Stamp for 60-year Germany-Philippines diplomatic relations

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Stamp for 60-year Germany-Philippines diplomatic relations
The 60-year diplomatic relations between Germany and the Philippines deserve a stamp.

This is a press release from the Philippine Postal Corporation.

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) launched the commemorative stamps marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Germany and the Philippines.

Postmaster General Ma. Josefina M. Dela Cruz was scheduled to present the commemorative stamps to German Ambassador Thomas Ossowski during the program on July 3 at the German Club in Makati City to be attended by officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs, representatives of German companies and institutions operating in the Philippines, as well as personalities promoting German-Philippine relations in the political, economic and cultural fields.
 
The stamps feature the deep and longstanding partnership established between the two 
countries over the past decades, highlighted by the national symbols of peaceful revolution in 
Germany and the Philippines – the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, and the EDSA People Power Monument in Manila.

The People Power Monument at the corner of White Plains and EDSA, depicts the thousands of Filipinos who gathered in front of the military camps at this main highway of the metropolis in February 1986, to unite in courage and faith to oust a dictator and restore democracy in the Philippines. The sculpture is by Ed Castrillo and was installed in 1993.

The Brandenburg Gate is a former city gate, rebuilt in the late 18th century as a neoclassical triumphal arch, and now one of the most well-known landmarks of Germany. It was often a site for major historical events and is not only considered today as a symbol of the tumultuous history of Europe and Germany, but also of European unity and peace.

PHLPost printed 80,000 commemorative stamps that will be sold at P20 and P40 each. It measures 40mm x 30mm se-tenant pair designed by in-house artist Victorino Serevo. 

The Stamp and Official First Day Covers are now available at the PHLPost Post Shop, Philately and Museum Division, Manila Central Post Office and all regional offices of PHLPost.

 

 

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