Just Ask I would like to donate certain items (books, computers, medicine, etc.) to a beneficiary in the Philippines. Can said items be extended duty-free entry status and be brought into the Philippines without paying customs duties and taxes?

Hi sarah is that for your organization or you, as for food, medicine and other relief goods, books and educational materials, essential machinery/equipment, consumer goods and other articles may be granted duty-free entry by the Department of Finance and the Bureau of Customs, upon the recommendation of the Department of Social Work and Development or other concerned agency. It is better that you can seek assistance from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas
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