Pilipinas Koreo Rajah Soliman

PILIPINAS KOREO on 30 November 1962 issued a First Day Cover (FDC) to commemorate Rajah Soliman (also known as Rajah Sulayman), the 16th-century ruler of pre-colonial Manila. 

This particular cover featured two 30s (sentimo) stamps from the Famous Filipinos definitive series (1962–1969). The stamps depict Rajah Soliman and were printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd.

The "G.O." overprint stands for "Government Official," indicating the stamp was intended for use by government agencies for official mail.

The circular postmark cancellation originated from Maynila (Manila) dated Nov. 30, 1962. The phrase "Unang Araw ng Labas" in Tagalog translate to "First Day of Issue".

The cachet depicts a large illustration of Rajah Soliman in traditional armor.

Rajah Soliman was the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Maynila in the late 16th century and was a nephew of Raja Ache of Luzon. He was the commander of the Tagalog forces in the battle of Manila of 1570 against Spanish forces.