Philippines 23.09.2025

Owing to severe weather conditions caused by Typhoon Ragasa, postal operations will be suspended in certain parts of the country on 22 September 2025 for the safety of its personnel and the public. The affected areas are as follows:

  • Metropolitan Manila
  • Abra
  • Antique
  • Apayao
  • Bataan
  • Batanes
  • Batangas
  • Benguet
  • Bulacan
  • Cagayan
  • Cavite
  • Ifugao
  • Ilocos Norte
  • llocos Sur
  • Isabela
  • Kalinga
  • La Union
  • Laguna
  • Mountain Province
  • Nueva Ecija
  • Nueva Vizcaya
  • Occidental Mindoro
  • Oriental Mindoro
  • Pampanga
  • Pangasinan
  • Palawan
  • Romblon
  • Rizal
  • Tarlac
  • Zambales

Philippines 25.08.2025

The designated operator of the Philippines, Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that, owing to severe weather conditions, postal operations will be suspended in certain parts of the country on 26 August 2025 for the safety of personnel and the public. The affected areas are as follows: 1. Metro Manila 2. Bulacan Province 3. Cavite Province 4. Nueva Ecija Province 5. Pampanga Province 6. Batangas Province 7. Aurora Province 8. Quezon Province 9. Rizal Province 10. Laguna Province 11. Camarines Norte Province 12. Camarines Sur Province 13. Albay Province 14. Sorsogon Province 15. Catanduanes Province 16. Masbate Province 17. Northern Samar Province All inbound and outbound services will be affected during this period. PHLPost is closely monitoring the situation and will resume normal operations as soon as conditions permit. A follow-up notice will be issued once services are restored.

Philippines 18.08.2025

The designated operator of the Philippines, Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), respectfully informs Union member countries and their designated operators that it is temporarily suspending the dispatch of all outbound international surface mail from the Philippines, with immediate effect, in accordance with article 17-013 of the Convention Regulations. This decision is driven by the continuous rise in operational and conveyance costs, which is significantly hindering the sustainability of PHLPost’s surface mail services. In view of these circumstances, PHLPost is actively reviewing possible options to identify viable and cost-effective solutions. It is committed to resuming outbound surface mail operations as soon as feasible, and will keep Union member countries informed of developments in this regard.

Philippines 18.08.2025

Philippine Postal Corporation suspends international surface mail service: Intelligence received by Everstream Analytics on August 18 reported that the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) suspended all outbound international surface mail services from the Philippines. The measure is due to increasing operational and conveyance costs and will remain in effect until further notice.

Philippines 18.07.2025

The designated operator of the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that it has observed a growing number of postal items being rejected by partner airlines owing to tagging as containing dangerous goods in accordance with the definition provided in article 19.3.1 of the Convention. 

Philippines 09.05.2025

In view of national and local elections, 12 May 2025 has been declared a special non-working holiday throughout the country to enable the people to properly exercise their right to vote.

As a result, postal services and operations may be affected on this date, as government offices and many businesses will observe the holiday.