Philippine Post Office launches stamps to mark the 80th Anniversary of Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)

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The Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) issues stamps and official first day covers in commemoration of the “80TH Anniversary of Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)” on April 9, 2022.

The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office submitted the design of the stamps to promote, preserve, and memorialize the principles, ideas, and deeds of our war veterans, as a means to enhance patriotism and love of country, especially among the youth of the land.

The layout of the stamps was further enhanced by (Post Office) in-house graphic artist Ryman Dominic Albuladora. The Post Office has printed 40,000 copies of the Stamps to be sold at P12 each. Additional 5,400 Official First Day Covers were also printed to be sold to stamp collectors.

“Today, April 9, 2022, as we launch the 80th Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) commemorative stamps, it is our hope that we continue to ignite our sense of nationalism and cultivate unity in the country as we face the challenges of the future” Postmaster General Norman Fulgencio said.

Filipino and American forces together defended Bataan from the invasion of the Imperial Japanese Army from January 7, 1942 and for ninety-three days, our defenses encountered violent bombings, shelling, infection, and disease. On April 9, the resistance negotiated its surrender, and this day became known as the “Fall of Bataan”.

Every April 09, the Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) was made a legal holiday through Republic Act (R.A.) No. 3022. Bataan Day was renamed “Araw ng Kagitingan”, to honor both Bataan and Corregidor, through Executive Order No. 203, s. 1987 of President Corazon C. Aquino.

Aside from this national observance, national shrines have been erected to memorialize the bravery of Filipino and American forces during the four-month-long Battle of Bataan, such that the Dambana ng Kagitingan – or the “Shrine of Valor” at Mt. Samat, Pilar, Bataan which was depicted in the commemorative stamps.

Stamps and official first day covers are now available at THE Philatelic Counter, Manila Central Post Office in Liwasang Bonifacio. For inquiries on the stamps, please call (02)8527-0108 or (02)8527-0132 and follow and like Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PilipinasPhilately/ for updates.

SM Supermalls will color you happy this summer!

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Bursting with color starting April, SM Supermalls is giving its shoppers of all ages a spectrum of hope, happiness, and fun with delightful and safe activities that everyone in the family can look forward to when they visit their favorite SM mall.

Snap-worthy rainbow play areas! Multifunctional play pods in all colors of the rainbow await you at the indoor and outdoor play pods that kids and kids-at-heart will love. From rainbow staircases to larger than life displays, you’ll have no trouble getting the best and most colorful #POTD entry!

Sizzling hot summer deals! What’s summer without a mall-wide sale? Go on a shopping spree and get all your summer essentials, including must-have toys, at the nearest SM mall. Delight your kids with sporty knick knacks, inflatables, and bikes to amp up their summer activities even while at home. Visit the pop-up stores in select SM malls for great finds and exclusive deals!

Sweet treats and Summer Eats! Sip, eat, repeat, and satisfy those cravings with a wide array of food and drink choices at SM Summer Eats!  A weekend al fresco market awaits you with delicious meals and refreshing drinks all in IG-worthy colorful dining spaces! Watch out for Summer Teas happening on April 16 to 30 where there will be lots of discounts on the best milk teas to quench your thirst too!

Summer fun under the sun! Time to flex that Tiktok talent! Be witty and wacky, colorful and bright, at the SM Summer Tiktok challenge which you can shoot at any of the the malls’ colorful outdoor and indoor displays. For pawrents, you can have a furry fun time with your pets when you join the pet olympics, go on a picnic with them, or treat them with a pampering session. For the fitness buff, there’s going to be a 7-day fitness blitz for adults and kids at select SM malls where you can blow off steam and sweat it out. Whatever your passion is, we have lots of summer fun activities lined up for you!

From safe dining to shopping and everything in between, make it a fun and colorful summer to remember at SM Supermalls! Make sure to visit www.smsupermalls.com or like and follow @smsupermalls on all social media platforms for the latest news, promos, and activities.

Lenten and Easter Activities at Sheraton Manila Bay

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It’s going to be a restful Holy Week capped by an activity-laden Easter Sunday at Sheraton Manila Bay.

Take time to recharge and unwind this Holy Week and Easter Sunday and be pampered at the comforting sanctuary of our accommodation. Avail of our Easter Room Package and treat the family to a staycation at our spacious Deluxe Room for two adults and two kids below 12 years old, inclusive of breakfast buffet, lunch or dinner at Pacific Lounge, Php 500 worth of food and beverage credit at the Pool Bar, special turndown amenity, and late check out up to 2PM. Stay period from April 9 to 17, 2022.

On Easter Sunday, April 17, Pacific Lounge will take you to an intergalactic space adventure with our Spacestastic Easter Party where families, friends, kids and kids-at-heart will enjoy a sumptuous Easter brunch buffet for only Php 1,200++ per adult and Php 600++ per child aged 6 to 11 years, arts and crafts activities, parlor games, goodies loot bags to take home, and access to our fun-filled Easter egg hunt where kids can get a chance to win exciting prizes and giveaways from our valued sponsors. The Spacestastic Easter Party at Sheraton Manila Bay is sponsored by Oishi Choco Chug, Bizikits Toasted Crackers, Oishi Chokulot Choco Curls, Tulip Jamonilla, Orion, Evian Natural Spring Water, Evian Brumisateur, Salonpas, ByeByeFever, and Jack ‘n Jill Cloud 9.

Meanwhile, for those who wish to celebrate at home, avail of our Easter Surprise Basket for only Php 750 and delight in delectably sweet chocolate surprises. To order, visit our Sheraton Kiosk located at Robinsons Place Manila, Padre Faura Wing, Mall Entrance or call our Culinary Courier for delivery at 0917 583 7294, 0917 583 7326 or email sh.mnlsb.fnb@sheraton.com.

Pacific Lounge is located at the 21st floor, Sheraton Manila Bay, M. Adriatico cor. Gen Malvar Sts. Malate, Manila. For reservation please call +632 5318 0788 or email reservations.manilabay@sheraton.com. Like us on Facebook and Instagram @sheratonmanilabay and Twitter at @sheratonmnlbay. For more information, please visit our website at www.sheratonmanilabay.com.