PhlPost hikes mail rates

MANILA, Philippines - The price of mailing letters will increase starting on Tuesday.

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) announced on Friday that the rationalized price changes for domestic ordinary mail service delivered via Intra Mail, Inter Land and Inter Air would take effect on July 15.

PHLPost explained that the price adjustments are necessary to cover the increase in the operations, including conveyance and transportation expenses.

For Intra Mail, the cost of sending a first-class single-piece letter posted from one province/city for delivery to the same province/city has increased from P7 to P10.

For Inter-Land, which covers mail posted from one province for delivery to another province by land transport, the rate has gone up from P9 to P12 for a minimum weight of 20 grams.

Meanwhile, the rate for Inter Air, or mail posted from one province for delivery to another province conveyed or transported by air, has increased from P12 to P15 per 20 grams.

The new postage rates shall be adjusted according to the corresponding weight steps in grams to be placed in all post offices nationwide.

PHLPost had its last rate increase for ordinary mail in 2010.

With the new price adjustments, PHLPost assures the public that it will be globally competitive and ready to serve the increasing demands of its customers.

Having the widest reach among couriers in the country, PHLPost has the universal service obligation to operate and deliver mail even to remote areas.