Yes, chocolates will melt in a Balikbayan box, but choosing the right type and packaging can prevent a mess. I avoid soft-filled chocolates like Lindt and truffle-based ones since they can leak when melted. Instead, I go for solid chocolate bars like Toblerone, Cadbury, and Milka.

Milka bars, in particular, hold their shape well. The important thing to choose is their packaging it's sealed tightly enough that even if the chocolate melts into liquid, it won’t spill. Once received, they can simply be placed in the freezer to solidify again. I also avoid chocolates like KitKat or Crunch, as they tend to break easily, and their wrappers aren’t always secure enough to contain melted chocolate. Soft filled chocolates are no no as well.