The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has adjusted the mail delivery schedule of letter carriers to avoid possible heat exhaustion or other related complications.
Postmaster general Luis Carlos said that all postal areas across the country were directed to allow flexi-time in the mail schedule of letter carriers.
They may start the delivery as early as six in the morning or 7 a.m., and wrap up delivery before noon. To uphold the eight-hour per day schedule, the remaining manhours shall be used in performing other activities, like scanning or updating delivery information in the systems, walk sorting, and preparing the mails for the early morning delivery the following day, PHLPost said in an advisory.
Managers and supervisors were also reminded to observe precautionary measures to prevent heat-related illnesses among their employees, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
They should dress properly and comfortably with lightweight, light colored loose-fitting clothing, and a hat. PHLPost reminded employees of the importance of drinking plenty of water to keep themselves properly hydrated — most especially during outdoor duties.
“Staying hydrated is important,” Carlos said. “We have to reach out to every letter carrier— and make sure they’re aware of the dangers caused by high temperatures and humidity. Their concern and well-being are of utmost importance. Keeping hydrated is the carrier’s best defense against the summer heat.”
The PHLPost, meanwhile, warned the public not to engage or click the link on messages sent by scammers online, using its name and logo.
“PHLPost will not send any messages via text/email or online related to a mail or parcel to be received, asking to confirm their address and banking details on a link provided and that the package will be returned within 24 hours,” the advisory said.
There is a scammer who pretends to be an online lending company, threatening the recipient with a fake demand letter or messages using PHLPost in an effort to scare people into responding to a link sent. “PHLPost or any of its personnel will not, in any way and certainly won’t send threats or scare anyone in messages/text/ or email.”
The link sent by scammers on messages may acquire sensitive data, such as personal and financial information, by pretending to be a legitimate company or individual via SMS, online messages, calls, among others. The public must not respond, click on links or call any numbers, it stressed.
The public is also advised not to entertain fraudulent transactions online, or in the Facebook Marketplace involving person/s selling fake postal IDs.
These fake postal IDs cannot be used in any financial transaction or other identification documents. At present, the issuance of legitimate postal ID in post offices nationwide is still suspended, the PHLPost added. ||
