MANILA, (PIA) — Japan State Minister for Foreign Affairs Tsuge Yoshifumi visited the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), expressing Japan’s commitment to helping modernize the country’s postal services through digitalization.
Tsuge, a former postmaster himself, met with PHLPost Chairman Stephen Cruz and Postmaster General and CEO Luis Carlos to discuss potential collaborations.
“We are very much honored to be visited by the State Minister of Japan for Foreign Affairs,” said Postmaster General Carlos. “The collaboration being offered is a welcome initiative to PHLPost.
“Through strengthened partnership and good governance, PHLPost will embark on a journey towards transformation and growth, together with its dedicated postal employees, as the postal service will remain committed to delivering reliable and affordable postal services, embracing innovation, and fostering closer ties with its stakeholders,” Carlos added.
Japan is particularly interested in supporting PHLPost’s efforts to enhance its mail exchange centers and explore potential partnerships in banking services.
“Japan is keen on collaborating with PHLPost on projects that would comprehensively carry out a broad range of partnerships on modernization initiatives,” Tsuge said.
The state minister highlighted the importance of building diplomatic ties between Japan and the Philippines, emphasizing the strong foundation of trust fostered by the two countries’ postal agencies.
In March 2024, a two-day mission involving the Japan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Post, and the Embassy of Japan visited PHLPost facilities, further strengthening the relationship.
Tsuge expressed confidence that the cooperation will contribute to the further development of postal services in terms of digitalization and the growing friendship between Japan and the Philippines.
This will enable PHLPost to improve and optimize its mail delivery to meet the growing demand, especially in e-commerce.
Tsuge and his party visited the postal operations, particularly at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) in Pasay City.
Japan has one of the best postal services and infrastructure in the world. Japan Post is the only Asian country that is level 10 in the Integrated Index for Postal Development (2IPD) 2022 of the Universal Postal Union.
Japan Post Co., Ltd., a member of the Japan Post Group, operates approximately 24,000 post offices nationwide, providing universal postal, banking, and insurance services. (JEG/PIA-NCR)
