2006,
July 4. Philippines-United Kingdom Relations, 60th Anniversary
1984 Water Transportation Issue Overprinted
Through Foil
Stamping by Holotek Enterprises
Original Issue Printed by House of Questa, Perf 14 x
13 3/4
Singles, Sheets of 40 (4 x 10)
26p on
7p20 Casco (Small Boat) - Singles (38,800)*
* Original quantity was 40,000 less
spoilage of 1,200.
Note: Overprinted "60 Years of
RP-UK Relations 1946-2006" in Blue-violet through foil stamping
First Day Covers: Manila
Philippines-United Kingdom - 60th Anniversary
Issued to commemorate the 60"' anniversary of Philippines-United
Kingdom relations. Formal diplomatic relations between the two
countries were established on July 4, 1946, shortly after the end of
World War II during which the two countries fought on the same side
against a common foe. The earliest contact between them took place
much earlier, in the 16' and 17'^ centuries, with the brief visits
of English voyagers. During the Seven Year War with Spain, British
forces landed in Manila in 1762, occupying the capital, until 1764.
In the century that followed, Britain helped develop Philippine
agriculture and facilitated the country's entry into the world
market. The Malampaya natural gas project in Palawan has been one of
the biggest foreign investments in the Philippines. Filipino
migrants have, on the other hand, played a part in the
socio-economic growth of Britain. Highly-valued service workers went
to the United Kingdom in the 1970s and 1980s, while at present,
thousands of Filipino health professionals are earning praise for
the crucial role they play in strengthening UK's national health
service.