Manila, Feb. 13 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) led by Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac has facilitated the release and distribution of 42 "balikbayan" boxes to their rightful owners on Wednesday.

The shipment of these boxes sent by a number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to their families and loved ones in the Philippines has been delayed for several months, a social media post of the agency said.

Many OFWs had earlier posted on the Facebook page of the DMW, expressing their frustration over the long-overdue delivery of their packages.

Cherry Liz, an OFW from Thailand, voiced her grievances, asking for help over missing and undelivered boxes.

"Hello po sana may makapansin na admin. OFW din po ako from Thailand and meron din ...