Last Saturday, I attended the Pilipinas Philately Forum on the hobby that changed my life. Philately has been a passion of mine during childhood, and while I am no longer active in collecting stamps, I still find it fascinating. Thanks to stamps, I became passionate about research, history, and art.
It was quite fitting that the forum was held the Museo ng Sining inside the GSIS complex.
I went to the event with my grade school friend Ginny and her sister, Angel. It was fun to spend the event with fellow philatelists.
I liked the vintage vibe of the ladies room.
And I couldn’t resist buying stamps and a drawstring bag featuring the Philippines’ first postage stamp!
The museum was a beautiful venue for a meaningful forum.
I even knitted while waiting for it to begin.
I learned that in the current digital age, stamps still have a place in society as they preserve history and promote peace through correspondence.
This setup makes me happy. It features my new bag, my knitting needles and yarn, and the water bottle sling crocheted by the vendor I met outside St. Jude.
Of course, I simply had to take a photo with my history crush, Dr. Jose Rizal!
I am glad that The Philippine Postal Corporation has established Pilipinas Philately to organize and promote stamp collecting among hobbyists in the country. They plan to open a philately museum next year, and utilize social media to connect philatelists with the latest trends in stamp collection and snail mail.
Before going home, I bought these handmade earrings from The Class Act during their pop-up at The Block.
l had an amazing experience meeting fellow philatelists, reconnecting with an old friend and her sister, and supporting handmade. I am eager to see how stamps can continue being relevant in society, and how my love for handmade will carry on as I attend learning opportunities whenever I can. Here’s to more letters, stamps, and memories with friends!