13 Years of Getting Your Balikbayan Box Home and We Are Celebrating With You
Metro Box Cargo turns 13 this July and to say thank you to every Filipino family in North California who trusted us with their padala, we are giving back with our biggest anniversary promo yet
Thirteen years ago, we had a simple dream: to build a cargo company that treated every balikbayan box like it mattered. A company that delivered on its promises. One that would show up, pick up, and get your padala to your family's doorstep in the Philippines no excuses, no delays, no drama.
That company was Metro Box Cargo. And this July, we turn 13.
Thirteen years is not just a number. There are thousands of boxes delivered. Thousands of Filipino families in Union City, Hayward, Fremont, Oakland, Pacifica, and Elk Grove who trusted us to carry their love across the Pacific. It is school supplies that arrived on time. Christmas packages that made someone cry happy tears. Balikbayan boxes packed with Spam, shoes, vitamins, and a whole lot of "iniisip ka namin."
So this anniversary, we are not just celebrating ourselves. We are celebrating you, the Filipino community that has been our reason for showing up every single day for 13 years.
And we are saying thank you the Metro Box Cargo way: with real, honest-to-goodness savings on your next balikbayan box shipment to the Philippines.
The 13th Anniversary Summer Savings Promo, Our Gift to You
Effective June 1 to August 15, 2026, Metro Box Cargo is rolling out three anniversary deals that make sending your balikbayan box from wherever you are in North California to the Philippines more affordable than ever. These deals apply to both drop-off and pick-up services. So no matter how you ship with us, you save. DEAL
WHAT YOU GET
$5 OFF Regular Size Box (23x17x20) - with or without promo box
$10 OFF Jumbo Size Box (24x18x24) - with or without promo box
Send 5 boxes (any size), get 1 Regular Box (23x17x20) FREE
These are not complicated deals with a hundred asterisks. They are straightforward savings our way of putting money back in your pocket while you send love home. Whether you are shipping one box or five, there is a deal here for you.
Promo runs: June 1 to August 15, 2026
Valid for: Drop-off and pick-up services
Not valid for: Commercial shipments, promo boxes, or replacement boxes (5+1 deal)
To avail: Visit any Metro Box Cargo location or call 510-293-0167
Why This Promo Is Perfectly Timed for Summer
July is not just Metro Box Cargo's birthday month. For Filipino families sending boxes to the Philippines, it is one of the most important shipping months of the year.
More Savings Means More Pasalubong
Let us be honest we all try to squeeze as much as possible into a balikbayan box. Every dollar you save on shipping is another can of Spam, another pair of shoes, another bottle of vitamins you can tuck in before sealing the box. The $5 and $10 discounts add up fast, especially if you are sending multiple boxes.
Summer Sales Plus Promo Shipping A Perfect Combination
June and July are prime months for sales across the Bay Area. Target, Costco, Ross, and Marshalls are running summer deals on everything your family in the Philippines loves. Stock up at sale prices, pack your balikbayan box, and ship it at our anniversary rates. Your family gets more, and you spend less. That is door to door service to the Philippines done right.
13 Years, One Promise: Serbisyong Totoo, Padala Niyo Sigurado
When Metro Box Cargo opened its doors in 2013, the Filipino community in the SF Bay Area already had options for sending boxes home. So why did so many people choose Metro Box Cargo and keep choosing us for 13 years?
The answer is simple. We treated every balikbayan box like it was our own.
We built our reputation box by box, customer by customer. We answered the phone when people called. We tracked down boxes when questions came up. We went the extra mile to make sure every shipment arrived safely at the right address in the Philippines whether that was a house in Quezon City or a small barangay in the Visayas.
Over 13 years, that commitment has not changed. What has changed is everything we can now offer:
• Balikbayan box shipping -- the heart of everything we do, since day one
• Door to door cargo service to the Philippines -- delivered straight to your family's home
• Shared and full container shipments -- for returning residents and high-volume senders
• Loose cargo and vehicle shipments -- for oversized items that do not fit in a box
• Multiple Bay Area drop-off locations -- Union City, Hayward, Pacifica, and Elk Grove
And now, in our 13th year, we are adding more value than ever with the Anniversary Summer Savings promo. Because that is what 13 years of trust deserves -- not just words, but real savings you can feel.
Why Filipinos Choose to Visit Us in Person
In a world where everything has moved online, Metro Box Cargo's locations stay busy. And there is a very good reason for that.
• You can see the actual box sizes with your own eyes. No guessing. No ordering the wrong size and having to repack everything. Come in, hold the box, and know exactly what you are working with before you go home and start packing.
• You get real answers from real people. Our staff are Filipinos serving Filipinos. They understand what you are shipping, why it matters, and how to make the process as smooth as possible.
• You can avail the anniversary promo on the spot. Walk in during the promo period, drop off your box, and the discount is applied right there. No promo codes, no online forms, no confusion.
• Personalized help for bigger shipments. If you are a returning resident planning a container shipment or sending a large volume of cargo, our team will sit with you and figure out the best and most affordable option.
Find Us: Metro Box Cargo Bay Area Locations
Ready to send your anniversary balikbayan box? Visit any of our locations across the SF Bay Area. Walk in, see the boxes, and take advantage of our Summer Savings promo before August 15, 2026.
Main Office -- Union City, CA
29450 Union City Blvd, Union City, CA 94587
Phone: 510-293-0167 | Toll-free: 1-855-355-6387
Website: www.metroboxcargo.com
Hayward Warehouse
3447 Investment Blvd, Suite 6, Hayward, CA 94545
Phone: 510-293-0167
Agent Location -- Pacifica
753 Hickey Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044
Phone: Contact main office at 510-293-0167
Services: Balikbayan Box Drop-Off
Agent Location -- Elk Grove (Island Pacific Supermarket)
8430 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Phone: Contact main office at 510-293-0167
Services: Balikbayan Box Drop-Off
Anniversary Promo FAQ
Who can avail the Summer Savings promo?
Any customer shipping a balikbayan box through Metro Box Cargo between June 1 and August 15, 2026, can avail the promo. It applies to both drop-off and pick-up services. Commercial shipments are not included.
Can I use the promo with a promo box?
The $5 and $10 discounts apply with or without a promo box. The 5+1 free box deal, however, does not apply to promo boxes or replacement boxes.
What if I want to send more than 5 boxes?
Great news -- the 5+1 deal means every 5 boxes you send earns you 1 free Regular box. If you are a high-volume sender, talk to our team about the best way to maximize your savings. Call us at 510-293-0167 or visit our Union City main office.
Do you offer door to door delivery to the Philippines?
Yes. Metro Box Cargo provides true door to door service to the Philippines. Your balikbayan box is delivered directly to your family's home -- whether they are in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, or a province. No need for your family to travel anywhere to pick it up.
What if I need to ship a very large volume, like furniture or appliances?
Metro Box Cargo offers container shipments for customers with larger cargo needs -- including returning residents moving back to the Philippines. Visit our Union City office or call us to discuss your options and get a quote.
Is this really the best time to send a balikbayan box from the USA to the Philippines?
Honestly, yes. You have anniversary discounts, summer sales at Bay Area stores, and a back-to-school window that means your box arrives right when Philippine schools open. It does not get better than this. Ship now and beat the holiday rush later.
To 13 Years and to Every Family Who Trusted Us With Their Padala
Running a business for 13 years is not easy. But it is a whole lot easier when you have a community behind you. Every Filipino in the Bay Area who chose Metro Box Cargo -- first-timers and long-time customers alike -- is a part of this anniversary.
This Summer Savings promo is our thank you. It is small compared to what you have given us -- your trust, your loyalty, and your willingness to hand us something as precious as your padala -- but it is genuine. And it is available right now, through August 15, 2026.
So pack that box. Fill it with Spam and shoes and school supplies and love. Drop it off at any of our Bay Area locations. And let Metro Box Cargo do what we have been doing for 13 years: get it home safely.
Maligayang ika-13 anibersaryo, Metro Box Cargo. Salamat sa inyong tiwala. Mabuhay! From the Metro Box Cargo Team
Claim Your Anniversary Discount Today
Promo Period: June 1 to August 15, 2026
Phone: 510-293-0167 | Toll-free: 1-855-355-6387
Website: www.metroboxcargo.com
Main Office: 29450 Union City Blvd, Union City, CA 94587
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