Designed by renowned architects Juan Arellano and Tomas Mapua, the construction of this neoclassical building – worth a whopping P1 million at the time – began in 1926.
. It was built to serve as the center of the Philippine postal services, and as the headquarters of the then-Bureau of Posts – now the Philippine Postal Corporation.
This recent fire, however, was not the first time the structure had been put in danger – it had been gravely damaged during World War II in the Battle of Manila. It was rebuilt after the war in 1946, mainly staying true to its original design.Considered to be Arellano’s magnum opus, it’s easy to be in awe of the Post Office’s facade, which sports 16 Greco-Roman Ionic pillars and flanked on either end by two semi-circular wings. On top of the building is a recessed rectangular attic story.
You can see the Post Office’s style reflected in other iconic buildings designed by Arellano, from the Manila Metropolitan Theater, to the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, and the provincial capitols of Negros Occidental and Cebu.
The post office was declared an “Important Cultural Property” by the National Museum in 2018 – the 251st anniversary of the Philippine Postal Service. ICPs are considered properties with “exceptional cultural, artistic, and historical significance to the Philippines,” and can receive government funds for its protection, conservation, and restoration.The Post Office, fittingly, also has a dedicated section to philately or the collection of postage stamps.
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