Japanese Occupation of Philippines - Farmer with Carabao

Philippines · 1943 · 5c

The stamp features a Filipino farmer guiding a carabao (water buffalo) as it plows a field. The denomination '5c' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

This stamp was issued by the Philippine Executive Commission under Japanese occupation during World War II. It reflects the Japanese administration's attempt to maintain civil services and project an image of local governance.