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Sunday, May 26, 2019

DA Wants Probe Regarding The Confiscated Processed Meat Recovery Involving Tulfo

An OFW sought the help of Mr. Raffy Tulfo to recover the processed meat products she brought from Hong Kong which were confiscated by the Bureau of Customs personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
The confiscation is due to the strict implementation of the memorandum from the Department of Agriculture to prevent meat products of any sort from entering the country. The memorandum was made to prevent the entry of the dreaded African Swine Flu (ASF) to avoid the spread of the said disease to the Philippines.
An OFW sought the help of Mr. Raffy Tulfo to recover the processed meat products she brought from Hong Kong which were confiscated by the Bureau of Customs personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The confiscation is due to the strict implementation of the memorandum from the Department of Agriculture to prevent the meat products of any sort. The memorandum was made to prevent the entry of the dreaded African Swine Flu (ASF) and avoid the spread of the said disease to the Philippines. Ads Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol warns as he disclosed that not only the Philippines has to be in high alert against the entry of processed pork products and other pork but first world countries including the United States of America as well. A shipment of processed pork products that came from China was confiscated when it tried to enter the US according to Piñol. This incident might also happen in the Philippines if the entry ports will not be closely monitored and secured. It could cause damage to the country’s P200-billion hog industry. Hence, Piñol sought the help of his fellow government agencies, particularly the Bureau of Customs, to strictly implement the memorandum which banned the entry of shipment of any pork products, including canned or processed products from several countries with the presence of ASF. These countries include China, Hong Kong, and Macau and other Chinese territories; Vietnam and Cambodia in Southeast Asia; Belgium, Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Latvia, Moldova, Poland and Mongolia in Europe and Eastern Europe. Filipino tourists and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have to be reminded that it is prohibited to bring into the country pork products that came from these countries whether it is fresh or processed and regardless of its brand name and label. Piñol stressed that any meat items will be confiscated at the airport and the offender will have to payP200,000 in fine. He reiterated that the information was already disseminated since August of last year Ads Sponsored Links Incoming travelers cannot argue with the quarantine officers assigned in the airports when their baggage is being checked and confiscated if processed pork products are found in the luggage, Piñol added. Piñol was referring to the recent incident involving 32 cans of Maling, a processed pork product, brought by an OFW from Hong Kong, which was confiscated. But the banned products were eventually released to the OFW upon the intercession of broadcaster Raffy Tulfo. Regarding the matter, the Department of Agriculture seeks probe. ©2019 THOUGHTSKOTO

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 Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol warns as he disclosed that not only the Philippines has to be in high alert against the entry of processed pork products and other pork but first world countries including the United States of America as well.

A shipment of processed pork products that came from China was confiscated when it tried to enter the US according to Piñol.

This incident might also happen in the Philippines if the entry ports will not be closely monitored and secured. It could cause damage to the country’s P200-billion hog industry.

Hence, Piñol sought the help of his fellow government agencies, particularly the Bureau of Customs, to strictly implement the memorandum which banned the entry of shipment of any pork products, including canned or processed products from several countries with the presence of ASF.

These countries include China, Hong Kong, and Macau and other Chinese territories; Vietnam and Cambodia in Southeast Asia; Belgium, Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Latvia, Moldova, Poland and Mongolia in Europe and Eastern Europe.

Filipino tourists and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have to be reminded that it is prohibited to bring into the country pork products that came from these countries whether it is fresh or processed and regardless of its brand name and label.
 Piñol stressed that any meat items will be confiscated at the airport and the offender will have to payP200,000 in fine. He reiterated that the information was already disseminated since August of last yearAn OFW sought the help of Mr. Raffy Tulfo to recover the processed meat products she brought from Hong Kong which were confiscated by the Bureau of Customs personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The confiscation is due to the strict implementation of the memorandum from the Department of Agriculture to prevent the meat products of any sort. The memorandum was made to prevent the entry of the dreaded African Swine Flu (ASF) and avoid the spread of the said disease to the Philippines. Ads Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol warns as he disclosed that not only the Philippines has to be in high alert against the entry of processed pork products and other pork but first world countries including the United States of America as well. A shipment of processed pork products that came from China was confiscated when it tried to enter the US according to Piñol. This incident might also happen in the Philippines if the entry ports will not be closely monitored and secured. It could cause damage to the country’s P200-billion hog industry. Hence, Piñol sought the help of his fellow government agencies, particularly the Bureau of Customs, to strictly implement the memorandum which banned the entry of shipment of any pork products, including canned or processed products from several countries with the presence of ASF. These countries include China, Hong Kong, and Macau and other Chinese territories; Vietnam and Cambodia in Southeast Asia; Belgium, Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Latvia, Moldova, Poland and Mongolia in Europe and Eastern Europe. Filipino tourists and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have to be reminded that it is prohibited to bring into the country pork products that came from these countries whether it is fresh or processed and regardless of its brand name and label. Piñol stressed that any meat items will be confiscated at the airport and the offender will have to payP200,000 in fine. He reiterated that the information was already disseminated since August of last year Ads Sponsored Links Incoming travelers cannot argue with the quarantine officers assigned in the airports when their baggage is being checked and confiscated if processed pork products are found in the luggage, Piñol added. Piñol was referring to the recent incident involving 32 cans of Maling, a processed pork product, brought by an OFW from Hong Kong, which was confiscated. But the banned products were eventually released to the OFW upon the intercession of broadcaster Raffy Tulfo. Regarding the matter, the Department of Agriculture seeks probe. ©2019 THOUGHTSKOTO
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Incoming travelers cannot argue with the quarantine officers assigned in the airports when their baggage is being checked and confiscated if processed pork products are found in the luggage, Piñol added.

Piñol was referring to the recent incident involving 32 cans of Maling, a processed pork product, brought by an OFW from Hong Kong, which was confiscated. But the banned products were eventually released to the OFW upon the intercession of broadcaster Raffy Tulfo.
Regarding the matter, the Department of Agriculture seeks probe.
An OFW sought the help of Mr. Raffy Tulfo to recover the processed meat products she brought from Hong Kong which were confiscated by the Bureau of Customs personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The confiscation is due to the strict implementation of the memorandum from the Department of Agriculture to prevent the meat products of any sort. The memorandum was made to prevent the entry of the dreaded African Swine Flu (ASF) and avoid the spread of the said disease to the Philippines. Ads Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol warns as he disclosed that not only the Philippines has to be in high alert against the entry of processed pork products and other pork but first world countries including the United States of America as well. A shipment of processed pork products that came from China was confiscated when it tried to enter the US according to Piñol. This incident might also happen in the Philippines if the entry ports will not be closely monitored and secured. It could cause damage to the country’s P200-billion hog industry. Hence, Piñol sought the help of his fellow government agencies, particularly the Bureau of Customs, to strictly implement the memorandum which banned the entry of shipment of any pork products, including canned or processed products from several countries with the presence of ASF. These countries include China, Hong Kong, and Macau and other Chinese territories; Vietnam and Cambodia in Southeast Asia; Belgium, Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Latvia, Moldova, Poland and Mongolia in Europe and Eastern Europe. Filipino tourists and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have to be reminded that it is prohibited to bring into the country pork products that came from these countries whether it is fresh or processed and regardless of its brand name and label. Piñol stressed that any meat items will be confiscated at the airport and the offender will have to payP200,000 in fine. He reiterated that the information was already disseminated since August of last year Ads Sponsored Links Incoming travelers cannot argue with the quarantine officers assigned in the airports when their baggage is being checked and confiscated if processed pork products are found in the luggage, Piñol added. Piñol was referring to the recent incident involving 32 cans of Maling, a processed pork product, brought by an OFW from Hong Kong, which was confiscated. But the banned products were eventually released to the OFW upon the intercession of broadcaster Raffy Tulfo. Regarding the matter, the Department of Agriculture seeks probe. ©2019 THOUGHTSKOTO
An OFW sought the help of Mr. Raffy Tulfo to recover the processed meat products she brought from Hong Kong which were confiscated by the Bureau of Customs personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The confiscation is due to the strict implementation of the memorandum from the Department of Agriculture to prevent the meat products of any sort. The memorandum was made to prevent the entry of the dreaded African Swine Flu (ASF) and avoid the spread of the said disease to the Philippines. Ads Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol warns as he disclosed that not only the Philippines has to be in high alert against the entry of processed pork products and other pork but first world countries including the United States of America as well. A shipment of processed pork products that came from China was confiscated when it tried to enter the US according to Piñol. This incident might also happen in the Philippines if the entry ports will not be closely monitored and secured. It could cause damage to the country’s P200-billion hog industry. Hence, Piñol sought the help of his fellow government agencies, particularly the Bureau of Customs, to strictly implement the memorandum which banned the entry of shipment of any pork products, including canned or processed products from several countries with the presence of ASF. These countries include China, Hong Kong, and Macau and other Chinese territories; Vietnam and Cambodia in Southeast Asia; Belgium, Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Latvia, Moldova, Poland and Mongolia in Europe and Eastern Europe. Filipino tourists and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have to be reminded that it is prohibited to bring into the country pork products that came from these countries whether it is fresh or processed and regardless of its brand name and label. Piñol stressed that any meat items will be confiscated at the airport and the offender will have to payP200,000 in fine. He reiterated that the information was already disseminated since August of last year Ads Sponsored Links Incoming travelers cannot argue with the quarantine officers assigned in the airports when their baggage is being checked and confiscated if processed pork products are found in the luggage, Piñol added. Piñol was referring to the recent incident involving 32 cans of Maling, a processed pork product, brought by an OFW from Hong Kong, which was confiscated. But the banned products were eventually released to the OFW upon the intercession of broadcaster Raffy Tulfo. Regarding the matter, the Department of Agriculture seeks probe. ©2019 THOUGHTSKOTO
However, Raffy Tulfo said that the agency has lapses in disseminating the information to OFWs. they also tried to buy canned meat from China and they were able to do so knowing that there is an existing memorandum not to allow these products to enter the country. Tulfo also clarified that they did not recover the confiscated meat products but replaced it by buying new items from the supermarket instead and gave it to the OFW.
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Monday, November 19, 2018

Customs Will Be Taking It Easy On Checking The OFW Balikbayan Boxes

Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) send balikbayan boxes to their family back home, especially during the holiday season. It is a way of letting their family know that although they may not be physically present, they can still be felt through the thing everyone got to enjoy the holiday. They choose the cargo company carefully to make sure that it is safe. The most important thing is that they know that the hard-earned package they sent arrived in time and complete without any damage or pilferage from the courier or the Bureau Of Customs checking. OFWs opposed the open-box checking of the balikbayan boxes last year. Today, non-contact checking of the balikbayan boxes are in effect unless they found something highly suspicious during x-ray and K-9 checking.
Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) send balikbayan boxes to their family back home, especially during the holiday season. It is a way of letting their family know that although they may not be physically present, they can still be felt through the thing everyone got to enjoy the holiday. They choose the cargo company carefully to make sure that it is safe. The most important thing is that they know that the hard-earned package they sent arrived in time and complete without any damage or pilferage from the courier or the Bureau Of Customs checking. OFWs opposed the open-box checking of the balikbayan boxes last year. Today, non-contact checking of the balikbayan boxes are in effect unless they found something highly suspicious during x-ray and K-9 checking. Ads Sponsored Links In the middle part of last year, BOC released a memorandum order requiring a detailed list of the balikbayan box contents and presenting an OEC or passport as a proof that the sender is a legitimate OFW. Furthermore, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on said that it has eased the guidelines in availing of the duty and tax-free privilege of consolidated balikbayan boxes. This is due after the previous rules were criticized by the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) community for the tedious requirements in accessing the P150,000 duty and tax-exemption privilege. Customs Memorandum Order 18-2018, issued on October 11, provides for the guidelines on the availment by consolidated shipment of balikbayan boxes. The issuance supersedes CMO 04-2017. According to the BOC, instead of the mandatory copy of a Philippine passport, it will now accept other documents to show proof of Filipino citizenship, such as photocopy of pertinent page of the Philippine passport; or in case of a dual Filipino citizen without a Philippine passport, a photocopy of foreign passport plus a copy of proof of dual Filipino citizenship; permanent resident ID; Overseas Employment Certificate or their Overseas Workers Welfare Administration work permit; Unified Government ID; and any other equivalent document except birth certificate. In a bid to simplify the rules and regulations on duty-and tax-free consolidated balikbayan boxes, Qualified Filipinos availing of the P150,000 duty and tax-free privilege are not required to submit the commercial invoices of the goods contained in the balikbayan box. Aside from proof of citizenship, the regulation requires qualified Filipinos, through their freight forwarders or de-consolidators, to submit the Information Sheet in three copies. The first copy is to be placed at the topmost portion of the box, the second copy to be kept by the sender, and the third copy is to be given to the Consolidator to be forwarded to the BOC together with other documentary requirements. Balikbayan box senders are advised that the balikbayan box must only contain personal and household effects, according to the BOC. Balikbayan boxes may be sent up to three times in a calendar year provided the total Free Carrier Act value per sender shall not exceed P150,000 and the items or goods sent are not in commercial quantities. The bureau added that de-consolidators and freight forwarders in charge of clearing consolidated balikbayan boxes are obligated to ensure that only personal effects and household goods are sent through consolidated shipments of balikbayan boxes. The penalties and sanctions to be imposed against erring de-consolidators and freight forwarders are provided under Customs Administrative Order 1-2018. Filed under the category of Overseas Filipino workers, balikbayan boxes, holiday season, cargo company, pilferage, Bureau Of Customs, non-contact checking Ads

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In the middle part of last year, BOC released a memorandum order requiring a detailed list of the balikbayan box contents and presenting an OEC or passport as a proof that the sender is a legitimate OFW.

 Furthermore, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on said that it has eased the guidelines in availing of the duty and tax-free privilege of consolidated balikbayan boxes. This is due after the previous rules were criticized by the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) community for the tedious requirements in accessing the P150,000 duty and tax-exemption privilege.

Customs Memorandum Order 18-2018, issued on October 11, provides for the guidelines on the availment by consolidated shipment of balikbayan boxes. The issuance
supersedes CMO 04-2017.

According to the BOC, instead of the mandatory copy of a Philippine passport, it will now accept other documents to show proof of Filipino citizenship, such as photocopy of pertinent page of the Philippine passport; or in case of a dual Filipino citizen without a Philippine passport, a photocopy of foreign passport plus a copy of proof of dual Filipino citizenship; permanent resident ID; Overseas Employment Certificate or their Overseas Workers Welfare Administration work permit; Unified Government ID; and any other equivalent document except birth certificate.

In a bid to simplify the rules and regulations on duty-and tax-free consolidated balikbayan boxes, Qualified Filipinos availing of the P150,000 duty and tax-free privilege are not required to submit the commercial invoices of the goods contained in the balikbayan box.


Aside from proof of citizenship, the regulation requires qualified Filipinos, through their freight forwarders or de-consolidators, to submit the Information Sheet in three copies. The first copy is to be placed at the topmost portion of the box, the second copy to be kept by the sender, and the third copy is to be given to the Consolidator to be forwarded to the BOC together with other documentary requirements.

Balikbayan box senders are advised that the balikbayan box must only contain personal and household effects, according to the BOC.

Balikbayan boxes may be sent up to three times in a calendar year provided the total Free Carrier Act value per sender shall not exceed P150,000 and the items or goods sent are not in commercial quantities.

The bureau added that de-consolidators and freight forwarders in charge of clearing consolidated balikbayan boxes are obligated to ensure that only personal effects and household goods are sent through consolidated shipments of balikbayan boxes.

The penalties and sanctions to be imposed against erring de-consolidators and freight forwarders are provided under Customs Administrative Order 1-2018.
Filed under the category of Overseas Filipino workers,  balikbayan boxes, holiday season, cargo company, pilferage, Bureau Of Customs, non-contact checking
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In spite of the rising prices of commodities and services and others due to the high inflation rate, many Filipinos believe that the country is on the right track. Just recently, the new minimum fare is being set to P10 while the minimum wage remains stuck. That is what the latest SWS survey indicates. Ads Sponsored Links The latest survey shows that from 70% in the second quarter of this year, the statistics went up to 75%. On the other hand, only 22% believed the Philippines is in the wrong path while 3% of the 1,500 respondents did not give an answer during the conducted survey. Malacañang welcomes this result as a vindication that the administration is doing their job the keep the country on track. “PRRD emphasized in numerous occasions that as government workers, we are here to serve the people. Our objective as public servants is thus being able to perform our respective duties well,” Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. “Therefore, we treat the results of this recent survey not as an accolade but as an inspiration for our men and women in the government as they persist in carrying on with their roles in the service,” Panelo added. According to the presidential spokesperson, the strong public appreciation would further engage the Filipino people in supporting the Duterte administration in building “a nation where all Filipinos can experience comfortable and decent lives under a trustworthy government.” Filed under the category of commodities and services, high inflation rate, Filipinos, minimum fare, minimum wage, SWS survey
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Wednesday, October 03, 2018

Four Containers Of Yolanda Donations In Cebu Destroyed By BOC

Super Typhoon Haiyan with a local name Yolanda has devastated Leyte and parts of the Visayas region and killed thousands of people. Donations from other countries flooded afterward. It was 4 years ago and the controversy still lives up to now. Questions on whether the donations from all over the world had reached the victims or not arises and until recently, four container vans of donations were declared as condemned by the Bureau Of Customs in Cebu and had been destroyed and incinerated. Although some goods especially non-food items were still good but food items have all expired and spoiled.
Super Typhoon Haiyan with a local name Yolanda has devastated Leyte and parts of the Visayas region and killed hundreds of people. It was 4 years ago and the controversy still lives up to now. Questions on whether the donations from all over the world had reached the victims or not arises and until recently, four container vans of donations were declared as condemned by the Bureau Of Customs in Cebu and had been destroyed and incinerated. Although some goods especially non-food items were still good but food items have all expired and spoiled. Ads Sponsored Links The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday destroyed four containers of goods donated for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda in Mandaue City, Cebu. The destroyed goods include clothes, diapers, toiletries, medical supplies and canned goods from Belgium, Norway and the United States transported to Cebu in 2014. BOC-Cebu District Collector Elvira Cruz said the canned goods and medicines are already expired. The clothes, meanwhile, were not distributed or donated to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) since doing so is prohibited under a memorandum released in 2011 that bans the acceptance of forfeited used clothing. The bureau refused to release an estimation of the value of the destroyed items, as the consignees did not file an "import entry" that determines the value of shipped goods. The BOC can destruct or condemn harmful and prohibited goods as stated under Republic Act No. 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act. Donations coming from different countries were being disposed of because some of the relief goods like the imported goods and medicine were already been expired. The relief goods were donated last January 2014. But since the donors and consignees did not get an exemption from the payment of taxes and duties from the Department of Finance which is needed before the shipment will be released, it was declared as abandoned in June 2017. Aside from goods and medicine, diapers, clothing and undergarments, and kitchenware were also donated. Filed under the category of Super Typhoon Haiyan, Yolanda, donations, Bureau Of Customs, Cebu, expired, spoiled
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Super Typhoon Haiyan with a local name Yolanda has devastated Leyte and parts of the Visayas region and killed hundreds of people. It was 4 years ago and the controversy still lives up to now. Questions on whether the donations from all over the world had reached the victims or not arises and until recently, four container vans of donations were declared as condemned by the Bureau Of Customs in Cebu and had been destroyed and incinerated. Although some goods especially non-food items were still good but food items have all expired and spoiled. Ads Sponsored Links The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday destroyed four containers of goods donated for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda in Mandaue City, Cebu. The destroyed goods include clothes, diapers, toiletries, medical supplies and canned goods from Belgium, Norway and the United States transported to Cebu in 2014. BOC-Cebu District Collector Elvira Cruz said the canned goods and medicines are already expired. The clothes, meanwhile, were not distributed or donated to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) since doing so is prohibited under a memorandum released in 2011 that bans the acceptance of forfeited used clothing. The bureau refused to release an estimation of the value of the destroyed items, as the consignees did not file an "import entry" that determines the value of shipped goods. The BOC can destruct or condemn harmful and prohibited goods as stated under Republic Act No. 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act. Donations coming from different countries were being disposed of because some of the relief goods like the imported goods and medicine were already been expired. The relief goods were donated last January 2014. But since the donors and consignees did not get an exemption from the payment of taxes and duties from the Department of Finance which is needed before the shipment will be released, it was declared as abandoned in June 2017. Aside from goods and medicine, diapers, clothing and undergarments, and kitchenware were also donated. Filed under the category of Super Typhoon Haiyan, Yolanda, donations, Bureau Of Customs, Cebu, expired, spoiled
The Bureau of Customs (BOC)  destroyed four containers of goods donated for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda in Mandaue City, Cebu.

It includes clothes, diapers, toiletries, medical supplies, and canned goods from other countries like Belgium, Norway and the United States transported to Cebu last 2014.Super Typhoon Haiyan with a local name Yolanda has devastated Leyte and parts of the Visayas region and killed hundreds of people. It was 4 years ago and the controversy still lives up to now. Questions on whether the donations from all over the world had reached the victims or not arises and until recently, four container vans of donations were declared as condemned by the Bureau Of Customs in Cebu and had been destroyed and incinerated. Although some goods especially non-food items were still good but food items have all expired and spoiled. Ads Sponsored Links The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday destroyed four containers of goods donated for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda in Mandaue City, Cebu. The destroyed goods include clothes, diapers, toiletries, medical supplies and canned goods from Belgium, Norway and the United States transported to Cebu in 2014. BOC-Cebu District Collector Elvira Cruz said the canned goods and medicines are already expired. The clothes, meanwhile, were not distributed or donated to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) since doing so is prohibited under a memorandum released in 2011 that bans the acceptance of forfeited used clothing. The bureau refused to release an estimation of the value of the destroyed items, as the consignees did not file an "import entry" that determines the value of shipped goods. The BOC can destruct or condemn harmful and prohibited goods as stated under Republic Act No. 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act. Donations coming from different countries were being disposed of because some of the relief goods like the imported goods and medicine were already been expired. The relief goods were donated last January 2014. But since the donors and consignees did not get an exemption from the payment of taxes and duties from the Department of Finance which is needed before the shipment will be released, it was declared as abandoned in June 2017. Aside from goods and medicine, diapers, clothing and undergarments, and kitchenware were also donated. Filed under the category of Super Typhoon Haiyan, Yolanda, donations, Bureau Of Customs, Cebu, expired, spoiled
 Elvira Cruz, BOC-Cebu District Collector, said the canned goods and medicines are already expired.

The clothes were not distributed or donated to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) because it is prohibited under a memorandum released in 2011 that bans the acceptance of forfeited used clothing.

The bureau has not disclosed the value of the destroyed items since the donors or consignees did not file an "import entry" which declares the value of shipped items.

Republic Act No. 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act said that the BOC can destroy or condemn harmful and prohibited goods.
Super Typhoon Haiyan with a local name Yolanda has devastated Leyte and parts of the Visayas region and killed hundreds of people. It was 4 years ago and the controversy still lives up to now. Questions on whether the donations from all over the world had reached the victims or not arises and until recently, four container vans of donations were declared as condemned by the Bureau Of Customs in Cebu and had been destroyed and incinerated. Although some goods especially non-food items were still good but food items have all expired and spoiled. Ads Sponsored Links The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday destroyed four containers of goods donated for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda in Mandaue City, Cebu. The destroyed goods include clothes, diapers, toiletries, medical supplies and canned goods from Belgium, Norway and the United States transported to Cebu in 2014. BOC-Cebu District Collector Elvira Cruz said the canned goods and medicines are already expired. The clothes, meanwhile, were not distributed or donated to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) since doing so is prohibited under a memorandum released in 2011 that bans the acceptance of forfeited used clothing. The bureau refused to release an estimation of the value of the destroyed items, as the consignees did not file an "import entry" that determines the value of shipped goods. The BOC can destruct or condemn harmful and prohibited goods as stated under Republic Act No. 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act. Donations coming from different countries were being disposed of because some of the relief goods like the imported goods and medicine were already been expired. The relief goods were donated last January 2014. But since the donors and consignees did not get an exemption from the payment of taxes and duties from the Department of Finance which is needed before the shipment will be released, it was declared as abandoned in June 2017. Aside from goods and medicine, diapers, clothing and undergarments, and kitchenware were also donated. Filed under the category of Super Typhoon Haiyan, Yolanda, donations, Bureau Of Customs, Cebu, expired, spoiled
Since the donors and consignees did not get an exemption from the payment of taxes and duties from the Department of Finance which is needed before the shipment will be released, it was declared as abandoned in June 2017.Super Typhoon Haiyan with a local name Yolanda has devastated Leyte and parts of the Visayas region and killed hundreds of people. It was 4 years ago and the controversy still lives up to now. Questions on whether the donations from all over the world had reached the victims or not arises and until recently, four container vans of donations were declared as condemned by the Bureau Of Customs in Cebu and had been destroyed and incinerated. Although some goods especially non-food items were still good but food items have all expired and spoiled. Ads Sponsored Links The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday destroyed four containers of goods donated for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda in Mandaue City, Cebu. The destroyed goods include clothes, diapers, toiletries, medical supplies and canned goods from Belgium, Norway and the United States transported to Cebu in 2014. BOC-Cebu District Collector Elvira Cruz said the canned goods and medicines are already expired. The clothes, meanwhile, were not distributed or donated to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) since doing so is prohibited under a memorandum released in 2011 that bans the acceptance of forfeited used clothing. The bureau refused to release an estimation of the value of the destroyed items, as the consignees did not file an "import entry" that determines the value of shipped goods. The BOC can destruct or condemn harmful and prohibited goods as stated under Republic Act No. 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act. Donations coming from different countries were being disposed of because some of the relief goods like the imported goods and medicine were already been expired. The relief goods were donated last January 2014. But since the donors and consignees did not get an exemption from the payment of taxes and duties from the Department of Finance which is needed before the shipment will be released, it was declared as abandoned in June 2017. Aside from goods and medicine, diapers, clothing and undergarments, and kitchenware were also donated. Filed under the category of Super Typhoon Haiyan, Yolanda, donations, Bureau Of Customs, Cebu, expired, spoiled
Among the contents of the said containers are medicine, diapers, clothing, undergarments, and kitchenware.
Super Typhoon Haiyan with a local name Yolanda has devastated Leyte and parts of the Visayas region and killed hundreds of people. It was 4 years ago and the controversy still lives up to now. Questions on whether the donations from all over the world had reached the victims or not arises and until recently, four container vans of donations were declared as condemned by the Bureau Of Customs in Cebu and had been destroyed and incinerated. Although some goods especially non-food items were still good but food items have all expired and spoiled. Ads Sponsored Links The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday destroyed four containers of goods donated for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda in Mandaue City, Cebu. The destroyed goods include clothes, diapers, toiletries, medical supplies and canned goods from Belgium, Norway and the United States transported to Cebu in 2014. BOC-Cebu District Collector Elvira Cruz said the canned goods and medicines are already expired. The clothes, meanwhile, were not distributed or donated to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) since doing so is prohibited under a memorandum released in 2011 that bans the acceptance of forfeited used clothing. The bureau refused to release an estimation of the value of the destroyed items, as the consignees did not file an "import entry" that determines the value of shipped goods. The BOC can destruct or condemn harmful and prohibited goods as stated under Republic Act No. 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act. Donations coming from different countries were being disposed of because some of the relief goods like the imported goods and medicine were already been expired. The relief goods were donated last January 2014. But since the donors and consignees did not get an exemption from the payment of taxes and duties from the Department of Finance which is needed before the shipment will be released, it was declared as abandoned in June 2017. Aside from goods and medicine, diapers, clothing and undergarments, and kitchenware were also donated. Filed under the category of Super Typhoon Haiyan, Yolanda, donations, Bureau Of Customs, Cebu, expired, spoiled

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As overseas Filipino workers (OFW) working in an unfamiliar territory, we feel comfortable whenever we see a compatriot or a fellow Filipino abroad. In some instances, very unfortunate things happen like getting into a trouble because of a fellow Filipino. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Consulate General in Saudi Arabia confirmed that an OFW was stabbed and killed by a fellow OFW in Jeddah, KSA. Ads Sponsored Links A Filipino was stabbed and killed by a fellow Filipino in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to the confirmation of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The victim (name withheld) was a 29-year-old from Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, who worked as a family driver in Jeddah. The suspect (name withheld), a 34-year-old from Capiz, also a driver for the same family The suspect remains under police custody after he was arrested immediately after the incident. The two "allegedly engaged in a fistfight in front of the house of their employer that ended in the victim getting fatally stabbed by his fellow driver." The motive of the stabbing is still unknown. The Consulate General and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Jeddah will extend full assistance to both Filipinos as well as their families. The victim is set for a vacation to the Philippines soon but the incident turned out to be unfortunate that he will come home inside a box. Consul General Edgar Badajos said that the suspect is facing a death sentence as per Saudi Sharia law. However, since they are both Filipinos, it is possible that the victim's family could instead He assured that they will render assistance to help both OFWs. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, Filipino abroad, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Saudi Arabia, stabbed, Jeddah, KSA

More often, families with overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rely on their OFW breadwinner in providing their needs and without doing any efforts to have extra income. They use the money they receive to pay their bills, rents, mortgages, etc. They tend to spend the remittances they receive and wait for the next remittance when the money is over without any savings. This is the reason why no matter how long the OFWs exhaust themselves working overseas, they are still coming home broke and without any savings. Encouraging our spouse or anyone who is responsible for the remittances you send to save could be a great help and could guarantee a hassle-free retirement, much more if they placed this savings to a profitable investment. Ads Sponsored Links Stick to a budget schedule Convince your spouse to make a monthly budget and commit to saving a portion of the monthly remittance. They could also spend the remaining part of the budget after setting aside the savings. No matter how small the savings, it could mean a lot after a period of time you regularly do it. Use the credit card wisely or do not use it at all Credit cards could be an advantage when purchasing but it can also lure the holder to spend more. Whenever possible, avoid using credit cards and use cash instead. It would save you from paying extra charges and interests which can really raise your spending. The best rule should be, do not spend the money you do not have. Always make a list of important things to buy Many OFW spouses tend to go on a shopping spree just after receiving the remittance and let their impulses lead in which items they like to buy at the very moment without putting their priorities on the things they really needed. Encourage them to develop a habit and discipline of making a list of the things they need to prioritize during shopping and strictly follow what is on the list to avoid spending too much on the things that are not really important. Live a lifestyle that suits your income Many OFW spouses live like one day millionaire. after claiming the remittances you sent, they will go straight to the mall, eat at the fast-food chain of their choice, go on a shopping spree buying what they want without even thinking if they still have the money to go through the month until the next remittance. If their budget got short, they would borrow money from someone which would cause the next budget to bear the shortage and the cycle goes on. There's nothing wrong with being generous but not too much Advise your spouse to exercise caution when giving help to extended families, relatives or friends. There is nothing wrong with extending help but there has to be a limitation. This would avoid them to become dependent on your assistance that they would knock your everytime they need financial help. Working overseas is not forever and you will eventually come home for good. It is you and your spouse who need to work hand-in-hand to succeed. Together you must find ways to take care of your finances and save for the future of your family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, extra income, bills, rents, mortgages, remittances, working overseas, retirement, investment, savings
More often, families with overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rely on their OFW breadwinner in providing their needs and without doing any efforts to have extra income. They use the money they receive to pay their bills, rents, mortgages, etc. They tend to spend the remittances they receive and wait for the next remittance when the money is over without any savings. This is the reason why no matter how long the OFWs exhaust themselves working overseas, they are still coming home broke and without any savings. Encouraging our spouse or anyone who is responsible for the remittances you send to save could be a great help and could guarantee a hassle-free retirement, much more if they placed this savings to a profitable investment. Ads Sponsored Links Stick to a budget schedule Convince your spouse to make a monthly budget and commit to saving a portion of the monthly remittance. They could also spend the remaining part of the budget after setting aside the savings. No matter how small the savings, it could mean a lot after a period of time you regularly do it. Use the credit card wisely or do not use it at all Credit cards could be an advantage when purchasing but it can also lure the holder to spend more. Whenever possible, avoid using credit cards and use cash instead. It would save you from paying extra charges and interests which can really raise your spending. The best rule should be, do not spend the money you do not have. Always make a list of important things to buy Many OFW spouses tend to go on a shopping spree just after receiving the remittance and let their impulses lead in which items they like to buy at the very moment without putting their priorities on the things they really needed. Encourage them to develop a habit and discipline of making a list of the things they need to prioritize during shopping and strictly follow what is on the list to avoid spending too much on the things that are not really important. Live a lifestyle that suits your income Many OFW spouses live like one day millionaire. after claiming the remittances you sent, they will go straight to the mall, eat at the fast-food chain of their choice, go on a shopping spree buying what they want without even thinking if they still have the money to go through the month until the next remittance. If their budget got short, they would borrow money from someone which would cause the next budget to bear the shortage and the cycle goes on. There's nothing wrong with being generous but not too much Advise your spouse to exercise caution when giving help to extended families, relatives or friends. There is nothing wrong with extending help but there has to be a limitation. This would avoid them to become dependent on your assistance that they would knock your everytime they need financial help. Working overseas is not forever and you will eventually come home for good. It is you and your spouse who need to work hand-in-hand to succeed. Together you must find ways to take care of your finances and save for the future of your family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, extra income, bills, rents, mortgages, remittances, working overseas, retirement, investment, savings
More often, families with overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rely on their OFW breadwinner in providing their needs and without doing any efforts to have extra income. They use the money they receive to pay their bills, rents, mortgages, etc. They tend to spend the remittances they receive and wait for the next remittance when the money is over without any savings. This is the reason why no matter how long the OFWs exhaust themselves working overseas, they are still coming home broke and without any savings. Encouraging our spouse or anyone who is responsible for the remittances you send to save could be a great help and could guarantee a hassle-free retirement, much more if they placed this savings to a profitable investment. Ads Sponsored Links Stick to a budget schedule Convince your spouse to make a monthly budget and commit to saving a portion of the monthly remittance. They could also spend the remaining part of the budget after setting aside the savings. No matter how small the savings, it could mean a lot after a period of time you regularly do it. Use the credit card wisely or do not use it at all Credit cards could be an advantage when purchasing but it can also lure the holder to spend more. Whenever possible, avoid using credit cards and use cash instead. It would save you from paying extra charges and interests which can really raise your spending. The best rule should be, do not spend the money you do not have. Always make a list of important things to buy Many OFW spouses tend to go on a shopping spree just after receiving the remittance and let their impulses lead in which items they like to buy at the very moment without putting their priorities on the things they really needed. Encourage them to develop a habit and discipline of making a list of the things they need to prioritize during shopping and strictly follow what is on the list to avoid spending too much on the things that are not really important. Live a lifestyle that suits your income Many OFW spouses live like one day millionaire. after claiming the remittances you sent, they will go straight to the mall, eat at the fast-food chain of their choice, go on a shopping spree buying what they want without even thinking if they still have the money to go through the month until the next remittance. If their budget got short, they would borrow money from someone which would cause the next budget to bear the shortage and the cycle goes on. There's nothing wrong with being generous but not too much Advise your spouse to exercise caution when giving help to extended families, relatives or friends. There is nothing wrong with extending help but there has to be a limitation. This would avoid them to become dependent on your assistance that they would knock your everytime they need financial help. Working overseas is not forever and you will eventually come home for good. It is you and your spouse who need to work hand-in-hand to succeed. Together you must find ways to take care of your finances and save for the future of your family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, extra income, bills, rents, mortgages, remittances, working overseas, retirement, investment, savings
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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Duterte to OFWs: Report Any Harassment At Airports, No Unwarranted Baggage Inspection


President Duterte made an assurance for the Overseas Filipino Workers that his administration will work hard for them to have a comfortable life during his term. Duterte said in a speech during the 84th anniversary celebration of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium that he will not gamble with the lives and comfort of the Filipino. He also said that he had ordered a stop on unwarranted inspections of baggage, especially of returning Filipino workers. Sponsored Links There had been previous instances that returning OFWs were harassed at the airport, their balikbayan boxes were opened, or being planted with a bullet without their knowledge. There were also instances that they fall victim of thieves inside the airport. President Duterte reiterated that there will be no such harassments for the OFWs anymore. He urges every OFW to report any harassment made by any officials at the airport and he will make them liable for it. Advertisement Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO
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President Duterte made an assurance for the Overseas Filipino Workers that his administration will work hard for them to have a comfortable life during his term.

Duterte said in a speech during the 84th anniversary celebration of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium that he will not gamble with the lives and comfort of the Filipino.
 He  also said that he had ordered a stop on unwarranted inspections of baggage, especially of returning Filipino workers.
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There had been previous instances  that returning OFWs  were harassed at the airport, their balikbayan boxes were opened, or being planted with a bullet without their knowledge. There were also instances that they fall victim of thieves inside the airport.

President Duterte reiterated that there will be no such harassments for the OFWs anymore. He urges every OFW to report any harassment made by any officials at the airport and he will make them liable for it.
President Duterte made an assurance for the Overseas Filipino Workers that his administration will work hard for them to have a comfortable life during his term. Duterte said in a speech during the 84th anniversary celebration of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium that he will not gamble with the lives and comfort of the Filipino. He also said that he had ordered a stop on unwarranted inspections of baggage, especially of returning Filipino workers. Sponsored Links There had been previous instances that returning OFWs were harassed at the airport, their balikbayan boxes were opened, or being planted with a bullet without their knowledge. There were also instances that they fall victim of thieves inside the airport. President Duterte reiterated that there will be no such harassments for the OFWs anymore. He urges every OFW to report any harassment made by any officials at the airport and he will make them liable for it. Advertisement Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

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Sunday, August 06, 2017

Senator Villar Wants 100% Tax Free Balikbayan Box for OFWs With No Conditions

With the recent implementation of the Bureau of Customs regarding new rules on the sending of Balikbayan Boxes, the OFW Community found another figure to share their sentiments. Senator Cynthia Villar has declared her support in giving 100 Tax Free privilege to Balikbayan Boxes sent by OFWs. While the current system do provide the privilege to OFWs, it has some conditions and limitations that drew the ire of OFWs around the world. Among the issues facing the migrant workers are the need to list every single item inside each box - adding the requirement to put a nominal value to each item. Also drawing flak, the need to provide receipt for more expensive items. Others argue, the cap of P150,000 for a year's worth of Balikbayan Boxes is also too little, especially for OFWs who are going for final exit. Senator Villar recently questioned government officials regarding the tax program and tax reform agenda of the Finance Department. Here, she reiterated the fact that OFWs are modern day heroes because of the massive amount of remittance they send monthly, which helps the Philippine economy to remain afloat. The senator believes that the new BOC rules on Balikbayan Boxes are unclear and confusing. She further said the BOC can tax a lot of other things, as well as focus on other issues within the bureau, like smuggling and drugs coming in - with money going to the pockets of customs officials. Senator Villar believes that OFWs should have the privilege of tax free balikbayan boxes with no conditions since these are just one of a very few things that gives them joy, and acts as a therapy to home sickness - seeing their loved ones happy upon receiving their Balikbayan Boxes. source: 8TriMedia




With the recent implementation of the Bureau of Customs regarding new rules on the sending of Balikbayan Boxes, the OFW Community found another figure to share their sentiments. Senator Cynthia Villar has declared her support in giving 100 Tax Free privilege to Balikbayan Boxes sent by OFWs.

With the recent implementation of the Bureau of Customs regarding new rules on the sending of Balikbayan Boxes, the OFW Community found another figure to share their sentiments. Senator Cynthia Villar has declared her support in giving 100 Tax Free privilege to Balikbayan Boxes sent by OFWs. While the current system do provide the privilege to OFWs, it has some conditions and limitations that drew the ire of OFWs around the world. Among the issues facing the migrant workers are the need to list every single item inside each box - adding the requirement to put a nominal value to each item. Also drawing flak, the need to provide receipt for more expensive items. Others argue, the cap of P150,000 for a year's worth of Balikbayan Boxes is also too little, especially for OFWs who are going for final exit. Senator Villar recently questioned government officials regarding the tax program and tax reform agenda of the Finance Department. Here, she reiterated the fact that OFWs are modern day heroes because of the massive amount of remittance they send monthly, which helps the Philippine economy to remain afloat. The senator believes that the new BOC rules on Balikbayan Boxes are unclear and confusing. She further said the BOC can tax a lot of other things, as well as focus on other issues within the bureau, like smuggling and drugs coming in - with money going to the pockets of customs officials. Senator Villar believes that OFWs should have the privilege of tax free balikbayan boxes with no conditions since these are just one of a very few things that gives them joy, and acts as a therapy to home sickness - seeing their loved ones happy upon receiving their Balikbayan Boxes. source: 8TriMedia


While the current system do provide the tax free privilege to OFWs, it has some conditions and limitations that drew the ire of OFWs around the world. Among the issues facing the migrant workers are the need to list every single item inside each box - adding the requirement to put a nominal value to each item. Also drawing flak, the need to provide receipt for more expensive items. Others argue, the cap of P150,000 for a year's worth of Balikbayan Boxes is also too little, especially for OFWs who are going for final exit.
With the recent implementation of the Bureau of Customs regarding new rules on the sending of Balikbayan Boxes, the OFW Community found another figure to share their sentiments. Senator Cynthia Villar has declared her support in giving 100 Tax Free privilege to Balikbayan Boxes sent by OFWs. While the current system do provide the privilege to OFWs, it has some conditions and limitations that drew the ire of OFWs around the world. Among the issues facing the migrant workers are the need to list every single item inside each box - adding the requirement to put a nominal value to each item. Also drawing flak, the need to provide receipt for more expensive items. Others argue, the cap of P150,000 for a year's worth of Balikbayan Boxes is also too little, especially for OFWs who are going for final exit. Senator Villar recently questioned government officials regarding the tax program and tax reform agenda of the Finance Department. Here, she reiterated the fact that OFWs are modern day heroes because of the massive amount of remittance they send monthly, which helps the Philippine economy to remain afloat. The senator believes that the new BOC rules on Balikbayan Boxes are unclear and confusing. She further said the BOC can tax a lot of other things, as well as focus on other issues within the bureau, like smuggling and drugs coming in - with money going to the pockets of customs officials. Senator Villar believes that OFWs should have the privilege of tax free balikbayan boxes with no conditions since these are just one of a very few things that gives them joy, and acts as a therapy to home sickness - seeing their loved ones happy upon receiving their Balikbayan Boxes. source: 8TriMedia




Senator Villar recently questioned government officials regarding the tax program and tax reform agenda of the Finance Department. Here, she reiterated the fact that OFWs are modern day heroes because of the massive amount of remittance they send monthly, which helps the Philippine economy to remain afloat.

 The senator believes that the new BOC rules on Balikbayan Boxes are unclear and confusing. She further said the BOC can tax a lot of other things, as well as focus on other issues within the bureau, like smuggling and drugs coming in - with money going to the pockets of customs officials.
With the recent implementation of the Bureau of Customs regarding new rules on the sending of Balikbayan Boxes, the OFW Community found another figure to share their sentiments. Senator Cynthia Villar has declared her support in giving 100 Tax Free privilege to Balikbayan Boxes sent by OFWs. While the current system do provide the privilege to OFWs, it has some conditions and limitations that drew the ire of OFWs around the world. Among the issues facing the migrant workers are the need to list every single item inside each box - adding the requirement to put a nominal value to each item. Also drawing flak, the need to provide receipt for more expensive items. Others argue, the cap of P150,000 for a year's worth of Balikbayan Boxes is also too little, especially for OFWs who are going for final exit. Senator Villar recently questioned government officials regarding the tax program and tax reform agenda of the Finance Department. Here, she reiterated the fact that OFWs are modern day heroes because of the massive amount of remittance they send monthly, which helps the Philippine economy to remain afloat. The senator believes that the new BOC rules on Balikbayan Boxes are unclear and confusing. She further said the BOC can tax a lot of other things, as well as focus on other issues within the bureau, like smuggling and drugs coming in - with money going to the pockets of customs officials. Senator Villar believes that OFWs should have the privilege of tax free balikbayan boxes with no conditions since these are just one of a very few things that gives them joy, and acts as a therapy to home sickness - seeing their loved ones happy upon receiving their Balikbayan Boxes. source: 8TriMedia
A Pinoy family, packing a Balikbayan Box full of essentials and groceries.


Senator Villar believes that OFWs should have the privilege of tax free balikbayan boxes with no conditions since these are just one of a very few things that gives them joy, and acts as a therapy to home sickness - seeing their loved ones happy upon receiving their Balikbayan Boxes. 

 source: 8TriMedia, Sen. Villar FB Page


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