Food, Flower, Gift Delivery is Now Available Even Across the Miles

Missing special events and occasions are just one of the many sacrifices of a Filipino working abroad. An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) may not be around during the high school graduation of his or her eldest son or won’t be able to put a medal for a daughter’s school achievement. Even if they want to, many OFWs fail to attend family reunions or be present during a loved one’s birthday celebration.

Thankfully, an OFW can now make his or her presence strongly felt during special occasions by communicating through the usual means such as SMS and voice calls. To those who want to make an extra special gesture, they can also send gifts to the Philippines via special delivery. Yes, an OFW can now surprise their loved ones back home with gifts such as food, flowers or gift certificates. Migrant workers can surely turn an ordinary day into a special day with these services.

Listed below are some of the websites that provides gift delivery services to Filipinos abroad:

Smart Pinoy Store

PLDT Online goes forward under the brand name SMART Pinoy Store, a one-stop overseas Pinoy retail store that will cater to more Filipinos worldwide. SMART Pinoy Store transforms communication to a whole new level. Breaking the old thinking of communication to just being a "call", they suggest gift giving as one of the ways to communicate one's feelings and emotions.

This e-commerce site lets overseas-based Filipinos send gifts right on the doorsteps of their loved ones in the Philippines. They can also make direct payments for their own and their family's needs to be delivered or rendered in the Philippines - from bills payment, telecommunications, financial, medical, educational services, gaming, gift items and so much more. Apart from all these, they can also make investments or do "negosyo" on an installment basis that's easy on the pocket. SMART Pinoy Store is all about providing a convenient and secure way to pre-pay for Filipino products and services.

Registered users can choose from different payment facilities, Paypal, Moneybookers, and all accepted credit and debit cards. They only accept payments in US dollars so all the products listed in the website are priced in USD. If you are using a Philippine issued credit card or a credit card using a different currency, prices will be converted to whatever currency you are using. You don't need to worry because the exchange rate in effect will be that of your credit/debit card bank issuer, not of SMART Pinoy Store.

To choose from their wide array of services, interested OFWs can go to:

https://store.smartpinoy.com/

Gift-Together Project of ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN reaches out to Filipinos abroad through their Kapamilya Gift-Together project. In partnership with the group-buying site, Ensogo.com.ph, families and friends of migrants can send their wishes and the Filipinos based abroad can send gifts straight to their loved ones back home. This great project and online site may only be available this Christmas season.

Through this site, those based in the Philippines can help their loved ones abroad decide what to give them this Christmas by creating a wishlist and choosing up to 5 items from the products and services offered on the site. They will then email your list to them, along with your dedication and an ABS-CBN virtual gift. Your loved ones abroad can then choose from your list and purchase on this site. If the item they have chosen is a service like discounts from a restaurant or a vacation package, they will email the voucher to you which you can print and bring with you when you visit the establishment. If they chose a product such as a bag or a USB, they will email the receipt to you and we’ll deliver the item right to your doorstep.

To create a wish list, please go to:

http://gift-together.abs-cbn.com/

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