After more than 30 hours, fire authorities officially declared the blaze at the historic Manila Central Post Office tapped out.
Meanwhile, Senate Finance committee chairman Juan Edgardo Angara said he was directed by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to work with the budget department following the post office fire.
Fifteen people, most of them firefighters, were reported hurt due while trying to put out the fire that broke out late Sunday night. Their injuries ranged from lacerations to first-degree burns.The BFD estimated the damage at P300 million, saying at least two structures of the complex burned to the ground.
“We have to work with the budget department towards finding funds to help restore the Manila Post office, Angara said.Angara said this is the foremost reason why the Manila Post Office should be restored. It is a part of our history. She was saddened by what happened to Manila Central Post Office which was declared an Important Cultural Property .
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