The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has reported a sharp decline in unregistered or “colorum” private delivery operators following the rollout of its Amnesty Program for Private Express and/or Messengerial Delivery Service (PEMEDES) firms.
The DICT said the program has produced results within months of implementation. Over a four-month period, the agency facilitated the registration of 30 previously unregistered PEMEDES operators.
As of Jan. 12, 2026, the DICT said only seven identified colorum operators remain. The agency is engaging these firms to complete registration and avail themselves of the remaining amnesty period.
DICT secretary Henry R. Aguda said the initiative is intended to bring operators into the formal economy rather than impose penalties.
“This Amnesty Program reflects our commitment to ‘No one left behind in digital bayanihan,’” Aguda said. “We are not merely enforcing regulations; we are helping businesses transition into the formal economy, where they can grow responsibly, protect consumers, and create decent jobs.”
The amnesty program was established under Department Circular No. HRA-002, series of 2025, and grants unregistered PEMEDES operators a one-time opportunity to legalize their operations without penalties.
The DICT said the move is part of a broader effort to professionalize the logistics sector, strengthen consumer protection, and support the government’s target of generating eight million digital jobs.
The DICT, which oversees the regulation and monitoring of PEMEDES operators, said it will continue to enforce compliance to ensure reliable postal and logistics services nationwide. Operators may apply for registration through the agency’s online portal.
