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The crown jewels : Spanish Dominion (pre-1854-1898) -- In recognition of the Filipino Republic : Aguinaldo revolutionary government (1898-1901) -- Stamps as pieces of art : American administration (1898-1935) -- Toward a Philippines for the Filipinos : Philippine Commonwealth (1935-1941) -- Darkness under the red sun : Japanese occupation (1941-1945) -- A period of promise : Victory (1945-1946) -- The history of the Republic in Hindsight : Republic historicals (1946-present) -- Profile of the Nation : The nation -- The life and times of Jose Rizal : Rizaliana -- Milestones in Philippine industry and institutions : Industry and institutions -- The Deities we venerate : Religious Philippines -- Nature's bounty : Nature -- Eclecticism from folk arts to high culture : Arts and culture -- How to start a stamp collection