The iconic Manila Central Post Office (MCPO), which was severely damaged by a fire in May 2023, will undergo a major restoration and transformation, Postmaster General Luis Carlos said.
The iconic Manila Central Post Office , which was severely damaged by a fire in May 2023, will undergo a major restoration and transformation, Post master General Luis Carlos said.The landmark building will be restored to its original design and repurposed to serve as a center for arts, culture, and tourism, offering a new, vibrant space for locals and visitors alike.In an interview during the 257th anniversary celebration of the Philippine Post al Corp.
We will restore it to its iconic image,' he said, referring to the building's neoclassical design, which has stood as a symbol of Manila's cultural and architectural heritage since its completion in 1928. The renovation plans include returning the structure to its original form while integrating new uses that will make it a public attraction.'We will not move anything; we will fix it all, and it will be a tourism circuit already. It will be for arts and culture and for tourism.
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