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Dr. Ngo Tiong Tak's PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC
ERRORS, FREAKS & ODDITIES collection is perhaps the most comprehensive
in the planet today. "Tak" as he is fondly called, has devoted much of
his time and resources studying the Republic period, an area where the
majority either neglected, shunned or purposely avoided. To many
the Republic period does not have the glamor of the Isabellas of the Spanish
Dominion period or even the potential to give good returns.
Many collectors talk in terms
of the dollars they have spent, the catalogue values, rarity, and resale
value. Sadly the words "research" or "knowledge" seemed to be no longer
in their dictionary. To the extreme, a few have talked on philately as
an investment portfolio. Dr. Ngo's love for the Republic period is probably
a trait where many of the collectors today sadly do not have. The energy
is evident and the information is detailed. These are validating signs
that he is enjoying the hobby. Above all, he defines what philately should
be: a hobby for keeps and not
Any hobby will entail an expense. The Republic, although it may not be that expensive if compared to the other philatelic eras, is never ending. The deluge of issues, the format variety and sometimes delayed released dates is a test on one's temper and patience. Coping and surviving these demands is what sets Tak apart from the rest. Persistency is the key word. Resulting from his persistency is this collection. It may be just the Republic period but it is the envy of the rest. Our sincerest gratitude to Dr. Ngo for allowing us access to his collection. With this, the circle is complete. Each of the five Philippine philatelic eras has a representative collection. AQL
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