PHLPost: 26 years of linking the nation and empowering communities
ONE OF the keys towards sustained public patronage of public service is a credible image based on honest, effective and efficient service. This however, should be complemented with support not only from the government but also from different sectors of society who view postal communications as a major tool towards ensuring national unity and development, linking the life of the Filipino with his Countryman and the rest of the world.
This is the view of the Philippine Postmaster General Joel L. Otarra, appointed to head country’s public postal services by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
In its 26 years as a Government Owned and Controlled Corporation ( GOCC), the Philippine Postal Corporation ( PHLPost) is now strengthening its partnership with government and private institutions not only to deliver mail services, parcels and various goods but also to serve as the catalyst towards alleviating the economic conditions of the people in the countryside.
BRINGING CASH ASSISTANCE TO FAR-FLUNG AREAS
G ov e r nment a nd private humanitarian agencies recognize the role of the postal service to distribute cash grants and payout services using its facilities in far-flung areas especially during calamities and disasters.
Recently, PHLPost was tapped to deliver financial services and conditional cash transfer for the Philippine National Red Cross ( PNRC) to families hit by Typhoon Ferdie ( Meranti) in far-flung town of Itbayat, province of Batanes.
“With the vast network and familiarity of our postal workers, PHLPost can be an ef fect ive par tner of public and private stakeholders to provide financial services and well- being of lowincome households,” Postmaster General Joel L. Otarra said.
FASTER AND EASIER GOVERNMENT TRANSACTION VIA POST OFFICE
Whi le PHLPost cont inues to maintain its traditional mail delivery services to serve communities who are not yet linked electronically, it has gone beyond tradition to stay relevant, competitive and still serving the postal needs of every Filipino.
PHLPost is set to redefine service delivery by bringing it closer to the public and widening its business territory.
PHLPost has started to implement government partnerships on agencies that offer vital services on application processes and in obtaining clearances for employment, gun licensing, travel abroad and many others.
Recently, the Philippine Postal Corporation ( PHLPost) and the National Bureau of Investigation ( NBI) has forged a Memorandum of Agreement pertaining to the establishment of NBI Satellite Office at Manila Central Post Office Building to serve as NBI Clearance processing site.
The NBI-PHLPost project is the first step towards de- clogging the long lines, obtained clearances and government documents faster for the convenience of the public.
PHLPOST OFFERS COMMUNITY LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM
To provide viable and alternative source of income, PHLPost has engaged in the operation of the Postal Station in partnership with the Department of the Interior and Local Government ( DILG). This noble and sustainable program caters to areas in dire need of postal and financial services and facilities for community development among Local Government Units ( LGUs).
Postal station is a facility established and operated by a private individual, entity or local government unit to perform postal business and sale of any related products and services specifically authorized in its accreditation issued by PHLPost.
LGUs may start their income generating venture by simply applying for a postal station in respective areas. Hence, private individuals may start their business for as low as Php 25,000 start- up capital, with the right location and a stable market. Included in the start- up package are marketing equipment, initial stocks, and training of employees.
There will be a 20% rebate on total sales of postage stamps and other merchandise supplied by PHLPost.