Japanese Occupation of Philippines 5c Jose Rizal Stamp

Philippines (Japanese Occupation) · 1943 · 5c

The stamp features a portrait of Jose Rizal, a Philippine national hero, facing left within an oval frame. It is inscribed 'PHILIPPINES POSTAGE' and '5c', along with Japanese characters.

Issued by the Philippine Executive Commission during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines (1942-1945) in World War II, these stamps replaced pre-war issues and reflect the wartime administration.