Duty Free and BI Launch New Online Shopping Validation System
In the present time, internet users much prefer to purchase their essentials from various online shopping sites to prevent heavy traffic and long queues in malls and supermarkets.
Thankfully, the Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) in collaboration with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) will launch a new validation system this January, which will verify legitimate Duty Free shoppers.
Duty Free Fiesta Mall
In line with the new system, online customers must make an account at dutyfreephilippines.ph. After this, the buyers need to upload their passport and boarding pass, which will serve as proof of travel. Upon uploading, BI will be the one verifying the information.
“Convenience is the main factor why many prefer to shop online, and that’s exactly our customers will experience when they shop through our online store,” said DFPC chief operating officer Vicente Pelagio Angala.
He added that the products sold on the Duty Free’s website are at the same prices as what they have in their physical stores. Additionally, promos and travel exclusive also apply online.
The online shopping website launched in early 2019 highlighting brand of perfumes, cosmetics, liquor, groceries, and stores. Some of the featured brands are Estee Lauder, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Ferrero Rocher, Jack Daniels, and Toblerone.
Since 1987, Duty Free Philippines remained as the top provider of the world-class shopping experience in service to the Filipino international travelers, OFWs, and foreign tourists.
Source: Philippine News Agency
Images grabbed from Duty Free website
