Philippine Executive Commission 5c stamp (Japanese Occupation)

Philippines (Japanese Occupation) · 1943 · 5c

The stamp features a portrait of a Filipino man and woman, facing right, with 'PHILIPPINES' at the top and 'POSTAGE 5c' at the bottom. The design is simple and nationalistic, reflecting the local populace.

Issued by the Philippine Executive Commission during the Japanese Occupation (1942-1945), this stamp represents the postal services maintained under Japanese control and an attempt to legitimize the puppet government.