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DPWH vows to speed up rehab of fire-damaged Manila Post Office building
Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon pledged to expedite the rehabilitation of the fire-damaged Manila Central Post Office.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) have signed an agreement for the retrofitting and rehabilitation of the historic building.
The Manila Central Post Office, constructed in 1926, sustained significant damage from a fire on May 21, 2023, with initial estimates of damage at around P300 million.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) ruled out arson as the cause of the fire, which took nearly two days to extinguish.
Phase 1 of the restoration, focusing on the facade and lobby, is targeted for completion by middle of 2026.
The DPWH will collaborate with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) to preserve the building's historical value during restoration.
The DPWH will ensure that construction firms involved are reputable and not linked to past corruption scandals.
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