LBC Express strengthens its commitment to overseas Filipinos as it marks its 75th year, enhancing its air cargo services to provide faster and more practical delivery solutions amid ongoing shipping challenges in the Middle East. Through its LBC Bida Padala offer, the company continues to help OFWs send essential goods to their families in the Philippines with greater speed and flexibility.
Despite recent regional shipping disruptions affecting cargo movement in the Middle East, LBC has maintained uninterrupted operations, ensuring Filipinos can continue sending vital items to their loved ones back home.
With rising costs of goods and current limitations in sea cargo shipping, many overseas Filipinos are becoming more intentional about what they send home. In response, LBC introduced the LBC Bida Padala Air Cargo Promo to encourage smarter sending, giving customers the option to send smaller boxes with essential items through air cargo for faster delivery and more affordable rates.
The offer is currently available in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, offering all‑in rates for designated box sizes, that vary by market, with nationwide delivery across the Philippines. LBC is preparing to extend the offer to Kuwait and Bahrain very soon.
“For decades, LBC has stood alongside Filipinos in the Middle East, especially the OFWs who are the everyday heroes of their families,” said Mark Agalo-os, Vice President for Middle East Operations at LBC Express. “To our customers, a padala is more than just logistics. It carries care, commitment, and the need to support loved ones back home. With LBC Bida Padala, we enable smarter and more thoughtful sending by prioritizing essentials and providing a dependable air cargo option for urgent family needs. No matter the situation, our commitment remains the same. We will continue to serve, deliver, and support our OFWs.”
The service includes regular dispatch schedules and delivery in as fast as 7 to 15 days from uplift, providing a reliable option for time-sensitive shipments. Flexible payment options, including instalment plans, are also available to help make sending more manageable for overseas Filipinos.
LBC’s operational excellence has earned continued recognition from industry partners. The company was named one of the Top Deconsolidators for 2025 by the Bureau of Customs–Manila International Container Port, marking its ninth consecutive year receiving the distinction. It also achieved the TAPA Facility Security Requirements 2023 Level C certification and received the Diamond Award from Philippine Airlines Cargo, the highest recognition given to domestic cargo forwarders.
“As LBC marks 75 years of service, our focus remains on what has defined us from the very beginning, being a trusted lifeline for Filipino families and overseas workers around the world,” said Rene Fuentes, Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of LBC Express. “Through changing times and evolving needs, we continue to strengthen our services so our customers can rely on LBC with confidence. Seventy-five years on, our commitment to serve the Filipino community remains unwavering.”
For reliable and urgent shipping requirements, customers in the Middle East may inquire about the LBC air cargo services through the following hotlines: UAE: 800 522 111; Saudi Arabia: 800 8 501540; Qatar: 00 800 101 719; Kuwait: 220 55 731; and Bahrain: 80004939.
About LBC:
LBC Express, Inc., established in 1950 as Luzon Brokerage Company, is the Philippines’ premier courier, cargo, and money remittance service provider. With more than 6,400 locations, partners, and agents across over 30 countries, LBC offers a comprehensive suite of services, including express delivery, freight forwarding, money remittance, e-commerce logistics, warehousing, and secure document and cargo handling. LBC pioneered 24-hour door-to-door delivery in the Philippines and continues to connect lives and deliver smiles worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.lbcexpress.com .
