TINBO (Tindahan ni Bossing), the one-stop gateway for digital services powered by PLDT Online Inc. (PLDT Online)—a wholly owned subsidiary of PLDT Global Corporation (PGC), together with fintech partner, CWallet, are supporting the 125th Philippine Independence Day celebration organized by the Philippine Business Council for the Filipino community in Qatar on June 23, 2023 at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel.

“This event further strengthens our commitment to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) -- to reach out and provide digital solutions to the global Filipino workforce – and with this partnership with CWallet, our mission is now happening in Qatar. PGC continues to strive to offer technology and financial inclusion to all Filipinos living and working abroad, enabling them to take care of their families through TINBO and Smart Virtual Number,” said Albert V. Villa-Real, President and CEO at PGC -- the international sales and marketing arm of PLDT Inc. (PLDT), the leading fully integrated telco network in the Philippines.

PLDT Online and CWallet teamed up to provide around 300,000 Filipinos in Qatar and the rest of the Middle East access to financial services, e-commerce platforms, and digital marketplaces even without having a bank account or a credit card. The partnership also allowed TINBO subscribers to conveniently send cross-border payments and remittances.

“Both CWallet and PGC share the same values in providing the best services to Filipino migrants in the Middle East and the rest of the world. Through this Independence Day celebration, we can reach more Filipinos in Qatar and introduce to them our digital services,” said Michael Javier, CEO and Founder at CWallet Services WLL.

Several activities await Filipinos in Qatar such as an almusalang bayan (brunch), community parade, cultural presentations, regional exhibits, bazaars, traditional games, Battle of the Bands, singing competition, and the much-awaited Ginoo at Mutya ng Kalayaan 2023. Guests can visit the TINBO and CWallet booth during the event.

“We left no stone unturned to ensure that the Filipino community in Doha has the best possible experience during the celebration,” said Jyerex Abrasado, Chairman of the Philippine Independence Day Committee (PID23).

“We are bringing together Filipinos from across the country to create a sense of unity, contributing to a positive and harmonious atmosphere, and introduce digital services from TINBO and CWallet that can uplift the lives of our kababayans in Qatar,” said Rommel Huenda, Chief Operating Officer at Philippine Business Council – Qatar (PBC).

The anticipated event also highlights the Filipino community’s significant contribution to the growth and development of the economy in Qatar. “The Independence Day celebration proudly upholds traditional Filipino values such as the principles of generosity, sharing, and community spirit,” said Sky Gonzales, Events and Marketing Director for PBC and PID23.

With TINBO, overseas Filipinos can buy load, data packages, and even gaming PINs for their families in the Philippines. They can also subscribe to a Smart Virtual Number via TINBO and conveniently pay their Philippine utilities and government billers, access digital banking needs via Maya, and enjoy other digital services. TINBO also has an ongoing promo for its existing users: Free PHP20 Smart load per PHP100 load sent to the Philippines. Newly registered users at the Independence Day event may avail themselves of this promo.

TINBO is another innovation that contributes to the overall PLDT Group commitment to improve its customer service by creating digital solutions and tapping partners to enhance customer experience wherever they are in the world.