PHLPost rolls out express services as it turns 23

Filipinos can now avail of new "express" mail services from the Philippine Postal Corp. as it turned 23 on Monday.

 

This year’s anniversary has the theme “Express sa Bente Tres” to show PHLPost's capability to deliver mails, parcels, and money transfers.

 

"PHLPost now pushes for express domestic delivery of mails and parcels, ensuring next-day delivery in identified committed areas all over the country. This improved service comes with a domestic mail tracking system and an SMS notification. Both features are programmed to provide delivery status updates," the agency said.

 

It also said it is maximizing its membership with the Universal Postal Union and bilateral agreements with 45 countries for Express Mail Service (EMS).

 

PHLPost also offers a money transfer service, or electronic postal money order that can be sent and received in real-time in nearly 400 post offices nationwide.

 

Also, PHLPost is reviving its “Piso Padala” money transfer service.

 

PHLPost was created as a government-owned and controlled corporation on April 2, 1992.

 

Activities

 

PHLPost said Monday's activities included the launching of the Tutubi (dragonfly) stamp and the Piso Padala and PHLPost Express services.

 

Monday's activities also included the blessing of new mail delivery vans with GPS equipment and the "Express sa Bente-tres" exhibit.
 

The PHLPost will also have a corporate anniversary celebration in Davao City on April 18, in Cebu City on April 20, and in Baguio City on April 30.

 

During the April 20 celebration, PHLPost will launch its commemorative stamp marking 450 years of the finding of the image of Santo Niño.

 

Also, it will inaugurate its post office in San Fernando City in Pampanga on April 22, and a PHLPost-Department of Health temperature-controlled warehouse on April 29.

 

Other activities for the month include a nationwide bloodletting with the Philippine Red Cross, and turnover of the government procurement service hub in Legazpi City, Albay. —Joel Locsin/KG, GMA News