Manila Central Post Office (Manila)

Philippines / National Capital Region / Manila / Plaza Lawton
 museum, post office, building/structure currently being renovated/restored/reconstructed, notable by news

Address: Barangay 659-A, Zone 71, Ermita, Manila

The Manila Central Post Office is the central post office of the city of Manila, Philippines. It is the head office of the Philippine Postal Corporation, and houses the country's main mail sorting-distribution operations.

Designed by Juan M. Arellano, the post office building was built in neoclassical architecture in 1926. It was severely damaged in World War II, and rebuilt in 1946 preserving most of its original design.

It is located near the Intramuros district of the city, at the bank of the Pasig River. The building's main entrance faces the Liwasang Bonifacio.

On May 21, 2023, A massive fire hit the Manila Central Post Office in the country's capital late Sunday night and was declared under control more than seven hours after it erupted. The Manila Fire Station said the fire started past 11 p.m. Sunday. It was placed on the highest fire alarm level, which is general alarm, at 5:54 a.m. The fire was declared under control at 7:22 am, around eight hours after the blaze started. After more than 30 hours, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said fire out was declared at 6:33 a.m.
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Coordinates:   14°35'44"N   120°58'44"E

Comments

  • One of the finest NeoClassic building in the Philippines. And it was designed by a great Filipino Architect Juan M. de Guzmán Arellano...
  • Indeed it is a classic design by Arch. Juan Arellano in 1925 and built by Santa Clara Lumber Co., Inc.
  • This Post Office Building so amazing me, the architectur and the story behind is other story maybe, thank to Mr.Michael Rivera. Thank you for showing me where the location is...(together in Workshop on Addressing 13-17 June 2011)
  • Manila Post Office will change to Hotel...i think gagayahin ng Pilipinas ang Singapore
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