Issued by the Philippines to commemorate the hosting of the 11th Southeast Asian Games, this stamp set highlights sport as a shared cultural and social activity linking ASEAN member states.
The stamps feature stylised athletic figures representing different sports disciplines, overlaid with a geometric floral motif derived from the SEA Games emblem.
| Denomination | Sport |
|---|---|
| 40c | Track and Field |
| ₱1.00 | Cycling |
| ₱2.00 | Commemorative portrait issue (official opening / leadership theme) |
| ₱2.30 | Football |
| ₱2.80 | Shooting |
| ₱3.20 | Bowling |
Date of Issue: 06 December 1981
Printing Process: Offset lithography
Printer: National Printing Office, Philippines
Paper: Unwatermarked
Perforation: Comb perforation (exact gauge not consistently recorded)
🏆 11th SEA Games – Medal Summary (Gold Medals)
The 11th Southeast Asian Games were held in Manila, Philippines from 6 to 15 December 1981, featuring 7 participating countries and 18 sports.
🥇 Gold Medal Tally – Final Standings
Based on the final medal table:
- Indonesia – 85 gold medals
- Thailand – 62 gold medals
- Philippines (host) – 55 gold medals
- Malaysia – 16 gold medals
- Myanmar – 15 gold medals
- Singapore – 12 gold medals
- Brunei Darussalam – 0 gold medals
(Total events: 245 medals counted; 755 total medals)
📌 Highlights & Notes
- Indonesia topped the Games with the highest number of gold medals (85), demonstrating strong performance across multiple sports.
- Thailand followed closely with 62 golds, reflecting sustained competitive strength in the region.
- As host nation, the Philippines earned 55 gold medals, finishing third in the overall standings.
- Brunei did not win any gold medals in these Games.
