PHLPost releases National Children’s Month stamps

The Philippine Postal Corporation has launched new stamps featuring artworks and illustrations dedicated to the observance of National Children's Month.

The stamps were unveiled by National Authority for Child Care Undersecretary Janella Ejercito Estrada, Postmaster General Luis Carlos, Beth Parrocha, book illustrator and author, SM Supermalls senior vice president for operations Engr. Bien Mateo and vice president for MBBU Operations Queenie Rodulfo during the three-day stamp exhibit in celebration of the 256th founding anniversary of the Philippine Postal Service and National Stamp Collecting Month held at Music Hall, Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

"The National Children's Month or Buwan ng mga Bata special stamps, souvenir sheets, and official first-day cover were brought to life through the artistic brilliance of Ms. Beth Parrocha, a renowned book illustrator to have this beautiful masterpiece put into stamps," Carlos said.

Estrada lauded the efforts of PHLPost, led by Postmaster General Luis Carlos, to promote the well-being and development of the child by issuing the special stamps in celebration of National Children's Month.