Tag: balikbayan boxes
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Department of Migrant Workers Speeds Up Delivery of ‘Balikbayan’ Boxes to OFWs
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), under the leadership of Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, has successfully managed the release and distribution of 42 ‘balikbayan’ boxes to their intended recipients on Wednesday. These packages, sent by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from around the world, had been stuck in transit for months, causing distress among the senders.…
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Philippine Authorities Seize P39.6 Million Worth of Marijuana Concealed in Balikbayan Boxes at Manila Port
In a significant drug bust, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) announced the seizure of approximately 28 kg of marijuana, valued at PHP39.6 million, at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) in Tondo, Manila. The discovery was made on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, and was detailed in a PDEA news release on February 7. The…
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