Question & AnswerQ&A (PSO OFFICE MESSAGE NO. 92-164-P)
The fax mail service was opened to provide mailing services to the public covering specific areas and institutions in Baguio City and nearby locations, to facilitate communication through fax transmissions.
The instruction came from Regional Director Romulo Z. Inocencio of the Cordillera Administrative Region, as conveyed by Postmaster General Jorge V. Sarmiento.
The fax mail service covers all barangays of Baguio City, several educational institutions such as Baguio Central University, Baguio Colleges Foundation, Benguet State University, St. Louis University, University of Baguio, military and government locations like Philippine Military Academy, Baguio City Export Processing Zone, Baguio City Hall, Provincial Capitol of La Trinidad, and the municipality of La Trinidad and Tupa in Benguet.
Regional Directors, Assistant Regional Directors, Chief Postal Service Officers, Postmasters, Supervisory Officials, Counter Clerks, and all concerned employees are instructed to inform the PHILPOST clientele about the service and conduct a massive information drive.
In this context, 'fax mail service' refers to a postal service that allows the sending and receiving of fax transmissions as part of mail handling operations, integrating traditional mail with facsimile technology.
A massive information drive is necessary to ensure the public is aware of the new service, which is crucial for its success and utilization by the community.
Such a directive formalizes the implementation of a new postal service, assigns responsibilities, and provides official instructions to postal personnel for uniformity and effective deployment.
Yes, the fax mail service was scheduled to open on 16 November 1992.
The directive was signed by Jorge V. Sarmiento, Postmaster General.
No, the directive does not specify penalties or sanctions; it mainly focuses on instructions for dissemination and service implementation.