HOW RELIABLE IS PHILPOST?

Ever mail a letter or package to the Philippines? What was the outcome? For most it's a bad experience. I have mailed letter's and cards myself and it was hit or miss. Sometimes the letter would arrive, but up to 2 months later.  Other times no show. I have noticed that most Filipino's don't even know their own address. Try and ask someone one day and see what answer you get. Most will give you some type of landmark, such as; the house on the hill or the brown house. In Provinces no one has a mail box, and they certainly will not offer door to door delivery.




There are postal codes but as far as lot or building numbers, a lot of places do not have them. Another big problem is in house corruption. The postal workers are the main culprits in theft. It seems upper management does not keep an eye on employees, or don't really care at all, even if aware of it. If you go to a local post office yourself to pick up mail be aware that some clerks might ask for money claiming a tax or unpaid fee of some sort. This is illegal, there should not be any additional fee's. If some merchandise is shipped in some cases there might be custom fee's.

 It's not to say never use their postal system, but just be aware of the possible problems and expect your letter may never reach its destination. Never send expensive items or money.
For years pen pals would exchange letters back and fourth. This is how some lover's communicated before computers. They must of gotten letters but how many were lost in transit? Most people are shying away from snail mail these days. As for me its email or video chat. If I want to send something I do the balikbayan box.