Balikbayan Boxes From OFWs Spotted Being Sold in a Local Market Stall
As if the recent issues OFWs face regarding the tax implementations and opening of their balikbayan boxes by the Bureau of Customs weren't enough, another issue has surfaced and is causing quite the ruckus amidst concerned individuals.
A forwarding company is now facing criticism and accusations after having been discovered to be "selling" balikbayan boxes to some negotiators. In light of the report, the owners of the packages have no idea that their balikbayan boxes were being sold to interested buyers.
In the streets of Silverio compound in Parañaque, a news team discovered a market stall selling imported goods allegedly from Saudi Arabia. Canned goods, home amenities and shoes are seen being sold, along with other products. They also spotted a couple of packages that were still unopened, some of them even bearing the name and the address of the person who the package was supposed to be sent to.
The Department of Trade and Industry warned customers to be aware about their transactions to forwarders, making sure that it is secure and holds valid proof. They said that if there are any complaints to forwarders, customers should visit the DTI to file a case and make actions as soon as possible.
Source: abscbn news
A forwarding company is now facing criticism and accusations after having been discovered to be "selling" balikbayan boxes to some negotiators. In light of the report, the owners of the packages have no idea that their balikbayan boxes were being sold to interested buyers.
In the streets of Silverio compound in Parañaque, a news team discovered a market stall selling imported goods allegedly from Saudi Arabia. Canned goods, home amenities and shoes are seen being sold, along with other products. They also spotted a couple of packages that were still unopened, some of them even bearing the name and the address of the person who the package was supposed to be sent to.
This stirred up quite the controversy, and when the store owner was asked on how she got these packages, she admitted that the boxes were sold by a forwarding company named DXL International. The company claims that the owners of the packages owe the company a debt for more than a year, so they sold the boxes seemingly without the knowledge of the package owners. Archia Legarda, a DXL International Freight Forwarder, said
"More than one year na po yan ngayon nagbibigay po kami ng ultimatum na kung hindi na yan makukuha, ididispose ho namin yan, paano kami makakarecover?"
The Department of Trade and Industry warned customers to be aware about their transactions to forwarders, making sure that it is secure and holds valid proof. They said that if there are any complaints to forwarders, customers should visit the DTI to file a case and make actions as soon as possible.
Source: abscbn news
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