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In the Philippines, the Philippine ZIP Code is used by the
Philippine Postal Corporation (Philpost) to simplify the distribution of mail.
While in function it is similar to the ZIP Code used in the United States, its
form and its usage is quite different. The use of ZIP Codes in the Philippines
are not mandatory, however it is highly recommended by Philpost that they be
used. Also, unlike American ZIP Codes, the Philippine code is a four-digit
number representing two things: in Metro Manila, a barangay within a city or
city district (as in the case for Manila), and outside Metro Manila, a town or
city. Usually, more than one code is issued for areas within Metro Manila, and
provincial areas are issued one code for every town and city. |