Balikbayan box concerns? New Philippine partnership offers help
Dubai: Filipinos living abroad, including those regularly sending balikbayan boxes or homecoming packages to their families in the Philippines, will have clearer access to information and government assistance under a new partnership between two Philippine agencies. The Philippine Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have strengthened their cooperation to address…
Dubai: The Philippine Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have established a new partnership to provide clearer information and government assistance to Filipinos living abroad regarding balikbayan boxes and related matters. The memorandum of agreement between the two agencies aims to address concerns surrounding shipping, cargo forwarding, humanitarian donations, and other shipment-related issues.
The CFO will share information via its advisories, social media, community engagements, and overseas networks, while the BOC will provide authoritative guidance on customs laws and procedures. This collaboration hopes to prevent confusion and delays in shipments, particularly for overseas Filipinos organizing medical missions, donations, and humanitarian activities.
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