(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.ContinueContinue reading “Lowering taxes and preventing another Balikbayan Box controversy”
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Dim Sum, World-Wide Plaza and United Centre
Last week Albert Go and I had the good fortune of visiting Hong Kong to celebrate our partnership with I-Remit as well as hanging out with our Hong Kong customers. And man, was it fun. You know what they say, “It’s more fun at World-Wide.” And it’s a lot of fun at United Centre too! AndContinueContinue reading “Dim Sum, World-Wide Plaza and United Centre”
BeamAndGo.com teams up with I-Remit to offer direct grocery remittances
(repost from http://business.inquirer.net/196141/beamandgo-com-teams-up-with-i-remit-to-offer-direct-grocery-remittances) July 29, 2015 BeamAndGo Pte Ltd, an alternative remittance service that guards against misspent funds through digital gift certificates, has forged a partnership with I-Remit to offer over-the-counter payment services for OFWs to provide for their families’ grocery shopping in the Philippines. BeamAndGo CEO Jonathan E. Chua said, “We understand that manyContinueContinue reading “BeamAndGo.com teams up with I-Remit to offer direct grocery remittances”
Hula Hoops, Ping Pong Balls and Tennis Balls
Turns out the Mayor and I share the same advocacy – fiscal responsibility and financial literacy. As a result, he invited me and the BeamAndGo team to a visit and speak with the city’s business, education, utilities and healthcare leaders.
Filipino Remittance Fintech appoints Marketing Director
Albert brings with him over 10 years of marketing, investment sales, and fundraising experience in the consumer banking, financial technology, and NGO sectors. In his capacity as BeamAndGo’s Marketing Director, he will be driving their outbound and inbound marketing campaigns to grow the customer base to 570,000 by the end of 2016.
There’s More To Providing For Your Family Than Just Sending Cash
Most of the experts say that it’s because of these three things: (1) lack of financial literacy and limited knowledge which results in saving very little of the remittance money; (2) misuse of the money by spending on non-essentials like cosmetics, fast food, gifts, high-end gadgets, gambling, drugs and alcohol; and (3) theft.
4 Things A Government Can Do To Eliminate Drug Addiction in Their Country
Based on what I have read, here’s what I think a government can do to reduce and possibly eliminate drug addiction in their country …
This Doesn’t Exist. Or Does It …
Good, fast, cheap … pick two
There Is More To Healthcare Than Not Getting Sick
Getting sick stinks! But in the times that you do get sick, you want to make sure you are covered and have the best healthcare available. PhilCare believes that total health means achieving a complete harmony of mind and body that results in enjoying life to the fullest. And now, you can purchase PhilCare products on BeamAndGo andContinueContinue reading “There Is More To Healthcare Than Not Getting Sick”
Do you have questions about BeamAndGo? (We’re here to help!)
Here are 9 places where you can get more information about BeamAndGo and how we are working to make our platform a better way for you to provide for your family in the Philippines …