Issued by the Philippines in 1996, this ₱6 commemorative stamp honors the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit hosted in Manila. The design features colorful handprints symbolizing unity, cooperation, and inclusiveness among member economies, alongside the official APEC globe emblem. The inscription “Making the dream of an abundant future a reality” highlights the vision of economic growth and collaboration across the Asia-Pacific region. This issue remains significant for collectors specializing in international organizations, summit meetings, and modern Philippine commemoratives.