MUST READ FOR OFWs: Supermarket in Luzon na DISCOUNTED na, discounted pa!

Bilang OFW, mahalaga sa atin ang salitang “tipid” dahil talaga naman na pinagpapaguran ang bawat sentimo na ating kinikita para lang matugunan ang mga pangangailangan ng pamilya sa Pinas. We always have this mindset na kahit tayo na yung wala, basta mayroon lang ating mga mahal sa buhay. Tinitiis natin ang hirap sa pagtatrabaho sa ibang bansa para lang  makapagpadala sa kanila.

At dahil ramdam ng BeamAndGo ang inyong pagpupursige, we are giving you something to rely on. Kasangga na ninyo ang Super 8 Supermarket sa pagba-budget para sa groceries ng pamilya sa pamamagitan ng aming grocery gift certificates.

Bukod sa kumpleto sila sa grocery items, tapat sila sa kanilang pangako na “discounted na, discounted pa!” Kami na mismo sa BeamAndGo ay saksi sa araw-araw na bagsak presyong hatid ng Super 8 Supermarket kaya naman makakasiguro ka na mas tipid ka dito.

SI NANAY ESTER AY SUKI NG SUPER8 SHAW BRANCH, SINISIGURO NIYA NA NAKA-READY ANG WEEKLY GROCERY STOCK NILA NG KANIYANG MGA APO.

 Nandito na lahat ang mga pangunahing pangangailangan ng iyong pamilya. Mula sa toiletries hanggang sa fresh section aba ay makikita mo lahat dito kaya naman Super 8 is considered as one-stop shop for everyjuan!

Hindi matatawaran ang baba ng presyo ng mga bilihin dito kaya naman patok ito sa bawat mamamayang Pilipino sa Luzon. Plus, their friendly staff are always on the go para bigyan kayo ng magandang serbisyo. Sikat din ang Super 8 sa kanilang napaka-gandang music jingle kaya tiyak na paglabas mo sa supermarket na ito ay LSS (Last Song Syndrome) ka na sa kanta. Natuwa ka na sa presyo, natuwa ka pa sa jingle nila.

Iba ang saya at ginhawang dulot ng Super 8 Supermarket sa kanilang valued shoppers kaya naman gusto ng BeamAndGo na maging isa ang pamilya mo sa kanila. May mahigit 60 branches sila around Luzon kaya kahit nasaan man ang pamilya mo, Super 8 got them covered! Kaya ano pa ang hinihintay mo? Bili na ng Super 8 Supermarket GCs sa BeamAndGo!

RELATED: SUPER8 Customer From Japan

Shopping tips for Everyjuan:

Siguraduhin na bago magtungo sa Super 8 Supermarket  ay nakahanda na ang listahan ng mga grocery items na kukunin sa supermarket upang produktong dekalidad ang sa iyo ay mapunta.

Check the list below and pick the nearest Super 8 Supermarket branch for your family:

• BACLARAN – 240 Quirino Avenue, Baclaran, Parañaque City
• BLUMENTRITT – Aurora Blvd. corner Cavite Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila
• CALOOCAN – In Uniwide Warehouse Club, 1695 Rizal Ave. Ext., Grace Park, Caloocan City
• CALOOCAN JACKMAN – # 558-564 Rizal Avenue Extension, Caloocan City
• CUBAO – L/G Opulent Arcade, Gen. Roxas St. Cor. EDSA, Araneta Center Cubao, Quezon City
• GUADALUPE – GF, Guadalupe Commercial Complex, Edsa Guadalupe, Makati City
• LA HUERTA – Quirino Ave. Corner J. de Leon Street, Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City
• LAS PIÑAS – In Uniwide Metro Mall, 43 Real St., Alabang-Zapote Road, Pamplona, Las Piñas City
• LIBERTAD – #2476-2478 Taft Avenue, Pasay City
• MCS – Lower Ground (Unit FDA1) Makati Cinema Square, Chino Roces Ave. cor. A. Arnaiz St. Makati City
• MALIBAY – 41 C. Jose St. Malibay, Pasay City Customer
• MUNTINLUPA 2 – 8001 Montillano St. Alabang, Muntinlupa City
• MUNTINLUPA – National Road corner Feeder Road,Muntinlupa
• NOVALICHES BAYAN – Quirino Highway, Brgy Sta Monica and Novaliches Proper, Novaliches, Quezon City
• ORTIGAS EXTENSION – 8005 G.P. Ortigas Ave. Extension, Brgy. Sta. Lucia, Rosario Pasig City
• PRITIL – Juan Luna st. Brgy. 61 Pritil, Tondo
• RECTO – University Center Bldg., 1985 C.M. Recto Ave Corner, S.H. Loyala St. Sampaloc, Manila
• SAN JUAN – #79 Blumentritt St. Brgy. Pedro Cruz, San Juan City
• SHAW – Shaw 500 Zentrum, 500 Shaw Boulevard, Brgy. New Pleasant, Mandaluyong City
• Elisco Road, Boundary of San Joaquin and Sto.Rosario, Municipality of Pateros
• SUCAT – In Uniwide Warehouse Club, Olivares Complex, Dr. A. Santos Ave., Brgy. San Isidro Sucat, Parañaque City
• TATALON – 119 Kaliraya St. Quezon City
• VISAYAS AVENUE – Ground Floor, Wilcon City Center, 121 Visayas Ave., Brgy. Bahay Toro, Quezon City
• LITEX – B. Soliven St., cor Pres. Quezon St., Commonwealth, Quezon City
• ERMIN – 120 Ermin Garcia Ave., Barangay E. Rodriguez Sr., Quezon City
• GAGALANGIN – 2585 Juan Luna St., Brgy. 173, Gagalangin Tondo, Manila
• ALPHALAND – GF, Southgate Mall, Edsa cor. Pasong Tamo Ext., Brgy. Magallanes, Makati City
• CAA – J. Aguilar Ave. San Antonio Valley 7, Pulang Lupa Dos, Las Piñas City
• BALINTAWAK – 476A.Bonifacio ext.Brgy.Balingasa (Mini Divisoria), Balintawak, Quezon City
• COMMONWEALTH – Villonco St. Commonwealth, Quezon City
• PARANG – Gen. B. G. Molina Ave., Brgy. Parang, Marikina
• BAGUMBAYAN – DIR. Bunye Ave. Brgy. Bagumbayan, Taguig City
• CAMARIN – I Mall, Kiko Camarin, Caloocan City
• MARULAS – #62 Pio Valenzuela Brgy. Marulas, Valenzuela City
• SIGNAL – #15 E Rodriguez St. Gov. I South Signal, Taguig City
• ANGELES – Sto. Domingo, Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Angeles Pampanga
• ANTIPOLO – SPI Bldg., Manuel L. Quezon Ave., Brgy. San Roque, Antipolo
• TAYTAY BAYAN – Rizal Avenue Bayan, Brgy. Dolores, Taytay
• BALIUAG – Dr. Gonzales St., Brgy, Poblacion, Baliuag Bulacan
• BIÑAN – C. Morales Mall, National Highway Brgy. San Antonio, Biñan Laguna
• BINANGONAN – 52 JP Rizal Street, Brgy Layunan, Binangonan Rizal (Formerly Grand East Hypermart)
• CALAMBA – National Highway, Purok 4, Brgy. Uno, Crossing Calamba City
• COGEO – 2nd Floor, CMVC Plaza, Gate 2 Cogeo Village, Antipolo City
• DASMARIÑAS – Inside Emart, Malihan St. Zone IV, Dasmariñas
• GMA CAVITE – Magra Commercial (formerly GMA wet and dry market), Congressional Road, Poblacion I, General Mariano Alvarez
• MALOLOS – In Uniwide Warehouse Club, Mc Arthur Highway, Brgy. Guinhawa, Malolos City, Bulacan
• MASINAG – 182 Marcos Highway cor. Sumulong Highway, Brgy. Mayamot, Masinag, Antipolo City
• MEYCAUAYAN – Esperanza Mall, McArthur Highway, Brgy. Calvario, Meycauyan Bulacan
• MOLINO – New Molino Blvd., Brgy. Molino, Bacoor Cavite
• SANTO ROSARIO – Ground Floor Fun Mall, General Trias Drive, Rosario Cavite
• SAN PEDRO – Lot 3-A-2 National Highway, Brgy. San Antonio, San Pedro Laguna
• SAN PABLO – G/F Artemio Fule St., Brgy. VII-B, San Pablo Laguna
• SAPANG PALAY – RCG Market Stall Building, Dr. Eduardo V. Roquero, Sr. Ave. Spang Palay, San Jose Del Monte (In front of Victory Town Center) Bulacan
• SANTA ROSA –Sta. Rosa Commercial Complex, Brgy. Balibago, Sta. Rosa Laguna
• TARLAC – In Uniwide Warehouse Club, NInoy Aquino Blvd., San Nicolas, Tarlac City
• TAYTAY – D’ Park & Shop Building, Market Road, Taytay Rizal (beside Taytay Public Market)
• URDANETA – Inside CB Mall, McArthur Highway,Brgy. Nancayasan, Urdaneta City Pangasinan
• HAGONOY – #3002 Ang Puso ng Hagonoy Shopping Center, Bulacan
• HULONG DUHAT – No. 1 Lt. Women’s Club St.
• KARUHATAN – 15 Karuhatan St. Valenzuela
• TINAJEROS –MGC Veranda 31 Governor Pascual ave., Malabon
• CABUYAO – 0413 B# National Hway Banay Banay, Laguna
• HULONG DUHAT – #1 Lt. Women’s Club St., Hulong Duhat, Malabon City
• GUAGUA – Gil Puyat St. Sto. Nino Guagua Pampanga
• LEMERY – Illustre Avenue District 3 Lemery Batangas
• LIPA – Ayala highway Barangay. Mataas na Lupa Lipa Batangas

Paano maging miyembro ng BeamAndGo?

Kahit sino ka man, pwede ka maging isa sa BeamAndGo community! Paano?  Start by creating your own BeamAndGo account at www.beamandgo.com for free! Inuulit namin, libre lang maging miyembro dito.  You just have to fill in the required details (full name, location overseas, valid emailaddress and mobile number).

Next thing to do is Log in your BeamAndGo account and go to our STORE page. Select Super 8 Supermarket which is worth PHP 500/ GC and you can buy as much as you want for your family! The more GCs you buy for them, the happier they will be!

 

 

Next step is to check you recipient’s FULL NAME and MOBILE NUMBER. Make sure that it is correctly spelled and see to it that his/her mobile number is active for smooth receiving of the transaction codes.

And lastly, you can now proceed to checkout page. You can pay via credit card, debit card (PayPal), online bank transfer, at any remittance centers that accepts BDO deposit and through our partners, Pacific Ace, Payremit, PNB, iRemit and TNG! 

 

After your transaction and payment, we will then process your order and send the transaction codes to your recipient’s mobile number. He/She just need to present the SMS that contains the codes and 1 valid ID upon redemption.

P’WEDE KA RIN MAG-AVAIL NG SUPER8 CARD!

Worried if yourGCs are redeemed smoothly? Worry no more because our Customer Service team is here to assist your recipient in redeeming the GCs.

 

 

 

 

Madali lang, diba? So what are you waiting for? Visit our website now and start sending for your loved ones here in the Philippines. Together, let’s build a better future for every Filipino!

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OFW SHOPPING: Bakit tinatangkilik ang Lee Plaza ng mga kababayan natin sa Dumaguete and Dipolog?

Dumaguete City is one of the most well-known provinces in Negros Oriental. With its gentle people, placid environment, tasty delicacies, and its power to attract considerable number of foreign tourists, talagang masasabi natin na Dumaguete is the place to be.

Silliman University has produced many successful OFWs! BeamAndGo.com toured the campus and was amazed seeing how they kept their traditions intact!

Ang sabi nga ng iba, ang Dumaguete ay sikat na sikat sa buong daigdig dahil sa mga nursing graduates sa Silliman University. Basta’t nursing, it’s most likely Silliman! At huwag po magalit, kasi alam namin na ngayon naman mga bar exam top ten, produkto na rin ng Silliman University! Mapa OFW or lawyer, we at www.BeamAndGo.com  #respect #sillimanuniversity.

Just like Dumaguete, hindi rin magpapahuli ang Dipolog City sa Zamboanga Del Norte sa Mindanao upang ibida ang kagandahan ng kanilang probinsya. It is well known as the “Orchid City of the Philippines” kaya naman tiyak na mag-eenjoy ka sa bawat araw na ilalagi mo sa lugar na ito.

Ngunit lingid sa ating kaalaman na sa kabila ng kagandahan ng mga probinsyang ito ay tila hindi pa rin ito sapat na dahilan upang manatili ang ating mga kababayan sa lupa na kanilang kinalakihan. Kulang ang budget sa pang grocery? Kulang sa budget sa pambili ng gamot?

Ang sabi nga ng isang pamilyang OFW na nakausap namin sa BeamAndGo , “Ang ganda-ganda ng Lee Plaza, ang daming mabibili na mga damit at kagamitan, pag mag OFW ako, duon kami mag shoshopping! ”

Kaya naman nandito ang BeamAndGo upang ibsan ang kanilang pangungulila sa pamamagitan ng pagtulong sa kanila na mapadali ang kanilang pagpapadala.

At dahil mahal na mahal natin ang ating mga kababayang OFWs mula sa Dumaguete at Dipolog, hindi tumigil ang BeamAndGo team na maghanap ng partner merchant sa dalawang probinsya. At ang resulta ng aming walang sawang paghahanap, masaya naming inihahandog ang Lee Plaza Supermarket and Department store sa inyo! Kahit milya milya ang iyong distansya mula sa iyong pamilya, pwede mo parin silang maipag-shopping through our digital gift certificates. Sa pamamagitan nito ay pwede na silang bumili ng groceries, health and wellness products, apparel at iba pa sa Lee Plaza!

WE WERE WELCOMED BY THE FRIENDLY STAFF! THEY WERE VERY ALERT AND PROACTIVE!

Lee Plaza Supermarket

Isa sa pangunahing pangangailangan ng bawat pamilya ay ang pagkain. You can’t survive without feeding your stomach everyday kaya naman hindi nakalimutan ng Lee Plaza na magtayo ng malawak na supermarket for our kababayans in Dumaguete and Dipolog. With a perfect range of fresh and affordable goods, clean surroundings, and approachable and friendly staff, we can’t deny the fact that Lee Plaza is offering a spectacular grocery shopping experience for every Filipino.

Shopping Advice: Bumili ng tingi tingi or sakto lamang kapag fruits, vegetables, and meat!  In bulk naman kapag hindi nabubulok katulad ng soap or toiletries!

Lee Plaza Department Store

Maliban sa grocery shopping ay kinahiligan rin nating mga Pinoy ang pamimili ng mga damit, sapatos, bags, at kung anu-ano pa. Ramdam ng Lee Plaza ang galak na ating nararamdaman sa tuwing magkakaroon tayo ng bagong damit o kaya naman ay isang pares ng sapatos man lang. Kaya naman hindi sila nag atubili na maglagay ng department store para sa mga produktong mura at dekalidad na kahihiligan ninyo! With the wide array of complete and good quality products, talaga namang lahat ng kailangan mo ay nandito.

Mahaba ang pila kasi sikat na sikat ang Lee Plaza! Lalo na kapag back to school season. Checkout their prizes, tiyak na makakatipid kayo!

At dahil pasukan na, tara na sa Lee Plaza! They offer SCHOOL SUPPLIES na kukumpleto sa balik-eskwela preparations ni Ate, Kuya, at Bunso. Lee plaza department store has wide space for school supplies like backpacks, notebooks, school shoes and uniforms, and many more!

Kaya naman kung hanap mo ay gamit pang personal, sa bahay, o sa eskwela, aba ay sa Lee Plaza dapat pumunta!

In Dumaguete and Dipolog, Lee Plaza Department Store is the leader for your household and personal shopping needs from local to branded products,

Check the list below and pick the nearest branch for your family!

LP Supermarket and Department Store locations:

• Gov. M. Perdices St., Dumaguete City
• Jose Romero Sr. St., Bagacay Dumaguete City
• Quezon Ave., Miputak, Dipolog City

How to avail of Lee Plaza gift certificates?

Kahit sino ka man, pwede ka maging isa sa BeamAndGo community! Paano?  Start by creating your own BeamAndGo account for free! Inuulit namin, libre lang maging miyembro dito.  You just have to fill in the required details (full name, location overseas, valid email address and mobile number).

Next thing to do is Log in your BeamAndGo account and go to our STORE page. Select LEE PLAZA which is worth PHP 500/ GC and you can buy as much as you want for your family! The more GCs you buy for them, the happier they will be!

Next step is to check you recipient’s FULL NAME and MOBILE NUMBER. Make sure that it is correctly spelled and see to it that his/her mobile number is active for smooth receiving of the transaction codes.

And lastly, you can now proceed to checkout page. You can pay via credit card, debit card (PayPal), online bank transfer, at any remittance centers that accepts BDO deposit and through our partners, Pacific Ace and iRemit!

After your transaction and payment, we will then process your order and send the transaction codes to your recipient’s mobile number. He/She just need to present the SMS that contains the codes and 1 valid ID upon redemption. Worried if your GCs are redeemed smoothly? Worry no more because our Customer Service team is here to assist your recipient in redeeming the GCs.

JUST GO TO THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER, SHOW THE SMS THAT CONTAINS THE CODES, AND PRESENT A VALID GOVERNMENT OR STUDENT ID.

Madali lang, diba? So what are you waiting for? Visit our website now and chat with any of our friendly customer service team. Lahat po kami either OFW or may kamag anak na OFW. Kaya tara na, sign up now and start providing for your family’s needs!  Together, let’s build a better future for every Filipino!

Huwag din mag alala, dahil available na ang supermarkets, pharmacies, and special products nationwide!

OFW Shopping Advice: Buy more, spend less!

Overseas Filipino Workers’ life is never easy. They are like soldiers, and their biggest weapon is courage. It is not a surprise that these people have a universal trait called selflessness. For them, the struggle of working abroad is not a hindrance to attain their dreams for their loved ones here in the Philippines.

Did you know that 82% of OFW remittances goes to their families’ basic needs? Spend them on the most affordable supermarkets such as Gaisano Capital!

Isa sa mga misyon ng BeamAndGo na mapadali at maging safe ang pag-ba-budget niyo ng inyong padala. Gamit lamang ang gift certificates, mawawala na ang worry mo dahil siniguro namin na sa tamang gastusin ito mapupunta.

Bakit nga ba maganda bumili sa Gaisano Capital?

Gaisano Capital is one of the well-known malls in Visayas and Mindanao. It has a wide selection of grocery and department store items. Gaisano Capital Group started this shopping mall with an enthusiasm to serve the community when it comes to their consumers’ needs.

Gaisano Capital – Supermarket

Food is one of the basic needs of our family. Isa sa pamilyar na linya ng mga OFWs ang, “Hindi na baleng wala akong maayos na kain, basta mabusog lang ang pamilya ko”.

One mark of a financially literate OFW is knowing where you can save without compromising quality! Gaisano Capital is both affordable and trusted by OFWs because their products are of superior quality and never spoiled!

Ito ang isa sa mga rason kung bakit ka nagpupursigi na magtrabaho sa ibang bansa. Dahil naniniwala tayo na mas malaki ang kinikitang pera, mas maibibigay natin ang pangangailangan nila.

At dahil nais kayo matulungan ng BeamAndGo at ng aming trusted merchant partner, through our digital gift certificates, makakabili na ang ‘yong pamilya ng pang-araw araw na pagkain nila sa Gaisano Capital supermarket. Walang tapon dito sa Gaisano, dahil lahat ng produkto nila ay 100% fresh! Ang saya pa mamili rito dahil lahat ng staff ay sobrang accommodating!

Make sure lang na bago magpunta sa supermarket, nailista na lahat ng mga kailangan bilhin at pumili ng pinaka-the best ang kalidad.

Sa mga misis naman na palaging may listahan, make sure you compare prices or even ask the crew for recommendations!

Gaisano Capital – Department Store

Hindi rin mawawala ang pag-sa-shopping ng pamilya ng mga gamit na maaaring magamit sa bahay. Damit, sapatos, school supplies, appliances o mga pang-regalo ay makikita mo rito sa Gaisano Capital Department Store. Hindi ka naman magsisisi dahil lahat ng produkto nila ay reasonable ang price at pang-long term dahil sa quality nito.

You may even purchase your children’s school stationery needs: notebooks, reference books, gift wrappers, yellow pad, pencils, etc. at Gaisano Capital

Huwag rin kalimutan na tumingin at magtanong ng mga promos na ino-offer ng Department Store para mas sulit ang pamimili!

Check the list below and pick the nearest branch for your family!

• Gaisano Capital South – Henry Gaisano Bldg. Colon Cor. Leon Kilat St., Cebu City
• Gaisano Capital Tisa – F. Llamas St., Tisa, Cebu City
• Gaisano Island Mall – Pajo, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
• Gaisano Capital Danao – F. Ralota St., Danao City, Cebu
• Gaisano Riverside Mall – Brgy. Alegria, Ormoc City, Leyte
• Gaisano Central – J. Romualdez St., Tacloban City, Leyte
• Gaisano Capital Guanco – Guanco St., Iloilo City
• Gaisano Capital Kalibo – Andagao, Kalibo Aklan
• Gaisano Capital Ozamiz – Rizal Ave., Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental
• Gaisano Capital Sogod – Zone V, Sogod City, Southern Leyte
• Gaisano Capital Surigao – Brgy. Luna, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
• Gaisano One Pavilion Mall – No. 7 R. Duterte St., Banawa, Cebu City
• Gaisano Saver’s Mart – Basak, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
• Gaisano Capital Casuntingan – M.L. Quezon Ave., Casuntingan, Mandaue City, Cebu
• Gaisano Capital SRP – Laray, San Roque, Talisay City, Cebu
• Gaisano Capital Calapan – Tawiran, National Road Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
• Gaisano Capital Masbate – Quezon St., Crossing, Masbate City
• Gaisano Capital San Francisco – Brgy. 4 National Highway, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur
• Gaisano Capital San Jose – National Road, Brgy. Labangan San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
• Gaisano Capital Ormoc – Lopez Jaena & Real St., Ormoc City, Leyte
• Gaisano Capital Tacloban – J. Romualdez St., Tacloban City, Leyte
• Gaisano Capital Iloilo – Luna St., Lapaz, Iloilo City
• Gaisano Oton Iloilo – J.C. Zulueta St., Oton, Iloilo City
• Gaisano Capital Passi – Simeon Aguilar St., Passi City, Iloilo
• Gaisano Capital San Carlos – Ledesma St., San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
• Gaisano Capital Pagadian – Rizal St., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
• Gaisano Capital Bislig – Purok 3, Castillo Village District, Mangagoy, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur
• Gaisano Capital Tandag – Cabrera and Navales Poblacion, Tandag, Surigao del Sur
• Gaisano Saver’s Mart Inayawan – Inayawan Bldg., F. Jaca St., Brgy. Inayawan, Cebu
• Gaisano Saver’s Mart Danao Cental – GF – 03 Danao Central Mall, Juan Luna, Tuburan Sur, Danao City, Cebu
• Gaisano Saver’s Mart Bacayan – Talamban Road, Bacayan, Cebu City
• Gaisano City Soho Mall – B. Rodriguez St., Brgy. Guadalupe, Cebu City
• Gaisano Saver’s Mart T. Padilla – T. Padilla St., Cebu City
• Gaisano Saver’s Mart Ormoc – Rizal St., Brgy. 21 Poblacion, Ormoc City
• Gaisano Capital Iriga – Brgy. San Roque, Iriga City, Camarines Sur

 

How to avail gift certificates from Gaisano Capital?

The first thing to do is create a BeamAndGo account at www.beamandgo.com. Registration is FREE! Just provide the required details (full name, location overseas, valid email address and mobile number). Welcome na welcome ang lahat ng OFWs sa BeamAndGo, kaya try na!

Log in your BeamAndGo account and go to our STORE page. Choose GAISANO CAPITAL as your selected product and it’s up to you kung ilang worth PHP 1000 GC/s ang i-sesend mo sa ‘yong pamilya. The more, the merrier! Also, do not forget to check your beneficiary’s FULL NAME and MOBILE NUMBER. And finally, you can now proceed to checkout. You can pay via credit card, debit card (PayPal), online bank transfer, or pay over the counter at any remittance centers that accept BDO deposit and through our partners, Pacific Ace, iRemit, PayRemit, PNB, Speed Money and Sentbe!

 

Remember to bring your valid ID and BeamAndGo SMS with serial codes and confirmation codes. Simply show it to the credit department staff and they will replace it with the GCs

When everything is processed, makakatanggap ng transaction codes ang iyong beneficiary thru SMS. Pupunta lang sila sa branch ng Gaisano Capital na pinakamalapit sa kanila at i-pe-present ang SMS codes at isang valid ID sa Credit Department. Since we have your beneficiary’s details, our Customer Service will call and assist them right away.

Simple lang dito sa BeamAndGo, kaya simulan na ang pagbili ng digital gift certificates para sa iyong loved ones. Bukod sa hassle-free, kontrolado mo pa ang iyong perang padala!

At Gaisano Capital, their staff are all trained to assist every customer’s needs! You’ll be surprised at how friendly and quick they are! I was lost going around but they have memorized every section in their heads! It’s amazing!

 

OFW Shopping Advice: Why Batangueños love this supermarket and department store!

Batangas is one of the lovely and peaceful provinces in Luzon, kaya naman hindi na nakakapagtaka kung bakit maraming turista ang  bumibisita rito. Sa dalawang milyong Pilipino na naninirahan sa Batangas, 25% of them ay Overseas Filipino Workers na nakikipagsapalaran sa ibang bansa para sa kanilang mga pamilya.

Marami sa ating mga kababayan abroad, nasa Batangas ang pamilya. Halos lahat sa kanila ay nagpapadala para sa grocery needs ng mga ito. At dahil marami ang nagrerequest na mga Batangueños na magkaroon ng BeamAndGo sa kanilang lugar, happy kami na isa na ang Citimart sa mga trusted supermarkets namin.

Citimart offers the freshest produce straight from the farm!

Ala eh, balita namin na ang Citimart daw ang pinakaunang shopping mall sa Batangas na nakakapag-provide ng pinaka-da best na grocery products, clothings, kitchen utensils, appliances at iba pa. With their seven branches existing now, walang duda na incomparable ito sa pagbibigay ng excellent customer service all over the city.

Citimart Supermarket

Papalapit na papalapit na naman ang summer ngayon at sigurado ako na nag-reready na kayo at ang inyong pamilya para sa mga planong outing o picnic. Sino ba namang ayaw na hindi maging masaya ang magiging bakasyon kung wala silang handang pagkain diba?

Don’t forget to bring a shopping list! Do not buy  on impulse! Mauubusan ka kasi maraming selection!

Para sa mga kababayan nating Batangueño, Citimart lagi ang takbuhan nila. Sa sobrang dami ng kanilang pagpipilian, sulit na sulit ang pamimili dahil bukod sa fresh at bago lagi ang mga produkto, kayang-kaya ng budget nila.

Minsan okay lang mag snacks! Pero tandaan na unahin mo muna ang nasa listahan! Ano ba ang mga kailangan ng mga bata sa pang baon? Gatas, biskwit, orange juice, at tinapay. Bawas bawasan ang mga junk food!

Citimart Department Store

Pagdating naman sa magagandang kalidad na mga damit at kagamitan sa bahay, kumpleto ‘yan sa Department Store ng CitiMart. Dahil hilig rin ng ilan sa inyong pamilya ang pagsh

Ang mga polo at damit na pang office at lakwatsa ay sikat sa Citimart Department Store! Mura, maganda ang style, at de kalidad!

shopping, good choice ang CitiMart Department store.

 

Para sa mga OFW friends natin abroad, hindi hadlang ang layo para makapaghatid ng saya sa inyong pamilya. Thru BeamAndGo’s digital gift certificate, you can treat them as many as you want.

Ang masayang training with Citimart and BeamAndGo:

Ginanap ang official training na pinangunahan ng aming Senior Vice President, Mr. Albert Christian Go at Customer Service Representative, Mark Pencer Inopiquez nuong February. Ayon sa kanila, bukod sa kalidad ang mga produkto, approachable at organized ang customer service ng aming new partner supermarket. Kaya naman walang duda na tinatangkilik ito ng mga kababayan nating Batangueno!

The Citimart and BeamAndGo Team ready to serve over 500,000 OFWs from Batangas!

 

How to avail digital gift certificates?

Simple lang ang pagsali sa BeamAndGo! First is you need to sign up at www.beamandgo.com. Madali na,  libre pa! Saan ka pa? Pagkatapos mag log in sa inyong account, maari ka nang pumunta sa store at i-select lamang ang Citimart Supermarket GC at ang halaga na nainis niyong ipadala (minimum is Php 500).

At dahil ikaw ang sender, ikaw rin ang bahala kung ilang worth Php

Just tell your family member to show the SMS with the serial number to the customer service team! Bring a valid ID (Government, School, Senior Citizen, or Company)

500 GC/s ang gusto mo ipadala sa iyong pamilya at kung sino ang gusto mong makatanggap ng iyong padala. Ang last procedure ay ang payment, madali lang ito mga ka-Beamer dahil pwedeng-pwede ka magbayad via credit card, debit card (PayPal), online transfer, or pay cash over the counter thru our sales partners Pacific Ace, PayRemit, i-Remit o sa kahit saang remittance centers that accepts BDO deposit.

 

Ang padadalhan niyo ay makakatanggap ng SMS
na may serial code at confirmation number! Ipapakita lang niya ang SMS sa customer service representative ng Citimart branch na pinili niyo.

Madali lang ‘di ba? Ano pang hinihintay mo? Ito na ang chance mo para mas makasigurado na ang iyong perang pinaghihirapan, mapupunta sa magandang kalagayan! Log on to www.beamandgo.com or simply go directly to the Citimart Supermarket digital gift certificate page so you can take care of your family’s needs!

We welcome you Batangas OFWs! Take care of your family’s needs from groceries to department stores through BeamAndGo Digital Gift Certificates.

And if you’re not in any of those locations, don’t worry because we are available nationwide! Here are the rest of our partners.

OFW Shopping Advice: How to take care of your family’s needs in Bicol!

Mga kababayan nating Bicolano! Miss mo na ba ang pamilya mo dito sa Pinas? May good news kami sa inyo mga ka-Beamer! Hindi hadlang ang layo mo dahil swak na swak na magpadala ngayon para sa inyong loved ones. Here’s Liberty Commercial Center (LCC) to provide a  variety of good quality products with excellent service. You can send your love through our gift certificates from LCC Supermaket and Department Store. Bukod sa grocery items, pwede din makabili ng other items na pwede nila magamit every day.

Summer Shopping for your loved ones!

Ang bilis ng panahon, summer is approaching! For sure na madami nang plano ang pamilya mo na mga outing. At siyempre, una sa listahan nila kung ano ang mga ihahanda. Para ‘di maging drawing ang swimming, bili na sa BeamAndGo ng LCC gift certificate dahil dito affordable na kalidad pa sa LCC Department Store!

• Electronics,
• School supplies,
• Uniform,
• Household needs

Sikat na sikat naman ang Supermarkets ng LCC! Tiyak na makakatipid ang inyong pamilya! Alam niyo naman na ang groceries ang priority niyo sa kanila bilang isang OFW. Kumpleto po ang selection nila from snacks, milk, meats, and fresh vegetables.

RELATED STORY: Ang Magaling na OFW, marunong mag budget ng grocery!

New branches!

Dahil sa galing ng serbisyo ng aming trusted supermarket merchant, nadagdagan na ang Redemption Centers na kung saan pwede i-redeem ang BeamAndGo gift certificates. Mas mapapadali na ang pagkuha ng ‘yong pamilya ng mga items para sa daily needs nila.

LCC is not new for our consumers in Bicol, it has been considered as one of trusted stores in their place. They serve really well, kaya naman pinagkakatiwalaan ng mga kaibigan nating Bicolano. Sa dami ng tumatangkilik ng kanilang mga produkto, nagawa nilang magkaroon ng department store at supermarket. They offer a lot of items kaya naman winner para sa mga tao.

Redeem at the following branches in Camarines Sur:

• LCC Daraga – Cor. Rizal and Regidor St, Daraga, Albay
• LCC Labo – Bry. Poblacio Labo Camarines Norte
• LCC Legazpi- Peñaranda St,. Legazpi City
• LCC Market Plus Daet- Barangay 6 Market Site, J. Lukban St., Daet Camarines Norte
• LCC Masbate- Zurbito St., Brgy. Bapor, Port Area, Masbate City
• LCC Naga – Felix Plazo St., Naga City
• LCC Polangui – Ubaliw St, Polangui, Albay
• LCC Sorsogon- Magsaysay St., Sorsogon City
• LCC Tabaco- Ziga Avenue Tabaco City

Upon confirmation of digital gift certificate, beneficiary may now purchase at any of the LCC participating branches below. For the complete list of participating branches, i-visit niyo lang ang website nila sa http://lcc.com.ph/malls/

How to avail LCC gift certificates?

Para sa mga kababayan naming OFW na gustong magpadala sa pamilya nila sa Bicol, para sa inyo to! Madali lang ang pagsali sa BeamAndGo. First is you have to visit our website at www.beamandgo.com. Mag-sign up lang at ilagay ang lahat ng iyong details sa required fields. Para mapadali din kayo, pwede din ninyo panuoring ang instructional video ng BeamAndGo. Tandaan na free po ang membership at mahigit 100,000 members na ngayon ang BeamAndGo!

Once the registration is done, you can now log in and select LCC Supermarket or LCC Department Store as your chosen store. One gift certificate is worth Php 500, ikaw ang bahala kung ilang GCs ang gusto mong ipadala sa family mo. To proceed, you need to put the full details of your recipient. If you’re already a member, just continue your order. Last step is the payment, you can choose whatever payment method you want.

If you are from another province and would like to know our other supermarket partners, you don’t have to worry because we have 19 supermarkets across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao!

Once na matanggap na ng iyong recipient ang transaction codes, pwede na niya ito i-redeem sa kahit saang LCC Redemption Centers na malapit sa kanila.

Madali lang diba? Visit na sa www.beamandgo.com at bumili na!

Mga sikat na Festivals in Davao: Adto ta Didto! Celebrations that make OFWs miss home!

Davao is home to a lot of our hard-working kababayans. Aside from being hard-working, kilala ang mga Davaoeño at Davaoeña sa pagiging malinis, disiplinado, masayahin, at festive. From family gatherings, such as birthdays and weddings, to community gatherings like fiestas, celebrations in Davao are definitely something to look forward to. Kaya nga hindi natin masisisi ang ating mga kababayang OFW for missing their hometown while abroad. Sino ba ang hindi makaka-miss sa masarap na pagkain sa handaan, sa sayawan at kasiyahan, at syempre, ang pagiging malapit sa mga kapamilya at kaibigan?

Related: Balik-Pilipinas: What Makes You Miss Home?

Kung kailangang mamili para sa mga handaan sa Davao, GMall ang dapat puntahan!

Send GMall Supermarket GCs using BeamAndGo!

Uuwi ka man sa Davao bilang balikbayan o bibisita bilang turista, heto ang mga celebration na hindi mo dapat palampasin:

Araw ng Dabaw

Kung uuwi ka ngayong summer, isakto mo na sa week-long celebration ng Araw ng Dabaw! Sa linggong ito, the people of Davao celebrate their foundation as a city. From March 10 to 16, kaliwa’t kanan ang kantahan, sayawan, cultural performances at competitions. Magsusulputan ang mga vendor ng local food and delicacies na siguradong nakakatakam. Hindi mawawala dito ang paborito nating Durian at iba-ibang pagkaing gawa dito.

Sa huling araw, may masaya at makulay na paradang magiikot sa Davao City. Ito ang pinakamasaya at nakaka-enganyong bahagi ng celebration na ito.

Kadayawan Festival

 

Sino pa ba sa atin ang hindi pa nakakarinig sa Kadayawan Festival? It’s one of the most popular festivals in the region and in the Philippines. Nagdadagsaan ang mga turista sa Davao para makisama sa kasiyahang ito!

Every third week of August, Davao celebrates its abundance of culture, harvest, life, and oneness of the people. Nakakatuwang masilayan ang mga tradisyon ng mga lumad, mga tribong muslim na binibigyan ng pagkakataong ipamahagi ang kanilang kultura sa Kadayawan. Makikita ang mga ito sa Tribuhaning Pasundayag Cultural Show at Tribuhanong Dula games. Sikat din ang sayawan sa street dance parade o Indak-indak sa Kadalanan. Dancer groups from all over Mindanao come to showcase their culture through music and dance. Another highlight of the festival is the pageant, Hiyas ng Kadayawan. This is where the smart and beautiful young women of Davao compete to become the representative of Davao’s colorful culture and tradition.

Like Araw ng Dabaw, Kadayawan also ends with a parade. Pamulak Kadayawan is a parade of flowers and fruits by communities, organizations, and businesses. The flowers and fruits symbolizes the abundance of bounty in Davao.

The parties and festivities don’t just stay on the streets. Different establishments, like GMall, participate during these festivals by having sales and bazaars. Mas marami kang mabibili, kahit may budget ka, kapag may piyesta!

‘Wag mong kalimutang magpadala ng BeamAndGo Supermarket GCs para makapaghanda ang iyong pamilya ng inyong mga paborito!

Related: Balik-Pilipinas 2: Kain Tayo Dito!

Aside from these festivals, the different communities in Davao and its neighboring provinces celebrate their heritage during different fiestas. Pagpapakita ito ng pasasalamat para sa mga biyaya. This is why a lot of festivals celebrate bounty and agriculture: Palay Festival, Banana Festival, Durian Festival, etc. Marami din ang fiesta para sa mga santo at santa, o mga sinaunang diyos ng mga ninuno sa Davao. But one thing Davaoeños and Filipinos are most thankful for is being with loved ones to celebrate life. Wala talagang tatalo sa piyestang Pinoy dahil nandito ang lahat ng makakapagpasaya sa atin.

Balik-Pilipinas 2: Kain Tayo Dito!

Tunay ngang malaking bahagi ang pagkain sa ating culture dito sa Pilipinas. A lot of our kababayans abroad, or even Filipinos simply away from their hometowns miss the food and the memories that come with it. Food is one of the things that brings us together. Dahil dito, tinanong namin kay Malou, Joelyn, Monica at Francis kung ano ang mga namimiss nilang mga ulam at delicacy sa kani-kanilang mga hometown.

Para sa mga ingredients ng mga paborito mong ulam (at iba pa), nandito ang ating mga partner supermarkets, Beamer!

Magpadala na sa iyong mga mahal sa buhay ng mga Supermarket GCs:

Malou, Ilocos Sur

“Ang puso ko ay nasa Ilocos talaga kasi nandoon ang mga mahal ko sa buhay,” Malou tells us. Her mom is from Davao, where she spent 3 years to study. Lagi siyang nasa Manila, but her heart is in Vigan, where her papa is from. Kaya as soon as she had a chance, she bought a small property in Ilocos Sur. Sabi niya, isa sa mga paborito niyang memory ay ang pagluto ng kanyang papa para sa kanilang pamilya:

“Namimiss ko talaga yung sariling recipe ng father ko, ginisang tahong. Pwedeng ma-preserve ito, kaso matrabaho ang pagluluto. After he passed away, ‘yung brother-in-law ko na ang laging nagluluto. As in sobrang sarap niya magluto! Specialty niya ang sinigang na bagnet at lomo-lomo (soup made with pork and other internal organs). ‘Pag nauwi ako sa Vigan, gusto kong matikman agad yung Vigan longganisa. Halos araw-araw kong almusal yun!”

Antique shop in Vigan

Carayan River

Sinigang na Bagnet

Aside from these, madami pang food and delicacies ang mahahanap mo sa Ilocos. Malou also loves to eat what they call jumping salad, fresh live shrimp with tomatoes and salt. “Bubuksan mo nang maigi, tapos kakainin mo ng buhay pa!” Naliligo pa nga sila Malou sa Carayan river, where you can catch the shrimp. Their other delicacies include sinigang na bagnet, puki-puki, and the famous Vigan empanada. You can find delicacies in public markets, roadside stores, and even supermarkets in Ilocos, like Johnson’s Supermart. 

Kung taga-Ilocos Sur ka, sign up na sa BeamAndGo! We’ll be offering Supermarket GCs for establishments near you soon.

Since Malou lives alone in Manila, what she misses the most is her family. “Mas masaya ang kainan, ‘pag kasama ko ang pamilya ko.” Whenever she misses Vigan, she can always cook Vigan longganisa to remind her of her hometown.

Related: Balik-Pilipinas: What Makes You Miss Home?

Joelyn, Pampanga

Joelyn at Sandbox, Porac, Pampanga

Si Joelyn naman, taga-San Fernando, Pampanga. Tumira din ang kaniyang pamilya sa Middle East dahil doon nagtrabaho ang kanilang ama. Pero hindi nila matiis at bumalik din sila, lalong-lalo na when they remember her mother’s cooking. Joelyn’s mom usually cooks adobo or sinigang. “Sa amin, we add gabi (taro) and  tamarind seeds as part of the ingredients. The soup is more gooey and it tastes better. My mom is a Bisaya so she doesn’t really cook Kapampangan food that much. My dad is the real Kapampangan rockstar.” We asked Joelyn how it’s like to live in the culinary capital of the Philippines. Hinding-hindi ka raw magugutom doon! Madaming restaurants, turista ka man o local. Kahit nga sa kapit-bahay ka lang pumunta, siguradong masarap ang nakahain!

“Nothing beats the original sisig of Pampanga! This recipe is made from pig ears, cheeks, snout, and liver. Whenever we have guests to tour around, we bring them at Aling Lucing located in Angeles City. You can taste the best ever tasting sisig served in a sizzling plate. This delicious dish which was traced as early as 1732.

You can also try eating frogs here! It’s called Batute Tugak, and it tastes just like fried chicken. Another exotic dish, Camaru or cricket is also a must try! It’s a crunchy delicacy like chicharon. And who wouldn’t miss the chance to eat bringhe—a savory rice dish comparable to paella. Pampanga is also widely known for having the best tocino because of Pampanga’s best.”

Camaru (fried crickets)

Sisig

Susie’s Kakanin

Susies’ Palabok

Joelyn’s family loves to eat. Lagi itong kasama sa kanilang bonding experience. They visit restaurants that offer familiar dishes, like Susie’s palabok and kakanin. She tells us that most of her favorites are just simple, but it reminds them of a lot of memories they have together. The moments with family are what matters — whether at home, at a restaurant, or shopping for ingredients at Jumbo Jenra. Sabi pa nga niya, “what will always make me miss home is the peace of mind I get when I’m with my family in a place that binds us together. The delicious food is just a bonus.”

Monica, Metro Manila

Monica having dinner with her family

Growing up in the capital of the Philippines gave Monica a chance to try out different food. Since Metro Manila is the hub of the country, lahat ata ng ulam at pagkain mahahanap mo dito! Pero syempre, wala talagang tatalo sa masarap na home-cooked meal. Her family’s specialty is a dish cooked with red beans and pork or beef. We asked if there’s a secret ingredient and she laughingly said, “yes, but that’s a secret!”

Ingredients for Filipino dishes are easy to find! Wherever you go, may wet market o bilihan ng mga ito. Kung gusto mo ng isahang bilihan, dumiretso ka na sa Super 8. All branches offer a wide variety of offerings, from household items, to clothing, and groceries. Pero bago ka mamili ng groceries, basahin mo muna ang aming tips para siguradong kasya ang budget mo. 

Manila offers a wide variety of delicacies, which are specialties of some provinces but can be widely found around the metro. Some of Malou’s favorites are suman, sapin-sapin, banana chips, and pancit malabon. Whenever she has relatives or friends who visit Manila, sinasamahan pa niya ang mga ito para bumili ng pasalubong.

Francis, Davao

Sikat ang Durian na galing sa Davao. Isa ito sa mga hinahanap-hanap na prutas ng mga turistang bumibisita. Francis shares with us how easy it is to find it in Davao, especially during Durian season.

“If its durian season, you don’t need to make an effort to find Durian. To be precise, you can smell it everywhere in Davao which actually what durian is famous for, aside from its heavenly taste. And even if it’s not Durian sason, you can still find a few at Magsaysay Park, one of the places in the city where it is always available.”

Durian, a must-try in Davao

NCCC, Davao is one of our partner Supermarkets at BeamAndGo. You can send Supermarket GCs to your family members in just a few clicks. Hindi ka na mahihirapang magpadala!

Kung wala ka pang BeamAndGo account, sign up na dito!

Francis’ dad usually cooks for their family. Ang paborito niyang ulam ay ang kinapasayan (whole chicken soup). Para siyang tinola, but with a twist — the secret ingredient: slices of bananas! “It adds a little sweet taste to the usual tinola. It completely changes the general taste of the dish.” Another tip from Francis, when cooking kinapasayan, you should use organic chicken.

Kinapasayan

“This is the core of the dish. If it’s not then, it will not taste as good as the organic chicken. I’m not sure if others will like it too, but what I’m sure of is that it’s worth trying!

I remember when I was young, my father and I went out of town just to get the organic chicken. By the time we got home, we prepared everything we needed for the dish. He asked me to slice the chicken’s neck but I said “I don’t want to do it because I pity the chicken” My father then said, “Son, this is the chicken’s purpose, to be eaten by mankind. If we eat it, it will achieve its purpose. Then the chicken will be happy, so I did it. As we ate our dinner, I surely knew that I liked the chicken alive but I realized I liked it even better on my plate.”

The food we have been accustomed to is a very significant part of our lives as Filipinos. Pero kung titignan mo, mahalaga ang pagkain natin because it brings us together. We love eating with the people close to our hearts. Kaya sa susunod mong kagat ng paborito mong ulam, remember the fond memories you have eating it with your loved ones. And remember how BeamAndGo is one of the ways you can show them how much you love them.

Hanggang sa uulitin, Beamers!

7 Tips When Living as an OFW in Japan

When asked, “Kung mag-a-abroad ka, saan ang dream destination mo?” a lot of our answers would probably be Japan. It’s one of the countries where a unique harmony between tradition and modernity take place. The Japanese are also known for developing technology that would make our lives easier, similar to how BeamAndGo wants to make the lives of OFWs easier.

Send Supermarket GCs or care packages using BeamAndGo!

Para mapadali ang stay mo sa Japan, we’ll help you prepare by sharing some tips. Get ready to equip yourself with the basic do’s and don’ts when going to or living in Japan.

1. Follow the rules.

Like we said in one of our previous blog posts, 7 Tips when living as an OFW in Singapore, it’s important to follow the rules. Minsan kasi, hindi natin sinusunod ang mga simpleng batas when it’s inconvenient for us. Sa Japan, mahahalata mong organized ang pamumuhay: from the different shops, to the busy streets, to the train stations. Mahalagang sumunod sa mga rules and regulations, whether or not we are in other countries or our very own.

2. Be Respectful.

Malaking bagay ang pagiging respectful sa mga Japanese. The best way to show respect is being polite to everyone. Maraming simple ways to show this. When meeting or saying goodbye to other people, bow politely. When addressing people, add –san after their names. When showing gratitude, offer simple tokens of appreciation. When giving something, offer it with two hands.

Hindi lang sa tao ipinapakita ang respeto sa Japan. Ang dalawang major religion sa bansa ay Shintoism at Buddhism, at pareho silang nagpapahalaga sa environment, kaya dapat natin respetuhin ito by not harming natural resources in any way possible.

3. Get ready for the cold.

Isa sa big difference between the Philippines and Japan is the weather. Kung ikukumpara sa Pilipinas, napakalamig sa Japan, kaya kailangan mong mag-stock up ng mga damit na panglamig. Marami namang choices sa pag-shopping sa Japan, but things can be relatively expensive, so spend wisely!

4. Enjoy the food.

“I-ta-da-ki-masu!” ito ang sinasabi bago kumain at “go-chi-so-sa-ma de-shi-ta!” naman pagkatapos kumain. Food is a big part of Japanese culture and the reason is obvious: masarap kasi! Healthy at tasty ang Japanese food, at marami ka pang options tulad ng sushi, ramen, okonomiyaki, fugu, at madami pang iba.

5. Learn the language.

There is a growing number of Japanese trying to speak better English, but it will be easier for you if you learn simple Japanese terms at least. Maraming establishment sa Japan ay may signs na nakasulat lang sa Japanese, pero don’t worry – kung may smartphone ka naman, pwede mong i-research kung ano ang translations nito.

Alam mo bang gamit ang BeamAndGo, pwede ka ring bumili ng smartphone at ipadala sa iyong kapamilya?

6. Keep it simple.

Simplicity and minimalism are some of the attributes of Japanese culture. Usually, maliit kasi ang living spaces sa Japan, kaya ang mga necessity lang ang karaniwang gamit dito. “Less is more,” ika nga. You can have more space and more time, if you own less material things, na hindi mo naman talaga kailangan – makakatipid ka pa, diba?

For budgeting tips when shopping at the grocery, click here.

7. But don’t be afraid to try something new!

Japan is a wonderful country and it’s culture has so much to offer! Kaya siguradong mag-eenjoy ka sa pagsubok ng mga bagong bagay dito, whether it’s eating new food, visiting new places, or meeting new people. Malay mo, makahanap ka pa ng bagong paborito – gaya ng BeamAndGo na paborito ng mga Beamers in Japan. With BeamAndGo, mas madadalian kang pagpadala sa pamilya mo sa Pilipinas. Here are the supermarket and department store partners of BeamAndGo.com.

If you still don’t have a BeamAndGo account, what are you waiting for? Sign up na dito!

Panoorin ang video na ito para sa karadagang impormasyon.

Balik-Pilipinas: What Makes You Miss Home?

Missing home is a feeling we often experience, especially as an OFW living far away. Home is where the heart is, ‘ika nga nila. At para maiparamdam na mahal mo ang pamilya mo sa iyong hometown, subukan mong magpadala gamit ang BeamAndGo.

To learn more about BeamAndGo and our services, click here.

Tinanong namin ang ilan sa mga Beamers what it’s like to live in each of their hometowns — from their simple experiences to the memories they cherish the most. Ito ang kwento ni Raizza, Tom, Angela, at Shelly.

Raizza, Bicol

Raizza is from Albay, Bicol, home of the infamous Mayon Volcano. The last time she’s been there was a year ago, October 2016. Swerte raw kapag nakikita mo ang Mayon ng buo. Kadalasan kasi, natatakpan ito ng mga ulap. Fortunately, Raizza always gets to see Mayon’s true beauty every time she visits.

For someone who spends so much time in the city, Raizza enjoys the slow pace in Bicol — yung feeling na hindi nagmamadali o minamadali. She says it makes one appreciate the little things that go by your day even more. Here’s how she describes coming back to her hometown of Albay:

“As cliché as it sounds, maririnig mo sa umaga ang mga tumitilaok na manok. I’d still be half

Raizza’s favorite: tablea chocolate & binugtong

asleep by then, but I’ll always remember that my provincial home would be alive and bustling as early as 4:30 am. Maghahanda si Lolo at Lola para sa 5 AM mass at para mamalengke. ‘Pag 7 AM na, halos lahat ng nasa bahay ay gising na upang magsalu-salo. Siguradong nakahanda ang paborito kong tablea tsokolate at binugtong, a Bicolano delicacy made of glutinous rice with coconut cream wrapped in a banana leaf. Very similar to suman, only creamier.

After breakfast, I’d usually have somewhere to be in the city. Either bibisita ako ng mga friends ko from childhood or iikot lang ako para magliwaliw. Ang masaya diyan is there’s barely any traffic. I prefer going around the area via tricycle or jeep.

Raizza’s family at Biggs

‘Pag in the mood si Lolo at Lola, lalabas rin sila kasama ang rest of the family. Usually, in the afternoon mamamasyal kami sa LCC Mall in Legazpi. Sasamahan ko ang Mommy ko at Lola ko na mamili sa department store. Kapag dinner, walang tatalo sa iconic Biggs food chain. Meron nito sa LCC Mall kaya it’s good narin na nandun kami. Biggs is a famous diner (and the biggest fast food chain in Bicol) that serves western food with a Bicolano twist.

 

Maaga natatapos ang araw kapag nasa probinsiya. By 7 or 8 pm, handa na ang lahat na matulog at mapahinga para sa susunod na araw.  No pressure at all thoughout the day, kaya you always feel so relaxed.”

We also asked her what she misses the most. Sabi niya, it’s being around with her grandparents. Besides the satisfaction of having her favorite people around, the calmness and serenity of the environment. Fresh na fresh and hangin at hindi masyadong mainit dahil sagana ang mga pananim at puno sa paligid, as she would say.

Tom, Iloilo

Tom is from Jaro, Iloilo City. Ang huli niyang punta doon ay noong May 2016. Iloilo is known for it’s virgin beaches, batchoy,  heritage sites, and modern jeepneys that roam around the city. Coming back to his hometown always excites him. And whenever he does, he makes sure to spend a lot of time with his family and friends.

“Every time I visit Iloilo, I always make sure that I’m doing something each day. In the morning, Its either I try new restaurants, maybe visit the beaches or maybe just chill outside my home and enjoy the fresh air. At night, we go out and drink because the night life scene in Iloilo’s crazy.”

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Tom remembers how delicious the food is in his hometown, especially the seafood. He even says, “you can never go wrong with the seafood in Iloilo. They’re huge and you can get them for a very cheap price.”

Angela, Negros Occidental

Angela was born in Escalante City, Negros Occidental. The last time she visited was three years ago before she entered college. The province of Negros is quite known for their festivals: Pintaflores at San Carlos City, Panaad and Masskara at Bacolod, Manlambus Festival sa Escalante City, and a lot more.

Angela shares with us her favorite memories in Negros:

“I feel happy whenever I’m on a vacation in my hometown because I get to see my family and friends. Nakakapag-bonding kami. Catch up catch up, ganon. Andun ‘yung nostalgic feeling everytime uuwi ako. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam.

Simple lang ang buhay sa probinsya. Doon, kapag may vegetable garden ka, mabubuhay ka na! Ang hanapbuhay ng mga tao ay simple lang din, kumakasya lang ang kinikita nila sa pang araw-araw na pangangailangan. Laging kumakayod, bawal magpahinga. ‘Yung iba, umalis na papuntang ibang bansa para magtrabaho, tinitiis nilang malayo  sa kanilang pamilya para lang mabigyan sila ng magandang buhay. Kaya saludo ako sa mga mahal nating OFWs na kinkaya lahat matustusan lang ang pangangailangan ng kanilang pamilya. Mabuhay po kayong lahat!”

Para makatulong sa mga OFWs with families in Western Visayas, may partner merchants ang BeamAndGo sa regions na ito. Kasama na dito ang Gaisano Capital, Iloilo Supermart, at Prince Retail.

Marami ka pang ibang puwedeng pagpipilian dito!

Ang pagpapadala mo ng BeamAndGo Supermarket GC ay isa sa paraan ng pagpapakita ng pagmamahal sa pamilya mong, miss na miss mo na. Here’s what Angela misses most about her hometown:

“The spirit of Bayanihan. Sa probinsiya, madaling lapitan ang mga tao, lalo na sa panahon ng pangangailangan. Namimiss ko na din ang fiestas doon. May sayawan kasi doon sa ilalim ng buwan at mga niyog kapag fiesta, dito wala kasi di naman uso ang maingay na fiesta, at wala namang puno ng niyog dito sa Maynila, haha! One of the memories I cherish is nung nagpunta ako ng Panaad Festival sa Bacolod City, kasama ang kaibigan at pinsan ko. Pakiramdam ko halos nalibot ko na ang buong Negros Occidental!

Siguro kung may namimiss man ako ng sobra sa probinsya ay ang pamilya ko. Naalala ko, bago matulog ay ang pagdadasal namin ng sabay-sabay. Pag-gising naman sa umaga ang routine namin ng mama at mga kapatid ko is magwalis sa bakuran. Iba kasi talaga kapag kapiling ang pamilya, lahat gumagaan.”

Shelly, Davao

Shelly at GMall, Davao City

Shelly is a proud Davaoeña. Her hometown is in Davao City, a coastal commercial center near Mt. Apo, the Philippine’s highest peak. It is also notably famous for Philippine Eagle and a place where you can get a lot of fruits and crops. Shelly tells us that aside from the numerous beaches and resorts, maraming mall sa Davao: Abreeza Ayala, SM, NCCC and the famous GMall. We also asked Shelly how it’s like in living in her hometown. Ito ang sinabi niya:

“Waking up in the Land of Promise is a great feeling. You are truly home safe with the people you spend everyday with. You can just go around and plan what you need to do for the day without worrying too much because the city has friendly beautiful men and women who love peace.

A typical day for me would be waking up with my coffee, doing routines at home, going to the mall. I actually like going to GMall, the place has variety of items from their supermarkets, food chains, to department stores. It’s a one-stop shop. And this mall really has a lot of affordable things to offer. Jeepneys pass by the mall making it convenient for commuters and shoppers. Taxis are everywhere too. It’s amazing to be here and every place is definitely accessible in the city.

Sleeping at night is one of my favorite things. Karaoke is limited to 10 PM so you can sleep soundly, hearing the chirping birds and animal friends in the background. And yes, I am living in an urban city but I can still feel like I’m in the countryside too. That is what most of us desire, I guess.”

Shelly misses the peaceful environment in Davao the most — how people treat you kindly, how they follow rules, and the lovely weather to match.

Ito ang mga namimiss nila sa mga lugar na kanilang kinalakihan. It’s such a good feeling to look back on those moments and places that have significant places in our hearts. And just because we don’t come back regularly, doesn’t mean we can’t show the people we miss how much we care for them. Sending Supermarket GCs using BeamAndGo is one of the ways to do so. Kahit saan pa man ang hometown mo, siguradong may option ka dito!

Send Supermarket GCs now!

 

Filipina in Japan gives her thumbs up: “BeamAndGo is here to help your families.”

No matter how modern and fast-paced our lifestyles may have become, ‘di mawawala sa ating mga Pilipino ang pagiging matulungin. Bayanihan is one of the most admirable attributes of Filipino culture. Galing ang salitang bayanihan sa bayan — meaning nation, municipality, and community. Kaya naman, we are always willing to lend a helping hand to the whole BeamAndGo community.

A lovely family picture of Gina and her children

By sending Supermarket GCs to your family in the Philippines, mas madadalian ang pamilya mo sa pag-budget ng mga gastusin. Tulad ng pagpapadala,  isa sa mga bihasa sa pagpapadala ng Supermarket GC ay si Gina–isang loyal Beamer from Japan. Sanay na siya sa pagpapadala ng GMall Supermarket GCs sa kanyang pamilya. 

Sa BeamAndGo, we have a 24-hour promise: your family will receive the gift certificates in 24 hours or less. Sign up na para makapagpadala ka na!

In a change of events, Gina sent Supermarket GCs for Super 8 instead of GMall to her daughter, Arisa. Sinubukan nila ito dahil bumisita ang kanyang anak sa Manila. To make sure na makakarating sa kanyang anak ang kanyang ipinadala, Gina contacted Angela, our customer service representative. Nang malaman niyang nandito si Arisa, sinamahan niya ito at ang kanyang mga kaibigan sa kanyang pamimili sa Super 8 Libertad. 

Arisa’s friends and our extra smiling Customer Service representative, Angela

Dito sa BeamAndGo, gusto naming convenient at smooth ang experience ng bawat Beamer. Kaya naman Angela is more than happy to help Arisa in her grocery shopping sa Super 8.

Isa ang Super 8 Grocery Warehouse sa mga supermarkets na pwede mong pagpilian! Super 8 branches are located in Metro Manila, Cavite, Antipolo and Northern Luzon. For the full list of branches, click here.

Habang namimili si Arisa, kasama ang kanyang mga kaibigan, ibinahagi niya kay Angela ang kwento ng buhay nila. More than 30 years na pala ang kanyang ina abroad. She has been working more than 2 jobs, para masuportahan niya ang kanyang pamilya dito. Si Gina lang rin ang nagpapaaral sa kanyang anak and Arisa has always been thankful.

Arisa, her brother and her tita – regular recipients of Gina’s gift certificates

Hindi man daw vocal si Arisa pagsabing mahal niya ang kanyang mama, she always makes sure she shows this in all other ways. She does this by being studious as a Tourism Major at Holy Angel University, Angeles, Pampanga. Pangarap niyang makapagtapos, makakuha ng magandang trabaho, at makapag-ipon ng malaki. She wants to be successful para makatulong sa kanyang mama at magkasama na sila.

Masaya kaming maging bahagi ng kwento ni Gina at Arisa. More than making it easier for Gina and Arisa to budget and to save on remittance costs, gusto naming mapanatiling close ang bawat pamilya ng ating mga kababayang OFW. Masaya din kaming makatulong sa bawat Beamer, kahit saan man pa kayo sa mundo!

We’re always ready to help you in any way we can! Just send us an email at customerservice@beamandgo.com, our customer service representatives here will gladly assist you. 

The favorite brands you love from Luzon to Mindanao are now available in BeamAndGo. Don’t forget to sign up now and start sharing to this your friends!

 

You can pay via credit card, debit card (PayPal), online bank transfer, at any remittance centers that accepts BDO deposit and through our partners, Pacific Ace, Payremit and iRemit!