12 July 2019, United Arab Emirates – LBC Express, the largest Filipino logistics company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), introduces the top seven finalists of the LBC Balikbayan Box Baes.
Hailing from the different emirates across the UAE, the Balikbayan Box Bae finalists were selected through a panel of judges, online voting, and challenges to prove that they have what it takes to represent the best of the global Filipino.
“LBC Express has been connecting Filipino families together by moving symbols of love between continents and so we recognize that more than just packages, these boxes represent hopes, dreams, aspirations, and a better future ,” says Mark Agalo-os, Vice President, LBC Middle East Operations. “This is why we are inspired to move with the values of being matibay, mapagkakatiwalaan, and maasahan. With LBC Balikbayan Box Bae, we are searching not only for LBC’s next brand ambassador, but also someone who personifies these values.”
For their next challenge, each bae was tasked to create an online video which they conceptualized,
wrote, and directed. We invite you to vote for your favorite Bae by clicking Like/Love/Wow for their Balikbayan Box Bae Journey Video on the LBC Express Facebook page and help them earn 1 point for each reaction.
Voting period is only until July 31, 2019. Voters will get a chance to win an exclusive LBC Balikbayan Box Bae shirt from their favorite Bae plus a free Junior Box padala. Winner will be announced on August 2, 2019.
Cris Valenzuela – Chris is a visual merchandiser from Sharjah. He also enjoys interpretative dance, theater acting, painting and sporting. Vote for Cris via this link: https://www.facebook.com/LBCExpress.UnitedArabEmirates/videos/893832714310918/
Darbs Estrebilla – Darbs is a key account sales executive from Dubai. Aside from his day job, he enjoys vlogging and hosting and is also a street magician. Vote for Darbs via this link: https://www.facebook.com/LBCExpress.UnitedArabEmirates/videos/733918897028145/
Darwin Quinones – Darwin is a content creator from Dubai. He is into vlogging and acting and also enjoys script writing and video editing. Vote for Darwin via this link: https://www.facebook.com/LBCExpress.UnitedArabEmirates/videos/431353610786547/
Edmar Pascual Abu Dhabi – Edmar is a teacher from Abu Dhabi. He likes dancing and cooking and is passionate about his education advocacies. Vote for Edmar via this link: https://www.facebook.com/LBCExpress.UnitedArabEmirates/videos/386599828879406/
Fred Tuiza – Fred is a purchasing assistant living in Sharjah. He enjoys singing. Vote for Fred via this link: https://www.facebook.com/LBCExpress.UnitedArabEmirates/videos/397946394165147/
Kevin De Ocampo – Kevin is a multi awarded bartender and sommelier in Dubai. He is also a poet and an actor. Vote for Kevin via this link: https://www.facebook.com/LBCExpress.UnitedArabEmirates/videos/432447577359437/
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