Manila Central Post Office Building : Exploring Manila
Cultural and Heritage Sites, Philippines — By melo on January 29, 2009 3:00 amIt was my day off when I visited the Manila Post office last week to pick up the package I bought from Ebay. It took almost two weeks for them to send me the notice that my package has arrived, Oh well, at least it didn’t get lost.
Since most of my travel gears, travel books, camera lenses, cook books and other travel stuff are purchased from eBay, It had to go to the Manila Post Office for Customs and duties purposes. I’m not complaining, I actually enjoy walking around this part of Manila since its near Quiapo, Binondo, Intramuros, SM Manila and Luneta.
Manila Central Post Office Facade
The Manila Post office Building is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the Philippines. Located in the district of Intramuros, at the bank of the Pasig River. The front of the building faces the Liwasang Bonifacio plaza (now known as Plaza Lawton).
Post World War II Photo
It’s neoclassical architecture was designed by Filipino architect Juan Marcos de Guzman Arrelano and was originally built in 1926. The original structure was severely damaged during the bombing of Manila during World War II but was reconstructed in 1946 preserving it’s original design.
National Historical Institute Marker
This building serves as the head office of PhilPost where all local and international mails and parcels are sorted before being distributed to it’s regional hubs.
Greek inspired Ionic Columns
Stamp collectors also frequently visiting the Manila Post Office to buy latest stamp issues from the philatelic section. They also sell different types of stamps like Mint, Cancelled, Setenant, Souvenir sheets, and Sheetlets.
Ground Floor : Bureau of Customs Office
The Manila Central Post Office also hosts a yearly event where old stamps and mailing equipments are exhibited. Visiting the building’s interior will give you a totally different impression. Just like the building, the equipments are old but impressive.
View from Binondo
I felt that I was sent back in time. Unlike the post offices in other Asian countries, the Manila Post Office was left out when it comes to modern architectual design, but this is not necessarily a bad thing.
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Dear Maam/Sir,
Pwede po bang pakicheck baka natabunan po siguro yung sulat na pinadala sa akin. Pinadala kasi sa akin noong July 2, 2011 pa po. Bale mahigit 3 months na po kc akong naghihintay wala pa po. Nag-aalala na po kasi yung laging nagpapadala sa akin ng mga materials. Monthly po akong nakakatanggap ng sulat at pinapadalhan po ako ng mga religious materials at iba pa. Bale galing po yun sa Evergreen Circle Hendersonville Tenneessee. Hintayin ko po ang inyong sagot kung maari sana sa aking email.
Thanks po.
hay ang tanga naman ng mga nagcocoment dito…. akala nya siguro eh website it ng Post Office… LOL
Below is part of an e-mail I rec’d from my Mother who resides in USA.
Received your Christmas card in today’s mail. I did not find the item you mentioned last week that was in the card for your Father. Must have come via the air or something….sure was fast getting here!
Pretty card,wonderful message and we know that it was filled with love from both! I was a little upset to see that it had been handled roughly though there was a rip on each side and also one smack dab in the top edge of the envelope.
The card only had the center top ripped about 3/4 of an inch. The gold stone like on the Christmas tree was intact. We appreciate it very much.
Would Phil Post care to explain this?? The only thing they are out for is themselves. Pathetic that you can not trust a Govt Postal Employee here in the Philippines. Trying to line their own pockets with other peoples hard earned gifts. There is no excuse for this, pure and simple it is THEFT. Oh, and do not expect a straight honest answer form them either, only lame excuses as to why this happens.
It’s as if Filipino Postal culture does not acknowledge the existence of complaints about poor service , and thus are in denial of reality. So your complaint is not even really heard or understood. They don’t want to hear it and are unable to respond to it.
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