Balikbayan Boxes from OFW's was seen being sold in a local market!

In line with the recent issues regarding the implementation of taxes on Balikbayan Boxes and the random inspections that the Bureau of Customs claims, a report was seen by a concerned citizen regarding some balikbayan boxes that are being sold in Paranaque City.

A forwarding company is now allegedly accused of selling the balikbayan boxes to some businessmen. The price ranges from P5,000-P6,000 depending on the size of the package.

The owners of the boxes claim that they have no idea that their boxes are now being sold. They were still expecting it to be delivered.

A market stall in Silverio compound in Paranaque City sells the goods inside the packages that came from Saudi Arabia. Some of the balikbayan boxes are still unopened. Some still have the name and address of the recipient.

The Department of Trade and Industry warns the customers about the things that they buy. They should make sure that it is legit.

Hala! bakit may bentahang nagaganap? anung kagaguhan yan?? ang kakapal talaga ng mukhaCourtesy: ABS-CBNnews.com TV Patrol

Posted by Tambayan ni Berto on Saturday, August 22, 2015