by metrobox | Dec 12, 2019 | Blog
It’s that wonderful time of the year! After working hard to fill your Balikbayan Box from the start of the year until this season, we’re sure that you’re all excited to send your Christmas Package to the Philippines. According to statistics, there are 2.3 million OFWs...
by metrobox | Oct 16, 2019 | Blog
You must have heard the word ”Konmari” before from someone who has either read a book or watched a Netflix series. This term is short for Marie Kondo (or Kondo Marie in Japan, pronounced kon-do ma-ri-eh), also known as the person who started the “Spark Joy” movement....
by metrobox | Sep 16, 2019 | Blog
Ever since the Bureau of Customs released the New BOC ID Rules On Tax-Free Balikbayan Box Privilege (CMO No. 18-2018), they have been regulated better to avoid unauthorized inspections of Balikbayan Boxes and bogus transactions with dubious freight forwarders. This...
by metrobox | Aug 12, 2019 | Blog
In the ber-months, Filipinos are getting into the holiday spirit and one of the ways that OFWs prepare is stocking up on “pasalubong” for their loved ones back home. With precautionary measures taken by the current administration of the Philippines in the battle...
by metrobox | Jul 15, 2019 | Blog
When sending padala to your family and loved ones in the Philippines, you fill your Balikbayan Boxes with your hard-earned presents and souvenirs for them to enjoy. This has been an inherent tradition among Filipinos to bring home goodies like clothes, food, groceries...
by metrobox | Mar 18, 2019 | Blog
It’s Graduation Season! The young ones are putting on their robes and caps, ready to walk down that aisle as their names are called on the stage. While you may only witness the ceremony from the photos and videos they share on social media, it doesn’t mean you can’t...
