Starting 1st August, the new law in sending balikbayan boxes will be implemented by the Philippine Bureau of Customs. Take note that this will affect all non-Filipinos sending balikbayan boxes to loved ones, i.e. bf/gf or friends. You are not allowed to do that starting on that date. Only Filipinos will be allowed to send only to relatives and the senders need to provide passport details to make sure they are Filipinos. Under the new law, the privilege of getting tax free balikbayan box for up to PHP 150,000 is only for Filipinos working & living overseas. Otherwise, you have to pay duties & taxes. http://globalnation.inquirer.net/150...x-free-p150000

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