The new policy regarding the strict rules of sending the Balikbayan boxes to the Philippines affects a lot of Filipinos abroad.

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Latest Update:  This new Balikbayan box policy has a new suspension extension from 01 April 2018 until FURTHER NOTICE, while BOC is changing the policy.  

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Since 1st August 2017, the new policy that has been implemented by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has caused lots of buzz in the media and within the Filipino communities abroad.

I also received few queries about it from fellow Filipinos here in the UK and other parts of the world.

Sending Balikbayan boxes to our families in the Philippines has been a part of the Filipino modern tradition.

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and the Resident Filipinos abroad are working hard and saving up to fill up these precious balikbayan boxes.

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Thanks to lots of support. the old rules are back. NO need for Passport number and No limit on number of items you want send.