When we think of the Post Office we often relate it to having slow service, long waiting time and…read moredifficult to talk to staff. And that might be true before but it isn't now, not anymore. From what I can tell they've updated their system, put competent and very friendly people there and with regards to delivery, it'll get there for sure it'd just take a little bit more time be patient. Though I've been to a number of PhilPosts, this one takes the cake. They have fast service and everything is neat and organized. I have one instance that I needed a stamp or whatnot and even though it'd mean taking away business, they directed me to the right path and sent me on my merry way. I mean they could've just said something else and really, I won't know till a few months time if they tricked me or not. And that's happened to me on more than one occasion. Have a little more faith in our Post Office, service wise they're pushing it further and trying their best to keep up with the times and maintain a very affordable cost.

Hello, I have been waiting ages for my package I orderrs beginning of December I need to know wh y…read morethis is takingnis long as it has. And when do I get a estimated arrival date. My package has been sending intransitive for a month. I'm rather annoyed and probably will never order from the Philippines ever gain.

E-mail and texting has overtaken snail mail as the main form of correspondence between people. That…read moredoesn't mean that people no longer write to each other using letters. This building is the central building for the country's mail sorting and distribution process. I pass by this mammoth of a structure each time I go to school or head home. It's a wonderful thing to behold. Few government buildings are as imposing and big as the Manila Central Post Office. Indeed, when I look at this structure I often wonder to myself why the country isn't littered with more structures like it. It's neoclassical structure is like a breath of fresh air compared to most of the box like buildings that I see populating Manila's streets. I love this building because it reminds me that there are hidden architectural gems in Manila that will stand out and make me look twice each time I cross the street or look around the corner.

The Manila Central Post Office never fails to move me and make me sad at the same time. It is…read moreeasily the most iconic and impressive building in Manila, and it is almost palatial. Seriously, looking at the Post Office loom over you as you cross the river is an arresting and breathtaking sight. However, all that majesty cannot hide the fact that the Post Office is in decay and needs all the help it can get. I'm hoping some group comes in and restores it for future use, because Philpost simply cannot take care of this magnificent structure anymore. There were talks that the Post Office was going to be converted into a hotel, although it appears talks have fallen through. I don't mind this turning into a heritage museum or something. Anything, really. Just save this gorgeous building, please!

This is gonna make me sound like such a pathetic new person (read: baby/child) but... I've never…read morereally sent anything by snail mail. HAHA. It's just that when I came of age, snail mail was already in decline! I think I had one mailing activity in Grade 1 or something, but that was that. Haha! So when my mom had to send a letter to the states that had to be by traditional mail and not just email, I jumped at the chance to go with her to the post office. Lol. It wasn't something urgent so it didn't have to be by those express mail couriers like fedex. It just had to get there and everyone said Philpost would do the trick, so we went to one. What surprised me was how simple and easy the whole process was! There was no line when we got there (aww...) so we went up to the lady at the counter right away, said it was for mail to the US, filled out a simple form she handed us, and then paid a measly P40 for the transaction. She got the letter, filed it in one of the cubby holes behind her, and we were done! We were in and out in 5 minutes. The letter was gonna get there in 2 weeks. And it did! A little earlier even, yay. Kinda makes me sad the post office is practically extinct though. But kudos to Philpost for staying in the game and transforming into a full-on logistics company! A reliable one, too.

Good day po, pwede mag ask bakit di pa rin nadeliver ang postal ID ko . Nag track na po ako ang…read moreSabi out for delivery Pero hangang ngayon di ko pa rin narerecieve.salamat po

follow up lang po ako sa pinadala kung letter address to BIR National Office, pinuntahan ko ngayon…read moreyung pinadalhan ko sa makati wala pa daw update , paki check naman po reference number 046958

The few times I've ordered anything from an online store based in another country, I haven't had to…read morepay extraordinarily ridiculous amounts at customs. Maybe I was lucky, and corruption was on holiday. Nevertheless, claiming a parcel shipped from a source abroad really does give you the heebie-jeebies as soon as you step into the post office. I expected the worst the first time I came through those doors. Fortunately, there weren't a lot of people at the time, though there was still a line. The place isn't airconditioned, and the staff is... Well, old. What's more ancient though is the system in place. There are logbooks you have to sign in order to claim a parcel, and virtually nothing seems computerized. I was lucky that my visits weren't done during peak seasons, but I imagine a little bit of hell during Christmas time or whenever there's a surge of deliveries. Located right on Buendia, parking can be a bit challenging, but the place is pretty much easily accessible. It's also near the fire station, and the thought of having that nearby in case a fire threatens to burn valuable parcels and padala is somewhat comforting. Each of my trips took maybe ten to fifteen minutes. Not bad for a facility run by aging folks. I'm just hoping I'll never have the corruption horror stories every other person seems to have with customs.

I mailed out a paperwork to the U.S. via registered mail at the Makati Central Post Office in June…read more2025. Three (3) months has passed and the recipient in the U.S. still has not received the registered mail. I also sent a copy of the same paperwork via regular mail and it also has not been received by the recipient in the U.S. It's a disgrace that the Makati Central Post Office is unreliable. It is possible that there are mail thieves somewhere in the process. Nick M.

I ordered a package from Rebecca Minkoff. I picked it up from SM Megamall & the dust bag was…read moremissing. I have several bags from the same brand and it ALWAYS comes with a dust bag. So disappointing. Package was delayed already for 3 weeks (ordered November Black Friday, was able to pick up 2 days before Christmas!) and the amount I paid for a 4lb item cost the same if I used TWO DAY SHIPPING with Fedex or another logistics company. The company should take accountability when things go missing & issue partial refund if a shipment gets really delayed. Never again.

One of the most frustrating things that come with living in the Philippines is that you can't shop…read moreonline. You could, but when it arrives here your face will get slapped with a sizable tax charge from customs. It's either you pony up and pay the tax or they'll send back the item. No matter how you cut it, you'll end up the loser. One way to get around paying these exorbitant fees is to use Johnny Air Cargo. The whole process is easy to go through and hassle free. You just contact them and tell them of your plans. They'll give you a US address to send the items to, and then they'll send it to the Philippines. I know that it looks like you're just circling around, but it works. There is a fee involved of course, but what they're charging are fathoms away from what customs will charge you.

I make a trip to the post office three to six times a year. No, I'm not sending love letters…read more Rather, I'm sending big boxes that are either full of toys and clothes for my wife's niece living in Sweden or loaded with books and collectibles whenever someone buys the occasional stuff I sell on eBay. Sending stuff in big boxes abroad has never been a chore for me. I actually find it easy because Barangay Bel-Air has a satellite post office along Valero Street. The small office is air-conditioned and the longtime postal workers on duty are very polite and reliable. In the years that I have used their services, I never had a bad experience with the post office guys in Bel-Air. Plus, there's rarely a crowd lining up in this satellite office, unlike in the main Makati City Post Office along Gil Puyat Ave. In spite of what they say in the news, the Philippine Post Office, or PhilPost, is still the most practical way of sending letters and parcels to any point in the world. For one, the national postal system has all the necessary infrastructure to perform all mail-related services. The best thing about PhilPost is they have the most affordable rates for letters and packages. And if you know when to send your goods (avoiding Christmas and other peak holiday seasons), PhilPost can actually beat the delivery dates of big private couriers, especially when it comes to international shipments.

The clerk is by far the most hostile and rude employee I have ever encountered in my whole life…read more She greeted me with "What do you want??!?!". When I asked her if I could see the weight of my parcel on her weighing scale, she said "Do you doubt me? If you don't trust me then go to another post office branch, go to the main branch and send your stuff there. You're the only customer ever who requests to see the weighing scale." All this with her exasperated and intimidating voice and eyes that look like she was gonna murder me any second. I did not feel safe, and do not recommend that people send their items here because I felt like the clerk hates people and would sabotage their mail.