Manila, May 7 -- In celebration of National Heritage Month, the Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) has released a special set of stamps and souvenir sheets showcasing the country's festivals to celebrate its diverse and vibrant cultural heritage.

"It is a great honor to celebrate these festivals not only in parades and performances, but also in our unique way, through commemorative stamps and philatelic frames that preserve these moments in time and share their stories across the country and around the world," Postmaster General Luis Carlos said in a news release on Wednesday.

He noted that Filipino festivals are renowned worldwide for their artistic expression of the country's unique traditions.

The stamp collection includes the Kadaya...