An OFW’s Journey

Estrella and Eugenio

In 1965, Estrella and Eugenio B. Chua left Bacolod, Philippines and moved to New York. Eugenio, a fresh medical school graduate, was starting a 2-year medical internship at Cumberland Hospital¹ in Brooklyn.

They left behind their parents, their sisters and brothers, their friends, and their 1-year-old daughter. Both barely spoke English and this trip was their first outside of the Philippines. They were alone and uncertain of what was next.

The plan was to complete the medical internship and move back to the Philippines and work in hospital in Bacolod or start a medical private practice.

At Cumberland hospital, none of Eugenio’s colleagues knew how to pronounce his name, so they just called him Gene. Gene proved to be a sure-footed, competent doctor, with a knack for being spot-on with his diagnosis. After the 2-year internship, the hospital offered him a permanent position. Gene accepted, and over the next 20 years, Gene went on to become Director of Pediatrics, Hematology, and Oncology at Cumberland Hospital and Brooklyn Hospital.

During this time, Estrella gave birth to two more children – a son and a daughter. She took care of the home, did “mom” things, and learned how to cook, eventually becoming renowned for her steamed fish, oxtail stew, and mah-kee pork soup.

In the mid-1970s, Estrella, Gene, and their children moved to Long Island, where Estrella and Gene started a private Pediatrics practice. Estrella was responsible for the front-of-the-house, acting as the glue that kept the whole office running smoothly. Gene took temperatures, prescribed medicine, and re-assured the patient’s parents, “don’t worry, everything will be fine”.

Gene continued to work at the hospital, splitting his time between Brooklyn and Long Island till the end of the 1980s. The medical practice thrived, and in over 40 years, together, Estrella and Gene treated tens of thousands of children.

With the path set by Estrella and Gene, family members and friends migrated to the New York City area. The social circle widened. Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners became big events at their house. The loneliness and fear of being away from their family in the Philippines was replaced with a sense of belonging in the US. Estrella and Gene were Americans now.

And they shared their good fortune with their families back home. Eugenio bought a house for his mom. They sent money to support their first daughter’s education and everyday expenses. They funded their sibling’s college education and sponsored their sibling’s migration to the US. When there was a physical, economic, or medical crisis, they sent money “back home”.

In the early years, Estrella and Gene would visit Bacolod every other year. Then as the years passed, the visits decreased. Their last visit to Bacolod was in 2013. They never moved back. 

It has been 56 years since Estrella and Gene left the Philippines. Both are no longer with us. Estrella passed away in 2014 and Gene passed away in 2020.

That move in 1965 from Bacolod to Brooklyn directly affected the lives of many people, including me. I am their son. Estrella and Gene were my parents; their hard work and sacrifice gave me the opportunities to live the life I live now; they instilled in me the importance of education, hard work, and perseverance; and they shaped my moral compass and my belief that “we’re all in this together”.

The More Things Change

Like my mom and dad many years before, Filipinos continue to leave the Philippines to work abroad, in Singapore, Hong, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and the US.

In 2019, it is estimated that 2.2 million Filipino migrant workers work overseas². In the Philippines, these migrant workers are referred to as “Overseas Filipino Workers” or OFWs.

Because of economic hardship and a dearth of decent-paying jobs, OFWs leave the Philippines and take on any type of work that is available. In many cases, OFWs are over-qualified for the overseas jobs they accept.

Unlike my dad’s time when doctors, scientists, architects, and engineers lead the migration, these days the major occupations for OFWs are domestic helpers, service staff, medical staff (nurses), shipmates, and factory workers. Close to 97% are working on an existing contract³.

In many countries, OFWs are not afforded the same legal, financial, and work-related rights afforded their host country’s citizens and long-term permanent residents. Employee abuse, lack of due process, and deportation are everyday threats that OFWs face. In addition, a path to citizenship is non-existent.

The main method for supporting their family remains the same: sending money (aka “remittance”).

Over the last 50 years, the mechanism for sending money has evolved for the better. Remittance centers, like Western Union, and digital wallet have capitalized on the internet, digitization, and crypto currencies to improve the speed of fund transfers, reducing the transfer time down to within 24 hours. And with new players entering the remittance market, the increased competition has lowered cable charges and transaction fees.

In 2019, OFWs remitted over USD$30 billion back to the Philippines⁴, representing 8% of the Philippines economy⁵.

In the provincial and rural areas where jobs employment opportunities are scarce, OFW remittances are critical to the welfare of the whole population. The reliance on OFWs is so pronounced that they are referred to as The Philippines “modern-day heroes” ⁶.

But have the lives of OFWs and their family improved?

For my mom and dad, they remained in the US because of the opportunities they were given during their initial 2 years in the US. My father’s medical skills were noticed and valued, and he was offered a permanent position at the hospital. The remitted funds to the Philippines were mostly used for basic needs, educations, and medical issues. The result was everyone was well-fed, they had a roof over their heads, and the education led to jobs and successful businesses.

For many current OFWs, when their 2-year contract is completed, they often find that they did not save enough money; because of inadequate financial literacy, their family expenses have increased, and they have incurred debt; and the job opportunities back in the Philippines have not improved.

An OFW’s best option is to renew their contract or seek another employer. As a result, they continue to be away from their families; they continue to be regarded as 2^nd class citizens in their host countries; and they continue to be at the mercy of their employer.

I’m a Dad Now

In 2011, I became a dad. My daughter means the world to me. We play chess, thumb wrestle, and continuously try to prank each other. I watch her practice jiujitsu, do gymnastics, and tap dance. And during the school year, I help quiz her on spelling every week. She is a big part of my life.

Before COVID-19, I did my fair share of business travelling: Manila, Davao, Taipei, Tokyo, Hong Kong. Most of those trips last about 3 days, but I would try to shorten them as much as I can. Cause when I am the plane, about to take off, I miss my kid so much. And during the trip, I miss her even more and cannot wait to get back home. That is my state of mind on a 3-day business trip. Only 3 days.

A typical OFW has children. Their contract is usually for 2 years. 2 years away from their family and their children!

And as mentioned above, an OFW usually extends her contract when it is completed. 2 years become 4 years. 4 years becomes 10 years. 10 years becomes 20 years.

That is a real sacrifice and real heartbreak.

I have met OFWs in Singapore who started on a 2-year contract and have stayed in Singapore for nearly 20 years. In one case, an OFW left the Philippines a few months after she gave birth to her son. She would only see him for a few weeks during her bi-annual visits back home. She even missed seeing him graduate from high school. Her only comfort is that she knows her years of sacrifice and hard work contributed to his successful high school graduation.

This is sad. This is a shame. “Modern day heroes” should not have to suffer like this.

An OFW’s path to a successful repatriation back to the Philippines is not always a given and that is also sad and is a shame.

Let’s Change This

Yes, let us change this!

Let us think through the problems that an OFW face and help her leverage the 2-year contract (and all the sacrifice and hard work that goes into it) into a better life for her and her whole family.

Over the next 12 months, I will be publishing 6 articles, sharing my ideas and thoughts on how an OFW can stack-the=deck in her favor with tools to control her finances, supplement her income, participate in savings plans, build her credit rating, and upskill.

The articles will be “food for thought” on how we can lead a movement that results in an OFW landing back in the Philippines with a decent nest egg and hold down a good paying job or operate a sustainable business.

This OFW “journey” will banish the idea that being an OFW is a way of life. Instead, being an OFW should be a mere stepping stone to a better future.

In the next article, I will tackle the issue of responsible spending. Stay tuned.

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About the Author

Jonathan E. Chua is the son of Estrella and Dr. Eugenio B. Chua. He grew up in New York, graduated from Colgate University, and now lives in Singapore. Currently, Jonathan is the CEO of BeamAndGo Pte Ltd (Beam&Go).

Beam&Go enables and educates migrant workers to achieve family resiliency and financial security through an inclusive marketplace and financial ecosystem. Beam&Go is a UNICEF & ING Baring Fintech for Impact 2020 Grant awardee and a 2020 Asia Pacific Social Innovation Partnership Award winner.

Jonathan has two dreams. He wants to lead the positive change that will uplift the dignity and lives of every migrant worker, their family, and their future generations. And within his lifetime, he wants to see the New York Knicks win another NBA Championship.

Feel free to email Jonathan at jonathan.chua@beamandgo.com.

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Notes

¹ Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963 at Cumberland Hospital (source: https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/36271/jordan-where-it-all-started-50-years-ago)

² Source: Philippines Statistic Authority, 2020

³ Source: Philippines Statistic Authority, 2020

⁴ Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (https://www.bsp.gov.ph/statistics/external/Table%2011.pdf)

⁵ Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (https://www.bsp.gov.ph/Statistics/keystat/sefi.pdf)

⁶ Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1046084

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#BuhayOFW: The Ups and Downs of being an OFW and everything you need to know.

Ms. Myrna Padilla, Founder of Mynd Tech Management Services.

Bakit nga ba marami sa ating Pilipino ang pinipiling lumisan ng bansa? Isa lang naman ang sagot d’yan – upang kumita ng perang sadyang mas malaki kumpara sa kinikita dito sa Pinas. Sino nga ba namang tatanggi sa oportunidad na ito kung dito nakasalalay ang magandang buhay at kinabukasan ng maiiwang pamilya?

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) – wala man ang bawat pangalan nila sa history books o superhero comic books, whether they save a thousand or a single person’s life, or help their fellow directly or indirectly, sila ang itinuturing na “Modern-Day Heroes”.  Isa na d’yan si Ms. Myrna Padilla.

 

 

 

Ms. Myrna Padilla’s family

Si Ms. Myrna ay panganay na anak ng isang mangingisda sa Bohol, habang ang nanay niya ay mula naman sa Mindanao. Sa murang edad na sampung taon, nagtrabaho na siya bilang kasambahay kasabay ng kanyang pag-aaral sa elementarya.

Sa kasamaang palad, hindi nakatapos ng High School si Ms. Myrna kaya’t nang taong 1988, nakipagsapalaran siyang mangibang bansa para mamasukan bilang Domestic Helper. For almost 20 years, siya ay nagpalipat-lipat sa Singapore, Taiwan, at Hong Kong. She also founded OFW-centered organizations, served the OFW community, and won dozens of awards and certificate of appreciation for her work with OFWs and her
accomplishments in business.

Awarded and recognize in Hong Kong by Philippine Association of Hong Kong
Most Valuable Pinoy in Technology (MVP). 2018

In the year 2006, nagdecide si Ms. Myrna na umuwi na sa Pinas for good to focus on Mynd Consulting, an IT-BPO business which she established using money she had saved from her long service pay. Interestingly, Myrna learned and mastered everything she has to know about the IT-BPO industry thru her own experiences and discoveries from being an OFW.

That being said, Myrna is definitely an epitome of a successful OFW, the one we should be inspired from. Kaya naman our BeamerKada could not have any better guest speaker for BeamAndGo’s Friday program other than Ms. Myrna Padilla, to tackle about the stages of Buhay OFW.

STAGE 1. Ang Paglisan

For first time OFWs, walang hirap ang hihigit sa pag-iwan sa pamilya at sa sariling bayan para mag-trabaho sa ibang bansa.

When asked what urged Ms. Myrna to work abroad, ang numero unong sagot niya ay “para sa edukasyon ng mga anak.” Not being able to earn a college diploma, naging layunin niya na makamit ng mga anak ang diplomang hindi niya nakamtan.

In terms of the challenges our OFWs face when deciding to work abroad, Ms. Myrna enumerated three key factors:

1. Homesickness – Fighting the anxiety of being away from your family.
2. Problems with employer – Struggling how to continue working despite maltreatment.
3. Communicating your plans to your family back home.

To know more of Ms. Myrna’s advice to first time OFWs, watch the first episode of Buhay OFW Special here:

 

STAGE 2. Hanggang Kailan?

Ang tanong na malamang lahat ng ating mga Kabayan ay naitanong na sa sarili –  hanggang kailan ba ako magiging OFW?

In the second episode of BeamAndGo’s Buhay OFW Special, the life after leaving their home was discussed. Ms. Myrna also shared the worst and the best part of being an OFW: The fear, pain and anguish of being separated with her family, especially her children, and on the other hand, the learning, earning opportunity that you should take advantage of.

Ms. Myrna also wanted the OFWs to take note of the three (3) motivators when you are at your lowest point: 1. Hope for success, 2. Faith in God and in yourself, and 3. Love for yourself and your family.

To find out what Ms. Myrna has to say on how to guide your children as they grow even when you’re miles away, watch the second episode of Buhay OFW Special here:

 

 

 

STAGE 3. Uwian na, Kabayan!

All OFWs look forward to that day when they can finally come home for good – hindi dahil sa biglaang pagdedesisyon na umuwi ngunit kalaunan ay mangingibang bansang muli dahil hindi pa pala sapat ang naiipon.

Kaya naman Kabayan, kung nasa abroad ka pa at nagpa-plano ka nang umuwi ng Pinas, make sure to ask yourselves first:

• What do I have to secure before deciding to come home?
• What should I expect in terms of familial relationship once I come home?
• How should I handle finances and savings I earned?

Lastly, when can you say that you’re completely ready to come home? Of course, hindi pare-pareho ang sagot ng bawat OFW dito bilang may kanya-kanyang consideration sila. But what does Ms. Myrna has to say about this? Alamin ang tips niya sa third episode of Buhay OFW Special. Panoorin dito:

 

 

We hope this Buhay OFW series became useful for you until you reach the point in your OFW life that you have to prepare for your homecoming. Hindi ka pa man nakakauwi, Kabayan, tandaang hindi natatapos ang pagsubok sa buhay sa pag-uwi lamang. It may be the happiest moment for OFWs’ lives, but know that you will be facing entirely new challenges back home – and you will be able to handle this smoothly.

Ano mang plano mo pag-uwi, always remember: Napakaraming aral at karanasan ang naituro sa iyo ng pagiging OFW. Gamitin mo ito patungo sa iyong tagumpay!

BONUS: Paano ko mase-secure ang pangangailangan ng pamilya kahit na nasa malayo ako?

BeamAndGo was born to help you with this concern, Kabayan! To make sure na sapangangailangan ng pamilya napupunta ang pinaghirapan mong pera, #GroceryRemit is made possible for you thru BeamAndGo !

Sign-up now and start remitting smarter! Let us help you handle your remittances and empower our OFWs to have control of your hard-earned money. Here are the Convenience Store, Gas Station, Supermarket, Department Store, Fast Food Restaurant, and pharmacy merchants na maaari mong maipadala sa pamilya with the help of BeamAndGo!

You can easily pay for your purchase via credit card, debit card (PayPal), online bank transfer at kung gusto mong magbayad ng cash, pwedeng-pwede kang pumunta sa remittance centers na tumatanggap ng BDO deposit and through our partners – Pacific Ace (Hong Kong & Macau) and iRemit!

Wanna learn more about the smartest way to remit? Don’t hesitate to watch this video!

 

 

 

 

 

#BuhayOFW: The Ups and Downs of being an OFW and everything you need to know.

Ms. Myrna Padilla, Founder of Mynd Tech Management Services.

Bakit nga ba marami sa ating Pilipino ang pinipiling lumisan ng bansa? Isa lang naman ang sagot d’yan – upang kumita ng perang sadyang mas malaki kumpara sa kinikita dito sa Pinas. Sino nga ba namang tatanggi sa oportunidad na ito kung dito nakasalalay ang magandang buhay at kinabukasan ng maiiwang pamilya?

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) – wala man ang bawat pangalan nila sa history books o superhero comic books, whether they save a thousand or a single person’s life, or help their fellow directly or indirectly, sila ang itinuturing na “Modern-Day Heroes”.  Isa na d’yan si Ms. Myrna Padilla.

 

 

 

Ms. Myrna Padilla’s family

Si Ms. Myrna ay panganay na anak ng isang mangingisda sa Bohol, habang ang nanay niya ay mula naman sa Mindanao. Sa murang edad na sampung taon, nagtrabaho na siya bilang kasambahay kasabay ng kanyang pag-aaral sa elementarya.

Sa kasamaang palad, hindi nakatapos ng High School si Ms. Myrna kaya’t nang taong 1988, nakipagsapalaran siyang mangibang bansa para mamasukan bilang Domestic Helper. For almost 20 years, siya ay nagpalipat-lipat sa Singapore, Taiwan, at Hong Kong. She also founded OFW-centered organizations, served the OFW community, and won dozens of awards and certificate of appreciation for her work with OFWs and her
accomplishments in business.

Awarded and recognize in Hong Kong by Philippine Association of Hong Kong
Most Valuable Pinoy in Technology (MVP). 2018

In the year 2006, nagdecide si Ms. Myrna na umuwi na sa Pinas for good to focus on Mynd Consulting, an IT-BPO business which she established using money she had saved from her long service pay. Interestingly, Myrna learned and mastered everything she has to know about the IT-BPO industry thru her own experiences and discoveries from being an OFW.

That being said, Myrna is definitely an epitome of a successful OFW, the one we should be inspired from. Kaya naman our BeamerKada could not have any better guest speaker for BeamAndGo’s Friday program other than Ms. Myrna Padilla, to tackle about the stages of Buhay OFW.

STAGE 1. Ang Paglisan

For first time OFWs, walang hirap ang hihigit sa pag-iwan sa pamilya at sa sariling bayan para mag-trabaho sa ibang bansa.

When asked what urged Ms. Myrna to work abroad, ang numero unong sagot niya ay “para sa edukasyon ng mga anak.” Not being able to earn a college diploma, naging layunin niya na makamit ng mga anak ang diplomang hindi niya nakamtan.

In terms of the challenges our OFWs face when deciding to work abroad, Ms. Myrna enumerated three key factors:

1. Homesickness – Fighting the anxiety of being away from your family.
2. Problems with employer – Struggling how to continue working despite maltreatment.
3. Communicating your plans to your family back home.

To know more of Ms. Myrna’s advice to first time OFWs, watch the first episode of Buhay OFW Special here:

 

STAGE 2. Hanggang Kailan?

Ang tanong na malamang lahat ng ating mga Kabayan ay naitanong na sa sarili –  hanggang kailan ba ako magiging OFW?

In the second episode of BeamAndGo’s Buhay OFW Special, the life after leaving their home was discussed. Ms. Myrna also shared the worst and the best part of being an OFW: The fear, pain and anguish of being separated with her family, especially her children, and on the other hand, the learning, earning opportunity that you should take advantage of.

Ms. Myrna also wanted the OFWs to take note of the three (3) motivators when you are at your lowest point: 1. Hope for success, 2. Faith in God and in yourself, and 3. Love for yourself and your family.

To find out what Ms. Myrna has to say on how to guide your children as they grow even when you’re miles away, watch the second episode of Buhay OFW Special here:

 

 

 

STAGE 3. Uwian na, Kabayan!

All OFWs look forward to that day when they can finally come home for good – hindi dahil sa biglaang pagdedesisyon na umuwi ngunit kalaunan ay mangingibang bansang muli dahil hindi pa pala sapat ang naiipon.

Kaya naman Kabayan, kung nasa abroad ka pa at nagpa-plano ka nang umuwi ng Pinas, make sure to ask yourselves first:

• What do I have to secure before deciding to come home?
• What should I expect in terms of familial relationship once I come home?
• How should I handle finances and savings I earned?

Lastly, when can you say that you’re completely ready to come home? Of course, hindi pare-pareho ang sagot ng bawat OFW dito bilang may kanya-kanyang consideration sila. But what does Ms. Myrna has to say about this? Alamin ang tips niya sa third episode of Buhay OFW Special. Panoorin dito:

 

 

We hope this Buhay OFW series became useful for you until you reach the point in your OFW life that you have to prepare for your homecoming. Hindi ka pa man nakakauwi, Kabayan, tandaang hindi natatapos ang pagsubok sa buhay sa pag-uwi lamang. It may be the happiest moment for OFWs’ lives, but know that you will be facing entirely new challenges back home – and you will be able to handle this smoothly.

Ano mang plano mo pag-uwi, always remember: Napakaraming aral at karanasan ang naituro sa iyo ng pagiging OFW. Gamitin mo ito patungo sa iyong tagumpay!

BONUS: Paano ko mase-secure ang pangangailangan ng pamilya kahit na nasa malayo ako?

BeamAndGo was born to help you with this concern, Kabayan! To make sure na sapangangailangan ng pamilya napupunta ang pinaghirapan mong pera, #GroceryRemit is made possible for you thru BeamAndGo !

Sign-up now and start remitting smarter! Let us help you handle your remittances and empower our OFWs to have control of your hard-earned money. Here are the Convenience Store, Gas Station, Supermarket, Department Store, Fast Food Restaurant, and pharmacy merchants na maaari mong maipadala sa pamilya with the help of BeamAndGo!

You can easily pay for your purchase via credit card, debit card (PayPal), online bank transfer at kung gusto mong magbayad ng cash, pwedeng-pwede kang pumunta sa remittance centers na tumatanggap ng BDO deposit and through our partners – Pacific Ace (Hong Kong & Macau) and iRemit!

Wanna learn more about the smartest way to remit? Don’t hesitate to watch this video!

 

 

 

 

 

Alam mo ba ang #1 One-Stop Shop ng OFW families saan man sa Pinas?

Technology plays a major role in the lives of overseas Filipino workers, mainly because it’s their way to feel a little closer to their loved ones, even just virtually. It plays a crucial role to help communicate, overcome homesickness, and bridge the gap made by distance between OFW families.

Sa katunayan, in the year 2011, OFWs made the Philippines “Asia’s Most Hi-Tech” in the survey conducted by software giant, Microsoft! That’s just one proof that OFWs are indeed trend-setters and tech savvy!

Kaya naman over the past few years, OFWs have been seeking for the best way to take care of their family’s needs back home thru the internet, hanggang sa natuklasan nila ang BeamAndGo – the solution to misuse of pera-padala which are not being actually spent on its intended purpose.

This solution is completely made possible and definitely more convenient because BeamAndGo is in partnership with 7-Eleven Philippines. This means that OFWs can now send 7-Eleven gift certificates right at their finger tips for their loved ones’ convenient shopping experience! 

The very first 7-Eleven Convenience Store in the Philippines was established in the year 1984, located at the corner of EDSA and Kamias Streets in Kamuning, Quezon City! And today, out of more than 66,000 7-Eleven Convenience Stores across the world, more than 2,500 nito ay matatagpusan saan mang sulok ng Pinas!

One thing’s for sure!

Even just once in a person’s life, nakapunta na ang lahat sa 7-Eleven Convenience Store because it literally is located ANYWHERE at your reach! No doubt why it’s the world’s #1 convenience store!

Want a proof? Check it yourself by searching for the nearest 7-Eleven Convenience Store to your family in the Philippines here.

24/7 Shopping Convenience for OFW families!

One-stop shop ang 7-Eleven Convenience Store because they stick to their purpose and promise – to serve your families everything they need in the most convenient way! Here are the items your loved ones can purchase at the nearest 7-Eleven Convenience Store to them:

1. Served hot, ready-to-eat meals na perfect for students and employees who are always in the rush!

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2. For personal hygiene and household necessities, pumunta lang saan mang 7-Eleven Convenience Store.

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3. Sweet treats, gift ideas, and own-brand products na sa 7-Eleven lang mabibili!

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4. For students of all ages, maaari ka nang makabili ng school supplies, you can also charge your phones’ batteries thru 7-Eleven!

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GOOD NEWS for you, OFWs because you can now send 7-Eleven e-gift certificates for your friends, loved ones, relatives, family, or to anyone you would want! Dahil ano mang pangangailangan nila, tiyak matatagpuan sa 7-Eleven Convenience Store.

How to avail of 7-Eleven gift certificates at BeamAndGo?

Since BeamAndGo was born to help, registration here is FOR FREE! Simply visit our website www.beamandgo.com and click the “SIGN UP FOR FREE” button. You only need to provide some of your details (full name, location overseas, profession, valid email address and mobile number). Once you’re done, makakatanggap ka ng email from us na successful ang iyong registration. It will only take 2-3 minutes to register, less hassle lang ‘di ba?

Next thing to do is LOG IN your BeamAndGo username and head over to our STORE PAGE (upper right side). Select 7-Eleven Convenience Store as your chosen product and ikaw na ang bahala kung ilang worth PHP 100, PHP 300, PHP 500, or PHP 1000 GC/s ang ipapadala mo para sa ‘yong pamilya. Of course, sigurado namang magiging masaya sila kapag mas marami!

Second to the last step is you need to fill in your beneficiary’s FULL NAME and MOBILE NUMBER. Be careful lang sa pag-fi-fill in ng details para sure na matanggap nila ng maayos ang transaction codes.

Last step is you can now proceed to checkout. You can pay via credit card, debit card (PayPal), online bank transfer at kung gusto mong magbayad ng cash, pwedeng-pwede kang pumunta sa remittance centers na tumatanggap ng BDO deposit and through our partners – Pacific Ace (Hong Kong & Macau) and iRemit!

 

I-top up lamang ang codes sa CLIQQ mobile wallet app, papasok na ang amount ng gift certificates na iyong ipinadala!

When everything is processed, your recipient will receive transaction and confirmation codes via SMS. Right after na matanggap nila ‘yon, kailangan lamang nilang i-top-up ang nareceive na codes sa kanilang CLIQQ mobile app!

 

I-present lang ang barcode sa cashier for the cashless payment!

Once topped-up, maaari nang ipambili ng groceries, school supplies, ready-to-eat meals, drinks, o ano mang gustong bilihin sa 7-Eleven Convenience Store, without using cash!

I-present lang ang barcode sa CLIQQ app sa cashier for the payment. Hindi kailangang exact amount ang bibilihin, kaya’t ang matitirang amount sa CLIQQ app ay maaari pang gamitin sa mga susunod na pag-shopping!

Interesting? Cool! So ano pa ang hinihintay mo? Subok na rito sa BeamAndGo at simulan na ang wais na pagpapadala ng iyong perang kinikita. Pang-grocery shopping ng pamilya naman ba ang gusto mong ipadala? Huwag kayo mag alala dahil available narin ang BeamAndGo nationwide! Here are the Convenience Store, Gas Station, Supermarket, Department Store, Fast Food Restaurant, and pharmacy merchants of BeamAndGo!

Wanna learn more about the smartest way to remit? Don’t hesitate to watch this video!

Saan ang pamilihan ng OFW families na may Sari-Sari Store sa Butuan City?

Pinoys work abroad in hopes of landing a high-paying job > to pay for family’s expenses > and to save for future. And how is that often done? Nagpapatayo ng business ang isang matalinong OFW – most commonly, a sari-sari store.

📷 | CNN Philippines

Nasa probinsya o siyudad ka man dito sa Pinas, kaliwa’t kanan ang Sari-Sari Store na makikita. Ito na ang isa sa pinaka popular na negosyo sa mga Pilipino noon pa man, at ngayo’y isang mainam na investment na rin na madaling palaguin.

Kaya naman ito ang nangungunang negosyo na pumapasok sa isip ng mga OFW. Simple lang dahil ipinamamahala nila ito sa kanilang mga mister o misis na siyang magbabantay ng tindahan, magtitinda, at mamimili ng mga paninda mula sa pera-padala ng mga OFW.

Pero sa likod nito, gaano ka kasigurado na ang pera-padala mo, sa paninda talaga napupunta, at sa ikalalago ng negosyo ginagasta?

‘Yan ang suliranin na sagot na ng BeamAndGo para sa inyo – to make sure your families spend your hard-earned money kung saan ito’y dapat na paglaanan, wala nang iba!

At para sa mga OFWs na may tindahan sa Butuan City, that is made possible with Wing-On Incorporated e-gift certificates na available na sa BeamAndGo!

Punuin ang Sari-Sari Store ng pamilya sa Butuan City through Wing-On, Inc.!

Napakaraming dahilan kung bakit Wing-On, Inc. ang takbuhan ng sari-sari store owners pagdating sa pamimili. Tara’t isa-isahin natin!

1. Nangunguna na diyan ang bagsak-presyong pamilihin dito, lalo na sa mga wholesale na produkto. Below suggested retail price (SRP) ang halos lahat ng produkto dito, kumpara sa mga karatig na pamilihan. At dahil malapit din ito sa bayan, dito kumukuha ng mga produkto ang mga nagtitinda para mas malaki ang kita kapag ibinenta.

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2. Promo packs, discounts, buy 1 take 1, plus 1, exclusive at Wing-On, Inc. – mas malaki ang natitipid sa mga bilihin dahil ang mga produkto, halos lahat naka-promo. Presyong swak na nga sa bulsa, mas marami pa ang mabibili!

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3. Re-packed, own-brand, and “tingi” products. Wala mang tindahan ang pamilya, ang mga pangungahing pangangailangan, sa Wing-On, Inc., mabibili ‘yan! Wing-On, Inc. also produces their own products na mabibili sa mas murang halaga pero sa kalidad tulad ng iba! Pang-sari-sari store ang datingan, ‘di ba? Kapag biglaang kailangan ngunit hindi kailangan ng maramihan, Wing-On, Inc.‘s got your back!

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4. Last but not the least, it’s because of Wing-On, Inc. staff and crew na always ready to assist sa mga mamimili to make sure that every peso you spend is spent wisely! Parang BeamAndGo lang, ‘di ba?

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At dahil hangad ng BeamAndGo na matulungan kayo at ang mamimiling Pilipino, kaagapay ng aming trusted supermarket partner, makakapamili na ang iyong pamilya sa Wing-On, Incorporated! 

Wing-On, Inc. e-gift certificates at BeamAndGo can be used to purchase in their branch located at J. Satorre St., Langihan Road, Butuan City.

How to avail of gift certificates from Wing-On, Inc.?

Since BeamAndGo was born to help, registration here is FOR FREE! Simply visit our website www.beamandgo.com and click the “SIGN UP FOR FREE” button. You only need to provide some of your details (full name, location overseas, profession, valid email address and mobile number). Once you’re done, makakatanggap ka ng email from us na successful ang iyong registration. It will only take 2-3 minutes to register, less hassle lang ‘di ba?

Next thing to do is LOG IN your BeamAndGo username and head over to our STORE PAGE (upper right side). Select Wing-On, Inc. as your chosen product and ikaw na ang bahala kung ilang worth PHP 500 GC/s ang ipapadala mo para sa ‘yong pamilya. Of course, sigurado namang magiging masaya sila kapag mas marami!

Second to the last step is you need to fill in your beneficiary’s FULL NAME and MOBILE NUMBER. Be careful lang sa pag-fi-fill in ng details para sure na matanggap nila ng maayos ang transaction codes.

Last step is you can now proceed to checkout. You can pay via credit card, debit card (PayPal), online bank transfer at kung gusto mong magbayad ng cash, pwedeng-pwede kang pumunta sa remittance centers na tumatanggap ng BDO deposit and through our partners – Pacific Ace (Hong Kong & Macau) and iRemit!

JUST GO TO THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER, SHOW THE SMS THAT CONTAINS THE CODES, AND PRESENT A VALID ID!

When everything is processed, your recipient will receive transaction and confirmation codes via SMS. Right after na matanggap nila ‘yon, they are able to redeem their goods at the nearest branch for them. Dadalhin lang nila ang isang valid ID at ipapakita ito sa Customer Service ng Wing-On, Inc.. Since we have your recipient’s details, our beautiful and handsome Customer Service team will assist them.

Abot tenga ang ngiti ng pamilya sa pamimili ng pangangailangan nila murang halaga thru Wing-On, Inc!

Interesting? Cool! So ano pa ang hinihintay mo? Subok na rito sa BeamAndGo at simulan na ang wais na pagpapadala ng iyong perang kinikita. Is your loved ones not in Butuan City? Huwag kayo mag alala dahil available narin ang BeamAndGo nationwide! Here are the Convenience Store, Gas Station, Supermarket, Department Store, Fast Food Restaurant, and pharmacy merchants of BeamAndGo!

Wanna learn more about the smartest way to remit? Don’t hesitate to watch this video!

Bakit tinatangkilik ng OFW families ang NCCC Supermarket sa Davao at Palawan? Alamin!

The life here in the Philippines is undeniably hard. And as the breadwinner of your family, the last option you have is to work overseas for them. However, it is really fulfilling when you are able to provide their daily needs.

Ilang buwan o taon ang pakikipagsapalaran mo sa ibang bansa kasama ang iba’t-ibang uri ng tao. Mahirap, pero ‘yun ay tinitiis mo para sa ikabubuti ng iyong pamilya.

So, if you are an OFW that has a family in Davao and Palawan, keep calm, because this blog is for you! Tanungin niyo sila kung alam nila ang NCCC Supermarket! Siguradong alam nila! Kahit si Digong (President Rodrigo Duterte, alam na alam yan!)

Upgraded architectural design sa pinaka bagong branch ng NCCC Mall in Buhangin, Davao City!
📷 | PhilRetailers

NCCC Mall is Davaoeño family’s forever homegrown mall!

NCCC offers affordable prices to your household needs! Make sure you compare prices of local versus imported. Sa NCCC, malinaw ang price tags color yellow pati narin mga signage!

BeamAndGo’s mission is to help Overseas Filipino Workers to make their lives better. Hindi na bago sa amin na makarinig kung paano lang nawawaldas sa wala ang pera na ipinapadala nila. Kaya andito kami para mabigyan kayo ng best service even if you’re a million miles away.

Let your family shop at NCCC!

Founded in the year 1978, NCCC Supermarket has over 40 branches scattered across the Davao Region and in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.  Tulad ng BeamAndGo, NCCC Supermarket is committed to serve people with all their basic needs at the best priced quality products. 

Suportado ng NCCC Supermarket ang local farmers, kaya’t ang mabbiling mga prutas dito, tiyak na fresh, organic, and more nutritious.

Summer just around the corner! Kaya’t panahon na ng paboritong prutas natin mga Pinoy! Kung safe at fresh na grocery items lang din naman ang hanap niyo, dito ka na sa NCCC Supermarket! Meron silang wide selection of products, and in addition to that, locally produced ang mga mabibiling prutas at gulay dito because NCCC advocates buying from our local farmers!

Kung ang kailangan naman bilhin ng pamilya mo ay ang pang-araw-araw na gamit sa bahay, sapatos, damit o pang-regalo, don’t worry! Dahil hindi limitado ang pag-sa-shopping dito.

Kumpleto ang brands na maaaring pagpilian ng pamilya dito – kumporme sa presyo, sa amoy, sa laki, sa dami, o sa tatak, mabibili nila!

At dahil nais kayong matulungan ng BeamAndGo at ng aming trusted merchant partners, through our digital gift certificates, makakabili na ang ‘yong loved ones ng grocery needs sa NCCC Supermarket. Hindi sasakit ang ulo mo dahil they will give you the highest quality of customer service!

✔️ NCCC Supermarket Main Magsaysay (Uyanguren) – R. Magsaysay Avenue, Davao City
✔️ NCCC Supermarket Mall Tagum – National Highway Magugpo East, Tagum City
✔️ NCCC Supermarket Lacao – 89 Lacao St., Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
✔️ NCCC Supermarket Centerpoint – Centerpoint Matina Pangi, Davao City
✔️ NCCC Supermarket Calinan – National Highway Across Public Market, Brgy. Calinan, Davao City
✔️ NCCC Supermarket Panacan – Km. 13 Panacan, Davao City
✔️ NCCC Supermarket Nabunturan – Public Market, Poblacion Nabunturan, Compostella Valley
✔️ NCCC Supermarket Sto. Tomas -G/F Chiu-Ta Bldg. Feeder Road 2, Tibal-og, Davao del Norte
✔️ NCCC Supermarket Cabantian – Km. 10 Brgy. Cabantian, Davao City
✔️ NCCC Supermarket Monkayo – Purok 5 Poblacion Monkayo, Compostela Valley
✔️ NCCC Supermarket Samal -Brgy. Villarica, Babak, Island Garden, City of Samal, Davao del Norte
✔️ NCCC Supermarket Lupon – E. Aguinaldo St., Corner Comara St., Lupon, Davao Oriental
✔️ NCCC Supermarket Sta. Cruz – Jose P. Rizal St., Sta. Cruz, Davao del Norte
✔️ NCCC Supermarket Mati – Madang St., Public Market, Mati, Davao Oriental
✔️ NCCC Supermarket Panabo – KSJH Building Quezon St., Sto. Niño Panabo, Davao del Norte
✔️ NCCC Supermarket San Pedro Palawan – San Pedro, One Asenso Shopping Mall, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
✔️ NCCC Supermarket Maa Sentro – Ma-a Road, Ma-a, Davao City, Davao del Sur

How to avail of gift certificates from NCCC Supermarket?

Since BeamAndGo was born to help, registration here is FOR FREE! Simply visit our website www.beamandgo.com and click the “SIGN UP FOR FREE” button. You only need to provide some of your details (full name, location overseas, profession, valid email address and mobile number). Once you’re done, makakatanggap ka ng email from us na successful ang iyong registration. It will only take 2-3 minutes to register, less hassle lang ‘di ba?

Next thing to do is LOG IN your BeamAndGo username and head over to our STORE PAGE (upper right side). Select NCCC SUPERMARKET as your chosen product and ikaw na ang bahala kung ilang worth PHP 500 GC/s ang ipapadala mo para sa ‘yong pamilya. Of course, sigurado namang magiging masaya sila kapag mas marami!

2^nd to the last step is you need to fill in your beneficiary’s FULL NAME and MOBILE NUMBER. Be careful lang sa pag-fi-fill in ng details para sure na matanggap nila ng maayos ang transaction codes.

Last step is you can now proceed to checkout. You can pay via credit card, debit card (PayPal), online bank transfer at kung gusto mong magbayad ng cash, pwedeng-pwede kang pumunta sa remittance centers na tumatanggap ng BDO deposit and through our partners – Pacific Ace (Hong Kong & Macau) and iRemit!

Just go to the customer service counter, show the SMS that contains the codes, and present a valid ID!

When everything is processed, your recipient will receive transaction and confirmation codes from us. Right after na matanggap nila ‘yon, they are able to redeem their goods at the nearest branch for them. Dadalhin lang nila ang isang valid ID at ipapakita ito sa Customer Service ng Redemption Center ng NCCC. Since we have your recipient’s details, our beautiful and handsome Customer Service team will assist them.

Cashless nang makakapag-grocery shopping ang pamilya mo sa pinakamalapit na NCCC Supermarket sa kanila thru BeamAndGo!

Gusto mo ‘yon? So ano pa ang hinihintay mo? Subok na rito sa BeamAndGo at simulan na ang wais na pagpapadala ng iyong perang kinikita. Not in Palawan or Davao, huwag kayo mag alala dahil available narin ang BeamAndGo nationwide! Here are the Convenience Store, Gas Station, Supermarket, Department Store, Fast Food Restaurant, and pharmacy merchants of BeamAndGo

OFW Shopping Advice: Saan ang takbuhan ng pamilyang TARLAQUEÑO pagdating sa abot-kayang bilihin?

SALE! SALE! SALE!
DISCOUNT
BAGSAK PRESYO

Pagdating sa pamimili, metikuloso tayong mga Pinoy. Kung saan may PROMO at mas makakamura, tiyak na ‘dun ang punta!

Sa hirap nga naman kasing kitain ng pera, tipid kung tipid sa pag-gasta! Lalo na kung ang nagpo-provide, iyong pinipiling mangibang bansa alang-alang sa mas malaking kita. 

 

 

 

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Kaya nga marami ang dumadayo pa sa Divisoria at Baclaran, lalo na kung bultuhan ang pamimili! Pero kung nasa probinsya ka, hindi praktikal na dumayo pa sa Maynila para lang makamura! Pamasahe pa lang, talong talo ka na.

Buti na lamang, may mga pamilihan na tiyak na SWAK SA BULSA ang mga bilihin! At para sa mga Tarlaqueño, iisa lang ang kilala sa ganyan – ang Magic Star Mall!

“A decent place to do shopping. Prices mostly lower than competitors” – Jeuel Sapad

 

 

 

Isa sa maipagmamalaki ng Magic Star Supermarket ang hindi mapagkakailang baba ng presyo ng bilihin sa kanila kumpara sa ibang pamilihan. Most of the items, below suggested retail price (SRP) mong mabibili – and who wouldn’t want to SAVE BIG, ‘di ba? Hindi ka magkakamaling dito ka namili!

No  need for Balikbayan box! Loved ones mo na mismo ang makakapamili ng gusto nilang imported grocery items!

Kung gusto mo namang bilhan ng branded at imported na groceries ang pamilya, hindi na kailangang magpadala ng balikbayan box dahil may sariling section ang Magic Star Supermarket para d’yan!

 

 

 

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Your community mall.
Matatagpuan ang Magic Star Mall Main malapit sa pamahayan, public market, paaralan, at simbahan tulad ng Tarlac State University at ng Tarlac Cathedral. Daanan rin ito ng mga pampasaherong jeep kaya napakadaling puntahan ng mga mamimili. Isa lamang ‘yang patunay na para sa masa, presyong pang-masa ang binabalik-balikan ng mamayan dito!

At bilang malapit lamang ito sa malalaking paaralan sa Tarlac, karaniwan nang puntahan ng mga estudyante ang Magic Star Mall. Hilig nilang magpalipas ng oras dito tuwing may mahabang vacant upang kumain sa food court, maglaro ng arcade, o magpalamig lamang dahil buong mall ay ventilated!

Want to let your family experience a magical grocery shopping?

To the rescue kami d’yan! OFWs may now start sending Magic Star Mall Gift Certificates to your families dahil available na ‘to sa www.beamandgo.com! Maaari nilang gamitin ‘yan to buy their grocery needs straight at Magic Star Supermarket!

Your family may redeem their Gift Certificates at the following branches of Magic Star Malls located in the heart of Tarlac City:

✔️ Magic Star Mall Main – Lower Ground Floor, Magic Star Mall, Romulo Boulevard, Cut-cut 1st, City Of Tarlac

✔️ Magic Star Mall Matatalaib – Sitio Buno, City Of Tarlac

HOW TO AVAIL OF Magic Star Mall GCs?

Madali lang ang pagsali sa BeamAndGo! The first step is you need to register your personal account at www.beamandgo.com. Just key in your full name, location overseas, and your valid email address or mobile number. And take note, FREE lang maging miyembro ng BeamAndGo community.

Once you’re already done with the registration process, simply log in your account at piliin ang Magic Star Mall branch na pinakamalapit sa pamilya. It’s up to you kung ilang worth Php 500 GC/s ang iyong ipapadala at kailangan ng iyong pamilya. Mas marami, mas masaya, mas malaki ang diskwento dahil buwan-buwan, may discount code ang BeamAndGo para sa iyo!

Here’s a tip: Tumuktok lamang sa aming Facebook page para sa discount codes!

Make sure rin na tama ang full name at contact number ng iyong recipient hanggang sa mag-proceed na sa payment. Simple lang ito dahil pwedeng-pwede ka magbayad via credit card, debit card (PayPal), online transfer, thru our sales partners Pacific Ace, iRemit, PayRemit, PNB, Can Pay Bills o sa kahit saang remittance centers that accept BDO deposit.

Your beneficiary will receive transaction codes via SMS once your transaction has been processed. At kapag i-reredeem na nila ang gift certificate, pupunta lamang sila sa mga sumusunod na booth at ipapakita ang serial numbers at isang valid ID for verification:

 

 

 

Mare-redeem na ng beneficiary mo ang kaniyang Magic Star Mall gift certificates!

• Customer Service booth of Main branch
• Head Cashier of Matatalaib branch

After that, cashless nang makakapamili ng sariwa, dekalidad, at murang pamilihin sa Magic Star Mall ang inyong pamilya mula sa pinaghirapan mong pera!

Easy lang ‘di ba?

Laking tipid ng mga Tarlaqueño sa tuwing sa Magic Star Supermarket sila namimili!

Kaya mag-sign up na sa www.beamandgo.com at bumili ng gift certificates for your family para sure na sure na masaya ang salu-salo nila dito sa Pinas!

Pwede din niyong panuorin ang video na ito para maintindihan ng maigi ang benefits kapag kayo ay magpapadala ng gift certificates sa Philippines mula sa BeamAndGo!

 

Is your family not in Tarlac? Walang problema dahil ang Supermarket Gift Certificates ng BeamAndGo, available rin nationwide!

OFW Read: Bisitahin ang pinakaBARATONG pamilihan sa GENSAN, MARBEL, at ZAMBOANGA!

Nakakalungkot mang isipin, pero alam nating kaya pinipiling umalis ng bansa ng minamahal natin sa buhay, ay para sa ikabubuti ng mga naiiwan sa Pinas.

Photo by | ABS-CBN News

Sa likod nito, magandang buhay nga ang natatamasa ng pamilya sa Pinas, ngunit ang nangungulila sa ibang bansa, wala na ring itinitira sa sarili para makapagpadala – kahit walang kasiguraduhan sa kinahihinatnan ng pinaghihirapang pera sa oras na maipadala na ito.

Kaya’t pagdating sa pamimili ng mga pangangailangan ng pamilya, dapat dun na sa PINAKA!

PINAKA-dekalidad…
PINAKA-kumpleto…
PINAKA-sariwa…
PINAKA-BARATO!

Here are the three most vital concept in the shopping and retail today:

1. Modern

2. Shopping

3. Experience

Pero kapag sinabing moderno, karaniwang maiisip ng mga tao ay ang naglalakihang mall sa Makati o Taguig – sosyal, imported ang mga paninda, malinis, luxurious, and of course, mamahalin  ang mga bilihin!

Mapapangisi na lang ang mga tubong Mindanao at masasabing, “Subukan ninyong bisitahin ang KCC Malls namin.“

May digital numbering system ang Payment Center sa KCC Malls! Air conditioned pa ‘yan at may available na upuan para sa kumportableng customer assistance – hindi mo basta-bastang makikita sa iba!

Nang mabalitaan ng BeamAndGo na ito ang numero unong puntahan ng pamilyang Pilipino sa South Central Mindanao, hindi namin napigilang maintriga! Kaya’t agad-agad ay lumipad kami pa-General Santos City para kami mismo ang makahusga kung totoo ang aming nabalitaan.

Anong natuklasan namin? Keep reading…

First stop – KCC SUPERMARKET

 

 

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COMPLETE and ORGANIZED Selection

Aesthetics 😍

Hindi namin itatanggi, talagang napahanga kami sa maayos na pagkaka-salansan ng bawat grocery items sa KCC Supermarket. Bukod sa mas madali mong mahahanap ang mga kailangan bilhin, refreshing din sa paningin tulad na lamang nitong mga sariwang prutas na alternate ang pagkakaayos kaya’t mapapatingin kang talaga at mapupukaw ang iyong atensyon.

 

 

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At ito na nga ang pinakahihintay mo! Alam naming miss mo na ang mga pagkaing Pinoy na ito. Available rin sa KCC Supermarket! Saan ka pa?

DRIED FISH, every Pinoys’ favorite!

Nakakapanlaway, ‘di ba? Suka at bawang na lang ang kulang.

Napakarami pang maipagmamalaki ng KCC Supermarket pagdating sa kumpletong selection of items, imported and local products, fresh and quality meat, fruits, vegetables and fish. But we want to show you everything we’ve witnessed, everything KCC Malls has to offer for your family, that’s why let us give you a tour on another trendy shopping center at KCC Malls!

Our next stop – KCC Department Store!

 

 

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KCC Department Stores are ready to cater to the various needs of your family from signature brands of apparels and clothing to the latest fashion trends , accessories, household needs, fixtures, appliances to music and gadgets, sports equipment and whole lot more! All of these are at most competitive price to fit their budgets, dagdag pa d’yan ang SALE and PRICE DROP na laging inaabangan ng mga mamimili dahil talagang malaking DISCOUNT ang nababawas sa halos lahat ng items. 

 

 

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And finally, our last stop – at KCC Pharmacy!

Can you name a mall with its very own pharmacy inside? Yes – that’s KCC Malls, as well! No other mall serves shopping convenience as much as they do! 

Dito, makasisigurado kang bago at dekalidad ang gamot na mabibili mo, sa abot-kayang presyo!

“Everything’s here at KCC, for you!”
Hindi kami binigo ng pagdayo namin sa Mindanao para madama ang ultimate modern shopping experience sa KCC Malls! When they say “everything”, they literally mean “everything” – from complete, organized, and fresh selection of items, to very accommodating staff and crew, to clean and modern interiors, quality and high sanitation compliance, at higit sa lahat, ang PINAKABARATONG bilihin at pamilihan – something you wouldn’t expect from such a luxurious mall.

And because we want your family to experience the same, bukod pa sa layunin namin na siguraduhing ang pinaghirapan mong pera, sa pangangailangan nila mapunta, BeamAndGo decided to team-up with KCC Malls! This means that OFWs may now start sending KCC Malls Gift Certificates to your families dahil available na ‘to sa www.beamandgo.com! Maaari nilang gamitin ‘yan to buy items at KCC supermarket, department stores, pharmacy, Kainan, and bakery!

Your family may redeem their Gift Certificates at the following branches KCC Malls located in the heart of fast growing cities:

✔️ KCC Mall Of Gensan – J. Catolico Sr. Ave., Brgy. Lagao, General Santos City

✔️ KCC Mall Of Marbel – Purok Pahirup, Barangay Zone II, General Santos Drive, City Of Koronadal

✔️ KCC Mall De Zamboanga – Governor Camins Avenue, Zamboanga City

HOW TO AVAIL OF KCC Malls GCs?

Madali lang ang pagsali sa BeamAndGo! The first step is you need to register your personal account at www.beamandgo.com. Just key in your full name, location overseas, and your valid email address or mobile number. And take note, FREE lang maging miyembro ng BeamAndGo community.

Once you’re already done with the registration process, simply log in your account at piliin ang KCC Mall branch na pinakamalapit sa pamilya. It’s up to you kung ilang worth Php 500 GC/s ang iyong ipapadala at kailangan ng iyong pamilya. Mas marami, mas masaya, mas malaki ang diskwento dahil buwan-buwan, may discount code ang BeamAndGo para sa iyo!

Here’s a tip: Tumuktok lamang sa aming Facebook page para sa discount codes!

Make sure rin na tama ang full name at contact number ng iyong recipient hanggang sa mag-proceed na sa payment. Simple lang ito dahil pwedeng-pwede ka magbayad via credit card, debit card (PayPal), online transfer, thru our sales partners Pacific Ace, iRemit, PayRemit, PNB, Can Pay Bills o sa kahit saang remittance centers that accept BDO deposit.

 

 

Your beneficiary will receive transaction codes via SMS once your transaction has been processed. At kapag i-reredeem na nila ang gift certificate, pupunta lamang sila sa mga sumusunod na Payment Centers sa KCC Malls at ipapakita ang serial numbers at isang valid ID for verification:

 

 

• 4th Floor of Marbel branch
• 3rd Floor of General Santos branch
• 2nd Floor of Zamboanga branch

Cashless at madali nang nakakapamili sa murang halaga ang ating BEAMers sa KCC Malls!

After that, cashless nang makakapamili ng sariwa, dekalidad, at murang pamilihin sa KCC Malls ang inyong pamilya mula sa pinaghirapan mong pera!

Easy lang ‘di ba?

Kaya mag-sign up na sa www.beamandgo.com at bumili ng gift certificates for your family para sure na sure na masaya ang salu-salo nila dito sa Pinas!

Pwede din niyong panuorin ang video na ito para maintindihan ng maigi ang benefits kapag kayo ay magpapadala ng gift certificates sa Philippines mula sa BeamAndGo!

Is your family not in South Central Mindanao? Walang problema dahil ang Supermarket Gift Certificates ng BeamAndGo, available nationwide!

Wais OFW asks: Saan ba makakabili ng murang gamit-bahay ang pamilya sa Luzon?

Kabayan, anong layunin mo sa paglinisan sa lupang sinilangan?

Kung iisa-isahin natin, hindi mawawala sa listahan ang makapagtapos ng pag-aaral ang mga anak, makapagtayo ng sariling business, masustentuhan ang buong pamilya, at makabili ng sariling bahay.

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People consider homeownership as one of the greatest achievements, and of course, the best long-term investment a man can get over his lifetime. Accumulation of assets plays a major part in one’s building up of financial stability. Kasama na diyan ang mga kagamitan sa bahay na malaking investment rin dahil bago bumili ay kailangang i-consider muna kung gaano ito katibay at dekalidad para magamit sa matagal na panahon.

Tipikal na sa ating mga Pilipino na maging mapanuri sa mga binibiling gamit, lalong lalo na ang mga appliances dahil hindi lang kalidad ang tinitignan kung hindi pati na rin ang lakas o hina ng konsumo nito sa kuryent at ang safety nito sa mga gagamit. Kaya naman doble alalahanin para sa mga Kabayan nating OFW tuwing mamimili ang pamilya sa Pinas ng bagong home appliance nang walang katiyakan kung talaga bang “of highest quality and safest use” ang mga mabibili ng pamilya.

Mabuti na lang ay katuwang na ng BeamAndGo ang Home Along to provide the highest quality home appliance and furniture brands at the lowest price you can get. Ngayon, pwede nang ikaw mismo, Kabayan, ang pumili ng home appliance o furniture na nais mong matanggap ng pamilya, o kaya nama’y mag-shopping spree sila sa mahigit tatlumpung (30) branches ng Home Along all over Luzon with Home Along gift certificates exclusive at BeamAndGo.

Kahit bago pa lamang sa industriya ay patok na sa takilya ang Home Along. Mapa-nanay, bagong kasal, dalaga’t binata, o bata’t matanda, basta’t home appliance and furniture ang hanap, alam na kung saan ang punta!

Four reasons why Filipino families love to shop at Home Along:

1. Affordable and quality items. 
   

   Smart Phones are also available in all Home Along branches in Luzon

   

   

Numero unong paborito ng mga loyalistang mamimili sa Home Along ang di maikukumparang baba ng presyo ng home appliance and furniture dito. Hindi nga ba’t kung saan may SALE, DISCOUNT, at FREE ay tiyak na tatangkilikin nating mga Pinoy para makatipid? Pero hindi ito nangangahulugang kung mura ang presyo ay mababa naman ang kalidad dahil sa Home Along, sulit at hindi ka magsisisi sa pamimili ng kagamitan pambahay dahil siguradong matibay ang mabibili mo. And what makes it more favorable to their customers? Karamihan ng produkto dito, may warranty for as much as 10 YEARS, depende sa kalagayan ng produkto. Aba, may anak na ang mga binata’t dalaga mo, under warranty pa rin ang home appliance mo! Pang-long term benefit naman talaga, ‘di ba?

2. Great selection of brands and products.
   

   Sa dami ng TV brands dito, sa wakas ay nakapili na ng bibilihin ang ating Beamerkada.

   Filipinos don’t just settle with what’s currently available when it comes to purchasing items. Kaya sa Home Along, mahihirapan ang pamilya sa pamimili hindi nang dahil sa walang mapagpilian, kundi dahil sa dami ng kalidad, mura, at magagandang pagpipilian. Bagong TV ba ang gusto? LED, Smart, Curved TV o Pensonic, Everest, Prestiz pa ‘yan, maraming klase ang mapagpipilian. Buti na lang nandiyan ang Home Along staff na handang i-assist ang customers anytime kaya mas napapadali na ang pagpili ng bibilihin.

3. Friendly customer representatives and crew.

Beamerkada enjoys her home shopping as she is assisted by Home Along crew all the way to the cashier.

Pagdating sa pamimili ng gamit pambahay, kailangan ay maging mitikuloso sa detalye at tibay ng bibilihing kagamitan. And what’s the easiest way to know more about the product you’re planning to purchase? Through asking about it from the people who truly know the specifications and features of the items – Home Along crew and customer representatives. Pagpasok mo pa lamang sa store nila, lalapitan ka na ng staff para i-accommodate ka, o ang iyong pamilya. With their help, mas makikilala ng customers ang produkto, at matitimbang ang best items to purchase out of numerous brands available. Hanggang sa cashier, ikaw ay sasamahan. O ‘di ba, sa kanila, hindi ka maiiwan?

4. Clever gimmicks and benefit programs.

Bukod sa promotional campaigns at pakulo ng Home Along to attract and entertain their customers, they also make sure to give back to the Filipino community. Just recently, they launched events all over Luzon in time for Teacher Appreciation Day to celebrate and thank one of the modern-day heroes today.

By promoting these kinds of programs, lalong napalambot ng Home Along family ang puso ng mga mamamayang Pilipino. It’s not just sales and business at Home Along, but they make sure to help different sectors of the community because Home Along family cares.

“Murang gamit-bahay, right beside your bahay”

‘Yan ang tag-line ng Home Along na tiyak na kinahuhumalingan ng loyal customers nila. Dahil sa dami ng di na mabilang na branches nila all over Luzon, mistulang kapit-bahay lang talaga ng mga mamimili sang Home Along.

Instead of gift certificates, gusto mo bang exact home appliance o furnitures na ang ipadala sa inyong pamilya? No problem, kabayan, dahil possible sa BeamAndGo ‘yan! Bisitahin lamang ang link na ito para sa listahan ng home appliance and furnitures na mabibili mo para sa pamilya directly from BeamAndGo‘s website.

Your family may pick up their appliance/ furniture or redeem their gift certificates at these Home Along branches in Luzon:

• • Home Along Bagong Silang 1 – Brgy. 176, Zone 15 Caloocan City

• • Home Along Balagtas – Poblacion Wawa Balagtas Bulacan

• • Home Along Binangonan 2 – Quezon ave. cor Ursula Binangonan, Rizal

• • Home Along Buysmart – ML Quezon Cor. Liwanag St, Libid Binangonan, Rizal

• • Home Along Cavite – P. Burgos Ave., cor Romualdo St., Caridad Cavite City

• • Home Along Emo – J. Giongco Bldg., Marsella St. Poblacion Rosario, Cavite

• • Home Along Silang – Aiza’s Bldg., Governor’s Drive Old Bulihan Silang, Cavite

• • Home Along Los Baños – Batong Malake Los Baños, Laguna

• • Home Along Malolos – Poblacion, San Vicente City of Malolos, Bulacan

• • Home Along Mandaluyong – 85 Maysilo St. Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila

• • Home Along Maypajo – 171-175 JP Rizal St. Brgy 30 Zone 3, Maypajo Caloocan City

• • Home Along Muntinlupa  Joval Bldg., National Road, Poblacion City Of Muntinlupa

• • Home Along Sapang Palay – San Pedro Highway City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

• • Home Along Sta. Cruz – Falcon St. cor. P. Guevara St. Sta. Cruz, Laguna

• • Home Along Sta. Rosa – #1725 Rizal Blvd. Malusak Sta. Rosa, Laguna

• • Home Along Tanauan – Mabini St. Pob. Brgy. 4 Tanauan City, Batangas

• • Home Along Apalit – Bagong Pag-asa Subd. San Vicente Apalit, Pampanga

• • Home Along Bagong Silang 2 – Phase 10 Pkg, 6 Bagong Silang Caloocan City

• • Home Along Baliuag 2 – Ezra Bldg. BS Aquino Ave., Poblacion Baliuag, Bulacan

• • Home Along Baliuag 1 – BS Aquino Ave, Poblacion Baliuag, Bulacan

• • Home Along Cainta – 688 A Bonifacio Ave., San Juan Cainta, Rizal

• • Home Along Lemery – Ilustre Ave, District 3 Lemery, Batangas

• • Home Along Marikina – 105 B. G. Molina St., Parang City Of Marikina

• • Home Along Meycauayan – Sto. Nino Camalig City Of Meycauayan, Bulacan

• • Home Along Moonwalk – Lot 11 E. Rodriguez Ave., Moonwalk City Of Parañaque

• • Home Along Noveleta – San Rafael I, Noveleta Cavite City, Cavite

• • Home Along Pag-asa – Paceo De Blanco Subd. Brgy. Pag-asa Binangonan, Rizal

• • Home Along Paliparan – Sitio Pintong Gubat Paliparan III City Of Dasmariñas, Cavite

• • Home Along Pulilan – Cutcot Pulilan, Bulacan

• • Home Along Ros Ba – Brgy. E. Rosario, Batangas

• • Home Along Salawag – Golden Miles Brgy. Salawag City Of Dasmariñas, Cavite

• • Home Along Siniloan – G. Redor St. Siniloan, Laguna

• • Home Along Tumana – Blk 15 Ampalaya St. Tumana City Of Marikina

• Home Along Tunasan – National Rd., Barangay Tunasan City Of Muntinlupa

How to avail of home and appliance or gift certificates from Home Along?

Since you are important to BeamAndGo , registration here is FOR FREE! Simply visit our website www.beamandgo.com and click the “SIGN UP FOR FREE” button. Then, provide some of your details including your full name, location overseas, profession, valid email address and mobile number. Once you’re done, makakatanggap ka ng email from us na successful ang iyong registration. It will only take 2-3 minutes to register. Walang hassle, ‘di ba?

You may now LOG IN your BeamAndGo username and head over to our STORE PAGE. Select Home Along GC at piliin kung ilang Php 1000 worth of GC ang iyong ipapadala, or choose at any Home Along appliance/ furniture for your family as your chosen product.

Next is you need to fill in your beneficiary’s FULL NAME and MOBILE NUMBER. Be careful lang sa pag-fi-fill in ng details para sure na matanggap nila ng maayos ang transaction codes.

Last step is you can now proceed to checkout. You can pay via credit card, debit card (PayPal), online bank transfer at kung gusto mong magbayad ng cash, pwedeng-pwede kang pumunta sa remittance centers na tumatanggap ng BDO deposit and through our partners – Payremit, Pacific Ace (Hong Kong & Macau) and iRemit!

Just go to the customer service counter, show the SMS that contains the codes, and present a valid ID!

Once everything is processed, your recipient will receive transaction and confirmation codes from us via SMS. Right after na matanggap nila ‘yon, they will be able to redeem your padala at the nearest branch for them. Dadalhin lang nila ang isang valid ID at ipapakita ito sa Customer Service counter ng Home Along. Since we have your recipient’s details, our beautiful and handsome Customer Service team will assist them.

And viola! Your loved ones may now enjoy their brand new home appliance and furnitures!

So, ano pa ang hinihintay mo? Subok na rito sa BeamAndGo at simulan na ang wais na pagpapadala ng iyong perang kinikita. Family’s not in Luzon? Huwag kayo mag alala dahil available narin ang BeamAndGo nationwide! Here are the list of supermarket, department store, and pharmacies na partner ng BeamAndGo:

Para sa karagdagan kaalaman, binisita mismo ng Beamerkada ang isa sa pinaka-maganda at malaking branch ng Home Along! Panoorin ang branch tour sa ibaba upang malamang ano-ano ang mabibiling panregalo sa pamilya lalo na ngayong darating na pasko.