Philippines Japanese Occupation 5c Overprint

Philippines · 1942 · 5c

A green definitive stamp of the Philippines Commonwealth, featuring a portrait (likely Manuel Quezon), overprinted in black with 'JAPANESE OCCUPATION' at the top and a new denomination of '5c' at the bottom.

This stamp was issued during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II, reflecting the change in administrative control and the use of overprinted existing stock due to wartime conditions. It was issued by the Philippine Executive Commission, a puppet government established by the Japanese.