PHLPost unveils General Gregorio Del Piar’s commemorative stamp, official first day cover
Philippine Postal Corporation Postmaster General and CEO Maximo C. Sta. Maria III and Governor Daniel R. Fernando’s representative Crispin de Luna hold the souvenir frame of the newly-launched commemorative stamp and official first day cover of Gen. Gregorio Del Pilar in a ceremony held at Marcelo H. Del Pilar Museum in San Nicolas, Bulakan, Bulacan yesterday. Also in the photo are (from left) Provincial History, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Office OIC-Head Limuel Jan Lobederio, Vice Gov. Alexis C. Castro’s representative Justine Bartolome, and PHLPost Chairman of the Board of Director Atty. Kristjan Vicente T. Gargantiel.
Provincial Government of Bulacan
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has released the commemorative stamp and official first day cover featuring Gen. Gregorio “Goyo” Del Pilar at the Marcelo H. Del Pilar Museum, San Nicolas, Bulakan on 25 June 2026.
The said release coincided with the 128th Anniversary of Bulacan Liberation, and part of the month-long celebration of the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence.
According to PHLPost Postmaster General and CEO Maximo C. Sta. Maria III, by featuring the remarkable young general, PHLPosthonors his invaluable contributions to the Filipino struggle for freedom and commemorates the 150th anniversary of his birth.
“Sa murang edad, pinili ni Goyo ang landas ng paglilingkod sa bayan habang marami sa mga kaedad niya ang nangangarap pa lamang para sa kanilang kinabukasan. Pero iba si Goyo, handa siyang ialay ang kanyang buhay para sa bayan. Ang kanyang buhay ay naging paalala na hindi edad ang sukatan at ang kabayanihan at higit na tapang para gawin ang tama at manindigan para sa nakararami,” Sta. Maria said.
Meanwhile, Governor Daniel R. Fernando’s representative Crispin de Luna said that the launching of Goyo’s commemorative stamp and official first day cover is an important step to preserve and spread the stories of Philippine heroes.
“Sa bawat selyong makararating sa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa at maging sa ibayong dagat, naipapadala rin natin ang mensahe ng kabayanihan, pagmamahal sa bayan, at pagmamalaki sa isang dakilang anak ng Bulacan,” he said.
Moreover, Rose Del Pilar expressed how thankful and proud they are that they are descendants of the Hero of Tirad Pass.
“Isa pong malaking karangalan sa amin ang maimbitahan at masaksihan ang paglulunsad ng Philippine Postal Corporation ng documentary stamp ni Heneral Gregorio del Pilar. Isa lang itongpatunay na ating pinapahalagahan ang landas na tinahak ng HeneralGregorio del Pilar para tayo ay mapalaya sa mga Kastila,” she said.
In addition, the Provincial History, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Office (PHACTO) launched the Pass-yal Bayani: Bulacan Pamana Pass.
After the Pamana Pass for heritage structures and museums in Bulacan, the new edition focuses on historical sites related to the life, service, and heroism of the young general which covers the towns of San Miguel, San Rafael, Plaridel, Calumpit, Pandi, Malolos, Paombong, and Bulacan.
“Higit pa sa isang simpleng brochure o souvenir, ang PASS-yalBayani Bulacan Pamana Pass ay nagsisilbing gabay sa isang makabuluhang paglalakbay sa kasaysayan. Sa pamamagitan ng timeline na nakapaloob dito, mas mauunawaan ng mga bisita ang mahahalagang yugto ng buhay ni Goyo, habang ang mga tampok na destinasyon ay nagbibigay ng pagkakataong maranasan mismo ang mga lugar na naging saksi sa kaniyang katapangan at pagmamahal sa bayan,” PHACTO OIC-Head Limuel Jan Lobederio said.