OFWs and LBC

Sending Balikbayan boxes is one of the many characteristics known about OFWs. Because of the lack of time that OFWs spend with their loved ones back in the philippines, the only thing that they can do is to send packages to the philippines containing all the gifts or any other things that an OFW wishes to give to their loved ones.

A balikbayan box, or literally means a returnee's to one's homeland box, is a ubiquitous cardboard box containing any number of small items, and sent by an overseas Filipino or OFW, or also known as a "balikbayan".

These boxes might contain nearly anything that can fit and that the sender thinks the recipient would like, regardless of whether those items can be bought cheaply in the Philippines, such as non-perishable food, toiletries, household items, electronics, toys, designer clothing, or items hard to find in the Philippines.

A balikbayan box intended for air travel is designed to conform to airline luggage restrictions and many Filipino stores carry them. Some boxes come with a cloth cover and side handles. Others are tightly secured with tape or rope, and thus not confused with an ordinary moving box more lightly wrapped. Shipped boxes are delivered directly to the recipient, nearly always the family of the overseas Filipino.

Shipped boxes are delivered directly to the recipient, nearly always the family of the overseas Filipino. Though balikbayan boxes are commonly brought by filipinos returning home, some are shipped through freight forwarders specializing in balikbayan boxes by sea or air.

There are different courier services based in the country that offers an easy way for OFWs to send packages to the philippines. One of those is LBC. Founded in the 1950s, LBC has become a household name to Filipinos since launching its cargo and courier services in the Philippines during the post World War II period over half a century ago.

The demand for LBC's services grew rapidly in tandem with the number of Filipinos who moved abroad. Given this direct correlation and a trusted record of reliable performance, LBC has become a trusted name and commercial success.

LBC soon became a respected leader offering fast and reliable way for filipinos to send packages to the philippines. Today, LBC offers the widest coverage and network with over 600 strategically located branches nationwide.