The Philippine Postal Corporation just released the colorful commemorative 2024 Year of the Wooden Dragon postage stamps to welcome the new year. 

In Chinese mythology, the Dragon is a symbol of strength, courage, creativity and innovation. This year is expected to be a year of potential and opportunity.

“We wish you all peace, prosperity and love for the coming new year,” Postmaster General Luis D. Carlos said. “We firmly believe that this Year of the Wooden Dragon will open new doors of opportunities as we gear towards the establishment of Barangay Postal Stations nationwide for more efficient delivery; the implementation of the new seven digit alphanumeric new Zip Code PH from the old four digit that will standardize addressing system in the country; and the Real Time Visibility system to modernize the delivery and efficiency of its mail operations.”

PHLPost has printed 20,000 copies of two colorful designs of the regular stamps in denominations of P16 and P45; 2,500 pieces of the limited collector’s item souvenir sheets at P200 each; and 800 copies of first day cover envelopes. PHLPost in-house graphic artist Ryman Dominic L. Albuladora did the layout of the stamps.

The stamps, souvenir sheets and official first day covers are now available at the second floor of Manila Central Post Office Annex Building located at the back of the fire-gutted historic structure.