The unveiling of commemorative stamps for the FIVB Men's World Championship 2025. Photo from Philippine Postal Corporation
MANILA — Commemorative stamps celebrating the country's hosting of the FIVB Men’s World Championship 2025 were recently unveiled during the 32-nation tournament's campaign kickoff at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.
Behind the stamps was the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), which also immortalized sports heroes through these, such as Olympic gold medalists Hidilyn Diaz, and Carlos Yulo, icons Manny Pacquiao, Olivia "Bong" Coo, Paeng Nepomuceno, Efren "Bata" Reyes, among others.
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And this time, it was the MWCH 2025 that it honored, as unveiled by PHLPost Chief of Staff Atty. Marigold L. Arroyo, representing Postmaster General and CEO Maximo Sta. Maria III, together with Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) and Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) President Ramon “Tats” Suzara, as well as Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino and Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick "Pato" Gregorio.
Courtesy: Philippine Postal Corporation This special issuance also pays tribute to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for its decades-long contribution in developing Philippine sports—from grassroots programs to international competitions—uplifting national pride and inspiring future generations to pursue greatness.
PHLPost has printed 10,000 copies of the commemorative stamp, each with a denomination of ₱16.
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A personalized stamp set featuring the Philippine flag and the official FIVB MVWC mascots—Koolog, Kid Lat, and Hataw—has also been released, along with a specially designed souvenir first-day cover envelope. These are now available at the Manila Central Post Office PostShop in Liwasang Bonifacio.