Filipinos Abroad Hit By Missing Parcels

Overseas Filipinos, including those sending balikbayan boxes from abroad, are experiencing issues with missing parcels intended for their loved ones in the Philippines. The issue is particularly significant during the Christmas season when these parcels are typically sent.

One such case is that of Fatima Ramos, a domestic worker from the Philippines who previously sent tax-exempt parcels to her family and Philippine charity organisations from Abu Dhabi. Ramos is now seeking answers about the parcels she sent last year, some of which are missing.

The tradition of sending balikbayan boxes is a significant one for Overseas Filipinos, who fill these boxes with gifts, clothes, food, and household items to send to their loved ones back home in the Philippines for Christmas. The disappearance of these parcels has caused heartache for those who sent them, and many are demanding answers.

## Why it matters The issue of missing parcels is not just a matter of lost gifts, but also of the emotional significance attached to these packages. For many Overseas Filipinos, sending balikbayan boxes is a way to show love and care for their families and friends back home, and the disappearance of these parcels can be devastating. As the Christmas season approaches, the demand for answers and resolution to this issue is growing.

The Philippine government and relevant authorities have not yet commented on the issue, but it is clear that something needs to be done to address the concerns of Overseas Filipinos and ensure that their parcels reach their intended recipients. For now, many are left waiting and wondering what happened to their missing parcels.