OFWs protest BOC’s stricter policies against balikbayan boxes

MANILA, Philippines, August 24 (Eagle News) — According to Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte the strong feedback of the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) regarding the stricter measures implemented by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) against balikbayan boxes would reach President Benigno S. Aquino III and BOC chief Bert Lina, adding that the Malacañang understands the sentiments of the OFWs.

(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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