theunion.org THE PHILIPPINES THE PHILIPPINE TUBERCULOSIS SOCIETY, INC. (PTSI) The Philippines’ TB seals campaign dates back over 100 years to PTSI’s founding in 1910. This years’ submission features Pope Francis’s pastoral and state visit to the country in January 2015. In 2014, 16,350 sheets were sold, a significant increase from previous years, and raised 1,510,702.75 Philippine pesos (approx. US$ 32,000). The funds generated support for the diagnosis and treatment of indigent TB patients and PTSI’s research programme. The fact that PTSI’s seals have won awards at 8 out of the past 11 Christmas Seals Contests is an added attraction for both potential designers and philatelists who collect the TB seals. CHRISTMAS SEALS EXHIBIT 2015 To commemorate the state and pastoral visit of Pope Francis January 15 - 19, 2015 2015 - 2016 TB Christmas Seals