Post Office Philippines issues ASEAN Post Stamps

Wazzup Pilipinas!?



Chairman and Postmaster General Mike F. Planas has announced the release of ASEAN Post commemorative stamps featuring the iconic “Manila Central Post Office Building” to mark the Joint Issue of the General ASEAN Post Office 2024.

The ASEAN POST stamp features the “General Post Office” building as the theme for this year 2024. Ten (10) countries in the ASEAN Postal Region have introduced each of the façade of their main post office building which symbolizes unity, integration and cooperation from among the ASEAN Post member states.

“Built in 1926, the Manila Central Post Office Building is one of the Philippine capital's most recognizable landmarks. It is the beacon of hope to represent the country in the ASEAN Region”, Postmaster General Mike Planas said.

The Stamp is being issued with a view to promote Philippine history and culture among ASEAN countries. The ASEAN POST stamps aim to foster closer relations and cooperation among the member countries of ASEAN.

The ASEAN Postal Business Meeting represents a significant milestone in fostering stronger collaborations and advancing the postal networks within the ASEAN. For more than 3 decades, the ASEAN Postal Business Meeting has significantly brought a positive impact on postal services across the ASEAN region.

Caloy as the new People's Champ

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The only eight division Boxing World Champion in the history of the sport, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao dominated the Filipino masses for decades. The legendary boxer rewarded the country with countless exciting moments and pride all over the world.

Pacquiao's legacy is forever etched in the hearts of the Filipinos. He is an immortal-like figure and icon that no one ever imagined that the day would come when a new star on the block would rise.

Enter Carlos Yulo. The Filipino gymnast and two-time gold medalist in the 2024 Paris Olympics after conquering the vault and floor exercise of the Olympics gymnastics event. What is even surprising here is he is just scratching the surface of his potential.

Yulo is truly a wunderkind and a generational talent much like Manny Pacquiao. Did we ever think of having a gymnastics superstar? For all we know, the Philippines is predominantly a basketball country.

Carlos or "Caloy" as he is fondly called like his predecessor Manny who had the "Pacman" alias is just starting his golden dynasty. The country is truly lucky to witness the making of the new People's Champ. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

Written by: Miles Alimangohan

Nesthy's Cup of Tea

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Defining your own cup of tea as an idiomatic expression that means something you like or something you're really good at. This is exactly what made Nesthy Petecio a household name and an icon for generations to come. 

The Filipina Boxer started her boxing journey as a mere self-defense in her youth days in Davao. What was thought as a pastime ultimately became a passion as she went on to participate in local competitions to provide for her family. 

Petecio was discovered by local coaches in Davao after a winning a bout against a bigger opponent and a man, proving that gender knows no hindrances. She was then invited to join the national boxing team. 

Nesthy got her first taste of medal when she captured silver in the 2011 Southeast Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. Petecio went on to garner 2 more silvers, 1 bronze and 2 golds for a spectacular track record in the region. 

Petecio levelled up and started her olympic brilliance when she won the Silver medal in the first Womens Featherweight event in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after a masterful performance against Irma Testa of Italy in the semi-final round. 

The prizefighter recently made the country proud again after bagging her second consecutive olympic medal. This time, winning the bronze award after a gallant stand against Julia Szremeta of Poland. 

Nesthy's courage and determination as a Filipina boxer changed the narrative of the sport of boxing where men usually dominate. She broke barriers untouched and went on to show the world that the Filipina can excel in boxing too. 

A proven winner in every competition she's in. We can all justify that it's fair to ask and wonder what Nesthy's Cup of Tea is? I guess it's basically known at this point; ultimately winning in life.

Written by: Miles Alimangohan