Money transfer company MoneyGram, recognized the hard work of 12 overseas Filipino workers at the second annual MoneyGram Idol Awards held recently at the Solaire Resort and Casino.
Yogesh Sangle, MoneyGram’s head of Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and South Asia, said the award aims to pay tribute to 12 million OFWs working abroad and to the everyday struggles of their families back home.
Alex Lim, country manager of MoneyGram Philippines, said that one of the main reasons people go abroad is to give their families the financial support that they need.
“We [MoneyGram] realized that the main reason people travel abroad is to provide their loved ones with good education,” said Lim.
The winning OFWs received P30,000 in cash and an all-expense paid trip to Manila where they will spend three days and two nights with their loved ones at the Solaire Resort. In addition, 30 winners also won P5,000 in cash.
The awards were handed over to the families of winners during the ceremony attended by MoneyGram’s key regional leaders and brand ambassador Robin Padilla.
This year’s winners are Michelle Gomez and Emilia Moncada of Cavite, Remie Magkalas and Rose Cabilen of Laguna, Jade Colaljo of Iligan City, Aldrich Pablo of Cabanatuan City, Cecille Acantalicio of Camarines Sur, Ryan Deyto of Caloocan City, Jophil Cabahug of Cebu, and Marilyn Ayson, Merline Faigmanio, and Mary Jane Toling of Quezon City.
“This celebration is all about families and bringing our customers closer, and [we] are happy to be here [and] share all these memorable experiences with you,” said Sabrina Chan, marketing lead in Asia-Pacific of MoneyGram International.