(photo courtesy of PHLPost)

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PHLPost personalized stamps feature Manila Art Fair

By Palawan Daily News

October 18, 2018

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) launched a personalized stamp on the historic postal building and Manila Art, in celebration of a decade of Artistic Excellence of Filipino artists. The event was held  at the SMX Aura Convention Center Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

“It’s like creating your own history in postage stamps,” according to an official of PHLPost.

Filipino artists gathered at the National Art fair which is also being supported by the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) and presented by Bonafide Art Galleries Organization (BAGO).

The personalized stamp showcases artworks of Filipino Artist to promote Philippine cultural heritage and national art consciousness.

The Personalized or Photo stamps can be used not only as a gift or souvenir but also to mail letters and packages. The postal service seeks to revitalize the Philatelic business by making it appealing to the public.

ManilaArt commemorates its 10th year with the “theme: Ang ARTe ng Pilipinas.”(PIA-NCR)