The Philippine Postal Corporation will issue a stamp to commemorate the Birth Centenary of Cornelio T. Villareal, Sr.
Kind of Issue:
Commemorative
Denomination & Quantity:
P6.00 - - - - - 113,000
Date of Issue:
September 11, 2003
Last Day of Sale:
December 11, 2003
Sheet Composition:
50 (10 x 5)
Size of Stamps:
30mm x 40mm
Perforation:
14
Printing Process:
Litho-Offset (4 colors)
Paper:
Imported Unwatermarked
Printer:
Amstar Company, Inc.
Design Coordinator:
Antonio D.A. Claro
Layout Artist:
Alfonso V. Divina
Design:
Bus portrait of Cornelio T. Villareal painting by C. B. Lopez
Born 11 September 1903 in Imbakalan, Mambusao, Capiz to Fortunato Villareal and Felicidad Tupaz. He is married to the former Angeles Lema with whom he has four (4) children. He finished his elementary education at Mambusao Elementary School and his secondary studies at Capiz High School. In 1924, he graduated from Silliman University with a degree in Associate in Arts. He obtained his degree in Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Philippines and Philippine Law School in 1929. He was conferred an L.L. B degree, honoris causa by Silliman University on 24 April 1964. Read more.
Stamps and Official First Day Covers will be available starting 11 September 2003 at the Philatelic Division, Door 203, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila and all Regional Offices of the Philippine Postal Corporation.