That is why the country’s leading digital services provider PLDT Home and PLDT’s international unit PLDT Global Corporation (PLDT Global) have teamed up to provide Filipinos living and working overseas with a convenient way to secure strong and reliable home internet connection for their families in the Philippines through Tindahan ni Bossing (TinBo).

“Filipinos overseas work hard to support their families, and connectivity plays a vital role in keeping those bonds strong. Through this collaboration with PLDT Global and TinBo, we are redefining convenience, ensuring that our customers overseas and their families in the Philippines can easily secure the best home internet plans, backed by expert assistance throughout the process,” said John Y. Palanca, SVP and Head of Consumer Business – Home at PLDT.

Under this partnership, PLDT Home products and offerings will be accessible via the TinBo app and online marketplace (www.tinbo.ph), enabling Filipinos working and living abroad a convenient starting point for securing home internet for their loved ones in the Philippines. Customers can simply click on the PLDT Home banner on the platform and soon on the app, and they will be immediately redirected to a form where they can directly apply for a home fiber connection for their families in the Philippines. Instead of navigating the process alone, customers will receive personalized assistance to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience in finding the right plan.

“We are committed to empowering migrant Filipinos with reliable and convenient digital solutions that help them take care of their families and relatives back home. With PLDT Home on TinBo, we are expanding the reach of PLDT Home’s reliable internet service to the Filipinos living and working overseas, helping them transform lives even from miles away,” said Albert V. Villa-real, President and CEO at PLDT Global.

Launched by PLDT Global, TinBo is a one-stop digital marketplace that empowers Filipinos abroad to support their families in the Philippines through load, bills payment, e-gifts, and more. TinBo can be downloaded for free on Google Playstore and App Store. These recent initiatives continue to reinforce PLDT Global’s mission: to deliver meaningful, borderless care to all Filipinos worldwide.

The partnership will see STC Bank becoming a payment option in one-stop marketplace Tindahan ni Bossing (TinBo), PLDT Global’s digital platform and app. STC Bank will also carry Vortex products on their platform. These initiatives are designed to streamline financial transactions and provide clients with more flexible and secure payment solutions. Additionally, the collaboration will focus on enhancing cybersecurity practices to ensure the safety and integrity of digital transactions.

“We are thrilled to join forces with STC Bank. This partnership will enable us to provide every Filipino and all customers in Saudi with the cutting-edge digital solutions that meet their evolving needs. Together, we are committed to empowering businesses and communities through reliable and innovative services,” said Albert V. Villa-Real, President and CEO at PLDT Global

“At STC Bank, we are driving financial inclusion through innovation that empowers individuals and businesses alike. Our collaboration with PLDT Global aligns with our mission to enhance digital banking accessibility, ensuring seamless and efficient transactions for our customers, no matter how far they are from their home countries,” said Nizar Altwaijri, CEO of STC Bank.

This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone for both companies as they work together to address the challenges of digital transformation. 

PLDT Global has boosted their suite of offerings through Tindahan ni Bossing (TINBO), which allow Filipinos to conveniently pay for Philippine bills, top up mobile phones, among others, backed up by the company’s digital distribution platform Vortex. As of December, digital distribution solution Vortex had over 32 international partners servicing more than 2,000 corporate and carrier partnerships catering to the digital ecosystem of global Filipinos. On the other hand, one-stop gateway TINBO has seen 75% growth in users since its launch in August this year.

“PLDT Global is in the business of encouraging meaningful connections for the migrant Filipino. With our customers as our north star, we continually look for ways to bring the services of our partners closer to the overseas Filipino market, in our advocacy to bring them closer to a future defined by digital connections. We want to empower overseas Filipinos by enabling them to take care of their families — making their lives better no matter where they are in the world,” said Albert V. Villa-Real, President and CEO at PGC.

TINBO subscribers can be issued via tinbo.ph a Smart Virtual Number (SVN), that serves as their Philippine mobile number whenever they are outside the country. The TINBO Number, powered by Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), PLDT Inc.’s wireless unit, allows users to receive calls and texts without a physical SIM, including one-time passwords (OTPs), for secure payment transactions.

Through TINBO, users can also easily access services for their connectivity and financial needs, pay bills via Bayad, embrace digital banking with Maya – the all-in-one money app, and access the subscription plans of the country’s fastest growing health app mWell that are tailored for their needs.

PLDT Global also signed a partnership with fintech company Venio to enable Filipinos in North America and the Middle East to seamlessly access a platform with different digital financial services for payment processing, marketplace solutions, financing, and transfers.

Recently, PLDT Global also teamed up with homegrown Filipino company FadTech Telecom, providing customers in Japan with a means to conveniently pay for bills, buy load, and purchase electronic gifts to send to their families back home, especially during holidays and special occasions. In the United Arab Emirates, PLDT Global has opened service access in Filipino grocery stores through its partner Sandbox.

These efforts are part of a broader PLDT program aligned to help the country achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goal #9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and underscores the company’s focus area of connecting Filipinos everywhere.

For more information, visit pldtglobal.com.