Issued for the XVI Southeast Asian Games, Manila 1991, the stamps employ sport to express national identity within ASEAN people-to-people cooperation.
The stamps feature stylised athletic figures representing different sports disciplines, overlaid with a geometric floral motif derived from the SEA Games emblem.
| Denomination | Sport |
|---|---|
| ₱2.00 | Gymnastics: Circular athletic motion symbolising harmony, equality, and coordinated progress among ASEAN nations. |
| ₱6.00 | Arnis: Indigenous Filipino martial art expressing national identity within ASEAN-level sporting cooperation. |
Date of Issue: 24 December 1991
Printing Process: Offset lithography
Printer: National Printing Office, Philippines
Paper: Unwatermarked
Perforation: Comb perforation (exact gauge not consistently recorded)
Official Medal Results Summary
The 16th Southeast Asian Games were held in Manila, Philippines, from 24 November to 5 December 1991, with ten participating nations competing across multiple sports disciplines.
| Rank | Country | 🥇 Gold | 🥈 Silver | 🥉 Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | 92 | 73 | 54 | 219 |
| 2 | Philippines (Host) | 59 | 59 | 97 | 215 |
| 3 | Thailand | 57 | 55 | 65 | 177 |
| 4 | Malaysia | 33 | 37 | 68 | 138 |
| 5 | Singapore | 28 | 31 | 51 | 110 |
| 6 | Myanmar | 19 | 21 | 59 | 99 |
| 7 | Vietnam | 6 | 15 | 26 | 47 |
| 8 | Brunei Darussalam | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 9 | Laos | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | Cambodia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
🥇 Gold Medal Highlights
- Indonesia ranked first, demonstrating regional sporting dominance across multiple disciplines.
- Philippines, as the host nation, achieved second place, reflecting strong performances in both team and individual sports.
- Thailand followed closely in third place, maintaining its position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading sporting nations.
🏆 Overprinted (Miniature Sheet)
“MABUHAY! Philippine Basketball Team – XVI SEA Games Champion”
This highlights the Philippine men’s basketball team’s gold medal victory at the 16th SEA Games (1991), linking national sporting achievement with regional competition.
