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The first side-by-side comparison of balikbayan box shipping rates. Verify BOC accreditation. Avoid scam forwarders. Find the cheapest way to send your box home.
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$70
Verified 2026-04-24
$73
Verified 2026-04-24
$80
Verified 2026-04-24
$85
Verified 2026-04-24
$85
Verified 2026-04-24
$90
Verified 2026-04-24
11
BOC-Accredited Forwarders
6
Suspended / Blacklisted
10
Countries Covered
2026
Rates Updated
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Suspended Forwarders — Do Not Use
These forwarders have been suspended by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) for abandoning OFW balikbayan boxes. 54,000 boxes worth P330M were left at Philippine ports.
Makati Express Cargo
BOC suspended license Nov 2025. Criminal charges filed (estafa + Customs Modernization Act violations). Part of 54,000 abandoned boxes scandal.
MBS Cargo Movers
BOC suspended license Nov 2025. Part of 54,000 abandoned boxes scandal.
ME Amoree International
BOC suspended license Nov 2025. Part of 54,000 abandoned boxes scandal.
Tri-Star Cargo Express
BOC suspended license Nov 2025. Part of 54,000 abandoned boxes scandal.
RLMR Freight Forwarder
BOC suspended license Nov 2025. Part of 54,000 abandoned boxes scandal.
MT de Guzman Trading
BOC suspended license Nov 2025. Part of 54,000 abandoned boxes scandal.
How to verify your forwarder:
- 1. Check the official BOC accredited list
- 2. Look for the BOC Certificate of Authority (CA) number
- 3. If the forwarder offers unusually low rates, be suspicious
- 4. Report suspicious forwarders to BOC: (+632) 8527-4573
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About Balikbayan Box Shipping
Over 7 million balikbayan boxes are shipped to the Philippines every year by 10.2 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) across 170+ countries. The balikbayan box is more than a shipment — it is a tradition of love, sacrifice, and connection.
In 2025-2026, the industry was shaken by a trust crisis: 54,000 boxes were abandoned at Philippine ports after 11 deconsolidators failed to release shipments worth P330 million. The Bureau of Customs filed criminal charges.
PadalaCompare was built in response. Every OFW deserves to know what they are paying, who they are trusting, and whether their forwarder is BOC-accredited.
Disclaimer: PadalaCompare is independent. Not affiliated with any forwarder or government agency. Rates are estimates — verify with your forwarder before shipping.