Tokyo, Japan, March 14, 2025 – On March 8, 2025, Digital Wallet Corporation’s “Absolute Number One” money transfer service, Smiles Mobile Remittance, had the honor of attending “PhilFest 2024 Thanksgiving” in Tokyo hosted by the Philippine Assistance Group (PAG) with the support of the Philippine Embassy. This event served as a heartfelt gesture of gratitude to all the sponsors and committees who played a vital role in the success of the Philippine Festival Tokyo 2024.
A day of gratitude and celebration
As the major sponsor of the Philippine Festival Tokyo 2024, Smiles Mobile Remittance was invited to join fellow contributors, community leaders and volunteers in reflecting on the festival’s impact and looking ahead to future collaborations.
Event highlights
The event featured a couple of memorable moments, including:
Commitment to future sponsorships – Digital Wallet Corporation EVP Alex Milan represented Smiles Mobile Remittance and expressed excitement for supporting more events organized by Philippine Assistance Group with the Philippine Embassy in the coming years, strengthening the company’s commitment to supporting the Filipino community in Japan.
“We salute the officers and volunteers of PAG for their commendable volunteerism and bayanihan spirit in showcasing Filipino culture and traditions through the biggest Filipino event in Japan – Philippine Festival Tokyo,” said Mr. Milan. “We are deeply honored to be your major sponsor for the last two years. This is our way of thanking the overseas Filipinos for making Smiles Mobile Remittance the absolute number one mobile remittance provider in Japan. Smiles will continue its commitment as PAG’s partner in all its projects and events in the years to come.”
Upcoming event announcement – Organizers introduced an upcoming event, Illustrado, set to take place in June. This announcement highlighted their continuous efforts to celebrate and empower the Filipino community in Japan.
Continuing the tradition
This marks the second consecutive year that Smiles Mobile Remittance has attended this appreciation event as the major sponsor of the Philippine Festival Tokyo. The company remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that bring Filipinos together and celebrate their culture.
As Smiles Mobile Remittance continues to grow, so does its commitment to giving back and strengthening its relationship with the OFW community in Japan. We look forward to more events and opportunities to connect, support, and celebrate together!
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