2016
30 December
As we approach
New Year, we reflect on 2016 and Republic New Issues. Thanks
to Dr. Ngo Tiong Tak, the VAT charges on all souvenir sheets were
eliminated beginning November 2, 2016. For more than four
months, Dr. Ngo and APMG Luis Carlos worked on this tirelessly.
Dr. Ngo refused to give up especially
after two rate changes making ALL postage rates become VAT inclusive
and yet the Philatelic Section still continued to sell souvenir
sheets with the additional VAT. Dr. Ngo was the only one who
spent time and efforts to see to it that this is stopped. APMG Luis
agreed with Dr. Ngo and shared his opinion from the very start.
APMG Carlos wrote several memos/letters and held several discussions
especially with the Finance Department who sat on this matter for a
long time.
OIC Joel Ottara (now
PMG) himself signed the circular to make the termination effective.
Dr. Ngo’s other
efforts, like reducing the denomination for new issues from 15p to
12p, although late in implementation, further reduced the burden to
Philippine collectors. Dr. Ngo pointed out to Phlpost that even
though postage was increased from 10p to 12p starting January 2,
2016, all programmed new issues have 15p denominations, which
fulfills only the rate for postcards, a seldom used rate!
23 October
New Chairman of the Board -Phlpost
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPOST) announced today that Mr.
Norman N. Fulgencio, 46, had been elected to its board as its
Chairman on November 17, 2016 pursuant to the appointment by
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (PRRD).
Mr. Fulgencio used to
be a top executive of several logistics companies prior to joining
the administration of PRRD. His more than two decades of experience
and achievement s in the logistics industry are viewed to be the
fresh and robust beginning to improve the productivity and
efficiency of PHLPost towards logistics development and
infrastructure formation to better serve the Filipino people.
Mr. Norman N. Fulgencio is currently the youngest Chairman of
the Board in the history of PHLPost.
19 October
The November 11 Security
and Exchange Commission (SEC) stamps were seen being SOLD in ebay as of
October 19. It was learned that these were mistakenly sold by
Phlpost to a few dealers on October 17, along with the PAL and
Philtrust stamps (both of which have an official issue dates of Oct.
19). It was gathered that the
buyers were informed about the erroneous advanced sale and to hold
off offering them to the public, but it appears the SEC stamps were
still offered for sale many weeks before the scheduled first day
of issue.
17 June
Congratulations
to Dr. Ngo Tiong Tak for receiving a Large Silver award for the
Volume 2 of his catalog - Ngo’s Catalogue of Philippine Republic
Stamps & Postal Stationeries 2014.
Although both Volumes 1 and 2 were submitted, unfortunately,
for some unforeseen circumstances, Volume1 was not available for
judging.
It was learned by Dr. Ngo that Volume 1 of his entry was either “not
received or was stolen”, therefore, only Volume 2 was available for
the jury to judge. Dr. Ngo protested and was invited by no less
than FIP President, Tay Peng Hian, to re-enter in PhilaTaipei 2016
where both volumes can be reviewed and awarded accordingly.
PhilaTaipei 2016 is the: World Stamp Championship Exhibition
under the patronage of Federation Internationale Philatelie (FIP) to
be held in October.
Volume 1 is the main volume, and Volume 2 lists specialized
items and made the book truly comprehensive and covers practically
every popular field in Republic philately.
9 February
The Perum Peruri stamps.
We heard from several collectors from Manila about
the Popular Fruits issue and many observations, mostly not
favorable, are:
because of the large perforations and thick paper, they
are very difficult to tear apart;
the paper surface is not glossy but matte, so the
stamps look so dull compared with Amstar printings.
The printing looks so inferior in quality as many
stamps are not well-centered – color mis-registrations were noted in
some sheets.
It seems that Amstar, the local printer, can do a much
better job.
Do we really need to go outside the country to print
stamps that are more inferior in quality?
20 January
NEMI RIVERA, R.I.P.
We are sad to report the passing of our good friend NEMI RIVERA.
Known as Father of Philippine Christmas Seals, Nemi was
instrumental for the Christmas Seals section of our website. His knowledge and enthusiasm kept the hobby alive. We would like to extend our condolence and prayers
to his family. Nemi Rivera will be forever remembered.
4 January.
2016 REVISED VAT
SURCHARGES. Circular No. 15-69 dated December 21, 2015 was
signed by current OIC Joel Ottara imposing a 12% VAT on ALL products
and services of Phlpost. So now it will cost 12% more, rounded up to
the next peso, to mail anything starting Jan 2, 2016.
The VAT charges are now incorporated with the new postal
rates:
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POSTAL RATES - EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2, 2016 |
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DOMESTIC POSTAGE RATES: |
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Weight (in
grams) |
Ordinary Mail |
Registered Mail |
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Intra-Province |
Inter-Land |
Inter-Air |
Intra-Province |
Inter-Land |
Inter-Air |
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20 |
12.00 |
14.00 |
17.00 |
23.00 |
28.00 |
34.00 |
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21-50 |
17.00 |
23.00 |
28.00 |
34.00 |
40.00 |
45.00 |
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51-100 |
28.00 |
34.00 |
40.00 |
56.00 |
62.00 |
68.00 |
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101-250 |
40.00 |
51.00 |
56.00 |
68.00 |
73.00 |
79.00 |
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251-500 |
62.00 |
73.00 |
79.00 |
79.00 |
84.00 |
90.00 |
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501-1000 |
73.00 |
90.00 |
101.00 |
90.00 |
107.00 |
129.00 |
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1001-1500 |
90.00 |
107.00 |
118.00 |
107.00 |
124.00 |
152.00 |
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1501-2000 |
112.00 |
129.00 |
140.00 |
124.00 |
140.00 |
168.00 |
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Intra-Province:
when
a letter is posted from a certain province and deliverable
within the same province (Local) |
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Inter-Land:
when a letter is posted from a certain province and
deliverable to another province.
The conveyance / transport of mail is by land. |
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Inter-Air:
when a letter is posted from a certain
city/municipality or province and deliverable to another
city/municipality or province.
The conveyance/transport of mail is by air. |
