The Cebu Stamp Club cover with the authentic signature of President Cory Aquino for Richard Allan Uy   FAREWELL CORY AQUINO   Among my favorite presidents is Corazon Cojuangco Aquino. Popularly called Cory, she was a symbol of democracy here in the Philippines. Her bout with colon cancer eventually led to her demise today, August 1, 2009. She is one person that the world will surely miss..   I will never forget the day I approached her in one of her campaign visits here in Cebu sometime in April 1998 while she was campaigning for Alfredo Lim who was running for President. I was very privileged to have her sign a Cebu Stamp Club cover which bears her different stamps. I will always treasure that uncancelled cover with her signature.       Farewell Madame President! Our prayers will always be with you... (by Richard Allan Uy)    Click here to view the newest Cory Aquino stamps

NINOY STAMPS   The Philippine Postal Corporation (Philpost) issued on November 27, 2008 two stamps commemorating 25 years of the martyrdom of Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino.   The stamps valued at P26.00 and P7.00 is part of the iamninoy campaign to promote Ninoy's legacy and enforce in the youth his beliefs and values towards a country all Filipinos truly deserve. It also aims to encourage a sense of heroism among ordinary people from all walks of life.   Postmaster General Hector Villanueva believes that the stamps will serve as a reminder for future generations of the ideals Ninoy fought for. "His sacrifices to restore out rights and freedom through non-violence will forever live in the hearts and minds of our countrymen.." (by R. A. Uy for CSCI)

Manny Pacquiao Stamps The Philippine Postal Corporation (Philpost) has released on May 30, 2008 the much awaited Manny Pacquiao stamps as a tribute for his exemplary achievement in the boxing ring which has brought pride, honor and glory for the country. Manny Pacquiao personally chose the design of the stamps which are part of the “Kaya Ng Pinoy” series, before his departure to Los Angeles last May 12, 2008. The “Kaya Ng Pinoy” series features outstanding Filipino athletes. The stamps are valued at P7.00 in four different designs. A special issue for collectors is also available. Grab your copies now at the Philippine Postal Corporation (Philpost) philatelic section counters. (article by Richard Allan Uy, CSCI Newsletter June 2008 Issue).

2009 Philippine Stamps

2008 Philippine Stamps 1) DOMINICAN SCHOOL, MANILA, 50th Anniversary  Date of Issue: February 1, 2008 2) VALENTINE’S DAY Date of Issue: February 6, 2008 3) MISSIONARY CATECHISTS OF ST. THERESE OF THE INFANT JESUS, 50th Anniversary Date of Issue: February 23, 2008 4) TAIPEI 2008 - 21st ASIAN INTERNATIONAL STAMP EXHIBITION Featuring Philippine Birds Date of Issue: March 7, 2008 5) RATS AND MICE OF LUZON ISLAND Date of Issue: March 7, 2008 6) NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF THE PHILIPPINES, 75th Anniversary Date of Issue: March 12, 2008 7) BAGUIO TEACHERS CAMP CENTENARY Date of Issue: May 10, 2008 8) COLONIAL BRIDGES DURING THE AMERICAN REGIME Date of Issue: May 16, 2008 9) DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 50th Anniversary Date of Issue: June 04, 2008 10) EMMANUEL “MANNY” PACQUIAO, WORLD BOXING CHAMPION Date of Issue: May 30, 2008 11) PHILIPPINE NUCLEAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE, 50th Anniversary Date of Issue: June 04, 2008 12) LIONG TEK GO FAMILY ASSOCIATION CENTENARY Date of Issue: June 16, 2008 13) UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES CENTENNIAL Date of Issue: June 18, 2008 and July 07, 2008 (for sheetlet of 16 with foil stamping) 14) FR. ANDRES (FRAY) DE URDANETA, 500th Birth Anniversary, Spanish-Philippine Friendship Day Date of Issue: June 26, 2008 15) XAVIER UNIVERSITY - ATENEO DE CAGAYAN, 75th Anniversary Date of Issue: June 26, 2008 16) ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY, 60th Anniversary Date of Issue: July 31, 2008 17) 29TH SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES, BEIJING, CHINA Date of Issue: August 08, 2008 18) PHILIPPINE SE JO TONG LIM FAMILY ASSOCIATION CENTENARY Date of Issue: August 22, 2008 19) PHILIPPINE BONSAI SOCIETY, INC., 35th Anniversary Date of Issue: October 17, 2008 20) JAKARTA 2008 STAMP EXHIBITION - PHILIPPINE BIRDS Date of Issue: October 23, 2008 21) United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Visit Date of Issue: October 29, 2008 22) POSTAL SERVICE, 110th Anniversary Featuring Tourist Spots Date of Issue: November 03, 2008 23) Christmas 2008 - Mother and Child Date of Issue: November 10, 2008 24) NATIONAL STAMP COLLECTING MONTH Featuring Pinoy Komiks Super Heroes by Carlo J. Caparas Date of Issue: November 18, 2008 25) BENIGNO S. AQUINO, JR., 25th Death Anniversary Date of Issue: November 27, 2008 26) FERNANDO G. BAUTISTA, Birth Centenary Date of Issue: December 08, 2008 27) Year of the Ox (Chinese New Year) Date of Issue: December 10, 2008 28) PHILIPPINE POSTAL CARDS   Featuring Tourist Attractions Date of Issue: December 15, 2008  29) Philippine Crabs (Newly Discovered) Date of Issue: December 19, 2008

The CSCI Stamp Exchange Circuit   We would be glad to swap stamps with anyone who are friends with Cebu Stamp Club. These are the rules for the exchange: STEP ONE You should be a friendster of  Cebu Stamp Club, Incorporated (CSCI) at www.friendster.com/cebustampclub Once a friend, click on GROUPS and be part of the CSCI friendster group. Send us your postal and email address. We also prefer if you add us as a friend in yahoo messenger cebustampclub_inc@yahoo.com so we can keep in touch.   STEP TWO Send us your want list. What country or topic you wish to receive and what stamps you will be sending us. Stamps should be "used" stamps only. Stamps for exchange should be 30 pieces only (15 large and 15 small). Stamps should be in perfect condition, never crumpled and creased, no coloring and the teeth (perforation) must be intact. Damaged, folded or stamps with a tear must not be sent. The cancellation on the stamps must not be heavy. Defective stamps are automatically returned and must be replaced by a perfect one to ensure a quality exchange. Please do not send duplicates. Fold a cardboard and place the stamps inside so they will be protected before placing them inside the envelope. STEP THREE Never allow the post office to use metered stamps. Always ask the teller that you want a stamp on the mail. Inform us when the stamp was mailed. Give us feedback once you received the stamps from us by sending a comment in our friendster page. OUR POSTAL ADDRESS: Richard Allan Uy Cebu Stamp Club, Inc. Uy's Compound, AE-54 Velasquez St. Subangdaku, Mandaue City 6014 Cebu, Philippines (note: The above stamp circuit info is copyrighted and permission is required if you wish to copy it for any reasons.)

Cebu Stamp Club, Incorporated (CSCI) regular monthly stamp meetup on November 22, 2009 at the 2nd floor of McDonalds Jones, Cebu City, Philippines.      Email us at  cebustampclub_inc@yahoo.com for confirmation of future attendance in our monthly meetups or text us at 09152621988.   The CSCI Newsletter October 2009 issue and  CSCI's "Philippine Stamps" e-magazine January-March 2009, April-June 2009 and July-September 2009 issues are now available.

The Month in Review (click image below to read the CSCI Newsletter September 2009 issue, page 1 of 8)

Past Exhibits     August 23 - 26, 2008 "Selyo At Kasaysayan.. A Retrospective of Filipino Heroes Through Stamps" Library Lobby, Silliman University, Dumaguete City   August 28 - 31, 2008 "Selyo At Kasaysayan.. A Retrospective of Filipino Heroes Through Stamps" Lower Ground Floor, SM City Cebu, Cebu City An exhibit featuring the stamps on Philippine history, arts and culture, heroes and presidents. This is a project of the Cebu Stamp Club, Incorporated in cooperation with the Cebu City Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (CHAC), Philippine Postal Corporation (Philpost) Region 7, Cebu Star Wars Club, Silliman University and SM City Cebu.   Major sponsors include the City Government of Dumaguete and Powell Perales. Jollibee, Rhine Personal Computers, Sun Signs and Graphics, Congressman Edcel Lagman of Albay, Governor Jurdin Jesus Romualdo, Juan Eugenio Roxas and The Negros Chronicle made the event successful together with Manuel Mendoza, Monserrat Magbanua, Gary Rosales, Roy Cang, Dumaguete Grandeur Travel and Tours, and www.Bangag.com   The Postmaster General of the Philippine Postal Corporation, Hector RR. Villanueva graced the Dumaguete City exhibit opening while Cebu City Vice Mayor attended the SM City Cebu event.  L to R: Benito Quiros, Aidalyn Arabe, Monserrat Magbanue, Postmaster General Hector RR. Villanueva, Sharee Ann Trapa and Richard Allan Uy

Cebu Stamp Club, Incorporated launched in 2008 two new websites.   The first is CSCI's alternate webpage at http://cebustampclub.110mb.com. The second one is "The Philippine Presidency on Stamps" featuring the stamps of all the Philippine Presidents. Feel free to drop by in these sites!    Our most heartfelt thanks to the following for donating stamps to the club which are distributed during our monthly meetups or included in our auctions:   Richard Allan Uy (Philippine stamps) David Mario Blair Taylor (England stamps) Edmund Gruenbaum (Germany stamps) Riccardo de Silva (Singapore stamps) Luke Ferrara (Australia stamps) Emie Patalagsa (Netherlands stamps) Kenneth Turner (Assorted stamps) Elbert Montuno (imported stamp mounts) Eyan Yu (Assorted stamps)