Philippine MAKABUHAY CHORRITOS Cigarette Label 

 

30 Cigarillos. Calidad Superior Entre Fuerte. Manufacturedby Ego Cigar & Cigarette Mfg. Corp.

Have some minor stain and purple stamp marking. Measures approx. 17 cm x 8 cm.

These beautiful cigarette wrappers depict the rich diversified culture of the Filipinos.

Each wrapper is rich in color with nice Art Deco or Art Nouveau designs. 

The design conveys a distinct story, speaking to the cigarette’s unique identity and creating a lasting impression on the smoker.

 

Tobacco was introduced by the Spaniards when the colonized the Philippines.

In the 16th century, a Spanish galleon carried tobacco seeds to the Philippines from Cuba. 

When the Spanish discovered the high potential of soil and climate of Ilocos for cultivating tobacco,

they introduced tobacco culture and banned all farmers from growing other crops. They monopolized the selling of tobacco to government alone.

In 1881, King Alfonso XII annulled the tobacco monopoly. The industry thrived during the American regime and up to now.

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SHIPPING and PAYMENT:  We ship Internationally and accept PAYPAL.

S/H anywhere in the World USD $6.50.

S/H (Philippines) within Metro Manila is 120 pesos, outside Metro Manila is 150 pesos.