The New ZIP Code of the Philippines
On April 19, 1988, the Supreme Court of the Philippines issued Circular No. 8-88, which mandates the implementation of the New Zone Identification Program (ZIP CODE) across all judicial courts in the country. This program replaces the old Postal Code and aims to enhance mail processing and delivery efficiency, thereby improving the communication of court-related documents. All courts are instructed to obtain copies of the new ZIP Code, utilize it in official correspondence, and encourage its use among court personnel for personal mail as well. The initiative is expected to support the future mechanization and automation of postal services, ultimately serving the interests of justice.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Supreme Court Circular No. 8-88
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 19, 1988
SUPREME COURT CIRCULAR NO. 8-88
| TO | : | The Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan, Court of Tax Appeals, Regional Trial Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts, Municipal Circuit Trial Courts, Shari'a District Courts and Shari'a Circuit Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | The New Zone Identification Program (ZIP CODE) of the Philippines |
The Supreme Court has received a letter dated April 13, 1988, from Assistant Secretary Jose R. Valdecañas, OIC, Postal Services Office, requesting assistance in the implementation of the New Zone Identification Program (ZIP CODE) on all mail matters in the judiciary.
The New Zone Identification Program (ZIP CODE) has replaced the old Postal Code. It is aimed at facilitating the processing and delivery of mails throughout the country as well as preparing the Postal Services Office for future mechanization and automation. This laudable program certainly serves the interest of justice as its adoption would result in expeditious and efficient delivery of writs, processes and other official communications of the courts.
Accordingly, all courts are hereby enjoined to:
1. Secure copies of the New Zone Identification Program (ZIP CODE) of the Philippines at the Office of the Assistant Secretary, Postal Services Office, Liwasang Bonifacio, Ermita, 1000 Manila.
2. Use the new ZIP Code numbers in all their official correspondence as well as encourage court personnel to use the same in their personal mails; and
3. Print or write their assigned ZIP Code numbers on their office stationaries.
April 19, 1988.
(SGD.) PEDRO L. YAP Chief Justice
Cite This Law
The New ZIP Code of the Philippines, Supreme Court Circular No. 8-88, Apr 19, 1988 (Philippines)
The New ZIP Code of the Philippines, Supreme Court Circular No. 8-88 (Phil. 1988)
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