August 19, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Nag-reach out na kay Bela Padilla ang Bureau of Customs (BOC) sa inereklamo niyang mahal na tax na tsina-charged sa kanya sa online shipment niya na almost half sa amount ng shipment.
Mahaba ang sagot sa kanya ng BOC, ‘yung important details na lang ang kinuha namin.
Nagpasalamat ang BOC kay Bela sa pagko-call out nito sa kanila. In-assure rin nila na tama ang kanilang computation at batay sa kanilang laws at regulations. “Kindly note that our online tax calculator only provides an estimate and does not include the landed cost (freight, insurance, brokerage fees, and other charges). As stated in the calculator’s disclaimer, the actual duties and taxes payable may differ from the estimated amount provided. In addition, couriers may add their own handling or processing fees, which also affect the final amount,” bahagi ng paliwanag nila kay Bela.
Nagtanong ang BOC kung nakipag-coordinate si Bela sa kanyang courier tungkol sa breakdown ng charges. Madalas daw, isinasama ng courier ang sarili nilang payment na iba sa custom duties.
Sagot ni Bela, “That’s sad to hear, cause I’m sure you guys spent a lot on building that platform. If it’s giving wrong information then what’s the point.
And yes I did file a report with DHL asking for you guys to review the amount because even if the calculator is just an estimate- I shouldn’t be paying 3x the amount of “your estimate.” You guys can open the parcel to check what’s inside. It’s shampoo +skincare.”
Ang daming naka-relate sa nangyari kay Bela na ang gusto lang ay makuha na ang in-order na shampoo.
Sa latest update ni Bela, sabi nito, “I was told that the calculator is being taken down for the time being until it’s updated. Happy that someone listened today and UNDERSTOOD that taxpayers expect good service.”
Ashley, favorite ni Carmina
Ang birthday greetings ni Ashley Ortega kay Carmina Villarroel, ina ng boyfriend niyang si Mavy Legaspi na “Happy birthday to this kindhearted human being! You are loved by many Tita @mina_villarroel.”
Kasama si Ashley sa mga bisita sa 50th birthday party ni Carmina at sa mga lumabas na larawan, makikitang close ang future magbiyenan.
May photo na magkayakap ang dalawa, may photo na hinalikan ni Carmina si Ashley at makikitang sabay na hinalikan nina Ashley at Mavy si Carmina.
Anyway, may post si Carmina sa kanyang 50th birthday. “Half a century, but my heart still feels 20 and my soul 30. Forever grateful for life, love and everything in between. Cheers to more adventures ahead.”
May birthday greetings din si Zoren Legaspi sa wifey niyang si Carmina. “50 years of stories, lessons, and battles won.
“Now a new journey unfolds—with us, @cassy @mavylegaspi and close friends, by your side, God willing, until the very end. A new journey awaits you before the year ends #hatingkapatid AND we finally get to introduce our company thats been kept secret … May God guide our every step… according to his ways.. I Love You and We Love You @mina_villarroel 50.”
Sumagot si Carmina ng “Awwww. Thank you tatay @zoren_legaspi Arf Arf.”
Vhong at Jhong pasok YFSF!
Ang magkaibigan at It’s Showtime hosts na sina Vhong Navarro at Jhong Hilario ang nababalitang bagong hosts sa new season ng Your Face Sounds Familiar na mapapanood pa rin sa Kapamilya channel.
Natuwa at tanggap ng Kapamilya fans ang pagkakapili sa dalawa bilang bagong hosts ng YFSF. Bagay raw sila sa concept ng show at hahaluan nila ng comedy para mas masaya.
Na-miss ng Kapamilya fans ang YFSF dahil sa kakaibang concept ng isang singing reality competition lalo na at celebrity ang contestants.
Inaabangan na kung sino ang mga magiging contestants at sana raw, magagaling gaya sa sumali sa mga naunang season.