World's Longest Postage Stamp, The Philippine Postal Corp. sets world record

MANILA, Philippine--In celebration of the 126th Philippine Independence, the Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) has launched a postage stamp to commemorate important historical events that marked the start of the journey towards Philippines Independence Day and Nationhood; the sheetlet strip of three (3) measures 200mm x 35mm, setting the world record for being the World's Longest Postage Stamp, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

"The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has issued the “country’s longest postage stamp to date” in celebration of the 126th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence to set a new Guinness World Record," the People's Television Network, Inc., says.
"Titled “Philippines: First Republic in Asia”, the sheet let strip of three stamps measures 200 mm x 35 mm and is said to be the first of its kind issued by PHLPost.
"Designed by artist Roderick Macutay, PHLPost said at least 9,000 pieces of the commemorative stamp were printed and sold at the Manila Central Post Office in Lawton, Manila starting Wednesday for P125 each."

"According to PHLPost, the stamp illustrates the Philippines’ journey to nationhood from the historic proclamation of independence on June 12, 1898 to the declaration of the first Philippine Republic in 1899. The stamp commemorates the following events in Philippine history:
- Declaration of Philippine Independence in 1898
- Arrival of President Emilio Aguinaldo in Malolos, Bulacan
- Inauguration of the first Philippine Republic at the Barasoain Church in 1899
- Philippine-American War
- Aguinaldo’s odyssey in northern Luzon
- Apolinario Mabini in Pangasinan
- Aguinaldo’s capture in Isabela

"Also inside the stamps are the photos of the Philippine Revolutionary Government Postage Stamps, as well as the Philippine Revolutionary Government Postage and Telegraph Registration Stamps issued during the said era.
“PHLPost immortalized this legacy with a unique stamp underscoring the Philippines as a beacon of liberty, democracy, and republicanism in Asia,” the Post Office said.
"PHLPost added that “the stamps continue to be the source of inspiration, courage, and patriotism among Filipinos” as their beauty and significance also fascinate collectors."

"THE Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) has issued the country's longest postage stamp in a bid for the Guinness World Records.
"The sheetlet strip of three measures 200 mm x 35 mm and is the first of its kind issued by PHLPost in celebration of the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence,"
The Manila Times says.
"Entitled "Philippines: First Republic in Asia," the stamp vividly illustrates the Philippines' nationhood from the historic proclamation of independence on June 12, 1898 to the declaration of the First Philippine Republic in 1901."

"In celebration of the 126th Philippine Independence, the Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) has launched the longest postage stamp to commemorate important historical events that marked the start of the journey towards Philippines Independence Day and Nationhood,"
The Philippine Information Agency says.
"Dubbed “Philippines: First Republic in Asia,” this remarkable stamp vividly illustrates the Philippines nationhood from the historic proclamation of Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898 to the end of the First Philippine Republic in 1901.
"It is also considered as the country’s first longest postage stamp, in a bid for the prestigious Guinness World Records. The sheetlet strip of three (3) measures 200mm x 35mm – the first of its kind issued by PHLPost." says.

"The commemorative stamps feature historical vignettes that transpired from the declaration of Philippine Independence in 1898, the arrival of Aguinaldo in Malolos Bulacan, the inauguration of the first Philippine Republic at the Barasoain Church in 1899, the Philippine-American War, Aguinaldo’s odyssey in Northern Luzon with women nursing the wounded, Apolinario Mabini in Pangasinan and Aguinaldo’s capture in Isabela but others continued to fight for liberty in 1901,"
The Philippine Information Agency says.
"Inside the stamps are the photos of the Philippine Revolutionary Government Postage Stamps and the Philippine Revolutionary Government Postage and Telegraph Registration Stamps issued during that historic era. PHLPost immortalized this legacy with a unique stamp underscoring the Philippines as a beacon of liberty, democracy and republicanism in Asia. The stamps continue to be the source of inspiration, courage, and patriotism among Filipinos.
"The stamps are available at the Manila Central Post Office compound in Lawton, Manila sold at P125 each."
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