I wasn’t even sure if I could make a proper entry because I am very angry and frustrated now. The broker called today and told me that they can get the goods to us possibly today if I give them the go signal. The bad news was, the total charges she [...]

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Our shipment has been scheduled to be examined by the BIR Inspector today. The broker sent me a text message at around 1:30pm that if I want to be present during the examination I should be there at around 3pm. I immediately sent him a reply that I can make it. [...]

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Today, I went to the Bureau of Customs at South Harbor. I was told late afternoon yesterday that they wanted to see my actual passports so I had to be at the South Harbor office Gate 3 of the Bureau of Customs at 10 am.
This morning, when I called the broker that I am [...]

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We are quite fortunate to live in central location in Metro Manila. We have public transportation within reach which includes MRT, tricycle, jeep, buses and taxi. We find the cost of taking taxi not so bad considering all the convenience it gives. Driving our own private vehicle does not seem like a [...]

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If you plan to ship your goods from abroad it is possible to get exemption from import taxes and duties when you are moving here permanently. As a former Filipino or Dual Citizen with intent on living here indefinitely, one can apply for full exemption from duty and taxes pursuant to Section 105 of [...]

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