colorful commemorative “2024 Year of the Wooden Dragon” postage stamps to welcome the New Year

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Here’s a treat for collectors. The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) released the colorful commemorative “2024 Year of the Wooden Dragon” postage stamps to welcome the New Year.

In Chinese mythology, the Dragon is a symbol of strength, courage, creativity and innovation. 2024 is expected to be a year of potential and opportunity.

Personality traits and other attributes are often connected with people born in the year of a particular animal.

"We wish you all peace, prosperity and love for the coming New Year,” Postmaster General Luis D. Carlos said in a news release on Friday.

Carlos added, "We firmly believe that this Year of the Wooden Dragon, will open new doors of opportunities as we gear towards the establishment of Barangay Postal Stations nationwide for more efficient delivery; the implementation of the new seven (7) digit alphanumeric new Zip Code PH from the old four (4) digit that will standardize addressing system in the country; and, the Real Time Visibility system to modernize the delivery and efficiency of its mail operations”.

The Dragon is a Yang symbol and it is associated with fire. The positivity of the Dragon will boost in the year 2024 that will bring happiness and new doors of opportunities will open for everyone.

The Dragon is the 5th in the 12 Chinese zodiac animals.

 

PHLPost has printed 20,000 copies of the two colorful designs of the regular stamps with denominations of P16 and P45 respectively, 2,500 pieces of the limited collector’s item souvenir sheets at P200 each and 800 copies of first day cover envelopes.  PHLPost in-house graphic artist Ryman Dominic L. Albuladora layout the stamps.

The stamps, souvenir sheets and official first day covers are now available at the second floor of Manila Central Post Office Annex Bldg. located at the back of the fire gutted historic structure. 

DepEd planted over 1.9 million trees nationwide as its Christmas gift to the Filipino Children

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Following the nationwide simultaneous tree-planting activity by the Department of Education (DepEd) last December 6, 2023, reports from the field showed that over 1.9 million trees were planted in the different parts of the country, serving as the agency’s Christmas Gift for the children this year.

Based on the final report from the field, DepEd reached a total of more than 1.9 million trees planted across all regions in the country under the “236,000 Christmas Trees” project, with Cordillera Administrative Region as the top contributor, planting more than 1.1 million trees alone.

The DepEd has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for Project Pagbabago: A Million Trees program.

Under the agreement, DepEd agreed to collaborate with the two agencies in encouraging the participation of schools and communities in greening initiatives of the OVP to inculcate to its learners and employees the importance of environment preservation, and conservation and achieve the goals of the National Greening Program (NGP) of the government.



As the DepEd’s participation in the initiative by the OVP, it is contributing 250,000 trees from the 1.9 million trees planted during the simultaneous nationwide tree planting activity, which was participated in by DepEd officials,

personnel, teachers, and learners.

‘2024 The Great New Year’s Eve Countdown Expedition' Sheraton Manila Bay Welcomes the New Year

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Sheraton Manila Bay joyfully welcomed the arrival of the new year on the 31st of December 2023 with an exhilarating expedition, marking another incredible journey around the sun. The event took place at the Sheraton Club, where groups of friends and families indulged in a wide array of delectable food options, ranging from tantalizing meat cuts to irresistible desserts, all conveniently presented in a lavish buffet style.
To kick off the program, the charming host, Mr. Adrian Pantonial, extended his warm greetings to all the esteemed guests, initiating the first of three thrilling rounds of raffle prizes. Excitingly, lucky participants had the chance to win extraordinary rewards, including enticing gift certificates for a delightful gastronomic experience at Manila Bay Kitchen and luxurious overnight stays for two at various Marriott properties located throughout the Philippines. Following the first round of raffle draws, the host introduced the incredibly talented Crossroad band, who emerged during the challenging and transformative pandemic era. Each member of the band brings forth their unique expertise and creative flair, delivering an exceptional repertoire of timeless hits from the remarkable decades of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, as well as captivating modern tunes.

Couples, friends, and families reveled in the delightful combination of sumptuous cuisine and enchanting melodies, experiencing pure bliss throughout the event. As the night progressed, the host made an exciting announcement, signaling the start of the highly anticipated Rooftop Countdown. With utmost care and safety measures in place, groups of attendees were escorted to the splendid rooftop of Sheraton Manila Bay, where they were graciously provided with trumpets and a sparkling round of champagne.

The DJ booth, surrounded by an atmosphere of pure celebration, became the focal point of the party, with enthusiastic guests eagerly awaiting the commencement of the countdown. The vibrant energy and infectious enthusiasm of theattendees further amplified the sense of joy and excitement as they eagerly embraced 2024.

Sheraton Manila Bay embarks on a fresh and exhilarating journey, poised to create countless extraordinary moments, unforgettable gatherings, and captivating activities throughout the year. With an unwavering commitment to sustainability, the hotel continues to offer holiday packages that are still available until the end of January 2024. For a detailed overview of Sheraton Manila Bay's exclusive offerings, please feel free to explore their mesmerizing e-brochure at https://bit.ly/sheratonchristmas2023.

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