Manila Central Post Office
| Manila Central Post Office | |
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Post office building in 2012 | |
Interactive map of the Manila Central Post Office area | |
| General information | |
| Type | Neoclassical |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Location | Liwasang Bonifacio, Magallanes Drive, Ermita, Manila, Philippines |
| Current tenants | Philippine Postal Corporation |
| Construction started | 1926 |
| Completed | February 1928 |
| Owner | Government of the Philippines |
| Design and construction | |
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National Historical Landmarks | |
| Official name | Manila Central Post Office Building |
| Type | Building, government institution |
| Region | National Capital Region |
| Marker Date | June 2, 1994 |
The Manila Central Post Office, often called the Post Office Building, is the main postal office of Manila, which also serves as the headquarters of the Philippine Postal Corporation. It also houses the main mail sorting-distribution operations of the Philippines.
It is located along the banks of the Pasig River in Lawton, Ermita and lies at the northern end of Liwasang Bonifacio. Its location along the Pasig was a part of the Burnham Plan of Manila for easy water transportation of mails. Its central location with converging avenues made the building readily accessible from all sides.
The original building was designed by Juan M. Arellano, Tomas B. Mapua, and Ralph Doane in neoclassical style. However, it was severely damaged in World War II during the Battle of Manila and was subsequently rebuilt in 1946 while retaining most of its original design.
Before midnight on May 21, 2023, the building was severely damaged by a massive fire that started in the basement and spread throughout its floors.