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PHLPost debuts Year of the Wood Snake postage stamp

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737781311446PHLPost.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Courtesy of PHLPost/Facebook"/>Courtesy of PHLPost/Facebook </div>MANILA— In celebration of welcoming Chinese New Year, the Philippine Postal Corporation launched a new commemorative postage stamp for the “2025 Year of the Wooden Snake” on Friday at Robinsons Manila.According to Luis Carlos, Postmaster General and CEO of the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), the vibrant and festive “2025 Year of the Wood Snake” postage stamp has a more appealing character compared to the previous stamps released for the Chinese New Year.“Kung napapansin mo laging traditional yung [design] ng (previous na mga) stamp no. If you will see the snake now, iba na yung istura niya. Medyo maganda-ganda yung character niya,” Carlos said, emphasizing that the cartoon or animated design is done on purpose to fascinate the younger generations.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/25/feng-shui-expert-embrace-transformation-for-year-of-wood-snake-1134">Feng shui expert: Embrace transformation for Year of Wood Snake</a></div>Snakes are considered analogous with fortune, opulence, and longevity according to Chinese mythology. They symbolize “transformation” and “rebirth,” referencing their ability to shed their skin which reflects a way of “renewing” themselves.Despite the negative interpretations of the representation of the snake, Carlos explained that according to the Chinese Calendar, the year of the wooden snake is considered a good year.“It’s a new way of coming out with more [efficiency] in terms of services and we’re looking forward for the postal corporation to put up the stamp,” he said.He also expressed his delight as he noticed people slowly recognizing philately again.“It’s one way nga [na] even though it’s a small piece of paper, malaki yung nagiging start-up to be a hobbyist and to collect yung stamps na ‘to,” he added.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/culture/2025/1/23/master-hanz-cua-daily-feng-shui-predictions-for-january-25-2025-0559">Master Hanz Cua Daily Feng Shui Predictions for January 25, 2025</a></div>The Philippine Philatelic Federation Inc. in collaboration with Robinsons Malls, also features a stamp exhibition, showcasing the compelling Chinese Zodiac stamps.“The collectors have put up the exhibit. It starts with the year of the Snake all the way to last year, to the Year of the Dragon. So lahat nung cycle nandiyan siya,” Carlos noted.Mallgoers can spot the exhibition in various Robinsons Malls for the ‘prosperity trail,’ starting January 24 to 26 at the Robinsons Galleria. Robinsons Magnolia will also house the stamp exhibition from January 28 to 26 and will return to Robinsons Manila from January 31 to February 2.As part of the New Year Celebration, mall goers can look forward to another activity happening at the Lucky Chinatown on January 29, 2025, aiming to pay homage to our rich cultural heritage celebrating the diversity and wisdom represented by the Year of the Snake.<div>STANDARDIZED ZIP CODE</div>Carlos also revealed that they have come up with the program “Postal Trinity,” composed of the modernized zip code.“We’re moving the zip code already and we’re asking the Congress already to come up with a bill. It&#x27;s almost in its last reading. Nasa finish line siya that there will be 7 alphanumeric modernized zipcodes not only for the post, not only for delivery but also for the private sector and for the country,” he explained.Carlos emphasized that with the standardized zip codes, 2 letters will be used for the 81 provinces. The next 2 numbers will be for the 1,634 cities and municipalities and the last 3 numbers will be the 42,000 Barangays.“Magiging granualize yung delivery mo and it will help a lot in the economy also kasi mostly the addressing system in the country, almost 10% is undeliverable [and] zip code can help that,” he said.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/11/11/workers-yearn-for-manila-central-post-office-s-rise-from-the-ashes-1358">Workers yearn for Manila Central Post Office&#x27;s rise from the ashes</a></div>He added that the ultimate e-commerce station will be the Barangay Postal stations, giving these stations the incentive to deliver across far-flung areas, even in the islands.“So every barangay station can now deliver for the post, they can deliver also parcels we’re giving them that incentive. Eventually pwede na sila tumanggap ng mga items that can be sold domestically and internationally,” he added.He also revealed that an application will be used by private couriers to track packages and items and ensure the reliability of the postal administration.“Malaking tulong yung granualized na yung delivery mo. With these barangay stations, malaki ang magiging tulong dahil (mas marami na) ngayon maabot na natin,” he said.

In celebration of welcoming Chinese New Year, the Philippine Postal Corporation launched a new commemorative postage stamp for the “2025 Year of the Wooden Snake” on Friday at Robinsons Manila.

In celebration of welcoming Chinese New Year, the Philippine Postal Corporation launched a new commemorative postage stamp for the “2025 Year of the Wooden Snake” on Friday at Robinsons Manila.

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PHLPost debuts Year of the Wood Snake postage stamp

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Published Jan 25, 2025 01:03 PM PHT

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