PLDT Global Corporation (PLDT Global), the international arm of PLDT Inc., continues to strengthen its strategic initiatives to enhance digital services for Filipino communities and enterprises in the Middle East. This expansion aims to provide seamless connectivity, financial solutions, and digital empowerment to overseas Filipino workers and businesses in the region.

According to the latest data from the Department of Migrant Workers, there are over a million landbased overseas Filipino workers deployed in the Middle East in 2024. This expansion underscores PLDT Global’s commitment to serving this vital segment of Filipinos living and working abroad, and supporting the government-to-government program of deploying one million overseas Filipino workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in support of Saudi Vision 2030.

A digital platform and app powered by PLDT Global, Tindahan ni Bossing (TinBo) continues to grow its presence in the Middle East — the second highest customer base of the online marketplace. TinBo addresses the evolving digital needs of OFWs, offering seamless access to services such as mobile top-ups, e-vouchers, entertainment services, food delivery, health consultations, and bills payment.

“Expanding our services in the Middle East is a testament to our commitment to empowering Filipinos abroad with reliable and innovative digital solutions,” said Albert V. Villa-Real, President and CEO of PLDT Global. “Through these initiatives, we hope to enable our OFWs to become more involved in the every day activities and financial decisions of their families, whether big or small.”

PLDT Global also continues to delight its customers with exclusive promos for overseas Filipinos, such as discounts on subscription e-vouchers for entertainment and sports streaming platforms, online appliance stores, and a chance to win Php1 million in TinBo’s Top Bossing Milyonaryo promo. For more details on the promo, visit www.tinbo.ph.

PLDT Global has extended its partnership with Saudi Arabia’s STC Group to deliver high-quality international voice services. Leveraging STC’s advanced technological capabilities, including AI-powered routing optimization and robust network security, this collaboration ensures premium voice quality and minimized disruptions for users across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

In Bahrain, PLDT Global has partnered with stc Pay Bahrain to offer convenient digital financial services. This partnership integrates PLDT Global’s digital vouchers, electronic gifts, bills payment services, and subscription PINs via Vortex, PLDT Global’s secure digital distribution platform. Filipinos in Bahrain can now manage their finances and support their families in the Philippines through a single app.

In Saudi Arabia, PLDT Global recently teamed up with STC Bank to improve customer experiences and drive business growth. STC Bank is now a payment option on TinBo, making it more convenient and secure for Filipinos when they access products and services on the TinBo app.

“We appreciate these efforts of PLDT Global in supporting the government’s goal of uplifting the lives of Filipinos in the Middle East, particularly those in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We look forward to more collaboration opportunities with them in the future,” said H.E. Raymond R. Balatbat, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

PLDT Global remains dedicated to engaging with Filipino communities in the Middle East. Collaborations with organizations such as the Fraternal Order of Eagles-Philippine Eagles, Inc. (KSA Eagles) and CWallet in Qatar have enabled PLDT Global to bring its services closer to the community. These partnerships include workshops, brand ambassadorship programs, and live app demos to educate members about TinBo’s digital products and services.

As PLDT Global continues to expand its footprint in the Middle East, it remains focused on delivering exceptional digital experiences and empowering Filipinos to stay connected and care for their families back home.

All these initiatives are aligned with the broader PLDT Group’s goal of driving digital transformation and promoting greater digital inclusion for overseas Filipinos, reaffirming its dedication to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.