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Going home for Christmas has turned out to be a very pleasant surprise for some balikbayans this year as SM and BDO welcomed them with plenty of surprises, giveaways and raffle prizes through their annual “Pamaskong Handog event, recently held at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.

The event, especially dedicated for the overseas Filipinos and their families, is now on its 7^th year and is said to be SM and BDO’s biggest, most heartwarming Christmas celebration ever held since 2012.

Pamaskong Handog was indeed a day full of laughter, entertainment and raffle prizes as the event brought to the stage today’s most in-demand artists – Piolo Pascual; Sam Milby; Moira Dela Torre; “Tawag ng Tanghalan” finalists TNT Boys, Anton Antenor Cruz and Jenny Gabriel; comedian Donita Nose and hosts MC and Lassie. Pamaskong Handog also featured BDO’s social media personality dubbed as Boss Teteng whose Facebook videos garnered millions of views for his funny and entertaining tips for Filipinos overseas as well as SM’s cheerful elevator girl Cheridel.

Some of the balikbayans couldn’t hide their joy and amusement, saying the event is the first of its kind they’ve ever experienced. “Nagulat ako. May ganun pala. Ang daming surprises and giveaways. said, 65-year old Erminda Clarito, who works in Canada for almost 30 years.

53-year old Bernardo Vergara, who works in Saudi Arabia for more than six years also shared, “First time ko naramdaman ang pagpapahalaga sa aming sakripisyong mawalay sa pamilya, parang family bonding na rin namin ngayong Pasko”.

Amid the challenges of working abroad, some balikbayans shared that providing for their children’s education is their primary reason in choosing to work abroad, and will continue to do so for their families’ future. For Evangeline Buno, who works in Macau for almost 30 years, “Motivation ko ang apo at mga anak ko. With BDO, parang katabi mo lang ang pamilya mo, Hangga’t kaya ko magpadala, gagawin ko.Totoo rin yang we got it all for you ng SM. Lahat ng kailangan ng pamilya ko kumpleto, Salamat sa SM at BDO”.

Violeta Suyong, who recently retired after working for 31 years in France, was able to send her three children to good universities. “More than 20 years na ako sa BDO. More than everything, it’s their service. Yung retirement ko natatanggap ko ngayon sa aking BDO account”.

Susana Batalla, who’s based in Italy, was also proud to share about BDO Remit’s quality service and her family’s fondness of SM saying “Lahat sa pamilya ko, pinag-open ko ng Kabayan Savings. Ang aking pamilya ay napagsisilbihan ninyo. Maganda ang asikaso ng BDO sa akin sa Italy, lalo na ang service ng mga staff. Lahat rin kami ay suki ng SM. Walking distance lang sa amin”.

BDO Remittance Senior Vice President and Head Genie Gloria said “Christmas is the time when Overseas Filipinos are excited to spend Christmas with their families. This is why Pamaskong Handog has become our annual tribute to our kababayans as we would like them to feel welcome and honored while they are here. We also make sure that our products and services as well as the other efforts of the bank such as special events are anchored on their needs, not to mention our international offices’ active participation in Filipino community events overseas. This year’s Pamaskong Handog event was also held in time for the International Migrants Day.”

“SM shares the same mission of giving honor, gratitude and joy to the overseas Filipinos in return for their hard work and sacrifice. The goal is to make them feel special and let them experience once again how Filipinos celebrate Christmas,” said Supermalls Joaquin San Agustin, SVP for Marketing of SM Supermalls.

SM and BDO’s synergistic collaboration does not end with Pamaskong Handog as more joint overseas Filipino events are lined up for 2019. The partnership of the largest chain of shopping malls and the country’s biggest bank goes a long way given both of the institutions’ extensive branch network all over the country.

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FILIPINOS value their families above all else. They will do whatever it takes to make sure their loved ones are well cared for, even if it means traveling to different countries and taking on challenging jobs to earn a living. Japan has long been a popular choice for OFWs because of the high pay and quality of life. As of 2017, Filipinos are the third largest group of foreign workers in Japan.

With Japan’s aging population, the country is looking to hire even more foreign workers. But aside from hiring caregivers, domestic helpers, and other common jobs you might see online, here are a few unique jobs that might catch your interest.

Tokoshu Seiso: The Lonely Death Cleaner

Many OFWs work as housekeepers and domestic helpers, but there is another kind of cleaner needed in Japan. With an aging population, Japan has an increasing number of kodokushi or “lonely deaths.” Thus, there is also a high demand for tokoshu seiso—people who are hired to clean up the deceased person’s belongings. It is not a simple task, knowing that the owner of the house has passed on, so the cleaner usually says a prayer for the deceased person before entering the place.

Watch this video to see a Pinoy tokoshu seiso in action.

It is also available in Youtube: http://bit.ly/BDOKabayanJAPAN

Ninjutsu: Part-time Ninja Trainers

Filipinos are known for their talents in singing and dancing, which is why a lot of entertainers get hired to work on theme parks and cruise ships. In Japan, some establishments are also looking for “ninja trainers” to help promote tourism and teach kids all about ninja etiquette. So if you’ve always dreamed of being a ninja and have a few stunts up your sleeve, then this job is for you.

Sakura: The Decoys

Also known as a “hospitality supporter,” the decoys are hired as fake guests in weddings, meetings, or other events. One company also offers fake lovers and funeral guests. Since Pinoys are naturally friendly and sociable, this is a good option to consider.

Narabiya: The Professional Queuer

Imagine you’re standing in line, waiting for your turn to get your driver’s license renewed, when you suddenly remember that you left the stove on at home. What do you do? Call someone to stand in line for you! In Japan, it’s totally possible. And if you’re willing to do this for a few hours, you could earn as much as JPY 15,000 (PHP 7,000).

Kensetsu Sagyo-in: Construction worker for the 2020 Olympics

Preparations for the upcoming Olympic games in Tokyo are in full swing! Huge stadiums and other structures are being built and Japan needs to hire more people to get them done on time. Whether you're a carpenter, engineer, or architect, you'll most likely find an opening to suit your skill set. Not only will you be able to work in Japan, you'll also be able to say that you're a part of this historical event.

If you're an OFW, you work hard to earn money, grow your savings, and prepare for your family’s future. No matter what the job entails, you're willing to make sacrifices and do the work to be able to send money for your loved ones.

While they find ways to earn for their families back home, BDO finds ways to safeguard their keep and provide innovative options to send this money to their loved ones. With 5000+ Cash Agad partners, 4000+ BDO ATMs, and 1000+ branches nationwide; BDO makes it easy and convenient for beneficiaries to withdraw the remittances.

For more information, you may visit this link (https://www.bdo.com.ph/kabayan-remittance-services

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Did you know that green living is now attainable with innovative green living solutions made for homes to make it more beautiful and environmentally sustainable? Thanks to Philippine Geogreen, the leading supplier of green products since 2008, we cannot only imagine a lighting systems that capture the rays of the sun and pipe inside our homes or a device that extracts water from moisture in the atmosphere inside our houses, but it is now a reality to have these solutions that is specifically designed to blend seamlessly with the design of one’s home and enhancing how it looks while keeping it clean and green.

Last June 7, 2018, Philippine GeoGreen open a pop-up store at the new wing of Rockwell Power Plant mall in Makati to make its products more accessible to Filipino consumers. The store will showcase the products from June 7 through September 7, 2018 where consumers can check out a wide range of products that can make a green lifestyle attainable.

Held in partnership with BDO and Philux, the store showcased products like the Solatube Daylighting Systems, which are especially engineered to capture the sun’s rays and bring these into one’s home, creating brighter, more expansive rooms at no cost. Installing the Solatube can be done in as little as two hours and entails no structural changes to the building, making it a simple and easy solution to beautifully light up one’s home and bring down power costs at the same time.

Also on display are Haiku fans, expertly crafted and designed with energy efficiency in mind. Unlike other ceiling fans, these are finished to match the aesthetics of one’s home. Most importantly, these large fans generate a breeze that can lead to a cooling effect, which not only makes all rooms of the home comfortable, but brings huge savings in cooling costs as well. Moreover, the Haiku fans are most energy efficient ceiling fans in the country, according to Energy Star as they all exceed ENERGY STAR registered requirements for ceiling fans from 2012-2018.

Another green product that is sure to amaze consumers is the atmospheric water generator (AWG), 3 device that extracts water from humid ambient air. With this device, one can literally create water out of thin air. Water vapor in the air is condensed by cooling the air below its dew point, extracting water in the process. This device is designed to render the water potable with multiple stages of filtration, making it useful for home, commercial, and industrial use.

To assist customers in their design solutions, Philux, a leading furniture manufacturer that is likewise dedicated to environment sustainability and is known for its cutting-edge designs, will provide furniture and design ideas to promote a green lifestyle and complement Geo Green’s products.

Ensuring the affordability of these green lifestyle options, BDO is offering its 0% interest promotion over a six-month period for those with a minimum purchase of P30,000. Buyers will also get a free solar powered power bank valued at P2,000.

”We recognize that Filipinos want a green lifestyle, but that they have limited ways to make this possible. With this pop-up store, we want consumers to know that a green lifestyle is attainable and that they can do so while preserving home aesthetics , while using high-quality products that match their needs for durability and environment sustainability,” said Elaine Lazaro, Marketing Head of Philippine Geogreen.

Philippine Geogreen, Inc. was established to meet the country’s demand for sustainable and environmentally responsible building products. It is the authorized Philippine distributor for some of the best energy saving fixtures in the U.S., including Solatube Daylighting Systems, Big Ass Fans, Topps Products and Solar technologies, as well as many industrial innovations that promote environmental sustainability. Its clients include top Filipino and multinational firms and organizations in the country.

Thanks to Philippine Geogreen, embracing a green lifestyle has become much easier and more rewarding for Filipino consumers.

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