HELP. Global Priority Mail shipping experience, how does it work?

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i ordered make-up from the US, it was sent via the said mode. it's my first time, so i don't know how long it would take before i get my parcel, and i heard i have to pick it up from the Philpost upon their notification, is that true?

is this mode safer and faster than the First Class shipping?

TIA!