MANILA, Oct. 3 (PIA) – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has released special postage stamps featuring the best orchid collection. “Through these miniature pieces of art, PHLPost would like to promote the propagation of Philippine orchids which are being recognized for its beauty and diversity,” Assistant Postmaster General Luis Carlos said.
According to PHLPost, the following block of four regular stamps featured are: Vanda sanderiana or the waling-waling is considered to be the "Queen of Philippine flowers;" Dancing Lady or Oncidium Orchid species which produces dozens of small flowers at the same time, giving a spectacular show that lasts for several weeks; Mrs. Sander's Dendrobium or Dendrobium sanderae, found in the Regions of Central Luzon especially in tropical pine forests; and Moth Orchid or Phalaenopsis, one of the most popular orchids which are pleasing to the eye. Some 96,000 copies of the special stamps are being sold at P12 each.
Likewise, 5,000 pieces of limited colorful souvenir sheets stamps featuring Dear Antler Moth Orchid or Phalaenopsis comu-cervi, Catleya or Hsinying rouge ‘CH 36’ Rhyncholaeliocattleya, Moth Orchid or Phalaenopsisching hua wizard and Dark Purple Trichoglottis or Trichoglottis atropurpurea were also released by PHLPost.
The Philippine Orchids regular stamps, special souvenir sheets and official first day cover are now available at the Manila Central Post Office and in area post offices nationwide. For inquiries, please call PHLPost at (02) 527-0108 or 527-0132. (PHLPOST/RJB/JEG/PIA-NCR)
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