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1948, February 23.  United Nations Food and Agriculture Conference

Typographed.  Philippine Bureau of Printing.  Perf. 12.5

Singles, Sheets of 50

                     

             

 

    2c  Farm Scene - Singles (572,650)

   6c  Farm Scene - Singles (400,000)

 18c  Farm Scene - Singles (300,000)

 40c  Farm Scene - Singles  (199,000)  (Air Mail)

 

First Day Covers:  Manila + 59 Chartered Cities & Provincial Capitals  (Known printed cachets)

 

   

 

Provincial Cancels (Baguio, Balanga, Cavite, Cebu)

 

1948 United Nations FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) Conference

The 1948 regional conference of FAO was held in Baguio City from February 3 to March 17, 1948.

FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN).  Its main objectives are:  to raise levels and standards of nutrition and living globally;  to secure improvements in the efficiency of the production and distribution of all food and agricultural products, including sound management and sustainable utilisation of national resources; and, to better the condition of rural populations.  It would, in this way, contribute towards an expanding world economy and ensure humanity's freedom from hunger.

 

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  • United Nations

 

Articles by Dr. Ngo Tiong Tak

 

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