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The Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) is proud to celebrate “World Post Day” on 09 October 2021 in solidarity with Postal Workers around the World in serving communities in time of crisis. World Post Day is celebrated each year in connection with the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal…
Postmaster General Norman N. Fulgencio (File photo) MANILA - The Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) is proud to celebrate "World Post Day" on Oct. 9, 2021, in solidarity with Postal Workers around the World in serving communities in times of crisis. World Post Day is celebrated each year in connection with the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern. It was officially declared by the UPU Congress held in Tokyo, Japan in 1969. The Philippines is an active member of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) which is composed of 192 member countries around the world. Postmaster General Norman N. Fulgencio wishes to thank the diligent Filipino postal workers- our frontline heroes- who work hard to provide the much-needed public service that our countryman deserves. The Post Office recognizes that digitalization and modernization are crucial ingredients not only to meet organizational objectives but also to keep emplo