The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) advises the public, especially the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to send their mails and parcels before the suggested date of mailing at post offices and abroad to help ensure that mails and parcels are received in time for Christmas 2024.
Holiday-related Domestic Express Mail (DEMS) should be sent on or before December 06 (Metro Manila), December 04 (Luzon) and November 29 (Visayas and Mindanao). Likewise, International Express Mail (IEMS) destined for abroad is set on November 22.
For Domestic Registered Mail, the schedule for mailing shall be on December 4 (Metro Manila), November 29 (Luzon) and November 22 (Visayas and Mindanao). International registered mails sent abroad should be mailed on or before November 18.
The deadline for sending Domestic Parcel will be on November 29 (Metro Manila), November 22 (Luzon) and November 20 (Visayas and Mindanao). Meanwhile, Air Parcel intended for abroad should be sent on November 08 to reach their country of destinations in time for Christmas.
For Domestic Ordinary Mail, the deadline for mailing will be on November 29 (Metro Manila), November 22 (Luzon) and November 29 (Visayas and Mindanao). International Ordinary Mails is scheduled for mailing on November 18.
Mail items containing goods (especially with dutiable items), are subject to customs examination and may need additional processing time.
PHLPost, an integral part of the country’s infrastructure, connects Filipinos across the archipelago and facilitates commerce and communication. It has embarked on the journey of transformation and growth, and remains committed in delivering reliable postal services, embracing innovation, and fostering closer ties with its stakeholders.