[ LETTER OF INSTRUCTION N0. 126, September 13, 1973 ]

TO: The Postmaster General Manila

In view of the necessity of propagating to the Filipino people the contribution of the Muslim citizenry in our nation's struggle against foreign domination for over four hundred years and its contribution to Philippine nationhood, it is proper for our Government to dedicate a stamp in honor of one of the great Filipino heroes, Sultan Mohammad Dipatuan Kudarato

The stamp shall bear the facsimile of the medallion of the Ancient Order of Sultan Kudarat which shall be made available within the Fiscal Year 1973-1974.  The stamp shall be valued at ten centavos each.

You are hereby authorized all necessary expenditures for the implementation of this instruction.

For strict compliance

Done in the City of Manila, this 13th day of September, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-three.

(Sgd.) FERDINAND E. MARCOS
President
 Republic of the Philippines