October 18, 2011
May 15, 1974 First Day Covers in commemorating Gabriela Silang for her bravery against the Spaniards. Envelops are attached with a block of four stamps, issued as one of the Famous Filipino Series in the Philippines Postal Stamps.Her complete name is María Josefa Gabriela Cariño Silang (March 19, 1731 – September 20, 1763), she was the wife of the Ilocano insurgent leader, Diego Silang. Following Diego's assassination in 1763, she led the group for four months.Together with Cariño, and Sebatian Andaya and Manuel Flores, there she regrouped her troops, and rallied the Tingguian community to fight. Gabriela’s troops of 2000 fighters attacked the Spanish in Vigan on September 10, 1763. With a larger number of the Spanish troops, the 6000 men strong Spanish garrison was ready, with amassing Spanish, Tagalog, and Kapampangan soldiers, and Ilocano collaborators recruited from other regions to ambush her and rout her forces. Many were killed. She escaped, alongside Cariño and seven others, but later caught on September 20, 1763. They were summarily hanged in Vigan's plaza. She was the last to be hanged.
We
can see her monument at Makati Greenbelt area; it was created by Jose
M. Mendoza in 1971 to remind us her bravery and patriotism for our Mother
land. Angat Pinoy!...
Mabuhay ang mga bayaning Pilipino.
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October 17, 2011
The stamp issued through commemorating the proclamation of independence of the Republic of the Philippines under the power of United States of America, July 4 1946. The set is compose of three types; Red, Green & Blue with the value of 2c, 6c, 12c consecutively in singles and 30 pieces per sheet. The stamp shows a Filipina woman with a native dress of our country, a crown of laurel and stand holding a Philippine National Flag, behind her is the different flag of other countries. The stamp iss... Continue reading...
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October 17, 2011
The coin issued as commemorative for Dr Jose Rizal, his centennial birth from 1861~1961. This is struck at the United States in 1961 for the Philippines honoring the 100th birth anniversary of our National Hero for his struggle on independence from Spain. Recorded minted is 100,000 only.Weight: 12.5 grams
Silver purity: 90%
Silver content: .3617 troy oz
Condition: Uncirculated (Unc)I bought this coin together with the other One Peso Silver Jose Rizal Commemorative Coin for Php2,075.00 as a se... Continue reading...
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October 14, 2011
Commemorating Philippine Culture Decade, One Peso. I know this coin long ago at my school days and used this to buy some sweets, at that time... I'm not quite yet interested to collect coins. I purchased this item now (2011) to other trader for the price of Php20.00/pc.Obverse: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines
Lettering: REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS, 1-PISO 
Reverse: Busts of 3 Indigenous Filipinos, Rice Terraces, Hills, Abaca Plants, Zamboanga VintasLettering: DEKADA NG KULTURANG PILIPINO, 1... Continue reading...
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October 13, 2011
1986 People Power Revolution, commemorative coin. In honor to the brave Filipinos against the dictatorship of President Ferdinand Marcos.Year: 1988
Value: 10 Piso (10 PHP)
Metal: Nickel
Weight: 22 g
Diameter: 36 mm
Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Demonetized: yesObverse: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines
Lettering: REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS, 10 PISOReverse: Symbolisms of prayer, courage, and love
Lettering: PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION, PHILIP... Continue reading...
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