Marking in violet-blue, measuring 25.5 mm x 5.0 mm.

Used from 1918 to 1934

Addressed to New York, letter originating from Tandag, Surigao. Postmarked CEBU, CEBU / MAY 30 1932. Early strikes of this mark with thinner characters and measure 24.5 mm to 25.0 mm in length.

Marking in red or black, measuring 46.5 mm x 6.0 mm

Used from 1926 to 1935

Addressed to New York, letter originating from Ormoc, Leyte. Postmarked CEBU, CEBU / NOV 29 1929. Red Strike Purple Strike This type of marking also employed in Manila, Iloilo and Zamboanga.