Due to the shortage of regular postage stamps the Bureau of Posts authorized the use
of "PHILIPPINES" Postage Due stamps as regular stamps from 5 to 19 September, 1902.


MANILA to MIAGAO, NEGROS              14 SEPTEMBER, 1902
Backstamped  ILOILO,  REC’D. / PANAY ISLD. P.I. / SEP 18 / 6PM / 1902. 

ILOILO CIRCULATING                           19 SEPTEMBER, 1902
Last day of authorized use of Postage Due stamps as regular stamps.
Backstamped ILOILO,  REC’D. / PANAY ISLD. P.I. / SEP 19 / 1PM / 1902. 

Both covers franked with 1c for Single Local Rate per 1/2 ounce weight.