Christmas shopping abroad? Bring these home hassle-free

MANILA -- The Bureau of Customs has released a list of items that Filipino Christmas shoppers can bring back to the country without prior clearance from health authorities.

The common "pasalubong" and the corresponding allowable quantities are as follows:

    1. Perfumes (5 pieces)
    2. Lipstick (10 pieces)
    3. Shampoo (2 kilos)
    4. Lotion (2 kilos)
    5. Bar soap (2 kilos)
    6. Assorted cosmetics (1 kilo)
    7. Toys (10 pieces)
    8. Childcare articles (5 kilos)
    9. Detergents, fabric conditioners, fabric softeners, dishwashing liquid (5 kilos)

The limits are applicable to passenger baggage, balikbayan boxes and parcel sent via mail or delivery services.

source: news.abs-cbn.com