Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
COVID-19 ushered in a lot of changes in the country. With businesses ceasing operations and 
people having to stay in their homes, delivery services has gotten much more prominent. As we 
move towards the new normal, we expect delivery services to remain relevant—thus, the pressing 
need to modernize the Philippine postal corporation in order to democratize access to such an 
important public utility.  
Currently, postal services in the Philippines are heavily dominated by private couriers as they tend 
to offer faster shipping times. In this regard, this measure seeks to empower PhilPost to provide 
services which are at par with those provided by private couriers. This measure also provides for 
the adoption of information and communications technology to enhance PhilPost’s services and 
to support a cost-effective and efficient post office operations. Ultimately, the goal here is to 
enable PhilPost to be a competitive provider of mail delivery services with an extensive coverage 
across the country.  
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the 
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
September 19, 2023
11:16 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT MODERNIZING THE PHILIPPINE POSTAL CORPORATION AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “PhilPost Modernization Post.” 
SECTION 2. Policy and Objectives. – The delivery of letters and other mail matters is a basic 
and strategic public utility which the State shall provide, directly or indirectly through, and/or with 
sorting, authorized entities or persons. Accordingly, the collection, sorting, storage, transporting, 
and delivery thereof shall be done with utmost dispatch in the most economical, reliable and 
secure manner that available technology will permit. 
The State shall pursue the following objectives of a postal system: 
a) to enable the economical and speedy transfer of mail and other postal matters, from
sender to addressee, with full recognition of their privacy or confidentiality;
b) to promote international interchange, cooperation and understanding, through the
unhampered flow or exchange of postal matters between nations;
c) to cause or effect a wide range of postal services to cater to different users and changing
needs, including but not limited to, philately transfer of monies and valuables, and the
like;
d) to ensure that sufficient revenues are generated by and within the industry to finance the
overall cost of providing the varied range of postal delivery an messengerial services as
well the expansion and continuous upgrading of service standards by the same.
SECTION 3. Application of Information and Communications Technology. – In 
accordance with international standards, PhilPost shall utilize information and communications 
technology to enhance its services and to support a cost-effective and efficient post office 
operations. PhilPost shall communicate, exchange and process information in the national and 
regional level for the efficient and prompt delivery of services in a technology-neutral and secured 
infrastructure for business, industries, and government. It shall keep an updated database of the 
entire population of the country.  
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The security of data and communication of and processed by PhilPost shall be in a manner that 
is consistent with Republic Act 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012, other laws, rules and 
regulations, and applicable local and internationally accepted standards on information security.  
 
SECTION 4. Prioritization. – Delivery of mails by PhilPost shall be based on priorities such as 
vital communications and parcels containing medicines, items containing goods/perishable items, 
items from SSS, GSIS and other public and private institutions containing pensions, checks/loans, 
etc. It shall adopt technology-driven business solutions and offer on-demand courier services with 
real-time tracking features. 
 
SECTION 5. Modification to Reduce Health Risks. - The current mail delivery procedures of 
PhilPost shall be modified to reduce health risks and conform to social distancing guidelines as 
may, from time to time, be issued by the appropriate government agencies. Whenever 
practicable, the requirement for physical signature shall be waived and customers shall be asked 
to stand back or close screen doors when mail is being delivered to residences and businesses.  
 
SECTION 6. Main Delivery Service Provider of the Government. – Subject to the franking 
privileges authorized by law and under such arrangements and conditions as may obviate abuse 
or unauthorized use thereof, Phil Post shall serve as the main delivery service provider of 
government offices and agencies.  
 
SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) days from the 
promulgation of this Act and in a manner not inconsistent with the Section immediately preceding, 
the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of the provisions of this Act 
shall be formulated by other appropriate government offices or agencies in coordination with the 
Department of Information and Communications Technology and all stakeholders.  
 
SECTION 8. Appropriations. – In addition to the funds mentioned under Republic Act 7354, 
there is hereby appropriated from the general funds in the National Treasury not otherwise 
appropriated the sum of Five Hundred Million Pesos (Php 500,000,000.00) or so much thereof as 
may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act, to cover the salaries, wages, purchase of 
computers, motor vehicles, supplies, equipment, and other sundry expenses of PhilPost.  
 
The amount appropriated herein shall be carried in the General Appropriations Acts, chargeable 
to the Department of Information and Communication Technology, for succeeding fiscal years.  
 
SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. – All laws, executive orders, administrative orders, rules, 
regulations, decrees, and other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act are hereby revoked, repealed, or modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 10. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or 
invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall continue in operation and remain in full 
force and effect.  
 
SECTION 11. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication the Official Gazette or in the two (2) national newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,