Philippine Philatelic Federation in partnership with walkwithchan, heritage groups, Pilipinas Philately, Philippine Postal Corporation had a highly successful postal talks and tour held last saturday ( September 21) at the main lobby of the Manila Central Post office.
Ms. Arlene Labao
Tita Josefina Cura
Ms. Abi Tarroza- postal tour specialist
stamps, postcards, first day covers and book
Highlights
participants admire the architectural details of the main post office
participants
main lobby
participants looked at the display
sorting of mail area
The highlights of the tour includes the participation of Urban Sketchers members who went to join the activity by sketching important architectural details of the post office. There were also a large group of students from Catholic Filipino Academy of Cubao, University of Santo Tomas faculties, Polytechnic University of the Philippines students , tourism guides and other cause oriented groups.
Catholic Filipino Academy students together with their teachers group photo
Reader digest and eco bag were given to the early birds courtesy of Philippine Postal Corporation while stamp packs were given by Professor Micheal “Igue” dela Fuente and Mrs. Josefina T. Cura of the Philippine Philatelic Federation and founder of Filipinas Stamp Collectors’ Club.
The next FREE postal talks and tour will be held next month October 19, 2019 saturday from 9:00 am to 12nn. Do not forget to bring your own water. Candies and biscuits for sharing with fellow participants and indigent children within Liwasang Bonifacio area.
Filed under: advocacy, Heritage, Place | Tagged: Catholic Filipino Academy, Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila Central Post Office, Philippine Philatelic Federation, Philippine Postal Corporation, Pilipinas Philately, Urban Sketchers |
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