New Manila Central Museum Post Office Building Restoration Nagsimula na

New Manila Central Museum The restoration of the Manila Central Post Office is officially underway, following a Memorandum of Agreement signed in October 2025 between the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). 🗓️ Timeline & Budget Work commenced in January 2026, guided by a "conservation management plan" established when the building was declared an Important Cultural Property in 2017. · Phase 1 Focus: Restoration of the façade and main lobby, targeted for completion in mid-2026. · Full Completion: Expected by 2027. · Budget: Initial funding stands at ₱300 million, sourced partly from insurance proceeds, with PHLPost previously seeking a ₱500 million budget for the full scope. 🏛️ Design & Preservation The DPWH is leading the reconstruction with strict adherence to heritage standards. Secretary Vince Dizon emphasized that only "qualified and reputable" contractors will handle the work, and the agency is coordinating closely with the National Historical Commission (NHCP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). 🏢 A New Future Once restored, the nearly century-old neoclassical building will transform into a mixed-use cultural hub: · Postal Museum: The country’s first postal museum will be established. · Innovation Hub: A dedicated space will foster knowledge exchange and technology sharing. · Continued Operations: It will remain the headquarters of PHLPost and continue postal services.