| One method that Filipinos have used in sending | | | | take a lot of time and effort. According to many |
| gifts to the Philippines is through packages. | | | | overseas Filipinos, it usually takes days to even a |
| Packages such balikbayan boxes became popular | | | | week of arranging a balikbayan box, particularly |
| among many overseas Filipinos because of its | | | | with all the shopping as well as hiring a courier |
| cost-efficiency. Today, however, other than the | | | | service. |
| use of packages and balikbayan boxes, a number | | | | Online shops made this process easier by allowing |
| of overseas Filipinos have come to use online | | | | their customers to choose from a wide selection |
| philippines gift shops to send gifts to their loved | | | | of gift items and have it sent to their family in |
| ones. | | | | the Philippines. This process can only take a couple |
| Why use online services? | | | | of minutes to an hour, depending on the need of |
| One reason why many have used Philippine-based | | | | an overseas Filipino. However, other than the ease |
| online services such as myAyala's is because of | | | | of sending as well as its convenience, online shops |
| its convenience. Online shops were first founded | | | | are also known for their speedy delivery service. |
| to provide people with the convenience of | | | | Speed of delivery |
| shopping. Compared to physical, brick and mortar | | | | Another reason why many overseas Filipinos |
| shops and stores, online stores are usually | | | | today use online shops is because of the speed |
| available 24 hours a day, and many consumers | | | | of delivery. Balikbayan boxes, though known for |
| have Internet access both at work and at home. | | | | their cost-efficiency, are also known for its slow |
| Online philippines gift shops and flower shops are | | | | delivery process, usually by container ships. |
| also known for the same idea. However, most of | | | | Sending a balikbayan box typically takes several |
| these were founded not only to provide their | | | | weeks to even a month. |
| services in the Philippines, but also abroad, to | | | | Online philippines gift shops and flower shops may |
| overseas Filipinos all over the world. | | | | offer their customers the fastest way to send |
| Ease and convenience | | | | gifts to their loved ones in the Philippines. |
| Compared to sending a package, such as a | | | | Compared to sending balikbayan boxes, these |
| balikbayan box, online gift shops and flower shops | | | | online services can provide a faster delivery |
| offers its customers a chance to send gifts and | | | | service, typically taking 2 to 5 working days, |
| other stuff back to the Philippines with little effort | | | | depending on the number of gifts as well as the |
| and time. Arranging a balikbayan box is known to | | | | type. |