The commemorative stamps, which bore the portrait and signature of Marcos, were issued last Sept. 11, 2017—the day of the ex-leader's 100th birthday anniversary. Sold for P12 each, the stamps, which were designed by Victorino Serevo, will be available until Sept. 10, 2018, Philpost said on its website. According to assistant post master Luis Carlos, the release of the national stamps had no political implication, adding that the postal agency had also issued stamps in the past to commemorate the birth centenary of previous presidents. The presidents who have birth centenaries have stamps issued," Carlos was quoted as saying in a report by Agence France-Presse. READ: Marcos buried at Libingan in 'surprise' ceremony l Hero's burial for Marcos: How did we get here?

Source: Philippine Star October 28, 2017 09:00 UTC