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Originally Posted by Oysterpay
That's total bullshit on the duty free allowances.Glad u stood up & didnt get scam.
I work with dutyfree distribution and confirm
One can bring in 400stick of cigs OR 250g of tabacco OR 50cigars into philippines.
I guess that officer thought tourist are still at nokia era lol .A search on the smartphone easily show up this
https://www.philippine-embassy.org.s...er-guidelines/
Haven been back to philippine for couple of years got infuriated with all the scam nonsense & tips pasalubog begging & having to watch the back all the time. & spend most of my precious time & $ in other part of asia.My kakis who went back frequently told me clark airport have been pretty good now since durtete took over the country.no more monkeys trying on the tip /souvenir thingy which is common encounter in the past.
Guess they will just try it on whenever chance arise leopard nv change is spot. 
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hahahaha yeah local dfs staff told me can get 400 sticks accross. next month they will ask for xmas gifts and donations

somehow i think the lady staffs are better. so far only the males are giving troubles.