OFWs at peace with RP money remittance provider

MANY overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) would agree that peace of mind -- most of all when it comes to their family's welfare -- is priceless. The money remittances they send to loved ones do not simply represent monetary value: they comprise the lifeline and emotional bond that keeps them connected to their loved ones.

That's why having a reliable remittance company gives then a great sense of assurance and security.

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On the other hand, the billions of pesos in remittances sent by OFWs are necessary to keep the Philippine economy strong. The effects of the recent global economic recession on the country, in fact, were cushioned by OFW remittances.

Knowing the importance of OFW remittances to familial and national life, courier company LBC launched last year its instant money remittance service, known as "LBC Peso Padala."

For 60 years, Filipinos have known the LBC name as synonymous to fast, reliable and safe courier service.

Today, LBC Peso Padala builds on that solid reputation with important service that sustains not only the family life of OFWs but also strengthens the national economy as well.

LBC Peso Padala money remittance service is able to transfer money sent from any LBC branch in the Philippines to the receiving LBC branch in just a matter of seconds.

LBC Peso Padala is also available in these countries: United States (California); Singapore; Hong Kong; Malaysia; Brunei; Taiwan and Australia.

Wise choice

For OFW Jerome Magtibay, who works at a construction firm in Malaysia, LBC has been a reliable partner for two generations in his family.

"Nowadays, we have to be wise regarding the service that we use to send our hard-earned money. LBC has proven their reliability and credibility way back to the time of my father, who is also an OFW like me," he said.

Another OFW, domestic helper Sharo Mandigma of Singapore, depends on LBC Peso Padala whenever her loved ones need urgent financial assistance as soon as possible.

"Malimit akong nagpapadala ng pera kay nanay sa Batangas para sa pang-araw-araw na gastusin sa bahay. Pagka naman kailangan agad ng pera, halimbawa e enrollment ng mga bata, o kaya nama'y pag may nagkasakit at kailangan magpa-checkup, nagpapadala din ako ng extra. Hindi pa ko nagkakaproblema mula nang gamitin ko ang LBC Peso Padala; nakukuha palagi ng pamilya ko sa oras na kailangan nila," she said.

"Mabilis ang serbisyo ng LBC. Walang nasasayang na oras. Dire-direcho yung proseso. Kaya nga tuwing pupunta ako sa Lucky Plaza kung saan nandoon yung LBC branch, laging maraming nagpapadala na Filipino doon. Pero kahit maraming tao, hindi naman matagal ang hintayan, kasi yung pag-process nila ng padala mong pera, mabilis," explained Mandigma.

She added that LBC Peso Padala is also the wise choice for OFWs because of its competitive exchange rate, as well as for its reasonable and affordable service charge.

"Gusto ko yung service charge rate nila, pati yung exhange rate nila. Kasi di mahal yung service charge. Tapos yung exhange rate nila, maganda dahil kahit papaano, nalulubos ko yung peso value nung pinapadala ko sa pamilya. Alam mo naman, pag OFW, bawat karagdagan dollar na mapadala naming, mas malaking tulong sa pamilya sa Pilipinas," Mandigma said.

As OFWs attest, LBC Peso Padala, sends money remittances fast, safe and reliably, it's as though the sender himself or herself handed the cash to the recipient. This is how Almer Hernandez, an assistant store manager in California, describe his experience when sending money through LBC Peso Padala.

"The money I send is transferred in a matter of seconds, and ready for pick-up at any local LBC branch," said Almer, who has been using LBC Peso Padala for four years. She regularly sends the money to her mother-in-law in Manila.

For flight attendant Ayra Cabigao, the availability of LBC Peso Padala in other countries is a big advantage.

"I'm glad that LBC Peso Padala is available overseas. My job takes me to different countries, so it's convenient dahil may LBC na rin abroad. Iba pa rin pag LBC ang ginagamit sa pagpapadala ng pera. Kumbaga, subok na sila sa ganyang serbisyo. So I would prefer to use LBC if it's available in the country I happen to be staying at for the moment," said Ayra.

With LBC Peso Padala's fast and reliable remittance service and its reasonable exchange rates, our modern-day heroes abroad can find peace of mind, knowing that their loved ones at home will have no problems receiving the much-needed financial assistance.