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Alagang GCash Supports OFWs and their Families Towards a Brighter Future

Published

12 months ago

March 30, 2022

“Hirap kaming makapagbakasyon. Dati every year ako umuuwi. Gamit na gamit ko ang GCash like sa emergency needs.”

Like many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), such was the experience of Jelmar Angel Orig during the pandemic. Orig, who has been working for more than 13 years abroad, is his family’s breadwinner. Aside from being a full-time Senior Executive Assistant on weekdays, Orig also hustles on the side to make sure he can provide for his family back home.

At an Alagang GCash for OFWs webinar, Orig shared how he has been missing going home to the festive and heart-warming welcome of loved ones. Good thing he can easily connect with his family virtually and show them care and assistance via GCash.

“Nagpapadala ako sa kanila using online remittance. Ako ‘yung eldest, tatlo po ‘yung nag-aaral ng college. Kapag may emergency, padala agad sa GCash kasi real-time natatanggap ‘yung padala,” he shared.

Just like Orig, Davin Feria, an OFW in Saipan, USA, also longs for his family’s company. His yearly homecoming was paused because of the pandemic and the high cost it takes to travel.

“Dapat po yearly pwedeng umuwi. Hindi muna ako umuwi dahil walang pamasahe. ‘Yung pang pamasahe, ipinapadala ko na lang or gagastusin ko dito sa Saipan,” he added.

While these modern-day heroes expressed how they have missed their families in the Philippines, the feeling is mutual for those left at home, as in the case of Mau Mauricio, a flight attendant and son of an OFW who has been based in Germany for 20 years.

Although grateful for the sacrifices of his mom, Mau said: “My mom was able to provide for my needs and send us support. But like what I always tell my mom, it’s not always the material things that are important. It’s time pa rin.”

And to make up for the sacrifices of their loved ones abroad, Jae Miranda, whose brother is an OFW in Singapore, used to make food delivery surprises for his Kuya, who has been their go-to person for emergencies. He also makes sure to make up for the time that his Kuya was not around by giving surprises to their mom, a gesture his brother loves to make.

“May mga days po talaga na nangangailangan. He is our go-to person. Madalas siyang nakakatulong sa amin. Tinulungan niya akong mag-ipon for a camera. Kumbaga binuo niya ang pangarap ko because of all the help that he gave,” said Miranda.

Aside from being homesick, longing for family, and missing special occasions such as birthdays and graduations, OFWs are worried about high remittance charges, long queues at remittance centers, and monitoring the status of their money transfer.

Heeding these concerns, GCash became a significant partner of OFWs in extending their presence to their loved ones, especially during the pandemic. GCash leverages technology to take care of OFWs and their families by ensuring real-time, hassle-free, safe and secure remittances with access to other financial services.

“The valuable services of our OFWs not only benefit their loved ones but also the economy. Because of this, GCash continues to come out with new products and services to deliver fast, affordable, secure, and convenient services to OFWs and their families. We also advocate for financial literacy and the use of financial technology to help them manage their finances responsibly and prepare for their future,” said GCash President and CEO Martha Sazon.

Even abroad, OFWs can still pay household bills, buy load, avail of promos, and purchase goods and services with the GCash mobile app. The app’s new features, GInsure, GInvest, and GLoan, provide OFWs a way to invest in stocks and bonds, ensure the physical well-being of their loved ones, and apply for loans.

GCash is the leading e-wallet platform in the Philippines and is one of the portfolio companies under 917Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe.

The Globe Group strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 9, highlighting the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. It is committed to upholding the UN Global Compact principles and contributing to 10 UN SDGs.

To learn more about GCash, visit www.gcash.com.

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Register your #Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi SIM now

Published

3 days ago

March 22, 2023

Jervie David Montejar

Globe at Home is making it easy, hassle-free, and rewarding for Home Prepaid WiFi users to comply with the SIM Registration Act before the April 26 registration deadline to avoid deactivation and keep the best times going.

“We are calling on our Home Prepaid WiFi subscribers to register their SIM as soon as possible so they can enjoy uninterrupted home connection and the numerous promos and rewards exclusive to Globe At Home customers,” said Raymond Policarpio, Vice President of Globe At Home Brand Management.

The registration process is quick and convenient. Just follow these five simple steps.

● Download the GlobeOne app and create an account using your mobile number.

● Connect to your Home Prepaid WiFi device and enroll your account using the number found in the modem box and click “Register Your SIM Now.”

● Fill out the form. Upload one valid government ID and a selfie.

● Enter the one-time password sent to your mobile number.

● Wait for the confirmation message and remember the registration reference code.

To ensure a smooth registration process, Globe advises its subscribers to have all the necessary information and documents ready. These include the following:

● Full name

● Birthday

● Sex

● Address

● Type of government ID presented

● ID number

● Government ID with photo

You will also need to declare that the information you provided is true and correct.

The SIM Card Registration Act is a necessary step to address the growing problem of fraud and cybercrime using unregistered SIMs.

So hurry and register your Home Prepaid WiFi SIM today via the GlobeOne app to avoid deactivation of your SIM and help promote a safer and more secure digital environment for all. New subscribers, meanwhile, are encouraged to register their Home Prepaid WiFi SIM right away to avoid deactivation.

To learn more about the SIM Registration Act, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/help/sim-registration-act.

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Globe Group’s ECPay, Puregold roll out Aling Puring app for sari-sari store owners

Published

3 days ago

March 22, 2023

Jervie David Montejar

Globe and its subsidiary Electronic Commerce Philippines Inc. (ECPAY), together with leading supermarket chain Puregold, are ramping up the rollout of the Aling Puring app to uplift and digitalize micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), especially sari-sari stores.

The new mobile service offers Tindahan ni Aling Puring (TNAP) members a one-stop-shop for digital transactions such as cash-in, load, and bills payment. TNAP is Puregold’s loyalty and membership program for resellers.

Powered and developed by ECPay, the Aling Puring app enables MSMEs to keep up with the changing business landscape and thrive in a digital economy.

The move supports the two companies’ continuous efforts to be a partner of MSMEs in recovering from the pandemic.

“Puregold has been a big part of sari-sari stores in building their businesses through the years. It is our advocacy to continuously support them in achieving their aspirations for themselves and their families. Sa lahat ng aming Ka-Asenso, nasa inyo ang panalo!” said Antonio Delos Santos II, Puregold’s VP for Operations.

“We are a proud partner of Puregold and we share the same purpose of helping MSMEs and contributing to nation-building through digitalization,” said Cleo Santos, Globe Channel Management Head.

“As part of the Globe Group, we are one with the thrust of helping pivot not only customers but even our channels into digital. And Puregold is one of our pioneer partners in digitalizing sari-sari stores.” said Jasmin Montelibano, President and CEO of ECPay.

To keep pace in a constantly evolving business world, the digitalization of MSMEs has become more critical than ever. Through the Aling Puring app, Puregold is able to support the growth of the sector by offering additional income opportunities through digital services.

Created in May last year, the app is currently being rolled out in different Puregold branches across the country. It was launched at the recent opening of Puregold’s Mango Cebu branch where around 75 sari-sari store owners joined a salu-salo or get-together aimed at onboarding more stores onto the platform.

Globe and Puregold are long-time partners in advocating for the digital empowerment of Filipinos to prepare them for a digitally-enabled future.

To learn more about ECPay, visit https://www.ecpay.com.ph/.

PHOTO CAPTION: Sari-sari store owners took part in a salu-salo at Puregold’s Mango Cebu branch to get onboarded on the Aling Puring app.

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#Globe Sparks Hope with Heroes of Learning Awards: Submit your Entries and Nominations Now

Published

3 days ago

March 22, 2023

Jervie David Montejar

When schools closed and the pandemic pushed education to remote learning, we knew that students would pay a heavy price. True enough, a 2021 research showed that 86% of students believed that they learned less under remote learning. 66% of those who attend classes virtually and 74% under hybrid learning were also no better mainly because of one reason: lack of innovative and technology-driven solutions to support these set-ups.

This troubling reality didn’t cause learners to falter, because Globe believes that it brought out the best of us, and we can see these inspiring stories every day.

As part of its commitment to uplift education through technology, Globe launches Heroes of Learning Awards, a search to honor modern-day heroes who shined bright or became a light for others amid obstacles. The awards will spotlight their inspiring journeys and support them further by equipping them with the relevant e-learning tools they need.

Students, educators, and parents are eligible to join, to be judged according to the following criteria: students must exemplify academic excellence, courage, and innovation. Parents must epitomize courage and innovation as well, while educators must demonstrate excellence in teaching, courage, and innovation.

More than just a trophy, chosen Heroes of Learning will be hailed as Globe for Education ambassadors and will take home Php 50,000 in GCash credits, Samsung Galaxy AO3 Blue 64GB loaded with P5,000 worth of Globe Prepaid credits, 12-month subscription to GFiber Unli Plan, Globe MyFi LTE, and on top of that, KodeGo full course scholarship worth Php 80,000, free 8-session tutorials with Edventure, and two e-passes to Ayala Museum.

Nominations and entries will be accepted on or before April 30, 2023. Announcement of winners will be via a private Zoom event on May 18, 2023.

Submit your entries or nominations now. Visit www.glbe.co/heroesoflearning for more details. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-161107 Series of 2023.