Manila Forwarder Gears up into its 10th Anniversary
Manny Paez

Manila Forwarder California was established in 1998 in a humble apartment in Eagle Rock Blvd , Los Angeles , CA by Manny Paez, a former member of US Marines Special Unit Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, 2 nd Surveillance, Recon and Intel Group.

With a background in Marketing from San Beda College and Graduate Studies in Criminal Justice from California State University , Manny Paez started generating clients one client at a time, handling calls, picking up and delivering balikbayan boxes personally until now.

The company has transformed as one of the leading balikbayan box company with operations in different parts of the country and the world.

Aside from balikbayan box services, it is now one of the leading relocation providers for returning residents from the USA to the Philippines.

The company has been featured in various TV shows like ABS-CBN’s Kabuhayang Swak na Swak, OFCW with Susan K, Janelle So’s Kababayan LA among others.

The company has undergone different challenges thru the years from having an over-board container on its initial year of operations to the recent US Dollar devaluation that resulted in its former Philippine handler to have a mediocre performance due to financial hardship.

Manny Paez took all the responsibility for those misfortunes and used it positively to quickly respond to the crisis and turn the events into an opportunity.

In its early stage when the company experienced an “Act of God” when one of its containers went over-board in South China Sea , the company quickly explained the accident to its clients providing them with legal documentation and personal explanation. They were also reimbursed as stipulated in the contract and given bonus shipping that is beyond the requirements of the law.

When its Philippine handler starts providing deteriorating services, Manila Forwarder recognized the early signs and quickly performed damage control in time.

Manila Forwarder opened its Philippine operations by partnering with a leading licensed Philippine Broker, Legalas Custom Brokerage and purchasing an existing Philippine Shipper’s Bureau accredited company, Enviro Logistic and formed a new company, Legalas Manila Forwarder Corporation.

This set up allows the company to have more than sufficient capitalization, ready logistical assests, and unmatched management experience to be on top of the dynamic market of transportation logistics and general business.

Manila Forwarder also invested more technology to its Philippine offices that results in an unmatched customer service that no present balikbayan box company can match. It offers online package tracking, 24/6 customer support, GPS system, among others.

All this results in quicker delivery turn around and positive customer experience for a fraction of the cost.

The company is also not just a balikbayan box company. It is a full service licensed NVOCC/ Freight Forwarder. It can ship diverse commodities in the the USA and in the Philippines.

Legalas-Manila Forwarder Corp in the Philippine is also a full service custom broker and logistic company. Among its commercial clients include Chow King, Sharp, Yellow Cab, Jollibee, among others.

It also offers relocating services within the Philippines or to any part of the world.

Legalas Manila Forwarder is managed by Romeo Lerit, Jr, a Masters Degree Graduate of Customs Administration and awarded as the “Youngest Distinguished Alumni” of Adamson University.

It’s stockholders includes the Paez Family, the Lerit Family, Roselle Arbulante ( Manila Forwarder General Manager ), movie star Antoinette Taus and Maui Taylor.

A diverse company adapting to the needs of the clients, Manila Forwarder also offers the lowest airfare to the Philippines . It’s travel company operates TravelPH.Com. The company is store-front combined with web-base features with its own 24/6 live telephone and chat support. It also have it’s own Manila Offices and transportation fleet that offers consolidator rates. It’s online booking is directly connected to more than 300 airline system to instantly find the lowest rate to any world destinations.

Last month, Manila Forwarder, thru its Special Project Manager and Editor-in-Chief Antoinette Taus, also launched the only Filipino Magazine in the USA , the M Magazine. It is a chic magazine that is circulated all over USA and designed to target a broad base of USA market and selected Philippines , Japan , and London-based clients.

The company is also a very aggressive expansion mode in different parts of the USA and the world. For opportunities and inquiries about Manila Forwarder Group services, please log on to www.manilaforwarder.com or call 1.800.210.1019.