Is a Balikbayan Box Still Worth It in 2026? (Costs, Rules & the Forwarder Scam You Need to Know About)
The 2026 forwarder scandal stranded 42,000+ balikbayan boxes and cost OFWs an estimated ₱330 million. Here is what actually makes a box tax-free, how it stacks up against just sending cash, and how to verify a forwarder before you pay.