THE Bureau of Customs said on Friday “balikbayan” boxes suspected of containing contraband, such as explosives, illegal drugs and firearms, will be subjected to...
STARTING Christmas Day, all balikbayan boxes sent by Filipinos abroad will now be exempted from duties and taxes, according to Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon.
The...
ALTHOUGH the law increasing the tax exemption was enacted in May, Filipinos returning from overseas may still not enjoy the P150,000 exemption on their...
AT least 400 balikbayan boxes which have been overstaying at the Manila International Container Port for almost nine months will be released to their...
CUSTOMS Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon expressed apprehension over the discovery of several high-powered firearms from “balikbayan boxes” which were being used by a syndicate to...
A Catholic Bishop on Friday lauded the new law increasing the tax-exempt value of items sent by migrant workers to their families, stressing that such a...
The tax-exempt value of pasalubong cargo brought in or sent by Filipinos overseas was raised to P150,000 with the passage of the Customs Modernization...
