This striking 2 centavos green stamp was issued in 1935 during the U.S. Administration of the Philippines to commemorate the newly established Commonwealth. It features a finely engraved portrait of Dr. José Rizal (1861–1896), the Philippine national hero and martyr of independence. The inscription “United States of America” reflects the transitional period of governance, while “Commonwealth of the Philippines” highlights the nation’s first step toward sovereignty. A significant historical piece, this stamp bridges U.S. colonial administration and the Philippines’ march toward independence. A must-have for collectors of colonial, Asian, and historical issues.