The unclaimed balikbayan bins are to be turned over by the Bureau of Customs to Division of Migrant Staff. Images courtesy of BOC
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) within the Port of Davao turned over 2,954 deserted balikbayan bins to the Division of Migrant Staff (DMW) for distribution to their meant recipients — the households of Abroad Filipino Staff.
These bins, initially despatched by OFWs to their family members, have been left unclaimed after being mishandled and deserted by unscrupulous freight forwarders. Their distribution to their meant recipients follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to the BOC to make sure its companies stay people-centered and attentive to the wants of Filipino households.
With the approval of the Division of Finance, the BOC formally declared the bins forfeited and signed a Deed of Donation with DMW. The DMW is now tasked with guaranteeing that these long-delayed packages lastly attain the households they have been meant for.
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“These bins are extra than simply packages — they’re full of love, hope, and sacrifice,” stated Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio. “We all know what these imply to our kababayans. With DMW’s assist, we’re ensuring they arrive the place they belong.”
‘These bins are extra than simply packages — they’re full of love, hope, and sacrifice.’
District Collector Maita Acevedo, by means of Deputy Collector Atty. Giovanni Leynes from the Port of Davao, harassed the company’s broader mission: “On this company, we’re not solely guardians of commerce. We’re additionally companions in delivering hope, particularly to our modern-day heroes.”
DMW Assistant Secretary for Reintegration Atty. Francis Ron De Guzman thanked the BOC for its sustained assist. “The Bureau of Customs has at all times been there — from day one to day zero — serving to us ship this image of affection and sacrifice,” he stated.
The turnover adopted months of coordination between BOC and DMW, beginning in 2024. From authorized clearances to logistics, the method was dealt with with precision and empathy.
The DMW has since partnered with a logistics supplier to make sure the secure and immediate supply of the bins to their rightful beneficiaries.
The initiative displays the BOC’s evolving function: one which balances effectivity with coronary heart — defending commerce whereas safeguarding the desires of Filipino households overseas./mr
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