Hong Kong – Two fast-growing social startups dedicated to improving the breadth of services available to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Asia, have teamed up in a bid to maximize opportunities for mutual growth. BeamAndGo, the Singapore-based alternative remittance service provider, and HelperChoice, the leading online platform for connecting domestic helpers with employers, are committedContinue reading “Startups team up to provide OFWs modern, safe remittance service”
Category Archives: Message from Albert Christian Go
Staying with an OFW family in Iloilo City
The heritage rich city of Iloilo is located in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Known for its “oohhh sooo yummy” Biscocho Haus Butterscotch and Chinese inspired Molo Soup, the city is also littered with traditional catholic churches dating back from the Spanish colonial era. While much of its rich tradition has been keptContinue reading “Staying with an OFW family in Iloilo City”
Good news for OFWs who want to be financially literate
As of late, the news coverage related to the OFW community has been negative. “OFW who won $2.3 Million in Singapore lottery accused of stealing ticket” “Bong Bong Marcos decries alleged “bullet-planting” of OFW” “OFW Remittances faces Downward risk” You might be asking, “Hasn’t there been any encouraging news or inspiring stories among OFWs?” AfterContinue reading “Good news for OFWs who want to be financially literate”
Lowering taxes and preventing another Balikbayan Box controversy
(Marketing Director, BeamAndGo, Albert Christian Go) It was in August when the Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced that it would start to impose taxes and inspect balikbayan boxes. In less than a day, blood was boiling amongst OFWs demanding the government to scrap the plan or they would stop monthly cash remittances to their families.Continue reading “Lowering taxes and preventing another Balikbayan Box controversy”
What do we do after complaining? We ought to cooperate
(October 13, 2015, Albert Christian Go, Marketing Director) We celebrate the current administration for its “Daang Matuwid” mantra to stamp out corruption and build a nation founded on the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability. After 6 years, we can’t deny the fact that politicians who were caught in scandals are now being put behindContinue reading “What do we do after complaining? We ought to cooperate”