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Ok, now if your item has been shipped to the Johnny Air Cargo US office, how will you get it here in the PhilippinesAgain, simple Johnny Air Cargo will ship it from their US office to their Philippine office for a most of the time cheaper cost. You then just pay that amount plus any applicable taxes at their Philippine office, then you get your item. The shipping time is usually within two weeks after they receive the item in the US. So again, if you have some stuff getting shipped from the US, before you finalize the shipping arrangements, check with Johnny Air Cargo Padala Retail first to compare prices. I used them when we ordered all our wedding souvenirs from the US. Summary When doing international online shopping, try to check Ebay,Amazon, or Adorama first for better price comparisons. Always check payment and shipping options first before committing to the purchase. Always go with established retailers. I hope this lengthly post gives you a better idea of doing international online shopping.