In celebration of Maestro Lucio San Pedro’s 100^th birthday, PHLPost released a commemorative stamp for one of the country’s National Artist for Music.

Born on February 11, 1913, San Pedro was given the National Artist for Music recognition in 1991, recognizing his valuable contribution to original Filipino music, with songs that became classics like “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan” and “Lahing Kayumanggi” among others. Lucio San Pedro produced an outstanding body of work which not only reflects his artistry but more importantly, expresses the beauty and essence of Filipino identity and culture.

The stamp design is a close up photo of Maestro Lucio San Pedro with the title of his song, “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan” and his signature on the background, as per approved by Maestro Lucio San Pedro’s family, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and Arts.

With this commemorative stamp, we will always be reminded that 100 years ago, a music genius named Lucio San Pedro was born and  his name will be forever carved in our country’s history just as memories of him are forever etched in the hearts of his family and friends.

In celebration of Maestro Lucio San Pedro’s 100th birthday, PHLPost released a commemorative stamp for one of the country’s National Artist for Music.

Born on February 11, 1913, San Pedro was given the National Artist for Music recognition in 1991, recognizing his valuable contribution to original Filipino music, with songs that became classics like “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan” and “Lahing Kayumanggi” among others. Lucio San Pedro produced an outstanding body of work which not only reflects his artistry but more importantly, expresses the beauty and essence of Filipino identity and culture.

The stamp design is a close up photo of Maestro Lucio San Pedro with the title of his song, “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan” and his signature on the background, as per approved by Maestro Lucio San Pedro’s family, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and Arts.

With this commemorative stamp, we will always be reminded that 100 years ago, a music genius named Lucio San Pedro was born and his name will be forever carved in our country’s history just as memories of him are forever etched in the hearts of his family and friends.

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INVITATION TO BID

1. The Philippine Postal Corporation, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites all manufacturers, suppliers or distributors to bid for the hereunder project:

Name of Project : Procurement of 20 Units of Motorcycles

Brief Description : Type: 4 stroke, single cylinder, air cooled, SOHC, 1 valve, compliant on EURO 2 emission standards.
Bore and Stroke: 54 – 57 x 48 – 54 mm
Displacement: not less than 124 cc
Engine Oil Capacity: 1.0 – 1.2 liters
Dry weight: not more than 115 kg
Fuel Tank: not less than 13 liters

Delivery Period : Within fifteen (15) calendar days

ABC : Php 1,600,000.00

Location : Philippine Postal Corporation, Central Office Main Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila

2. Bidders must come from a G7 country or company licensed from manufacturer of a G7 country.

3. Bidders should have completed, within three (3) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II, Instruction to Bidders.

4. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act”.

5. Interested bidders may obtain further information from Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), Philippine Postal Corporation, and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from March 1, 2013 to March 20, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from March 1, 2013 to March 20, 2013 at the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Php 5,000.00.

6. The Philippine Postal Corporation will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on March 6, 2013 at 10:00 A.M., Business Operations Center, 3rd Floor, PHLPost Main Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila, which shall be open only to all bidders who have purchased the bidding documents.

All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in the Bidding Documents.

The deadline for submission and receipt of bids is on March 20, 2013 until 9:00 A.M., while the opening of bids shall be held on the same date at 9:30 A.M., Business Operations Center, 3rd Floor, PHLPost Main Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila. Late bids shall not be accepted by the BAC.

7. The Philippine Postal Corporation reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

8. For further information, please refer to:

PHILIPPINE POSTAL CORPORATION

ENGR. MAMA S. LALANTO, Al Haj
Chairman, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC)
Thru:
Atty. Joselito B. Gonzales
Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat
3rd Flr. Mezzanine, PPC Main Bldg.
Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila
Tel. No. (02) 527-3824

ENGR. MAMA S. LALANTO, Al Haj

BAC Chairman

Pitcher plants are carnivorous plants whose prey-trapping mechanism features a deep cavity filled with liquid known as a pitfall trap. There are more than a hundred species of pitcher plants and many of them can be found in the Philippines.

Foraging, flying or crawling insects such as flies are attracted to the cavity formed by the cupped leaf. The rim of the pitcher is slippery, when moistened by condensation or nectar, causing insects to fall into the trap.

This Special stamps features different varieties of Pitcher Plants that can be found and grown in the Philippines.

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In March 1913, UP President Murray Bartlett sowed the seeds of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association when he urged College of Law Dean George Malcolm to call a meeting for the purpose of forming such an association.

Throughout its history, the UPAA has been fired up by its mission of fostering Honor and Excellence, Service and Leadership, the very same ideals held sacrosanct by the Alma Mater. Projects of the association have sought to promote these ideals, as well as encourage unity, loyalty and institution building among the graduates, so that united, they can better serve their communities and the nation, thus doing their Alma Mater proud. The UPAA has undertaken several projects to promote excellence in teaching, research and extension services.

This year the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) celebrates its centenary by launching Commemorative stamps in coordination with the Philippine Postal Corporation., which are designed by the UPAA Centennial anniversary Committee. The stamp designs shows; Stamp 1: The Oblation with the UPAA Centennial Logo in a purple background; Stamp 2: Façade of the Bahay ng Alumni Bldg., in a green background, likewise with the UPAA Centennial logo; Stamp 3: Earthworm-view of the Carillon Tower, with the centennial logo on a blue background;and Stamp 4: The full view of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association Centennial logo.

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The Banaue Rice Terraces in the Philippine Cordilleras were made by bare hands of the indigenous inhabitant in the northern part of the Philippines for more than 2000 years. Rice being a staple food in the country, they use the terraces as planting grounds basically for rice and other crops. As keepers of culture and tradition, the rice terraces is describe as an expression of sacred tradition and a delicate social balance as they helped to create a landscape of great beauty that expresses the harmony between humankind and the environment.

Cinque Terre, meanwhile, is a famous tourist destination in Italy. Nestled in the rugged portion of the coast in Italian Riviera, it is also a source of living for the Italian locals. Being in the coastline area, seafood is a mainstay in their local cuisine. They also grow grapes that being used to manufacture two kind of wine such as Cinque Terre and the Sciachetrà. Cinque Terre is a remarkable example of a type of a complex of buildings and architectural landscape, which illustrates a significant moment in human history.

Due to its cultural and physical significance the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared the Banaue Rice Terraces of Ifugao province in 1995 and the Cinque Terre of Liguria region, Italy in 1997 as world heritage sites.

Being magnificent landmarks and icons of both countries, they are now featured on the stamp, marking the 65th year of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Italy.

Established on 9 July 1947, the Diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Italy started after the two countries signed in Rome on the Treaty of Friendship and General Relations, which was subsequently ratified on 10 December 1948.

The first Philippine Diplomatic Mission to Italy was established on 5 July 1948 as a Legation, and subsequently elevated to the level of an Embassy on 9 August 1956.

The People Power Revolution in 1986 marked the beginning of expansion of bilateral relations. Italy was among the first countries to recognize the Aquino Government in the Philippines.

With a strong diplomatic relations to date, after its first official diplomatic relations inked in 1947, the Philippine Postal Corporation is proud to present the Philippine-Italy 65th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations special stamp issuance.

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INVITATION TO BID

1. The Philippine Postal Corporation, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites all manufacturers, suppliers or distributors to bid for the hereunder project:

Name of Project : Procurement of 600,000 Sets of Consignment Note

Brief Description :

Dimension: 140 mm x 254 mm
Allowance: +5% caliper
Four color printing
4-ply carbonless paper
Packet type – as per specification of PhilPost
With Barcode (size: 70 mm x 10 mm)

Delivery Period : One hundred sixty five (165) calendar days

ABC : Php 2,496,000.00

Location : Philippine Postal Corporation, Central Office Main Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila

2. Bidders should have completed, within three (3) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II, Instruction to Bidders.

3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act”.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), Philippine Postal Corporation, and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from May 2, 2013 to May 22, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from May 2, 2013 to May 22, 2013 at the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Php 5,000.00.

5. The Philippine Postal Corporation will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on May 8, 2013 at 9:30 A.M., Business Operations Center, 3rd Floor, PHLPost Main Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila, which shall be open only to all bidders who have purchased the bidding documents.

All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in the Bidding Documents.

The deadline for submission and receipt of bids is on May 22, 2013 until 9:00 A.M., while the opening of bids shall be held on the same date at 9:30 A.M., Business Operations Center, 3rd Floor, PHLPost Main Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila. Late bids shall not be accepted by the BAC.

6. The Philippine Postal Corporation reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

7. For further information, please refer to:

PHILIPPINE POSTAL CORPORATION

ENGR. MAMA S. LALANTO, Al Haj
Chairman, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC)
Thru:
Atty. Joselito B. Gonzales
Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat
3rd Flr. Mezzanine, PHLPost Main Bldg.
Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila
Tel. No. (02) 527-3824

ENGR. MAMA S. LALANTO, Al Haj
BAC Chairman

INVITATION TO BID

1. The Philippine Postal Corporation, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites all manufacturers, suppliers or distributors to bid for the hereunder project:

Name of Project : Procurement of 200 Units of Computer Set and 250 Units of Barcode Scanner

Minimum Specs :

Computer Set:
• Intel Core i5-3450 Processor (6M Cache, 3.10HGz)
• Intel H61 Express Chipset Supporting up to 16 GB DDR3 System Memory
• With License Windows 7 PRO
• 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 Non-ECC DIMM Memory
• Intel SDD 330 Series (60GB, SATA 6 Gb/s, 25nm, MLC)
• No Bootable and Card Reader Selected
• Intel HD Graphics w/ Dynamic Frequency
• 18.5 HD Ready Super Slim LED Monitor
• Ports: 6 USB Ports (2 Front and 4 Rear)
• UPS: 720 VA w/ 4 x 220 volts grounded outlets,
• 3 yrs. Warranty on parts, labor and on-site service (Metro Manila only)
Barcode Scanner:
• USB Handheld Laser Type w/ Stand and with Cable
• 3 yrs. Warranty on parts, labor and on-site service (Metro Manila only)

Delivery Period : Sixty (60) calendar days

TOTAL ABC : Php 10,275,000.00

Location : Philippine Postal Corporation, Central Office Main Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila

2. Bidders should have completed, within three (3) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II, Instruction to Bidders.

3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act”.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), Philippine Postal Corporation, and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from May 2, 2013 to May 22, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from May 2, 2013 to May 22, 2013 at the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Php 25,000.00.

5. The Philippine Postal Corporation will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on May 8, 2013 at 10:30 A.M., Business Operations Center, 3rd Floor, PHLPost Main Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila, which shall be open only to all bidders who have purchased the bidding documents.

All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in the Bidding Documents.

The deadline for submission and receipt of bids is on May 22, 2013 until 9:00 A.M., while the opening of bids shall be held on the same date at 10:30 A.M., Business Operations Center, 3rd Floor, PHLPost Main Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila. Late bids shall not be accepted by the BAC.

6. The Philippine Postal Corporation reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

7. For further information, please refer to:

PHILIPPINE POSTAL CORPORATION

ENGR. MAMA S. LALANTO, Al Haj
Chairman, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC)
Thru:
Atty. Joselito B. Gonzales
Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat
3rd Flr. Mezzanine, PHLPost Main Bldg.
Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila
Tel. No. (02) 527-3824

ENGR. MAMA S. LALANTO, Al Haj
BAC Chairman

Manila, May 7: DHL Express, the world’s leading express services provider, today announced a partnership with the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost). This first-of-its-kind collaboration is part of PHLPost’s plans to reinvigorate its international service offering by providing more shipping options to its customers.

DHL Express services will first be offered at twelve (12) PHLPost locations in Ortigas, Pasig City; Greenhills, San Juan City; Cebu City; Baguio City; Sta. Rosa, Laguna; Angeles, Pampanga; Iloilo City; Legaspi City; Davao City; and central post offices in Manila, Quezon City and Makati City. Customers will be able to enjoy the ease of shipping internationally to over 220 countries and territories by simply registering their documents and packages at the post offices. The availability of the 24/7 customer service hotline and track and trace capability give customers the ability to closely monitor their shipments from pick up to delivery.

“Our partnership will see us leverage on the extensive network and services of DHL Express to further boost our product offerings and reach. It will extend over and beyond the maximum weight limit permissible and outside of the existing serviceable countries of our Express Mail Service. This will enable us to be more globally competitive and ready to serve the increasing demands of our customers. The extension of services allows us to continue to add value to our customers through the provision of prompt and affordable services,” said Josefina dela Cruz, Philippine Postal Corporation, CEO and Postmaster General Manager.

“International trade is a key driver of economic growth. Increasingly, we are seeing efforts by both the public and private sectors working hand-in-hand to revitalize the logistics industry in the country. The partnership that we witness today is a showcase of PHLPost’s commitment towards elevating its service offering to its customers, and we are excited to be a part of this journey. Our experience in working with some of Southeast Asia’s national postal offices in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam will allow our local team to share best practices with PHLPost,” said Yasmin Aladad Khan, Senior Vice President DHL Express Southeast Asia.

Nurhayati Abdullah, Country Manager, DHL Express Philippines commented, “We are excited about this partnership because it is borne out of both parties’ mutual desire to provide Filipinos with fast and reliable ways to send heavier parcels and packages to more countries abroad. This collaboration is a perfect combination of the unrivalled global network and expertise in international express industry of DHL Express, with PHLPost’s local postal services and its extensive reach in the country. More importantly, local small and medium enterprises will be able to tap on the wealth of knowledge that DHL and PHLPost possess to expand their business overseas more efficiently.”

The DHL Express service offering will cover the following shipments under the agreement:
- Shipments weighing 0.5 kg and above that are to be sent to countries currently not covered by PHLPost’s Express Mail Service (EMS)
- Shipments sent to countries where EMS is offered, but which exceed the maximum weight that can be accepted

DHL services will be expected to be rolled out in more PHLPost locations in 2014.

INVITATION TO BID

1. The Philippine Postal Corporation, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites all manufacturers, suppliers or distributors to bid for the hereunder project:

Name of Project ABC:
Procurement of 300,000 Pieces of IEMS Document Envelope Php 1,185,000.00
Procurement of 300,000 Pieces of DEMS Document Envelope Php 1,185,000.00

Brief Description :

Size: 11 x 16.5 plus 2 flap
High Density Opaque Polyethylene
Thickness: 2 mil
Print: Five colors (blue, orange, red, yellow and gray)

Total ABC : Php 2,370,000.00

Delivery Period : 90 calendar days

Location : Philippine Postal Corporation, Central Office Main Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila 1000

2. Bidders should have completed, within three (3) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II, Instruction to Bidders.

3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act”.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), Philippine Postal Corporation, and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from May 15, 2013 to June 5, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from May 15, 2013 to June 5, 2013 at the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Php 5,000.00.

5. The Philippine Postal Corporation will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on May 22, 2013 at 9:00 A.M., Business Operations Center, 3rd Floor, PHLPost Main Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila, which shall be open only to all bidders who have purchased the bidding documents.

All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in the Bidding Documents.

The deadline for submission and receipt of bids is on June 5, 2013 until 9:00 A.M., while the opening of bids shall be held on the same date at 9:30 A.M., Business Operations Center, 3rd Floor, PHLPost Main Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila. Late bids shall not be accepted by the BAC.

6. The Philippine Postal Corporation reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

7. For further information, please refer to:

PHILIPPINE POSTAL CORPORATION

ENGR. MAMA S. LALANTO, Al Haj
Chairman, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC)
Thru:
Atty. Joselito B. Gonzales
Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat
3rd Flr. Mezzanine, PHLPost Main Bldg.
Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila
Tel. No. (02) 527-3824

ENGR. MAMA S. LALANTO, Al Haj
BAC Chairman

Jesus “Jesse” Manalastas Robredo, (May 27, 1958 – August 18, 2012) also known as “government man” was born in Naga City, Camarines Sur. He was the third of five children of Jose Chan-Robredo, Sr. and Marcelina Manalastas-Robredo.

In 1988, Robredo was known as the youngest mayor in the Philippine history when he was elected Mayor of Naga City at the age of 29. During his time in city hall, Robredo was known to his law-adhering style of governance. He was able to get the people participation and stakeholdership in governance that made Naga City the premier city of Bicol Region. He was credited for transforming Naga City from being dull and lethargic to being one of the “Most Improved Cities in Asia” as cited by Asiaweek Magazine in 1999.

In 1995, he was also elected as President of the League of Cities in the Philippines in recognition to his skills and competence as a leader. He headed the Metro Naga Development Council and served as the chairman of the Bicol’s Regional Development Council that is composed of six provinces and seven cities from 1992 to 1998.

On July 9, 2010, he was appointed as the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) under the Aquino administration after serving as Mayor of Naga City for a total of 19 years.

In the afternoon of August 18, 2012, while on his way back to Naga City after an official agency engagement in Cebu City, the Piper Aircraft carrying him crashed into the off shore of Masbate and never made it to the airport. Secretary Robredo’s body was retrieved three days after its crashed in the open sea.

The whole nation mourned in the sudden passing of an icon of good governance and was given a state funeral. He was conferred with different posthumous awards and one of them is the most recent and the highest national recognition to be given by the Republic of the Philippines to an individual, the Quezon Service Cross.

The Quezon Service Cross, a decoration conferred by the President of the Philippines with the concurrence of the Congress of the Philippines to Filipino citizens for exemplary service to the nation in such a manner and such degree as to add great prestige to the Republic of the Philippines, or as to contribute to the lasting benefit of its people.

Secretary Robredo is one of the only five recipients of the award since its creation in 1946. The other four conferred with the award is the President of the UN General Assembly Carlos P. Romulo, President Emilio Aguinaldo, President Ramon Magsaysay, and Sen. Benigno S. Aquino Jr (posthumous).

In recognition of his contributions to nation building, the late Jesse Manalastas Robredo, former Secretary of DILG will be featured in a special stamp issue in his 55th birth date on May 27, 2013.

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INVITATION TO BID

1. The Philippine Postal Corporation, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites all manufacturers, suppliers or distributors to bid for the hereunder project:

Name of Project : Procurement of 1,600,000 Pieces of Tin Seal

Brief Description : With flip flap security lock, with PPC lettering mark, with serial number size: 2mm, serialized mild steel, plated with tin.

Delivery Period : 120 calendar days

ABC : Php 1,920,000.00

Location : Philippine Postal Corporation, Central Office Main Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila

2. Bidders should have completed, within three (3) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II, Instruction to Bidders.

3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act”.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), Philippine Postal Corporation, and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from May 31, 2013 to June 19, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from May 31, 2013 to June 19, 2013 at the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Php 5,000.00.

5. The Philippine Postal Corporation will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on June 5, 2013 at 10:30 A.M., Business Operations Center, 3rd Floor, PHLPost Main Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila, which shall be open only to all bidders who have purchased the bidding documents.

All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in the Bidding Documents.

The deadline for submission and receipt of bids is on June 19, 2013 until 9:00 A.M., while the opening of bids shall be held on the same date at 9:30 A.M., Business Operations Center, 3rd Floor, PHLPost Main Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila. Late bids shall not be accepted by the BAC.

6. The Philippine Postal Corporation reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

7. For further information, please refer to:

PHILIPPINE POSTAL CORPORATION

ENGR. MAMA S. LALANTO, Al Haj
Chairman, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC)
Thru:
Atty. Joselito B. Gonzales
Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat
3rd Flr. Mezzanine, PPC Main Bldg.
Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila
Tel. No. (02) 527-3824

ENGR. MAMA S. LALANTO, Al Haj
BAC Chairman

Malacañan Palace is the official residence and workplace of the President of the Republic of the Philippines and is located along the Pasig River in the old Manila district of San Miguel.

The first recorded owner of the property was Don Luis Rocha, a Spanish aristocrat. The structure was originally built as a summer house, described as relatively modest. Don Luis Rocha sold the property in 1802 to Colonel Jose Miguel Formente and was later purchased by the state in 1825. Since then, Malacañan Palace became the temporary summer residence of every Spanish Governor-General.

The great 1863 earthquake that struck Manila destroyed the Governor’s Palace in Intramuros. By virtue of a Superior Decree, dated June 11, 1863, the official residence of the Governor-General was transferred to Malacañan Palace. After 1863, the Palace has been occupied by 18 Spanish Governor-Generals, 14 American Civil Governors, and the Presidents of the Philippines, except President Emilio Aguinaldo.

During the American Administration and during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos, many administrative buildings were constructed and the Palace extensively refurbished and remodeled.

Today, Malacañan Palace stands on a sprawling complex and is the seat of political power in the country. Its present occupant is His Excellency, President Benigno S. Aquino, III, the 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines.

To commemorate the Sesquicentennial (1863-2013) of Malacañan Palace, the Philippine Postal Corporation is issuing a special stamp with a denomination of Ten Pesos. The stamp shows the façade of Malacañan Palace viewed across the Pasig River and the Official Seal of the President of the Philippines

Stamps and Official First Day Covers will be available starting June 11, 2013 at the Post Shop, Philately and Museum Division, Manila Central Post Office, Door 203, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila and at all Regional Offices of the Philippine Postal Corporation.

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The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) officials led by Postmaster General Josie Dela Cruz and Chairman Cesar Sarino inaugurated on May 29 the first privately operated Postal Station owned by Techno-Point I.T. Consultancy Services in Caloocan City Hall Complex.

Highlights of the activity includes the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between PHLPost and Techno Point I.T. Consultancy Services and also the signing of the first day cover of the Private Mailing Stamps produced exclusively for the Postal Stations to ensure security and proper monitoring of its operation.

The Postal Station is one of PHLPost’s answer to the call of President Noynoy Aquino for government agencies to venture into Public-Private Partnership.

It aims to give business and livelihood opportunities to people who want to enter in this kind of activity without having to invest large capital. Also, it is PHLPost`s way of bringing the postal service closer to the mailing public.

Any would-be postal station operator will have to pay an accreditation fee of P20,000.00. Sixty percent (60%) of which (P12,000.00) shall cover the marketing tools and equipment, the starter kit and the training needed to operate. In return, he is entitled to a 20% rebate on PHLPost products, services and merchandise.

But more then being a business partner, the Postal Station Operator is seen as one of PHLPost`s advocate of efficient and effective public service.

The Postal Station offers postal business transactions anytime, anywhere. The public shall now have the access to the postal service Mondays to Sundays including Holidays.

President Benigno S. Aquino III visits the Post Office Building to receive a commemorative stamp in celebration of the Sesquicentennial (1863-2013) of Malacañan Palace, the Philippine Postal Corporation is issuing a special stamp with a denomination of Ten Pesos. The stamp shows the façade of Malacañan Palace viewed across the Pasig River and the Official Seal of the President of the Philippines. In photos are PHLPost Postmaster General & chief executive officer Josefina Dela Cruz and National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Maria Serena Diokno. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan/Malacañang Photo Bureau)

These series of stamps are exclusively made for Postal Station operations.

The Postal Station is one of PHLPost’s answer to the call of President Noynoy Aquino for government agencies to venture into Public-Private Partnership.

It aims to give business and livelihood opportunities to people who want to enter in this kind of activity without having to invest large capital. Also, it is PHLPost`s way of bringing the postal service closer to the mailing public.

Any would-be postal station operator will have to pay an accreditation fee of P20,000.00. Sixty percent (60%) of which (P12,000.00) shall cover the marketing tools and equipment, the starter kit and the training needed to operate. In return, he is entitled to a 20% rebate on PHLPost products, services and merchandise.

But more than being a business partner, the Postal Station Operator is seen as one of PHLPost`s advocate of efficient and effective public service.

The Postal Station offers postal business transactions anytime, anywhere.

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July 10, 2013 – After the Memorandum of Agreement signing last May, the post office at Robinsons Mall Lingkod Pinoy Center (RMLPC) is now fully operational. This is after the first post office under the agreement had opened today at Robinsons Otis.

Customers can now enjoy the convenience of mailing their letters and parcel and avail other postal products and services in the comfort of their community mall under the Lingkod Pinoy Center. (RMLPC) is one-stop shop that houses other government agency, aims to assist the public with their needs as conveniently as possible and in a place that is highly accessible to them which is the mall.

The opening of the counter was led by Postmaster General & CEO Josie Dela Cruz, PHLPost Chairman of the Board Cesar Sarino and Robinson’s General Manager Ms. Arlene Magtibay.

“This will give PHLPost another home” said by Ms. Magtibay after the opening of its postal counter in Robinsons.

Robinsons Otis is first of the five stores to be opened this month. They will be opening in Starmills & Angeles in Pampanga, Sta. Rosa in Laguna, and Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac.

“We are very thankful to Robinsons Land Corporation through their President (Mr. Frederick Go) for the generosity of letting us open our postal counter in their community mall. This will give our clients the convenience of having their postal needs accessible seven days a week,” PMG Dela Cruz said.

Along with the opening, they also opened the Philippine Stamp Exhibition that feature premium stamp collection and new stamp issuances that will run from July 10 to July 14, 2013 in Robinsons Otis. The five days exhibit will be also stage on different Robinsons Mall in time for PHLPost opening of their postal counter.

The postal counter will be open from Monday to Sunday and even on Holidays and will operate base on its mall hours.