Topical Stamp | Lighthouse
The Bagacay Point Lighthouse, locally known as Parola sa Liloan, is a historic maritime landmark located in Barangay Catarman, Liloan, Cebu. Standing 72 feet (22 meters) tall and overlooking the Mactan Channel, it has served as an important navigational aid for mariners and fishermen entering the northeastern approach to Cebu Harbor for more than a century. The original lighthouse station was established by the Spanish colonial government in 1857. On July 28, 1903, William Howard Taft, then Civil Governor of the Philippines, issued an executive order authorizing the construction of a replacement lighthouse. The present masonry tower was built under the American administration, was completed in 1904 and its first lighting on April 1, 1905. The lighthouse continues to serve as vital aid to navigation.
The Basco Lighthouse, also known as Naidi Lighthouse, is a 20-meter (66-foot) tall tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern located on Naidi Hills in Barangay San Antonio, Basco, Batanes. The tower was constructed in 2003 and was first lit on the same year. The lighthouse serves as a visual navigation aid guiding vessels navigating the West Philippine Sea and the Luzon Strait.
The Bugui Point Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Punta Bugui, is a historic lighthouse in Aroroy, Masbate. The original lighthouse is a 15-meter (49-foot) masonry tower featuring a balcony and lantern. Situated on a coastal headland, it served as a navigational landmark along the southern maritime passage connecting the waters around Masbate with the San Bernardino Strait and routes toward Manila. Construction began in October 1893 but was suspended in 1896 during the Philippine Revolution. Work subsequently resumed under American administration, and the lighthouse was first illuminated on December 1, 1902. The original tower is now inactive and deteriorating, while its adjacent keeper's quarters have fallen into ruin. A modern lighthouse tower nearby continues to provide navigational support.
The Cabra Island Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Punta Cabra, is a historic lighthouse located on Cabra Island in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro. International vessels entering the Philippines from West Philippine Sea were welcomed by the Cabra Light Cabra Light toward either Manila Bay or the central Philippine islands via the Verde Island Passage, one of the country's busiest maritime routes. Construction began on May 3, 1885, and the lighthouse was first illuminated on March 1, 1889. The historic structure consists of a 20.5-meter (67-foot) square brick masonry tower attached to a single-story keeper's residence. A newer, approximately 20-meter (66-foot) cylindrical lighthouse, equipped with a balcony, beacon, and solar-powered lighting system, was built nearby to replace the original and continues to provide navigational aid.
The Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Cabo Bojeador or Burgos Lighthouse, is a historic maritime beacon located in Barangay Paayas, Burgos, Ilocos Norte. Situated atop Vigia de Nagpartian Hill, approximately 160 meters above sea level, its octagonal brick tower overlooks the West Philippine Sea and serves as an important navigational aid for vessels traveling along the northwestern coast of Luzon. The lighthouse was part of the Spanish colonial government's 1857 master plan to illuminate the Philippine archipelago. Initially designed by engineer Magin Pers y Pers in 1887, the structure was completed under engineer Guillermo Brockman in 1890 and first illuminated on March 30, 1892. It remains an operational navigational aid and an important historical and cultural landmark in Ilocos Norte. The lighthouse was declared a National Historical Landmark in 2004 and a National Cultural Treasure in 2005.
The Cape Bolinao Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse in Barangay Patar, Bolinao, Pangasinan. Situated atop the rugged limestone cliffs of Punta Piedra Point at an elevation of 107 meters (351 ft) above sea level, it is considered one of the highest-elevation lighthouses in the Philippines. Its concrete tower stands 30.78 meters (101 ft) high. The lighthouse was constructed in 1905 by American, British and Filipino engineers and was first lit in 1906. It remains an important maritime landmark and navigational aid for vessels traveling along the western coast of Luzon.
The Cape Engaño Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Cabo Engaño, is a late 19th-century Spanish colonial lighthouse atop a scenic hill 92 meters above sea level on the northernmost tip of Palaui Island in Santa Ana, Cagayan. It served as one of the major engineering works of the Spanish maritime program to guide vessels entering the Babuyan Channel and navigating the treacherous Pacific northern coast. Construction began on September 21, 1888, following a design by Spanish engineer Magin Pers y Pers, and it was first lit on December 30, 1892. The lighthouse features an 11-meter (48-foot) octagonal granite tower and adjoining a spacious pavilion built from local stone and brick ruins that once served as quarters for lighthouse keepers. While the stone pavilion and structures are now weather-worn ruins, the station remains active using a modern, solar-powered automated white light tower. It is designated as Important Cultural Property by the National Museum of the Philippines.
The 7-piso stamp featuring the Cape Engaño Lighthouse (Scott #3048a) is one of the four stamps included in the Lighthouses in the Philippines II souvenir sheet, issued on May 17, 2006. The lighthouse is identified by its historic name Faro de Cabo Engaño on the stamp. The Cape Engaño Lighthouse was also featured on the 15-piso stamp of the 20th Anniversary of the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (Scott #3643) issued on December 18, 2015.
The Cape Melville Lighthouse, also known as El Faro de Cabo Melville, is a historic Spanish-era lighthouse located in Barangay Melville, Balabac Island, Palawan. The approximately 27.4-meter (90-foot) octagonal stone tower, featuring a balcony and lantern, was constructed during the Spanish colonial period to guide ships through the reef-filled Balabac Strait between Palawan and Borneo. The lighthouse was first illuminated on August 30, 1892. The original lighthouse is no longer used as the principal navigational light. A modern, prefabricated aluminum tower with a solar-powered light was installed nearby. The original lighthouse was declared as a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
The Cape Santiago Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Cabo Santiago, is a historic lighthouse located in Barangay Bagong Silang, Calatagan, Batangas. It is one of the oldest working lighthouses in the Philippines and serves as a navigational aid for ships traveling through the Verde Island Passage and entering Manila Bay. Constructed in 1887, red round structure made of brick and lime cement is 15.5 meters (51 feet) tall and was modeled after Europe's medieval castles. A lighthouse keeper's house was also built beside the lighthouse tower. The lighthouse was inaugurated and lit on December 15, 1890. The lighthouse was declared a National Historical Landmark on March 12, 2018.
The Capones Island Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Punta Capones, is a historic lighthouse located in Capones Island off the coast of Barangay Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales. It guides international vessels coming from the north to northwest towards Subic Bay and the approaches to Manila Bay. The construction of the lighthouse with 19.8 meters (65 feet) tall brick masonry square tower with doucle balcony and lantern was completed in 1890, after several years of construction. It was first illuminated on July 16, 1890, and officially inaugurated on August 1, 1890. It is still working and functional to this day.
TThe 6-piso stamp featuring the Capones Island Lighthouse (Scott #3008d) is part of the Lighthouses in the Philippines issue released on December 22, 2005. The lighthouse is identified as Capones Lighthouse on the stamp. The 25-piso stamp depicting the Capones Island Lighthouse at sunset (Scott #3728c) is one of the four stamps included in the 2017 National Heritage Month: Philippine Sunsets souvenir sheet, issued on May 8, 2017.
Bagacay Point Lighthouse
The Bagacay Point Lighthouse, locally known as Parola sa Liloan, is a historic maritime landmark located in Barangay Catarman, Liloan, Cebu. Standing 72 feet (22 meters) tall and overlooking the Mactan Channel, it has served as an important navigational aid for mariners and fishermen entering the northeastern approach to Cebu Harbor for more than a century. The original lighthouse station was established by the Spanish colonial government in 1857. On July 28, 1903, William Howard Taft, then Civil Governor of the Philippines, issued an executive order authorizing the construction of a replacement lighthouse. The present masonry tower was built under the American administration, was completed in 1904 and its first lighting on April 1, 1905. The lighthouse continues to serve as vital aid to navigation.The 6-piso stamp featuring the Bagacay Point Lighthouse (Scott #3008b) is part of the Lighthouses in the Philippines issue released on December 22, 2005. The lighthouse is identified as Bagacay Lighthouse on the stamp.
Basco Lighthouse
The Basco Lighthouse, also known as Naidi Lighthouse, is a 20-meter (66-foot) tall tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern located on Naidi Hills in Barangay San Antonio, Basco, Batanes. The tower was constructed in 2003 and was first lit on the same year. The lighthouse serves as a visual navigation aid guiding vessels navigating the West Philippine Sea and the Luzon Strait.The 12-piso stamp depicting the Basco Lighthouse at sunset (Scott #3727c) is part of the 2017 National Heritage Month: Philippine Sunsets issue released on May 8, 2017.
Bugui Point Lighthouse
The Bugui Point Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Punta Bugui, is a historic lighthouse in Aroroy, Masbate. The original lighthouse is a 15-meter (49-foot) masonry tower featuring a balcony and lantern. Situated on a coastal headland, it served as a navigational landmark along the southern maritime passage connecting the waters around Masbate with the San Bernardino Strait and routes toward Manila. Construction began in October 1893 but was suspended in 1896 during the Philippine Revolution. Work subsequently resumed under American administration, and the lighthouse was first illuminated on December 1, 1902. The original tower is now inactive and deteriorating, while its adjacent keeper's quarters have fallen into ruin. A modern lighthouse tower nearby continues to provide navigational support.The 7-piso stamp featuring the Bugui Point Lighthouse (Scott #3047a) is one of the four stamps included in the Lighthouses in the Philippines II souvenir sheet, issued on May 17, 2006. The lighthouse is identified by its historic name Faro de Punta Bugui on the stamp.
Cabra Island Lighthouse
The Cabra Island Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Punta Cabra, is a historic lighthouse located on Cabra Island in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro. International vessels entering the Philippines from West Philippine Sea were welcomed by the Cabra Light Cabra Light toward either Manila Bay or the central Philippine islands via the Verde Island Passage, one of the country's busiest maritime routes. Construction began on May 3, 1885, and the lighthouse was first illuminated on March 1, 1889. The historic structure consists of a 20.5-meter (67-foot) square brick masonry tower attached to a single-story keeper's residence. A newer, approximately 20-meter (66-foot) cylindrical lighthouse, equipped with a balcony, beacon, and solar-powered lighting system, was built nearby to replace the original and continues to provide navigational aid.The 7-piso stamp featuring the Cabra Island Lighthouse (Scott #3048b) is one of the four stamps included in the Lighthouses in the Philippines II souvenir sheet, issued on May 17, 2006. The lighthouse is identified by its historic name Faro de Punta Cabra on the stamp.
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
The Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Cabo Bojeador or Burgos Lighthouse, is a historic maritime beacon located in Barangay Paayas, Burgos, Ilocos Norte. Situated atop Vigia de Nagpartian Hill, approximately 160 meters above sea level, its octagonal brick tower overlooks the West Philippine Sea and serves as an important navigational aid for vessels traveling along the northwestern coast of Luzon. The lighthouse was part of the Spanish colonial government's 1857 master plan to illuminate the Philippine archipelago. Initially designed by engineer Magin Pers y Pers in 1887, the structure was completed under engineer Guillermo Brockman in 1890 and first illuminated on March 30, 1892. It remains an operational navigational aid and an important historical and cultural landmark in Ilocos Norte. The lighthouse was declared a National Historical Landmark in 2004 and a National Cultural Treasure in 2005.The 6-piso stamp featuring the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse (Scott #3009b) is one of the four stamps included in the Lighthouses in the Philippines souvenir sheet, issued on December 22, 2005.
Cape Bolinao Lighthouse
The Cape Bolinao Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse in Barangay Patar, Bolinao, Pangasinan. Situated atop the rugged limestone cliffs of Punta Piedra Point at an elevation of 107 meters (351 ft) above sea level, it is considered one of the highest-elevation lighthouses in the Philippines. Its concrete tower stands 30.78 meters (101 ft) high. The lighthouse was constructed in 1905 by American, British and Filipino engineers and was first lit in 1906. It remains an important maritime landmark and navigational aid for vessels traveling along the western coast of Luzon.The 6-piso stamp featuring the Cape Bolinao Lighthouse (Scott #3009c) is one of the four stamps included in the Lighthouses in the Philippines souvenir sheet, issued on December 22, 2005.
Cape Engaño Lighthouse
The Cape Engaño Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Cabo Engaño, is a late 19th-century Spanish colonial lighthouse atop a scenic hill 92 meters above sea level on the northernmost tip of Palaui Island in Santa Ana, Cagayan. It served as one of the major engineering works of the Spanish maritime program to guide vessels entering the Babuyan Channel and navigating the treacherous Pacific northern coast. Construction began on September 21, 1888, following a design by Spanish engineer Magin Pers y Pers, and it was first lit on December 30, 1892. The lighthouse features an 11-meter (48-foot) octagonal granite tower and adjoining a spacious pavilion built from local stone and brick ruins that once served as quarters for lighthouse keepers. While the stone pavilion and structures are now weather-worn ruins, the station remains active using a modern, solar-powered automated white light tower. It is designated as Important Cultural Property by the National Museum of the Philippines.
The 7-piso stamp featuring the Cape Engaño Lighthouse (Scott #3048a) is one of the four stamps included in the Lighthouses in the Philippines II souvenir sheet, issued on May 17, 2006. The lighthouse is identified by its historic name Faro de Cabo Engaño on the stamp. The Cape Engaño Lighthouse was also featured on the 15-piso stamp of the 20th Anniversary of the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (Scott #3643) issued on December 18, 2015.Cape Melville Lighthouse
The Cape Melville Lighthouse, also known as El Faro de Cabo Melville, is a historic Spanish-era lighthouse located in Barangay Melville, Balabac Island, Palawan. The approximately 27.4-meter (90-foot) octagonal stone tower, featuring a balcony and lantern, was constructed during the Spanish colonial period to guide ships through the reef-filled Balabac Strait between Palawan and Borneo. The lighthouse was first illuminated on August 30, 1892. The original lighthouse is no longer used as the principal navigational light. A modern, prefabricated aluminum tower with a solar-powered light was installed nearby. The original lighthouse was declared as a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.The 7-piso stamp featuring the Cape Melville Lighthouse (Scott #3048c) is one of the four stamps included in the Lighthouses in the Philippines II souvenir sheet, issued on May 17, 2006. The lighthouse is identified by its historic name Faro de Cabo Melville on the stamp. The Spanish-era stone tower is the lighthouse depicted on the stamp.
Cape Santiago Lighthouse
The Cape Santiago Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Cabo Santiago, is a historic lighthouse located in Barangay Bagong Silang, Calatagan, Batangas. It is one of the oldest working lighthouses in the Philippines and serves as a navigational aid for ships traveling through the Verde Island Passage and entering Manila Bay. Constructed in 1887, red round structure made of brick and lime cement is 15.5 meters (51 feet) tall and was modeled after Europe's medieval castles. A lighthouse keeper's house was also built beside the lighthouse tower. The lighthouse was inaugurated and lit on December 15, 1890. The lighthouse was declared a National Historical Landmark on March 12, 2018.The 6-piso stamp featuring the Cape Santiago Lighthouse (Scott #3008a) is part of the Lighthouses in the Philippines issue released on December 22, 2005.
Capones Island Lighthouse
The Capones Island Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Punta Capones, is a historic lighthouse located in Capones Island off the coast of Barangay Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales. It guides international vessels coming from the north to northwest towards Subic Bay and the approaches to Manila Bay. The construction of the lighthouse with 19.8 meters (65 feet) tall brick masonry square tower with doucle balcony and lantern was completed in 1890, after several years of construction. It was first illuminated on July 16, 1890, and officially inaugurated on August 1, 1890. It is still working and functional to this day.
TThe 6-piso stamp featuring the Capones Island Lighthouse (Scott #3008d) is part of the Lighthouses in the Philippines issue released on December 22, 2005. The lighthouse is identified as Capones Lighthouse on the stamp. The 25-piso stamp depicting the Capones Island Lighthouse at sunset (Scott #3728c) is one of the four stamps included in the 2017 National Heritage Month: Philippine Sunsets souvenir sheet, issued on May 8, 2017.Capul Island Lighthouse
The Capul Island Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Isla Capul, is a historic 19th-century lighthouse on Titoog Point in Barangay San Luis on the northern tip of Capul Island in Capul, Northern Samar. It serves as a navigational aid for vessels traversing the San Bernardino Strait. The lighthouse was designed in 1892 by Guillermo Brockman, who proposed a cylindrical tower with a pavilion and lighting machinery. Construction began in 1893 under the supervision of Francisco Pérez Muñoz. The lighthouse was first lit in December 1896, while the station remained partially incomplete. Construction work was suspended in November 1896 following the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution, and the pavilion was completed during the American period. The granite tower, featuring a double balcony and lantern, stands approximately 12 meters (39 feet) tall. The lighthouse was declared a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines on September 9, 2013.
The 7-piso stamp featuring the Capul Island Lighthouse (Scott #3047b) is one of the four stamps included in the Lighthouses in the Philippines II souvenir sheet, issued on May 17, 2006. The lighthouse is identified by its historic name Faro de Isla Capul on the stamp.
Corregidor Island Lighthouse
The Corregidor Island Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Isla Corregidor, is a historic lighthouse located on the island of Corregidor, in Barangay San Jose, Cavite City, Cavite. The light station was one of the most important lights in the archipelago. It was established to guide ships to the entrance of Manila Bay on their way to the port of Manila. The establishment of a lighthouse station on the island of Corregidor was recommended in 1835 during the administration of Governor Pascual Enrile y Alcedo. The construction was only authorized in 1846 and was completed and first lit on February 1, 1853. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1942. The island was heavily bombed during the fight for liberation and the lighthouse did not survive the bombardment. Around the 1950s, the lighthouse was rebuilt using some of the original stones from the ruins but using a different design. The lantern was replaced in the 1990s with a solar-powered light.
The 7-piso stamp featuring the Corregidor Island Lighthouse (Scott #3047c) is one of the four stamps included in the Lighthouses in the Philippines II souvenir sheet, issued on May 17, 2006. The lighthouse is identified by its historic name Faro de Isla Corregidor on the stamp.
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Jintotolo Lighthouse
The Jintotolo Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Isla Gintotolo, is a historic Spanish-era lighthouse on Jintotolo Island in the municipality of Balud, Masbate. It overlooks the Jintotolo Strait, an important maritime route connecting the Sibuyan Sea and the Visayan Sea. Built in 1895, the lighthouse was designed by engineer Ramon de Ros and later modified by Primitibo Lluelmo. It features a 15.5-meter-high square stone tower with a lantern and gallery, attached to a single-story lighthouse keeper’s house. The lighthouse was constructed to guide ships navigating the surrounding waters.
The 7-piso stamp featuring the Jintotolo Lighthouse (Scott #3048d) is one of the four stamps included in the Lighthouses in the Philippines II souvenir sheet, issued on May 17, 2006. The lighthouse is identified as Faro de Isla Gintotolo on the stamp.
Malabrigo Point Lighthouse
The Malabrigo Point Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Punta Malabrigo, is a historic lighthouse located in Barangay Malabrigo, Lobo, Batangas. It serves as a navigational aid for ships passing through the Verde Island Passage and traveling toward Batangas Bay and the Sibuyan Sea. Designed in 1891 by Spanish engineer Guillermo Brockman, its construction was completed in 1896. Its 17-meter (56-foot) cylindrical brick tower features Victorian-inspired architecture, a metal staircase, and double balconies. The lighthouse was first lit on October 1, 1896, and remains an active navigational aid. It is recognized as one of the oldest working lighthouses in the Philippines and one of the country's best-preserved Spanish-era lighthouses. The lighthouse was declared a National Historical Landmark on November 27, 2006.
The 6-piso stamp featuring the Malabrigo Point Lighthouse (Scott #3008c) is part of the Lighthouses in the Philippines issue released on December 22, 2005. The lighthouse is identified as Malabrigo Lighthouse on the stamp.
Misamis Point Light
The Misamis Point Light, also known as Ozamis Light or Ozamiz Cotta Lighthouse, is a 9-meter (30-foot) tall, concrete lighthouse mounted on the eastern bastion of the historic Spanish Fort Santiago, locally known as the Cotta of Ozamiz, in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental. Established in 1917, the lighthouse serves as a navigational aid for vessels approaching Ozamiz Harbor and navigating the waters of Panguil Bay. It provides a visual reference for mariners, particularly at night and during periods of poor visibility. The lighthouse and its historic fort grounds are open to the public. Visitors can climb the lighthouse tower using its external spiral stairway.
The 7-piso stamp featuring the Misamis Point Light (Scott #3055) in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Ozamiz Cotta was issued on July 16, 2006.
Pasig River Light
The Pasig River Light, also known as Pasig River Lighthouse and Faro y Luces del Río Pasig, is a historic lighthouse at the mouth of the Pasig River in San Nicolas, Manila. It marked the entrance of the river for vessels cruising Manila Bay, looking to dock on the inland Port of Manila. A light station had been established on the site since 1642, but it was not until over two centuries later that a lighthouse tower was built. The 15-meter (49-foot) cylindrical stone lighthouse tower was erected and later lit on September 1, 1846. The historic stone tower was demolished in 1992. The replacement 14-meter (49-foot) tall concrete conical tower was built on the foundation of the old tower. The Pasig River Light was unlit in July 2025.
The 7-piso stamp featuring the Pasig River Light (Scott #3047d) is one of the four stamps included in the Lighthouses in the Philippines II souvenir sheet, issued on May 17, 2006. The lighthouse is identified by its historic name Luz del Rio del Pasig on the stamp.
Poro Point Lighthouse
The Poro Point Lighthouse, also known as the San Fernando Point Lighthouse and historically as Luz Del Puerto De San Fernando, is a historic maritime landmark located at Poro Point in Barangay Poro, San Fernando City, La Union. Overlooking the coastal waters of northwestern Luzon, it has helped guide vessels navigating the surrounding sea for more than a century. The Spanish colonial government completed on November 28, 1885, a 6-meter (20-foot) cylindrical steel tower prefabricated in France by the Sautter company. It was a part of the plan to improve maritime navigation along the Philippine coast. An automated, solar-powered 38-meter (126-foot) concrete tower erected in 1979 to guide vessels traveling through the West Philippine Sea. Both lighthouse towers still exist today.
The 6-piso stamp featuring the Poro Point Lighthouse (Scott #3009d) is one of the four stamps included in the Lighthouses in the Philippines souvenir sheet, issued on December 22, 2005. The lighthouse is identified as San Fernando Point Lighthouse on the stamp. The 1979 concrete tower is the lighthouse structure depicted on the stamp.
Tubbataha Lighthouse
The Tubbataha Lighthouse is an important navigational structure located on the South Islet of the South Atoll within the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in Cagayancillo, Palawan. Situated in the Sulu Sea, it was built to guide ships and warn sailors of the reefs and other navigational hazards in the area. The lighthouse station was established in 1915 during the American colonial period, and a a 32-foot (approximately 9.7-meter) wooden skeletal tower was constructed in 1938. In 1980, the Philippine Coast Guard replaced the original structure with a 15-meter (49-foot) reinforced-concrete tower. In 2019, the lighthouse was upgraded with a Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) tower powered by a solar electrical system with an LED marine lantern. increasing its height to 20 meters (66 feet). This upgrade increased the lighthouse's overall height to 20 meters (66 feet) and improved its navigational lighting and continued operation.
The 6-piso stamp featuring the Tubbataha Lighthouse (Scott #3009a) is one of the four stamps included in the Lighthouses in the Philippines souvenir sheet, issued on December 22, 2005.
Stylized Lighthouse
Some stamps feature a lighthouse that is not a representation of an actual lighthouse but rather a generic, stylized illustration. These stamps are included on this list for the benefit of collectors who collect lighthouse stamps, regardless of whether the lighthouse depicted represents a real-world structure. However, only stamps that unquestionably depict a lighthouse are included.
The 1-piso stamp depicting a stylized illustration of a lighthouse (Scott #2010) was issued on November 13, 1989, a commemorative issue marking the 30th anniversary of the International Maritime Organization.
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The Capul Island Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Isla Capul, is a historic 19th-century lighthouse on Titoog Point in Barangay San Luis on the northern tip of Capul Island in Capul, Northern Samar. It serves as a navigational aid for vessels traversing the San Bernardino Strait. The lighthouse was designed in 1892 by Guillermo Brockman, who proposed a cylindrical tower with a pavilion and lighting machinery. Construction began in 1893 under the supervision of Francisco Pérez Muñoz. The lighthouse was first lit in December 1896, while the station remained partially incomplete. Construction work was suspended in November 1896 following the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution, and the pavilion was completed during the American period. The granite tower, featuring a double balcony and lantern, stands approximately 12 meters (39 feet) tall. The lighthouse was declared a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines on September 9, 2013.
The Corregidor Island Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Isla Corregidor, is a historic lighthouse located on the island of Corregidor, in Barangay San Jose, Cavite City, Cavite. The light station was one of the most important lights in the archipelago. It was established to guide ships to the entrance of Manila Bay on their way to the port of Manila. The establishment of a lighthouse station on the island of Corregidor was recommended in 1835 during the administration of Governor Pascual Enrile y Alcedo. The construction was only authorized in 1846 and was completed and first lit on February 1, 1853. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1942. The island was heavily bombed during the fight for liberation and the lighthouse did not survive the bombardment. Around the 1950s, the lighthouse was rebuilt using some of the original stones from the ruins but using a different design. The lantern was replaced in the 1990s with a solar-powered light.
The Jintotolo Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Isla Gintotolo, is a historic Spanish-era lighthouse on Jintotolo Island in the municipality of Balud, Masbate. It overlooks the Jintotolo Strait, an important maritime route connecting the Sibuyan Sea and the Visayan Sea. Built in 1895, the lighthouse was designed by engineer Ramon de Ros and later modified by Primitibo Lluelmo. It features a 15.5-meter-high square stone tower with a lantern and gallery, attached to a single-story lighthouse keeper’s house. The lighthouse was constructed to guide ships navigating the surrounding waters.
The Malabrigo Point Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Punta Malabrigo, is a historic lighthouse located in Barangay Malabrigo, Lobo, Batangas. It serves as a navigational aid for ships passing through the Verde Island Passage and traveling toward Batangas Bay and the Sibuyan Sea. Designed in 1891 by Spanish engineer Guillermo Brockman, its construction was completed in 1896. Its 17-meter (56-foot) cylindrical brick tower features Victorian-inspired architecture, a metal staircase, and double balconies. The lighthouse was first lit on October 1, 1896, and remains an active navigational aid. It is recognized as one of the oldest working lighthouses in the Philippines and one of the country's best-preserved Spanish-era lighthouses. The lighthouse was declared a National Historical Landmark on November 27, 2006.
The Misamis Point Light, also known as Ozamis Light or Ozamiz Cotta Lighthouse, is a 9-meter (30-foot) tall, concrete lighthouse mounted on the eastern bastion of the historic Spanish Fort Santiago, locally known as the Cotta of Ozamiz, in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental. Established in 1917, the lighthouse serves as a navigational aid for vessels approaching Ozamiz Harbor and navigating the waters of Panguil Bay. It provides a visual reference for mariners, particularly at night and during periods of poor visibility. The lighthouse and its historic fort grounds are open to the public. Visitors can climb the lighthouse tower using its external spiral stairway.
The Pasig River Light, also known as Pasig River Lighthouse and Faro y Luces del Río Pasig, is a historic lighthouse at the mouth of the Pasig River in San Nicolas, Manila. It marked the entrance of the river for vessels cruising Manila Bay, looking to dock on the inland Port of Manila. A light station had been established on the site since 1642, but it was not until over two centuries later that a lighthouse tower was built. The 15-meter (49-foot) cylindrical stone lighthouse tower was erected and later lit on September 1, 1846. The historic stone tower was demolished in 1992. The replacement 14-meter (49-foot) tall concrete conical tower was built on the foundation of the old tower. The Pasig River Light was unlit in July 2025.
The Poro Point Lighthouse, also known as the San Fernando Point Lighthouse and historically as Luz Del Puerto De San Fernando, is a historic maritime landmark located at Poro Point in Barangay Poro, San Fernando City, La Union. Overlooking the coastal waters of northwestern Luzon, it has helped guide vessels navigating the surrounding sea for more than a century. The Spanish colonial government completed on November 28, 1885, a 6-meter (20-foot) cylindrical steel tower prefabricated in France by the Sautter company. It was a part of the plan to improve maritime navigation along the Philippine coast. An automated, solar-powered 38-meter (126-foot) concrete tower erected in 1979 to guide vessels traveling through the West Philippine Sea. Both lighthouse towers still exist today.
The Tubbataha Lighthouse is an important navigational structure located on the South Islet of the South Atoll within the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in Cagayancillo, Palawan. Situated in the Sulu Sea, it was built to guide ships and warn sailors of the reefs and other navigational hazards in the area. The lighthouse station was established in 1915 during the American colonial period, and a a 32-foot (approximately 9.7-meter) wooden skeletal tower was constructed in 1938. In 1980, the Philippine Coast Guard replaced the original structure with a 15-meter (49-foot) reinforced-concrete tower. In 2019, the lighthouse was upgraded with a Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) tower powered by a solar electrical system with an LED marine lantern. increasing its height to 20 meters (66 feet). This upgrade increased the lighthouse's overall height to 20 meters (66 feet) and improved its navigational lighting and continued operation.
The 1-piso stamp depicting a stylized illustration of a lighthouse (Scott #2010) was issued on November 13, 1989, a commemorative issue marking the 30th anniversary of the International Maritime Organization.
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