Tokyo, Japan, Oct 22, 2024 – Smiles Mobile Remittance, a leading fintech service revolutionizing the way overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) send money home, proudly announces its signing with well-known Filipino actor, Gabby Concepcion. A ceremony was held recently to mark the beginning of this exciting collaboration, as Gabby becomes Smiles’ ambassador for its corporate social investment.
Key Highlights from the Signing Event:
- Gabby Concepcion Shares His Experience as Filipino Living Overseas
During the event, Gabby spoke about his own experience as a Filipino living and working overseas and the immense challenges OFWs face when working far from their families. He connected deeply with the attendees by emphasizing the importance of providing for loved ones back home and how crucial remittance services are in easing the process. - His First Encounter with Smiles Mobile Remittance
Gabby recalled how he first came across the Smiles app through a friend who sent him money using Smiles Mobile Remittance. The actor was impressed by its high-tech, non-traditional approach, eliminating the need for physical visits to stores to send money. He explained how this innovation stood out to him, simplifying the remittance process and making life easier for OFWs like him. - Gabby as an Ambassador for the One Million Smiles Program
In addition to his partnership, Gabby proudly serves as the ambassador for Smiles Mobile Remittance’s One Million Smiles Program, an annual initiative to support impoverished families in the Philippines. With the help of OFWs who use Smiles Mobile Remittance to send money back home, the program is committed to improving the lives of these families by enabling fast, reliable and cost-effective remittances. Gabby’s passion for giving back aligns perfectly with the program’s mission, helping bridge the gap between OFWs and their loved ones in need.
Why Gabby Concepcion?
Gabriel Arellano Concepcion, famously known as “Gabby Concepcion,” is a multi-talented Filipino actor, singer and businessman. He began his entertainment career in the 1980s as a teen commercial model and quickly became popular in the Philippines. However, Gabby’s journey goes beyond show business. As someone who has experienced living and working overseas, he understands the difficulties that come with working abroad and sending money back home. His alignment with Smiles’ mission makes him an ideal ambassador, bridging the gap between OFWs and the financial support their families need.
This signing ceremony marks a significant moment for Smiles Mobile Remittance, showcasing the company’s dedication to improving the remittance experience for OFWs worldwide. With Gabby Concepcion on board, Smiles is looking forward to spreading “Smiles across the miles” by helping many needy families with its One Million Smiles Program.
