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A balikbayan box (literally returnee's to one's homeland box) is a ubiquitous cardboard box containing any number of small items and sent by an overseas Filipino known as a "balikbayan". Though often shipped by freight forwarders specializing in balikbayan boxes by sea, such boxes can be brought by Filipinos returning to the Philippines by air. These boxes might contain nearly anything that can fit and that the sender thinks the recipient would like, regardless of whether those items can be bought cheaply in the Philippines, such as non-perishable food, toiletries, household items, electronics, toys, designer clothing, or items hard to find in the Philippines. A balikbayan box intended for air travel is designed to conform to airline luggage restrictions and many Filipino stores carry them. Some boxes come with a cloth cover and side handles. Others are tightly secured with tape or rope, and thus not confused with an ordinary moving box more lightly wrapped. Shipped boxes are delivered directly to the recipient, nearly always the family of the overseas Filipino. Part of the attraction of the balikbayan box is economic. If the items were sent individually or in smaller boxes through postal services, the cost could be significant. The tradeoff is a long transit time by container ships, typically taking several weeks, and the lack of a solid delivery date. Another part of the attraction is the cultural expectation that returning travelers will bring gifts to family, friends and colleagues left behind in the Philippines. In this way, it is related to the practice of "pasalubong"
A Balikbayan box is a cargo that a Filipino eagerly awaits from family members, relatives or friends living overseas. The box contains from canned goods to running shoes. Any request from a Filipino recipient that can fit inside a Balikbayan box, as long as it is within the Customs guidelines, is sent via a Balikbayan box. If you happen to be a Filipino working overseas or a non-Filipino with friends in the Philippines, we will show you how to send the beloved and most anticipated Balikbayan box. Well established and with plenty of experience we offer a professional, reliable Balikbayan service coupled with excellent value for money. You can be sure your Balikbayan box will reach it's destination back home in the Philippines in a safe and timely fashion. Your box can contain pretty much anything from new and used clothes to electric and domestic appliances. There are no weight restrictions just the condition that your box is packed correctly and not misshaped or gained a pregnant look and last but not least our guys are able to load them with out the need of super human strength. Large and jumbo boxes should not be loaded with tinned goods as the weight becomes critical and the danger of damage is increased. If you are sending heavy goods it is best to use the medium box. All year round reliable Balikbayan service! Tips in sending a balikbayan box 1. Evaluate the freight forwarding company. Check if they have an OTI license. You can check the company license at Federal Maritime Commission website. 2. Don’t send your balikbayan box to a company who has unknown background. Check the company profile; search the Internet. They may give a lot of promises, time and safety-wise, but some promises are made to be broken. 3. Do check the history of the freight forwarding company ask your friends and check the Internet. Bayan Ko bridges all Filipino French and their loved ones back home! Balikbayan box door-to-door to Manila, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao with personal care. Every shipment is important to us. Our mission is to provide seamless worry-free shipping to all of our customers. Our International Shipping Service is perfect for:
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