse.
  • 4p Red-faced Batfish.
  • 4p Long-horned Hawkfish.
    These four stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
  • 4p Clown Wrasse.
  • 4p Spotted Boxfish.
  • 4p Saddleback Butterflyfish.
  • 4p Smallfin Tang.
  • 4p Yellow Tang.
  • 4p Long-horned Cowfish.
• 1996, May 18. "China `96" 9th Asian International Stamp Exhibition. Philippine Marine Aquarium Fishes stamps of 1996 overprinted.
  • 4p Blue-faced Angelfish.
  • 4p Long-nosed Butterflyfish.
  • 4p Queen Angelfish.
  • 4p Harlequin Tuskfish.
    These four stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet. It is not stated whether the stamps themselves were overprinted, or merely the sheet selvedge.
  • 4p Purple Fish.
  • 4p Pacific Seahorse.
  • 4p Red-faced Batfish.
  • 4p Long-horned Hawkfish.
    These four stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet. It is not stated whether the stamps themselves were overprinted, or merely the sheet selvedge.
• 1996, June 1. Decade of Philippine Nationalism. Great Filipinos. Series 8.
  • 4p Carlos O. Garcia.
  • 4p Casimiro del Rosario.
  • 4p Georgina T. Pecson.
  • 4p Cesar C. Bengson.
  • 4p Jose Corazon de Jesus.
• 1996, June 12. Centenary of Philippine Independence. Series 4. The Philippine Revolution of 1896.
  • 4p Cry of Pugadlawin.
  • 4p Battle of Pinaglabanan.
  • 4p Cry of Nueva Ecija.
  • 4p Battle of Binakayan.
    These four stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1996, June 13. 50th Anniversary of the A.B.S. - C.B.N. Broadcasting Corporation.
  • 4p Sarimanok Emblem and the Philippines.
  • 8p Sarimanok Emblem and the World.
• 1996, June 24. Convention City, Manila.
  • 4p Manila.
• 1996, July 3. Centenary of the Birth of Jose Cojuangco, Sr.
  • 4p Jose Cojuangco, Sr.
• 1996, July 4. 50th Anniversary of Philippine - American Friendship Day.
  • 4p Philippine and American caps.
  • 8p American and Philippine eagles.
  • 16p Philippine and American flags (Miniature sheet).
• 1996, July 19. Centenary of the Modern Olympic Games.
  • 4p Boxing.
  • 4p Athletics.
  • 4p Swimming.
  • 4p Equestrian.
    These four stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet. The stamp showing boxing was also issued in large sheets. It is not stated whether stamps from the different formats differ from each other in any way.
  • 6p Athletics.
  • 7p Swimming.
  • 8p Equestrian.
• 1996, August 15. 50th Anniversary of the University of the East.
  • 4p University Building.
• 1996, September 20. Philippine Orchids.
  • 4p Dendrobium schuetzel.
  • 4p Vanda lameliata var. boxalti.
  • 4p Renanthera philippinensis.
  • 4p Dendrobium taurinum.
  • 4p Phalaenopsis equestria-alba.
  • 4p Vanda javierii.
  • 4p Dendrobium anosmum.
  • 4p Aerides lawrenceae.
• 1996, September 30. Asia Pacific International Trade Fair, "A.S.P.A.T. `96".
  • 4p Emblems hanging from line.
• 1996, October 9. 50th Anniversary of the United Nations Children's Fund (U.N.I.C.E.F.).
  • 4p Children.
  • 4p Children.
  • 4p Children.
  • 4p Children.
  • 16p Children (Miniature sheet).
• 1996, October 21. "Taipei `96". Cattleya Orchids.
  • 4p Cattleya "Coronation".
  • 4p Cattleya "Erin Treasure".
  • 4p Cattleya "White Bouquet".
    These three stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
  • 4p Cattleya "Aida".
  • 4p Cattleya "Nani".
  • 4p Cattleya "Emerald Isle".
  • 4p Cattleya "Neni".
  • 4p Cattleya "Lea".
  • 4p Cattleya "Diana".
  • 4p Cattleya "Bic".
  • 4p Cattleya "Prying Aces".
• 1996, October 30. Asia - Pacific Economic Co-operation (A.P.E.C.) Summit.
  • 4p Rising Sun.
  • 6p Trees.
  • 7p Green buildings.
  • 8p A.S.E.A.N. Flags.
• 1996, November 5. Christmas Stamps.
  • 4p Nativity.
  • 6p Church.
  • 7p Three carollers.
  • 8p Carolling.
• 1996, November 11. Centenary of the Birth of Speaker Eugenio Perez.
  • 4p Speaker Eugenio Perez.
• 1996, November 21. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 10. Reissued, dated "1996". Lettering "Pilipinas" in blue instead of red.
  • 6p National Leaf (Anahaw).
• 1996, December 1. New Year's Greetings. Series 6. Year of the Ox.
  • 4p Carabao.
  • 6p Tamaraw.
    These two stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1996, December 14. "Aseanpex `96" 7th Asian International Philatelic Exhibition. Series 1. Portraits of Jose Rizal.
  • 4p Portrait of Jose Rizal at the age of 14.
  • 4p Portrait of Jose Rizal at the age of 16.
  • 4p Portrait of Jose Rizal at the age of 25.
  • 4p Portrait of Jose Rizal at the age of 31.
  • 12p Jose Rizal and "Mi Ultimo Adios" (light orange background) (Miniature sheet).
• 1996, December 15. "Aseanpex `96" 7th Asian International Philatelic Exhibition. Series 2. Historical places in the Philippines associated with Jose Rizal's life.
  • 4p Calamba.
  • 4p University of Santo Tomas.
  • 4p Obrero.
  • 4p Dapitan.
  • 12p Jose Rizal and "Mi Ultimo Adios" (light green background) (Miniature sheet).
• 1996, December 16. "Aseanpex `96" 7th Asian International Philatelic Exhibition. Series 3. Works of Jose Rizal.
  • 4p "Noli Me Tangere".
  • 4p "Gomburza".
  • 4p Sculpture.
  • 4p Sculpture.
  • 12p Jose Rizal and "Mi Ultimo Adios" (orange background) (Miniature sheet).
    This miniature sheet is reported as being issued both perforated and imperforate.
• 1996, December 17. "Aseanpex `96" 7th Asian International Philatelic Exhibition. Series 4. Historical Places Abroad in the Life of Jose Rizal.
  • 4p Madrid.
  • 4p France.
  • 4p Germany.
  • 4p.
  • 12p Jose Rizal and "Mi Ultimo Adios" (purple background) (Miniature sheet).
• 1996, December 20. Centenary of Philippine Independence. The National Centennial Commission. Series 3. Gombuza.
  • 4p Mariano C. Gomez.
  • 4p Jose A. Burgos.
  • 4p Jacinto Zamora.
• 1996, December 30. Centenary of the Martyrdom of Jose Rizal.
  • 4p Jose Rizal.
• 1997, February 12. "Hong Kong `97" Stamp Exhibition.
  • 4p New Year, 1992.
  • 4p Rooster.
  • 4p Dog.
  • 4p Pig.
  • 4p Monkey.
  • 4p Ox.
    These six stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
  • 6p New Year, 1992.
  • 6p Rooster.
  • 6p Dog.
  • 6p Pig.
  • 6p Monkey.
  • 6p Ox.
    These six stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1997, February 18. Centenary of the Filipino Army.
• 1997, February 18. 200th Anniversary of the Holy Rosary Seminary.
• 1997, February 26. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 11. Reissued, dated "1997" and without blue bar code.
  • 5p National Bird (Philippine Eagle).
• 1997, February 27. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 11. Reissued, dated "1997" and without blue bar code.
  • 4p National Flower (Sampaguita).
  • 10p National House (Bahay Kubo).
• 1997, March 6. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 11. Reissued, dated "1997" and without blue bar code.
  • 8p National Fruit (Mangga).
• 1997, March 7. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 11. Reissued, dated "1997" and without blue bar code.
  • 7p National Costume (Barong Tagalog and Baro't Saya).
• 1997, March 10. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 11. Reissued, dated "1997" and without blue bar code.
  • 6p National Leaf (Anahaw).
• 1997, April 8. 50th Anniversary of the Philippine - American Life Insurance Company (Philamlife).
  • 4p Philamlife Services.
• 1997, April 8. 50th Anniversary of the Philippine National Red Cross (P.N.R.C.).
  • 4p Red Cross Personnel.
• 1997, April 15. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 12. Revalued, with blue bar code.
  • 2p National Flower (Sampaguita).
• 1997, April 18. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 13. Reissued, dated "1997" and with blue bar code.
  • 3p National Animal (Carabao).
  • 6p National Leaf (Anahaw).
• 1997, April 22. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 13. Reissued, dated "1997" and with blue bar code.
  • 10p National House (Bahay Kubo).
• 1997, April 24. Centenary of the Department of Finance.
  • 2p Department of Finance Building columns.
• 1997, April 29. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 13. Reissued, dated "1997" and with blue bar code.
  • 5p National Bird (Philippine Eagle).
• 1997, May 8. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 13. Reissued, dated "1997" and with blue bar code.
  • 7p National Costume (Barong Tagalog and Baro't Saya).
  • 8p National Fruit (Mangga).
• 1997, May 20. 50th Anniversary of the J. Walter Thompson Company (Philippines), Inc.
  • 4p Globe and signature of J. Walter Thompson.
• 1997, May 29. "Pacific `97" World Stamp Exhibition. 50th Anniversary of Philippine - American Friendship Day miniature sheet of 1996 overprinted.
  • 16p Philippine and American flags.
• 1997, June 1. Decade of Filipino Nationalism. Great Filipinos. Series 9.
  • 4p.
  • 4p.
  • 4p.
  • 4p.
  • 4p.
• 1997, June 10. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 14.
  • 4p South Sea Pearl.
• 1997, June 12. Centenary of Philippine Independence. Series 5. Historical Events and Personages in 1897.
  • 4p Historical Events and Personages in 1897.
  • 4p Historical Events and Personages in 1897.
  • 4p Historical Events and Personages in 1897.
  • 4p Historical Events and Personages in 1897.
    These four stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1997, July 15. The World Wide Fund for Nature. The Visayan Warty Pig and Visayan Spotted Deer.
  • 4p Visayan Spotted Deer.
  • 4p Visayan Spotted Deer and fawn.
  • 4p Visayan Warty Pig.
  • 4p Visayan Warty Pig and piglet.
    These stamps were issued in sheetlets, and in sheets of eight of each stamp. It is not stated whether stamps from these different formats differ from each other in any way.
• 1997, August 7. 30th Anniversary of the Association of South East Asian Nations.
  • 4p Flags of Founding Members.
  • 4p Founding Signatories.
  • 6p Flags encircling the earth, symbolising co-operation.
  • 6p Paper cut-out figures, symbolising unity.
• 1997, August 17. 2nd General Assembly of the World Scout Parliamentary Union.
  • 4p Seal.
• 1997, August 19. 50th Anniversary of Manuel L. Quezon University.
  • 4p Facade of Manuel L. Quezon University and Graduate.
• 1997, September 24. Cry of Candon of 1898.
  • 4p Don Federico Isabelo Abaya in Military Uniform.
  • 6p Don Belong leading the attack.
• 1997, October 16. Death Anniversary of St. Therese of the Child Jesus.
  • 6p St. Therese of the Child Jesus.
• 1997, October 16. 50th Anniversary of the P.P.C. Stamp and Philatelic Division. Great Achievers in Philippine Art.
  • 4p "Homage to the Heroes of Besang Pass" (Hernando R. Ocampo).
  • 6p "Jardin II" (Fernando Zobel).
  • 7p "Abstraction" (Nena Saguil).
  • 8p "House of Life" (Jose Joya).
  • 16p "Dimension of Fear" (Jose Joya) (Miniature sheet).
• 1997, October 24. Centenary of the Death of Heinrich von Stephan.
  • 4p Heinrich von Stephan.
• 1997, October 24. Asia and Pacific Decade of the Disabled.
  • 6p Foot Painter.
• 1997, October 24. International Year of the Reef.
  • 8p Reef.
  • 16p Reef (Miniature sheet).
• 1997, November 4. National Stamp Collecting Month. Great Achievers in Philippine Art. Series 3.
  • 4p "Filipina at the Well".
  • 6p "Bicycle Riders".
  • 7p "Scene".
  • 8p "Ships".
  • 16p "Pista Sa Nayon" (Carlos "Botong" Francisco) (Miniature sheet).
• 1997, November 7. Christmas Stamps. Stained Glass Windows.
  • 4p Nativity.
  • 6p Holy Family and the Magi.
  • 7p Adoration of the Magi.
  • 8p Nativity Scene.
• 1997, November 30. Centenary of Philippine Independence. National Centennial Commission. Series 4. Anniversary of the Death of Bonifacio.
  • 4p Bonifacio Monument.
  • 4p Bonifacio Monument.
  • 4p Bonifacio Monument.
• 1997, December 1. New Year's Greetings. Series 7. Year of the Tiger.
  • 4p Tiger among the Trees.
  • 6p Tiger climbing rocks.
    These two stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet. This miniature sheet was made available both perforated 14 and imperforate.
• 1997, December 5. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 15. Larger design.
  • 30p National Bird (Philippine Eagle).
• 1997, December 10. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 15. Larger design.
  • 50p National Bird (Philippine Eagle).
• 1997, December 18. Gamecocks.
  • 4p Grey.
  • 4p Kelso.
  • 4p Gruner Roundhead.
  • 4p Democrat.
  • 4p Hatch Grey.
  • 4p Spangled Roundhead.
  • 4p Racey Mug.
  • 4p Silver Grey.
  • 12p Cockfight on air (Miniature sheet).
  • 16p Start of cockfight (Miniature sheet).
• 1998, February 14. 50th Anniversary of the Art Association of the Philippines.
  • 4p Association Logo.
  • 4p Philippines Flag.
• 1998, February 24. Centenary of the Blessed Marie Eugene.
• 1998, February 24. 50th Anniversary of Fulbright Scholarships.
• 1998, February 25. Centenary of Club Filipino.
  • 4p Filipinas.
• 1998, March 3. Philippines Flag and Heroes of the Revolution. Series 1.
  • 4p Melchora Aquino.
• 1998, March 20. 50th Anniversary of the Apo View Hotel.
  • 4p Mount Apo, Bagobo Woman, Orchids and Fruits.
• 1998, March 24. Philippines Flag and Heroes of the Revolution. Series 2.
  • 11p Emilio Aguinaldo.
  • 13p Apolinario Mabini.
  • 15p Andres Bonifacio.
• 1998, April 30. Philippine Flag and Heroes of the Revolution. Series 3.
  • 5p Antonio Luna.
• 1998, May 5. Centenary of the Philippine Navy.
  • 4p Harbour and Sailors.
• 1998, May 5. 75th Anniversary of the Philippine Cultural High School.
  • 4p Anniversary Emblem and Independence Seal.
• 1998, May 5. 75th Anniversary of Victorino Mapa High School.
  • 4p Victorino Mapa High School Building.
• 1998, May 7. 50th Anniversary of the University of Baguio.
  • 4p University of Baguio Building, and Dancer.
• 1998, May 7. 50th Anniversary of the Philippine Maritime Institute.
  • 4p Naval Ship and Seals of P.M.I. Colleges.
• 1998, May 18. Philippines Flag and Heroes of the Revolution. Series 4.
  • 4p Dr. Jose Rizal.
  • 10p Gregorio del Pilar.
  • 18p Antonio Luna.
• 1998, May 22. World Expo `98, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • 4p Shooting the Rapids.
  • 15p Vinta.
  • 15p Activities (Miniature sheet).
• 1998, May 28. Clark Special Economic Zone.
  • 15p Runway and Factories.
• 1998, May 29. Flowers of the Philippines.
  • 4p Rosal.
  • 4p Santan Pula.
  • 4p Dapdap.
  • 4p Kastuli.
  • 4p Climbing Ylang-ylang.
  • 4p Gumamela.
  • 4p Adelfa.
  • 4p Sampaguita.
  • 15p Kapa-kapa (Miniature sheet).
• 1998, June 1. Decade of Filipino Nationalism. Great Filipinos. Series 10.
  • 4p Andres Soriano.
  • 4p Tomas Fonacier.
  • 4p Josefa Escoda.
  • 4p Lorenzo M. Tanada.
  • 4p Lazaro Francisco.
• 1998, June 3. Philippine Centennial Prestige. The Propaganda Period.
  • 4p "The Spoliarium".
  • 4p "The Spoliarium".
  • 4p "The Spoliarium".
  • 4p "The Spoliarium".
  • 4p Barasoain Church.
  • 8p The official hoisting of the Filipino flag on 12 June, 1898.
  • 8p The official hoisting of the Filipino flag on 12 June, 1898.
  • 8p The official hoisting of the Filipino flag on 12 June, 1898.
  • 8p The official hoisting of the Filipino flag on 12 June, 1898.
  • 16p Dr. Jose Rizal (Miniature sheet).
  • 16p Andres Bonifacio (Miniature sheet).
• 1998, June 3. Centenary of Philippine Independence. Joint Issue with Spain and Mexico.
  • 15p Trading Galleon.
  • 15p Filipino bearing Flag, Map and Statue.
  • 15p Statue and Church.
    These three stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet. This miniature sheet was reissued on 24 September, 1999, overprinted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the International Philippine Philatelic Society.
• 1998, June 9. Centenary of Philippine Independence. Series 5. Women Patriots.
  • 4p Nazaria Lagos.
  • 4p Agueda Kahabagan.
  • 4p Melchora Aquino.
• 1998, June 12. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 17. Stamps of 1996 overprinted with a gold centennial logo.
  • 4p National Flag (Watawat) ("Pilipinas" at top of stamp).
  • 4p National Hero (Dr. Jose P. Rizal).
  • 4p National House (Bahay Kubo).
  • 4p National Costume (Barong Tagalog and Baro't Saya).
  • 4p National Dance (Tinkling).
  • 4p National Sports (Sipa).
  • 4p National Bird (Philippine Eagle).
  • 4p National Flag (Watawat) ("Pilipinas" at bottom of stamp).
  • 4p National Animal (Carabao).
  • 4p National Flower (Sampaguita).
  • 4p National Tree (Narra).
  • 4p National Fruit (Mangga).
  • 4p National Leaf (Anahaw).
  • 4p National Fish (Bangus).
• 1998, June 12. Centenary of Philippine Independence. Series 6. Historical Events of 1898.
  • 4p Tres de Abril.
  • 4p Negros Uprising.
  • 4p Iligan Uprising.
  • 4p Philippine Centennial Kalayaan Logo.
• 1998, June 19. Piso Para Sa Pasig Project.
  • 4p Pasig riverbank and buildings.
• 1998, June 19. International Year of the Ocean. Series 1. Marine Mammals found in Philippine Waters.
  • 4p Bottlenose Dolphin.
  • 4p Humpback Whale.
  • 4p Fraser's Dolphin.
  • 4p Melon-headed whale.
  • 4p Minke whale.
  • 4p Striped dolphin.
  • 4p Sperm whale.
  • 4p Pygmy killer whale.
  • 4p Cuvier's beaked whale.
  • 4p Killer whale.
  • 4p Bottlenose dolphin and map of the Philippines.
  • 4p Long-snouted spinner dolphin.
  • 4p Risso's Dolphin.
  • 4p Finless Porpoise.
  • 4p Pygmy Sperm Whale.
  • 4p Pantropical Spotted Dolphin.
  • 4p False Killer Whale.
  • 4p Blainville's Beaked Whale.
  • 4p Rough-toothed Dolphin.
  • 4p Bryde's Whale.
  • 15p Dugong (Dugong dugon) (Miniature sheet).
• 1998, July 7. Philippines Flag with National Symbols. Series 18.
  • 3p National Animal (Carabao).
• 1998, July 20. Philippines Flag and Heroes of the Revolution. Series 5.
  • 2p Emilio Jacinto.
  • 4p Marcelo H. del Pilar.
• 1998, October 9. Centenary of the Philippines Coconut Industry.
  • 4p Coconut and coconut by-products.
• 1998, October 9. 75th Anniversary of the Sisters of the Adoration of the Holy Spirit.
  • 4p Sister of the Adoration of the Holy Spirit.
• 1998, October 24. 50th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
  • 4p Head wrapped in Barbed Wire.
• 1998, October 24. International Year of the Ocean.
  • 15p Dugong, tortoise, whale, porpoise and dolphin.
    This stamp was also issued in a miniature sheet. Stamps from the miniature sheet have a design extending to the perforations of the stamp, whereas stamps from normal sheets have a white border around the design.
• 1998, November 4. Centenary of the Philippine Postal Service.
  • 6p Posting a letter.
  • 6p Arrows and globe.
  • 6p Emblems and building.
  • 6p Person and flag.
  • 15p Figures and letters (Miniature sheet).
• 1998, November 5. Christmas Stamps. San Fernando, Pampanga, Christmas Lanterns.
  • 6p Snowflake Lantern.
  • 11p Four-layered Lantern.
  • 13p Flower-like Lantern.
  • 15p Five Bells Lantern.
• 1998, November 5. "Pilipinas `98" Philippine Centennial Invitational International Philatelic Exhibition. Series 1. Miniature sheet.
  • 15p Rebellion scene and two stamps of 1898.
• 1998, November 6. Filipino Shells.
  • 4p Mitra papalis.
  • 4p Vexillum citrinum.
  • 4p Vexillum rugosum.
  • 4p Volema carnifera.
  • 4p Teramachia dalli.
  • 4p Nassarius vetiensis.
  • 4p Cymbiola imperialis.
  • 4p Cymbiola aulica.
  • 8p Nassarius papilosus.
  • 8p Fasciolaria trapezium.
    These two 8p stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1998, November 6. "Pilipinas `98" Philippine Centennial Invitational International Philatelic Exhibition. Series 1. Miniature sheet.
  • 15p Rebellion scene and three stamps of 1898.
• 1998, November 7. "Pilipinas `98" Philippine Centennial Invitational International Philatelic Exhibition. Series 1. Miniature sheet.
  • 15p Rebellion scene and two different stamps of 1898.
• 1998, November 8. "Pilipinas `98" Philippine Centennial Invitational International Philatelic Exhibition. Series 1. Miniature sheet.
  • 15p Independence Proclamation and two stamps of 1898.
• 1998, November 9. "Pilipinas `98" Philippine Centennial Invitational International Philatelic Exhibition. Series 1. Miniature sheet.
  • 15p Independence Proclamation and two different stamps of 1898.
• 1998, November 10. Inauguration of President Joseph Marcelo Ejercito Estrada.
  • 6p President Estrada taking the oath.
  • 15p President Estrada's inaugural address and Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park.
• 1998, November 20. Filipino Pride.
  • 15p Pride in Resources.
  • 15p Pride in Heritage.
  • 15p Pride in the Filipino People.
  • 15p Pride in Literature.
  • 15p Pride in Engineering.
  • 15p Pride in the Citizenry.
    These six stamps were issued in a sheetlet.
• 1998, November 25. National Stamp Collecting Month. Great Achievers in Philippine Art. Series 4. Classic Movie Posters.
  • 6p "Dyesebel".
  • 11p "Ang Sawa".
  • 13p "Prinsipe".
  • 15p "Anak Dalita".
  • 15p "Siete Enfantes de Lara" and painting by Carlos "Botong" Francisco (Miniature sheet).
• 1998, December 1. New Year's Greetings. Year of the Rabbit.
  • 4p Rabbit.
  • 11p Two rabbits.
    These two stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet. These stamps are also known imperforate.
• 1998, December 15. Philippines Flag and Heroes of the Revolution. Booklet stamps.
  • 2p Emilio Jacinto.
  • 6p Melchora Aquino.
  • 6p Andres Bonifacio.
  • 6p Apolinario Mabini.
  • 6p Emilio Aguinaldo.
  • 6p Antonio Luna.
  • 6p Dr. Jose Rizal.
  • 6p Gregorio del Pilar.
  • 6p Juan Luna.
  • 6p Marcelo H. del Pilar.
    These 6p stamps were issued, together, in booklets of ten stamps. The stamp showing Dr. Jose Rizal was also issued separately. It is not stated whether stamps issued in different formats differ in any way from each other.
  • 8p Marcelo H. del Pilar.
  • 11p Andres Bonifacio.
  • 13p Apolinario Mabini.
  • 15p Melchora Aquino.
  • 15p Andres Bonifacio.
  • 15p Apolinario Mabini.
  • 15p Emilio Aguinaldo.
  • 15p Antonio Luna.
  • 15p Dr. Jose Rizal.
  • 15p Gregorio del Pilar.
  • 15p Juan Luna.
  • 15p Marcelo H. del Pilar.
    These 15p stamps were issued, together, in booklets of ten stamps. The stamp showing Andres Bonifacio was also issued separately. It is not stated whether stamps issued in different formats differ in any way from each other.
• 1999, Janaury 3. 50th Anniversary of the Central Bank of the Philippines.
  • 6p Old and New Logos of the Central Bank of the Philippines.
• 1999, January 15. Birth of the Filipino People.
  • 6p Centennial Logo.
  • 6p Proclamation of Independence.
  • 6p Malolos Congress.
  • 6p Cinco de Noviembre.
  • 6p Cry of Santa Barbara - Iloilo.
  • 6p Victory over Colonial Forces.
  • 6p First Philippine Flag Raising in Mindanao.
  • 6p Ratification of the Malolos Constitution.
  • 6p Establishment of the Republic of the Philippines.
  • 6p Centennial Seal of the Birth of the Filipino People.
    These ten stamps were issued in a sheetlet.
  • 30p (Miniature sheet).
• 1999, January 20. Centenary of the Department of Transport and Communications.
  • 6p Sea transport.
  • 6p Air transport.
  • 6p Airport control tower and fibre optic cable.
  • 6p Train and satellite dish.
  • 15p "Philpost" building, postal delivery truck, stamps and letters (Miniature sheet).
• 1999, February 4. Centenary of the Filipino - American War.
  • 5p Bridge of San Juan del Monte Incident.
• 1999, February 4. Filipino Military Academy.
  • 5p General Emilio Aguinaldo and seal of the Philipppine Military Academy.
• 1999, February 22. Pan - Asia Regional Meeting of the Convention on Wetlands. Filipino Migratory Shorebirds.
  • 5p Greater Crested Tern.
  • 5p Ruddy Turnstone.
  • 5p Green-backed Heron.
  • 5p Common Tern.
    These four stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
  • 5p Black-winged Stilt.
  • 5p Asiatic Dowitcher.
  • 5p Whimbrel.
  • 5p Reef Heron.
    These four stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
  • 8p Spotted Greenshank (Tringa guttifer).
  • 8p Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula).
    These two stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet. This miniature sheet was also reissued on 24 March 1999, with an additional inscription to commemorate the "Australia `99" World Stamp Exhibition.
• 1999, March 12. Philippines Flag and Heroes of the Revolution. Reissued and dated "1999".
  • 5p Dr. Jose Rizal.
  • 8p Marcelo H. del Pilar.
  • 11p Andres Bonifacio.
  • 15p Apolinario Mabini.
• 1999, March 20. 50th Anniversary of the Philippines Orthopaedic Association.
  • 5p Person holding up crutches.
• 1999, March 20. 50th Anniversary of the Manila Lions Club.
  • 5p Lions Club logo and portrait of Don Francisco Ortigas junior.
• 1999, March 20. La Union Botanical Gardens.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
• 1999, April 5. Endemic Filipino Frogs.
  • 5p Spiny Tree Frog (Nyctixalus spinosus).
  • 5p Truncate-toed Chorus Frog (Kaloula conjuncta).
  • 5p Variable-backed Frog (Rana signata).
    These three stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
  • 5p Gliding Tree Frog (Rhacophorus pardalis).
  • 5p Common Forest Frog (Platymantis dorsalis).
  • 5p Woodworth's Frog (Rana woodworthi).
  • 5p Giant Philippine Frog (Rana magna).
• 1999, May 11. Filipino Marine Biodiversity.
  • 5p Sea grapes.
  • 5p Branching coral.
  • 5p Sea urchin.
    These three stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
  • 5p Manta ray.
  • 5p Painted rock lobster.
  • 5p Sea squirt.
  • 5p Banded sea snake.
• 1999, May 26. 125th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union. Series 1.
  • 5p Boy writing letters, and globe.
  • 15p Girl collecting stamps.
• 1999, June 13. 50th Anniversary of Philippines - Thailand Diplomatic Relations.
  • 5p Waling Waling flower and Cattleya "Queen Sirikit" orchid.
  • 11p Cattleya "Queen Sirikit" orchid and Waling Waling flower.
• 1999, July 5. 150th Anniversary of Mongol Pencils.
  • 5p Hand holding Mongol Pencil.
• 1999, July 5. 75th Anniversary of the Masonic Charities for Crippled Children.
  • 5p Emblem and silhouettes.
• 1999, August 9. 50th Anniversary of Philippines - Korea Diplomatic Relations.
  • 5p Sampaguita and Rose of Sharon.
  • 11p Sampaguita and Rose of Sharon.
• 1999, August 30. Centenary of the Philippine Bible Society.
  • 5p White dove, fishes, bread and Bible logo.
• 1999, August 30. 25th Anniversary of the Community Chest Foundation.
  • 5p Educational, Medical and Livelihood Symbols.
• 1999, September 3. Centenary of the National Anthem.
  • 5p Portraits of Jose Palma and Julian Felipe, and score of national anthem.
• 1999, September 3. 400th Anniversary of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Sariaya, Quezon.
  • 5p Church and St. Francis of Assisi.
• 1999, October 2. World Teachers' Day. Centenary of the Birth of Juan F. Nakpil.
  • 5p Portrait of Juan F. Nakpil, and facade of University of the Philippines.
• 1999, October 24. 50th Anniversary of Tanza National Comprehensive High School.
  • 5p New School building and logo.
• 1999, November 5. U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage Site.
  • 5p San Agustin Church of Paoay, Ilocos Norte.
• 1999, December 31. The Millennium. Series 1. The 1986 "People Power" Event.
  • 5p Soldiers.
  • 5p Helicopters and tower.
  • 5p Marchers.
• 1999. 50th Anniversary of the Davao City Lions Club.
  • 5p.
• 1999. 125th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union. Series 2.
  • 11p.
  • 13p.
  • 15p (Miniature sheet).
• 1999. Independence Day. Presidents of the Philippines.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 15p First Philippine Independence Celebration in Angeles City (Miniature sheet).
• 1999. United Nations.
  • 5p International Year of Older Persons.
  • 15p Baclayon Church World Heritage Site (Miniature sheet).
• 1999. Kites.
  • 15p.
  • 15p.
  • 15p.
  • 15p.
  • 15p.
  • 15p.
  • 15p.
  • 15p.
  • 15p (Miniature sheet).
• 1999. National Stamp Collecting Month. Millennium Stamps.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
  • 5p.
• 1999. Christmas Stamps.
  • 5p.
  • 11p.
  • 13p.
  • 15p.
• 1999. New Year of the Dragon.
  • 5p.
  • 11p.
  • 16p (Miniature sheet).
  • 16p (Miniature sheet).
• 1999. Centenary of the Battle of Tirad Pass.
  • 5p.
• 2000, February 2. Centenary of the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation.
  • 5p Masthead, and old and new Manila Bulletin buildings.
• 2000. Definitive Stamps. Presidents of the Philippines.
  • 5p President Ramon Magsaysay, 1953 - 1957.
  • 5p President Carlos P. Garcia, 1957 - 1961.
    Other values may exist.

Filipino Philatelic Links.

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