All About Balikbayan Box

(Image Source: inquirer.net) Admit it: when you hear your tito or tita is sending a balikbayan box to the Philippines , you think about the packs of chocolates, the branded soaps and the bottle of perfumes he or she has included for the entire clan. But for the immediate family of said OFW, a balikbayan box means more than just a package of imported goods. For them, it is a package full of love, filled with contents of sentimental value. Thus, it’s important that this special parcel arrives to its proper destination in perfect condition and on time. Yes, delays can happen to balikbayan box shipments, too, for a number of reasons. While this is the sad reality, there are certain ways to avoid having to wait a couple more endless months for your package to arrive. Here are some of them. Declare the contents of the box Thanks to RA 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, packages valued not exceeding to Php150,000 are now exempted from duties and taxes valid up to thre