PHLPost releases CCP golden anniversary stamps
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) releases new commemorative stamps to celebrate the 50th year anniversary of the establishment of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in the country. The Cultural Center of the Philippines was officially inaugurated on September 8, 1969. Since then, it has been the home to many gems of Philippine art: acclaimed productions in music, theater and dance, iconic works of art, great artists, and irreplaceable resources on Philippine culture and history. The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is considered as the national center for the arts.
Throughout its 50 years of existence, the CCP has stimulated the creation of artistic content now considered as pillars of Philippine art. Its programs include Production and Exhibition, Arts Education, Outreach and Exchange, and Culture Content Development.
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On its 50th anniversary, PHLPost has printed 30,000 copies of the commemorative stamp, sold at 12 pesos each. Graphic Artist Irma Jane C. Junio designed the stamps featuring the digital rendition of the iconic façade and fountain of the CCP designed by National Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsin.
The stamp and official first day covers of the commemorative 50th anniversary of CCP are now available at the Philatelic Counter of the Manila Post Office and Metro Manila post offices, Postal Area 8 – Cagayan De Oro, Postal Area 7 – Davao, Postal Area 4 – San Pablo, Postal Area 5 – Mandaue City, and Postal Area 2 – Baguio City.
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PHLPost has printed 30,000 copies of a commemorative stamp celebrating the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ 50th anniversary, sold at 12 pesos each, with official first day covers also available.
Graphic artist Irma Jane C. Junio designed the stamp, featuring a digital rendition of the iconic CCP façade and fountain, which were designed by National Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsin.
The Cultural Center of the Philippines was officially inaugurated on September 8, 1969, and is considered the national center for the arts, home to acclaimed music, theater, and dance productions.
Over 50 years, the CCP has stimulated artistic content considered pillars of Philippine art through its programs in Production and Exhibition, Arts Education, Outreach and Exchange, and Culture Content Development.
Stamps and first day covers are available at Manila Post Office, Metro Manila post offices, and postal areas in Cagayan de Oro, Davao, San Pablo, Mandaue City, and Baguio City.
