Philippines 1950 Anti-Tuberculosis Semi-Postal Stamp

Philippines · 1950 · 4c + 2c

This semi-postal stamp features a red Cross of Lorraine, a global symbol for the fight against tuberculosis. The design includes the inscriptions 'Anti-TB' and 'Help the Sick', highlighting its purpose to raise funds for public health initiatives. The denomination is split, with 4 centavos for postage and a 2 centavo surtax for the anti-tuberculosis campaign.

Issued in the post-WWII era, this stamp was part of a global effort to combat tuberculosis, which was a major public health crisis. Semi-postal stamps were a common method for governments to raise funds for charitable causes.