by metrobox | Apr 13, 2020 | Blog
March 31, 2020 — COVID-19 is still on the rise with minimal signs of slowing down; with the United States having the most number of cases in the world, having a total of over 161,000. Sadly, California is one of the most affected states along with New York and...
by metrobox | Mar 2, 2020 | Blog
Need any help with putting together that package? Organizing and assembling a balikbayan box isn’t as simple as one might imagine. It’s an expensive, time-consuming ‘trial and error’ experience that MBC wishes to save you from. With that said, here are 10 tips from...
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...
