E-mail, texting killing 'snail mail'
The Philippine Postal Corp. has noted a seven percent drop in the volume of traditional posted mail since last year, which could be attributed to the increasing popularity of the Internet and cellular phones.
With the advent of electronic mail (e-mail) on the Internet and cell phones as more modern and glitzy modes of communication, the mail that passes through the postal system is now comprised mostly of business letters, documents and parcels, said Postmaster General Nicasio Rodriguez.
Rodriguez, however, was quick to point out that the decline in the use of the postal system has not been experienced only in the Philippines but in other countries where the Internet and cell phones are equally as popular.
To ensure continued public patronage of the postal system, Rodriquez said Philpost is focusing on ways to improve the delivery of mail and parcels that has been dubbed “snail mail” because of the length of time it takes to travel compared to e-mail or text messages via cell phones.
He revealed that Philpost has received feedback that letters passing through the system arrive faster now.
Rodriguez said the post office is also strictly implementing postal laws and would not hesitate to charge erring Philpost personnel. Carla P. Gomez, PDI Visayas Bureau.
