Stamps for Tarlac’s 50th anniversary out

TARLAC CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) has issued commemorative stamps marking Tarlac’s 150th founding anniversary.

The province was established on May 28, 1873.

Postmaster General Luis Carlos said the stamps showcase the rich historic and cultural heritage of Tarlac.

“The commemorative stamps feature the Capas Death March Monument, Monasterio de Tarlac, the old Provincial Capitol Building and the Canarem Lake,” Carlos said.

The stamps were designed by Tarlac artists Paolo Beltran and Dax Simbol in collaboration with Eunice Beatrix Dabu of the PHLPost.

Gov. Susan Yap thanked the PHLPost for issuing the stamps in time for the celebration despite a recent fire that destroyed the central post office building in Manila.