Philippine Postal Corporation @ 227: Undaunted by the Challenges of Technology

The Philippine Postal Service is 227 years old and remains undaunted by the challenges of technology. There is cause for celebration, indeed, although this time, there were no trumpet blasts, no marshals, and no motorcyle-riding letter carriers leading the parade to officially begin the celebration of the Philippine Postal Consciousness Day; nonetheless, the day was meaningfully spent.

Here's a rundown of the activities for the day:

* message of inspiration. Regional Director Lilia Barcelon delivered an inspiring message to get the celebration to a good start.
* dance exercises. Our muscles were stretched to the limit. The exercises made us realize that we are not as young as we want to believe.
* thrilling games. The parlor games more than tickled our bones and left us quenching for water ... and more water!
* singing contest. To our talented postal employees, this might serve as a significant step for them to become the next YouTube sensations (who knows?). Our congratulations to all the contestants but most especially to Stanny Garcia who took hom the gold to Belison, Antique.
* awarding of certificates of appreciation to employees who have retired from the service.
* awarding of certificate of recognition to Ms. Jelyn Duting, Postmaster of Banate, one of this year's recipients of the Top Postal Employees of the Year Award (national level)
* awarding of certificate of recognition to Ms. Tess Planco, Marketing Specialist for her various contributions, notably the Project DDD and Project Priority Pouch Service.

Note: I will be posting the pictures here later - Admin.

Priority Pouch Service: Everything In For Only P 75.00

Save tons of money when you avail yourself of our Priority Pouch Service. The brainchild of Marketing Specialist Tess Planco, the Priority Pouch Service allows you to send documents, dry goods (except dried fish and meat), or liquid items, for only P 75.00, REGARDLESS OF WEIGHT. The only requirement is that the items fit in the long-sized brown envelope or medium-sized Express Pouch or DEMS envelope, and deliverable within Region 6 only.

Priority Pouch Service maills will be treated as priority mails, guaranteed to be delivered within two days, and will come with a Proof of Delivery Receipt.

For as long as the shoe fits, so to speak, you can very well take advantage of our Priority Pouch Service. You cannot imagine how much savings you will gain when you do.

Project DDD: Door-To-Door Delivery of Parcels

In a bid for a more efficient postal service, Philpost 6 now offers the door- to-door delivery of parcels (registered and ordinary) in Iloilo City, Roxas City, and Kalibo, Aklan.

In addition to the regular PTCC fee of P 40.00, parcel customers only need to pay a delivery fee of P 60.00 (or P 150.00 for RUSH delivery) to have their parcels delivered right at their doorstep.

Interested to avail yourself of this special service? Follow these steps:

Step 1 Upon receipt of your Parcel Notice (it is standard procedure that a parcel notice will be delivered to you, informing you that your parcel is already at the post office), call the Postmaster of the Post Office in your area to schedule the delivery of your parcel.

For addressees served by Iloilo City Post Office, please call:

Postmaster NONITO PELOBELLO
Tel. No. 509-9301

For addressees served by Roxas City Post Office, please call:

Postmaster MARCELINO PALABRICA
Tel. No.

For addressees served by Kalibo Post Office, please call:

Postmaster CRISTINA MORALES
Tel. No.

Step 2 Be ready with your Postal ID or any valid ID and Parcel Notice. You will be required to present these upon delivery of your parcel. If you will not be around on the day you scheduled the delivery, the following will be required for presentation:

• Letter of authority
• Postal ID or any valid ID of the authorized party
• Your Postal ID or any valid ID
• Parcel Notice



Customers must inform the post office that they want their parcels specially delivered to them within seven days upon receipt of the Parcel Notice.

Customers with more than one parcel for delivery can also take advantage of this service. The rates would be as follows:

Number of Parcels Amount to be collected Rush DDD
2-3 P 100.00 P 90.00
4-6 150.00 90.00
7-10 200.00 90.00
11-20 300.00 90.00


Project DDD is designed by Market Specialist Tess D. Planco,.one of this region’s nominees to the Ten Outstanding Postal Workers for CY 2009.

Kalibo Post Office: Soon To Serve as a Community eCenter

Earlier this month, I posted an article about Kalibo Post Office being one of the post offices to initiate the offering of CeC tools and products aside from the usual postal products and services.

In line with the implementation of the project, PSO II and designated Regional IT Specialist Jose Marie Granzo underwent a weeklong training at the Development Academy of the Philippines conducted by the CICT to better understand the program and to ensure the efficient management and sustainability of the business operations in Kalibo.

Exactly what are the additional services Kalibo residents can expect? The general services to be provided by Community eCenters include:

• Voice (phone) and Data (email, internet)
• Business services
o Fax
o Scanning
o Printing
o Photocopying
• Computer training (basic and distance learning)
• LGU services
o Barangay clearances
o Complaints
o Residence certificates
o Real estate taxes
o Business permits and licenses
• NGA services
o Birth certificates
o Passport
o Licenses
• Special OFW services
o VoIP
o Email with webcam
o Job search and placements
• community-based services
o agricultural prices
o local content development
o local tourism

Protect The Ozone Layer Special Stamps

It’s high time for everyone to be more concerned about the environment.

Philippine Postal Corporation comes out with the Protect The Ozone Layer Special Stamps. Hopefully, this would encourage the people to act more responsibly in order to save Mother Earth. We are now experiencing the effects of the grave abuses on the environment, and we cannot afford to be complacent anymore. There are things we can do to at least reduce the impact.

Find out how you can help save the ozone layer by following this link.

Dogs of the World Special Stamps

Philatelists or not, dog lovers everywhere will surely love Philpost’s Dogs of the World Special Stamps. Featured in the souvenir sheet is Saver, an “asong pinoy” or Aspin ( a Filipino native breed). A celebrity dog, the very smart and intelligent Saver has starred in various films and infomercials.

Other dog breeds featured in the Dogs of the World Special Stamps include Chow Chow, Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever, Beagle, American Eskimo Dog, Black and Tan Coonhound, Afghan Hound, and Mastiff.

Follow this link for more …

Philpost6 Brings The Post Office Closer To The People

The Marketing Section, under the leadership of Marketing Specialist Tess D. Planco, is bringing the post office closer to the people through its projects Mobile Postal ID and Mail Pick-up Service.

The Mobile Postal ID

Ms. Planco and her staff, Emmaruth Granzo, visit various barangays, schools, offices, and similar establishments in Iloilo City, bringing with them Postal ID applications, PID cards, and laminating machines so those interested to apply for the Postal ID need not go to the Post Office anymore. Right there and then, they can be issued the Postal ID card.

If your barangay or office wishes to avail itself of this service, please call 033-335-1119 and look for Tess or Ruth to schedule an appointment.

Mail Pick-Up Service

The Marketing staff picks up mails from Pawnshops, Lending Office, and similar establishments. Through the Mail Pick-Up Service, postal patrons, bulk mailers especially, no longer have to go to the Post Office to mail their items. All they have to do is call the number 033-335-1119 (look for Tess or Ruth) to have their mails picked-up.

PPC-6 Credit Cooperative Donates To Bacolod City Post Office

Now, Bacolod City Post Office can be easily sighted, whether it is daytime or nighttime. The Philippine Postal Corporation Credit Cooperative 6, through its Chairman, Atty. Benjie S. Yotoko, who also serves as Acting Director of Philpost 6, donated P 10,000.00 in cash to fund the fabrication of an illuminated signage.

The illuminated signage stands in front of the Bacolod City Post Office itself, warmly welcoming postal patrons to Bacolod City Post Office.

Kalibo Post Office To Serve As A Community eCenter Soon

Kalibo Post Office in Kalibo, Aklan is among the post offices tapped to serve as a Community eCenter. As such, Kalibo Post Office will begin to offer CeC tools and products aside from the usual postal products and services.

A partnership project of the Commission on ICT or CICT and the Philippine Postal Corporation, the establishment of Community eCenters (CeCs) in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao aims to “promote community development through the use of ICT for effective and efficient governance”.

Link to this site for more …

300 Years Of Devotion To Our Lady of Penafrancia Commemorative Stamps

Philatelists will have something more to add to their growing collection of stamps when Philpost makes available the Our Lady of Penafrancia Commemorative Stamps on September 8, 2010, coinciding with the birthday celebration of Our Lady.

Find out more about the Our Lady of Penafrancia Commemorative Stamps as well as other interesting details about Our Lady of Penafrancia HERE…

LOCK BOX SERVICE: Enjoying the benefits of personalized mail handling

Postal patrons who’d rather pick-up their mails at the post office are encouraged to avail themselves of Philpost’s lock box service. By renting a post office lock box for P 1,080.00/year for medium-sized boxes or P 540.00/year for small boxes, the postal patron enjoys special handling, confidentiality, and security of his or her mails.

What the lock box service means exactly is that mails intended to the postal patron will be delivered directly to his or her lock box, to which only he/she holds the key. Since the service is available 24/7, the postal patron can pick up his or her mails any time.

Currently, the following post offices have lock boxes available for rent:

Post Office
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Bago City, Negros Occidental
Cadiz City, Negros Occidental
Culasi, Antique
Dumangas, Iloilo
Hinigaran, Negros Occidental
Iloilo City, Iloilo
Kalibo, Aklan
La Carlotta, Negros Occidental
Passi City
Roxas City, Capiz
San Jose, Antique
Silay City, Negros Occidental


Interested postal patrons only need to fill out the form at the Post Office and pay the either the annual fee or quarterly fee to avail themselves of the lock box service.

PHILPOST ISSUES THE LIMITED EDITION PRESIDENT BENIGNO SIMEON C. AQUINO III COMMEMORATIVE COVER

The Philippine Postal Corporation issues on June 30, 2010, 2,000 copies of the Commemorative Cover of President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III (limited edition), to coincide with his inaugural as the 15th president of the Republic of the Philippines.

Follow this link for more…

Affordable Photo Services at Philpost-6

Postal ID applicants no longer have to go through so much trouble coming up with ID pictures for Postal ID. Philpost-6 now offers photo services at the Regional Office and Bacolod City Post Office.

For only P 35.00, you get 6 pieces of high-quality passport-sized ID pictures already. This is actually cheaper than having your photos professionally taken and printed.

So don’t worry if you don’t have your ID pictures with you yet when you apply for a Postal ID, our customer-friendly staff will take care of that. As much as possible, though, we encourage that you come in business attire, or at the very least sleeved tops (not sleeveless or tube tops, please!), considering that your Postal ID will be used for business transactions.

New Postage Rates For International Mail Services

Postage rates for International Mail Services and Air and Sal parcel posts items bound to foreign countries, have been revised, effective June 16, 2010. Download the full pricing guide HERE.

Philpost To Issue VFP 50th Anniversary Commemorative Stamps

VFP 50th Anniversary commemorative stamps are set to be issued on June 18, 2010.
Read more about it HERE

Vicente Manansala Paintings Now On Stamps

The works of art of National Artist Vicente Manansala are now on stamps. Read more about it HERE …

New Philpost Board Chairman Alfredo G. Gabot Visits Postal Region 6

Chairman Alfredo G. Gabot is in Postal Region 6 again, but this time as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philippine Postal Corporation. Along with General Edgardo Espinosa, Member of the Philpost Board of Directors, and Atty. Florante Cruz, Corporate Secretary of the Philpost Board of Directors, Chairman Gabot met with the postal officials of Philpost Region 6 on May 5, 2010, at Villa Sagrado, Gen, Hughes, Iloilo City, presenting to them an overview of the current situation of the corporation, the rationalization plan, as well as the revenue generating projects the BOD is proposing or working on.

The working Chairman cited modernization programs and projects with PAGCOR, SSS, and PCSO. He also pressed on the need to aggressively market Philpost’s traditional products but also emphasized the importance of exploring non-traditional avenues of generating income. The Chairman asked for the cooperation of the postal employees, too, pointing out the value of a harmonious working relationship among them and the top officials in achieving corporate goals.

Philpost Solid Waste Management Program In Full Swing

Philpost launched the Solid Waste Management Program, led by Postmaster General and CEO Hector RR Villanueva and APMG for Administration Luis Carlos last February 26, 2010, proving that Philpost is not just people-friendly, but environment-friendly, too. The program is expected to be in full swing in time for the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2010.

Follow this link for details.

GSIS E-Card Transactions Now Available in Selected Post Offices in Region 6

GSIS POS terminals are now available in Iloilo City Post Office, Bacolod City Post Office, Roxas City Post Office, Kalibo Post Office, San Jose Antique Post Office, San Carlos City in Negros Occidental and Cadiz City also in Negros Occidental, providing pensioners and e-card holders with an alternative means to make balance inquiries and cash out retirement allowances or GSIS loan proceeds.

The availability of these GSIS POS terminals in Region 6’s capital post offices significantly reduces the need to queue in front of Unionbanks ATMs, which everyone knows can be quite inconvenient considering that there aren’t many of them in Region 6. In fact, there are only 2 Unionbank ATMs in Iloilo City and another 2 in Bacolod City, and you must know pensioners and e-card holders number by the thousands!

You can avoid the long lines (as well as making a trip to Iloilo City or Bacolod City) by simply visiting any capital post office near you and having your GSIS e-card transaction there. It’s very easy and loads more convenient. Here’s how:

Step 1
Present your GSIS e-card, along with a valid ID to the postmaster or teller.
A valid ID can be any of the following:

• Postal ID
• Passport
• Current Driver’s License
• Major Credit Card with picture
• Permit to carry firearms
• PRC ID
• New TIN
• Company ID
• NSO authenticated birth certificate
• NSO authenticated marriage certificate
• Original and unexpired NBI clearance
• OSCA card
• POEA/OWWA card
• Digitized voter’s ID
• Consular ID

Step 2 
Fill out the GSIS Customer Information Sheet (CIS). This is necessary for initial transactions with the same post office only. For succeeding transactions (unless the transactions are with a different post office) this step will be omitted

Step 3 
Validation of signature by the Postmaster or Teller

Step 4
Once the signature is validated, member/pensioner fills out the GSIS e-card Payment form

Step 5
Postmaster/Teller inserts the e-card into the POS terminal

Step 6
Member/pensioner enters his 6-digit POS PIN

Step 7
Member/pensioner makes balance inquiry prior to withdrawal – this is a
MUST.

Step 8
Processing of withdrawal

Step 9
Generation of transaction receipts which the member/pensioner must sign

Step 10
Postmaster/Teller hands out the cash, net of service fee.

Service Fee (Payout Fee)

Amount To Be Withdrawn         Payout Fee
P 1.00 – P 4,000.00                  P 7.50
P 4,100.00 – P 8,000.00           P 12.50
P 8,100.00- P 12,000.00           P 17.50
P 12,100.00 – P 16,000.00       P 22.50
P 16,100.00 – P 20,000.00       P 27.50
P 20,100.00 – P 24,000.00       P 32.50
P 24,100.00 – P 28,000.00       P 37.50
P 28,100.00 – P 32,000.00       P 42.50
Every additional P 4,000.00

or a fraction thereof                    P 5.00

Philpost 6 Recognizes The Top Performers For 2009

The management of Philpost 6 is pleased with its performance for the year 2009, amidst the global financial crisis. Recognizing the efforts of her personnel, RD Barcelon handed out Certificates of Recognition to PPC officials who took pains to make a difference.

For surpassing their revenue target, the following were awarded
Certificates of Recognition:

Southern Negros District
under the leadership of A/PDM Fatima P. Abangan

Iloilo City Post Office
under the leadership of A/PM Nonito P. Pelobello


For achieving an increase in the revenue from 2008,
Certificates of Recognition were given to the following districts:

Metro Iloilo District
under the leadership of A/PDM Rolly M. Mamon

Northern Negros Occidental District
under the leadership of A/PDM Elsa P. Pameroyan

Southern Negros Occidental District
under the leadership of A/PDM Fatima P. Abangan

Kalibo District
under the leadership of A/PDM Richie P. Cardiel


For achieving an increase in the revenue from 2008 ,
Certificates of Recognition were likewise given to the following capital post offices:

Iloilo City Post Office
under the leadership of A/PM Nonito P. Pelobello

Bacolod City Post Office
under the leadership of PM Ronald Vilches

Kalibo Post Office
under the leadership of A/PM Ma. Cristina Morales

San Jose Post Office
under the leadership of PM Job P. Tunguia, Jr.


For depositing at least 99% of collections, the following district received
a Certificate of Recognition:

South Negros Occidental District
under the leadership of A/PDM Fatima P. Abangan


For depositing at least 99% of their collections, the following capital post offices received Certificates of Recognition as well:

San Jose Post Office
under the leadership of PM Job P. Tunguia, Jr.

Roxas City Post Office
under the leadership of PM Marcelino Palabrica

Capital Cities that submitted complete and accurate reports were also duly recognized. These are:

Bacolod City Post Office
under the leadership of PM Ronald Vilches

San Jose Post Office
under the leadership of PM Job P. Tunguia, Jr.

Roxas City Post Office
under the leadership of PM Marcelino Palabrica

Kalibo Post Office
under the leadership of A/PM Ma. Cristina Morales

The only district acknowledged for submitting complete and accurate
weekly reports is

South Negros Occidental District
under the leadership of A/PDM Fatima P. Abangan


Capital Cities that reaped savings from gasoline consumption were also given due recognition. These are:

San Jose Post Office
under the leadership of PM Job P. Tunguia, Jr.

Bacolod City Post Office
under the leadership of Sub-DC Chief Norman Estores

Awarded as the most active district during the Postal Week 2009 celebration is

Capiz District
under the leadership of A/PDM Arlyn C. Cababasay


Meanwhile, capital post offices that bested all other post offices to become the Cleanest and Greenest Post Office in Region 6 are:

Roxas City Post Office
under the leadership of PM Marcelino Palabrica

Bacolod City Post Office
under the leadership of PM Ronald Vilches

Kalibo Post Office
under the leadership of A/PM Ma. Cristina Morales

Philpost 6 Holds Year-End Assessment and Strategic Planning Workshop

Philpost 6 key officials gathered at Villa Sagrado on February 23-24, 2010 for the Year-End Assessment and Strategic Planning Workshop.

The two-day affair kicked off with Regional Director Lilia O. Barcelon welcoming the participants and emphasizing the importance of solidarity to achieve the goals of the corporation. Representatives from the Marketing Office, Legal Office, RIAS, district offices and capital post offices were then given 35 minutes each to report on their office’s accomplishments, the biggest challenges they encountered during the year 2009, the means they were able to overcome these, and what they hope to achieve for the year 2010.

The big bosses of the Region, RD Barcelon, Acting AdFin Director Iris Sargado and Acting Operations Director Benjie Yotoko, took the floor on the second day. The objectives of the Office were reviewed, strategies and action plans were drawn, and certain issues and concerns were properly addressed to --- all these with the end in view of providing a more dynamic, customer-centered, and efficient service to the public.

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Looking Forward To 2010

There is certainly much to look forward to this year – the implementation of GSIS e-card payout system and the SSS-Philpost Unified Multipurpose ID system, among them.

Comes the implementation of the GSIS e-card payout system, GSIS e-card holders may no longer queue in front of Unionbank’s ATMachines, but flock instead to any capital post office in Region 6 (Iloilo City Post Office, Bacolod City Post Office in Negros Occidental, Roxas City Post Office in Capiz, Kalibo Post Office in Aklan, and San Jose Post Office in Antique) and other big post offices like San Carlos City and Cadiz City post offices (both in Negros Occidental) to withdraw their money or make balance inquiries. This project is seen to favor especially those in the provinces as they no longer have to travel far and wide just to get to the nearest UnionBank branch.

Meanwhile, SSS and Philpost has signed a Memorandum of Agreement on the integration of the SSS Unified Multipurpose Identification System (UMID) to the benefits of the Postal ID. Simply put, the UMID card will enable SSS members to get payments for pensions, loans and benefits through PhilPost’s nationwide network of about 2,200 post offices.

More of this can be found here

Philpost Braved The Financial Storm in 2009

The year 2009 proved to be another challenging year for Philpost 6, and thankfully, it experienced no big shakers during the year. It’s not to say that the year passed by rather uneventfully, but at least there were no Franks, no Pepings, no Ondoys, nothing of the sort that would have created huge stumbling blocks on Philpost’s plans and programs.

Still, the global financial crisis continued to rock business of any kind, and that included the communications industry. Philpost 6 was not spared of the effects of the crisis, yet it was unrelenting in its resolve to meet the challenges head-on.

In order to lessen the impact of the crisis, we conducted intensive marketing campaigns of Philpost products and services, most particularly the PID, express pouch and Globe Autoloadmax. We also implemented the Proof of Delivery (POD) system and the rush ID fee. We purchased additional laminating machines so more post offices might be able to provide laminating services and accept rush ID.

We went down to the barangay levels and made personal visits to government offices and private companies for a more personalized service and to bring our products closer to the people.

We also reviewed our dispatch and delivery schemes and came out with programs that enhanced our delivery capability.

All these activities earned us 12 new clients. Our biggest new client, Avon Philippines, avails itself of our ordinary mail with POD service.