THE Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) announced Friday that it has received the Universal Postal Union's (UPU) highest security certification for its operational reforms.
PHLPost said that the Gold (Level A) Certification, under the UPU's S58 and S59 Security Standards, signifies that its systems for processing international mail, securing postal facilities, and protecting the global mail supply chain comply with the highest international security requirements.
"This certification reflects the hard work of every PHLPost employee and our shared commitment to providing secure, reliable, and globally competitive postal services," Postmaster General Maximo Sta. Maria III said.
"More importantly, it strengthens the confidence that our international partners and the Filipino public place in the Philippine postal system," he added.
The certification was granted after a UPU Security Review Mission was held in Manila in November 2025, wherein PHLPost obtained 599 points, exceeding the 558-point requirement for Gold certification and well above the 434-point threshold for Silver certification.
UPU Regional Office Bangkok representative Ariya Thongbai said one of PHLPost's most significant accomplishments was eliminating the long-standing parcel backlog at the Central Mail Exchange Center.
Thongbai noted that it was proof of the agency's improved operational discipline and commitment to meeting international security and service standards.
The certification was formally presented during a ceremony on July 6 at the Sheraton Manila Hotel in Pasay City by UPU representatives Thakur Subhash Sinha, Wendy Eitan, and Ariya Thongbai.
Government officials, members of the PHLPost Board of Directors, and representatives of postal administrations from across the Asia-Pacific region attended the ceremony.