About Us
The Private Express and Messengerial Association of the Philippines (PEMAP) enables businesses to progress fast
Ensuring the reliable and speedy delivery of business documents, communications and commodities, we play a vital role in the courier service industry with its lucrative job market, key contributions to economic growth and government revenue. PEMAP serves as a bridge between the players within the express or messenger delivery industry and remains committed to industry advancement through seminars, training programs and various initiatives to meet the demands of rapidly-evolving trends in modern commerce.
Our Purpose
Advocacy and Representation
Serving as a collective voice representing the members' interests to governments and stakeholders.
Networking and Collaboration
Establishing standards and guidelines for quality, safe, and ethical operations within the courier industry.
Standardization and Best Practices
Providing a platform to connect, share, and collaborate towards innovation and business growth.
Information and Research
Keeping members informed about market trends, consumer behavior, and advancements in tech.
Conflict Resolution
Mediating disputes between members or with external parties to maintain harmonious industry relations.
Ethical and Social Responsibility
Encouraging ethical business practices among members and contribute to societal well-being.
Our Responsibilities
Recommend service standards to the DICT for adoption by all private couriers and their clients.
Report to the DICT any "colorum" or unauthorized activities and operators that may harm the Philippine courier industry.
Register and maintain a database of all PEMAP members and their geographical locations across the country.
Our History
July 9, 1973
Presidential Decree No. 240
To regulate courier operations, express and/or messenger delivery service firms must secure an "Authority to Operate Express and/or Messenger Delivery Service" from the Postmaster General within 30 days.
May 25, 1973
Administrative Order No. 6 and 6A
Issued by then acting Postmaster General Felizardo R. Taanbe which outlined the process for applying for authority to operate express and messenger delivery services.
May 25, 1975
Private Express and Messengers, Inc.
Established and signed by Mr. Buen T. Mariano of Securities and Messenger Express; Mr. Rogaciano de Leon of Varied Service Mr. Ramon Martin of Reliable Express; Ms. Emerita de Leon and Mr. Romeo David.
May 28, 1976
Private Express and Messengerial Association of the Philippines (PEMAP)
Thirteen operators signed the by-laws of the corporation leading to the creation of PEMAP.
1990
PEMAP members handle 90% of the business in the industry
36 of 70 operational firms were PEMAP members. PEMAP companies employed 4,222 men and 1,194 women; a total of 5,416 individuals in the workforce.
1990-1991
PEMAP featured on publications
Business Star, August 27, 1990 issue; and Taipan Magazine, February 1991