(UPDATE) THE Philippine Postal Corp. (PhilPost) has released commemorative stamps featuring the iconic Manila Central Post Office Building to mark the joint issue of the General Asean Post Office.
Ten countries in the Asean Postal Region each introduced 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,” PhilPost Chairman and Postmaster General Mike Planas said on Sunday.
Unfortunately, on May 21, 2023, the building was severely damaged by a massive fire that started in the basement.
The Manila city government said that the building will be restored. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts also vowed to assist with the restoration.
Planas said the stamp is being issued in order 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 the Association of Southeast Asian Nations,” he said.
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