Quote Originally Posted by ticker View Post
We've all been there, looking forward to the postman bringing that special birthday, xmas card, from a loved one, with a pound note or more. I thought i would do the same, by sending my girlfriend a card, with a small amount of money. My giirlfriend recieved the card, minus the money, i was so annoyed, but my girlfriend was'nt, she said, it's quite common in the philippines, where the postal service's see mail coming from other country's, that they tamper with the mail, mmh, not good.
I would be annoyed too. They obviously can't be doing their job properly or are not busy if they have time to open every letter that comes from another country. It's not good sending things to there! I sent a small package that took 2months to get there! Seems it's send something small and the thieves might open your letter/small package or send something bigger and customs sting you for tax & VAT. I'm surprised that anyone bothers to send anything to Phils! I'm going to need to send a few little things in February, but not sure how I'm going to do it now!