Official Souvenir Covers of Quezon Philatelic Club
This souvenir cover depicts President Manuel L. Quezon (August 19, 1878 – August 1, 1944). He was the first president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines. Aside from the fact that QUEZONPEX 2 was held in Lucena City, Quezon Province, this design was used to pay tribute to one of the distinct statesman of Quezon province.
Interestingly the QUEZONPEX 2 postmark has an error, the word " Heart " was misspelled as " Haert ".
San Diego de Alcala Fort was used in this cover in view of the fact that it is one of the famous landmark of Gumaca, Quezon, Philippines which was the venue of GUMACAPEX 2005. This Spanish Fort is located at the town proper of Gumaca near the pier and the only remaining structure built under the supervision of Franciscan priests during the later part of the 18th century. It was erected to help guard the town against sea pirates who may invade the area.
Pahiyas is a colorful festival highlighted by the procession of San Isidro Labrador. The people of this picturesque town of Lucban, Quezon decorates their houses with fruits, vegetables, kiping, hats and suman as a thanksgiving to the patron saint for countless blessings and bountiful harvest. Being a world reknown festival it was deemed to be an appropriate design for the souvenir cover of the 1st LUCBANPEX.
For those who are interested in errors, this cover is for you since its postmark does not show the correct date of the 1st LUCBANPEX, the exhibition ended on the 16th day of May and not on the 17th day as indicated in the postmark. Moreover, there is no such thing as a LUCBAN PHILATELIC CLUB . . . it is a bogus entity.
For obvious reason, the portrait of Pope John Paul II was used in this particular souvenir cover of the Philatelic and Photo Exhibit entitled Love and Prayers for the Pope.
Pope John Paul, born Karol Józef Wojtyla (May 18, 1920 – April 2, 2005) reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church from October 16, 1978 until his death more than 26 years later, making his the second-longest pontificate in modern times after Pius IX's 31-year reign. He was the first (and only) Polish Pope and the first non-Italian Pope since the Dutch Adrian VI in the 1520s. His early reign was marked by his opposition to Communism, and he is often credited as one of the forces which contributed to its fall. In the later part of his pontificate, he was notable for speaking against consumerism, unrestrained capitalism, abortion, cultural relativism and what he deemed the "culture of death". Pope John Paul II was extremely popular worldwide, attracting the largest crowds in history.
Laguna is a province of the Philippines found in the CALABARZON region in Luzon. The province is notable for its 40 rivers, natural sceneries and hot springs. Hence, the design of the souvenir cover of 1st LAGUNAPEX depicts a resort that blends with nature.
This particular souvenir cover shows the logo of Filipinas Stamp Collectors' Club host of FILPEX 2005.
These two souvenir covers of the 1st ORMINPEX aptly show the map of Oriental Mindoro.
Oriental Mindoro is a province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region. Its capital is Calapan City and occupies the eastern half of the island of Mindoro. Oriental Mindoro is famous among tourists for Puerto Galera. This municipality, only a few hours from Manila, boasts of splendid white beach resorts and diving spots. For the adventurous, Mt. Halcon, on the western border of the province provides one of the most challenging mountain climbing experiences in the Philippines.
Again for those who are interested in errors, these covers are for you since their postmarsk do not show the correct dates of the 1st ORMINPEX. The exhibition in Divine Word College was held on November 7 - 9, 2005 and not on November 8 - 10, 2005 as indicated in the postmark. Likewise, the exhibition in Holy Infant Academy was held November 10 - 12, 2005 and not on November 9 -12, 2005 as indicated in the postmark.
In this cover, the logo of De La Salle Lipa was used because SELYO : A Philatelic Exhibit was held in this educational institution.
DE LA SALLE LIPA is a non-stock, non-profit corporation. A Catholic multi-level institution founded by the Brothers of the Christian Schools (Fratres Scholarum Christianarum), it is committed to educate and form qualified students regardless of religion, culture and socio-economic status. Led by a community of educators interacting with other members of the Lasallian family, it provides an excellent education under the inspiration of its founder, St . John Baptist de la Salle, and the values found in the Gospel, Catholic teaching and tradition.
The design of the souvenir cover of SULAT AT SELYO : 3rd San Pablo City Philatelic Exhibition highlights the notion that San Pablo is the " city of seven lakes ".
QUEZONPEX 3 - A Virtual Philatelic Exhibition features a Jeepney, a common public utility vehicle in the Philippines known for its sturdiness and colorful designs; and the Coconut tree, the main crop of Quezon Province and also known to be the tree of life were shown in this souvenir cover. The old issue of a 1 cent Pres. Manuel L. Quezon was also used to honor the former president of the Philippines who hails from Tayabas province (now Quezon province).
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