Apps that will bring OFWs and their families closer

Being abroad is not always because of a well-needed vacation; sometimes, it is a sacrifice to provide for your family.

Overseas Filipino workers or OFWs are often away from home, but despite being thousands of miles away, there are several apps that can help fill in the gap. Whether you’re the OFW or the one at home, be one tap away from your loved ones with these mobile apps that will keep you connected to them:

Use Facebook to stay updated

Data portal Statista says Filipino Facebook users are expected to rise to 36.2 million in 2018, with the number foreseen to grow until 2022. This makes the social media network the first choice in terms of keeping up with your family and friends. Use Facebook to inform or to find out what your loved ones are up to. Although no direct communication is done, being updated daily on their activities is a sure way to know that they are okay.

Reach out instantly via Viber/Line/We Chat

Talk to your loved ones regularly with these instant messaging apps! Not only will you be able to instantly check on your loved ones, you can also use stickers and filters for photos to make your conversations more interactive and fun! Simple messages such as asking them how they are or telling them random things that happened to you will surely warm their heart and let them know that you are thinking of them.

Talk face-to-face with Facetime/Skype/Messenger

Face-to-face conversations can now happen anytime -- thanks to these free apps that give you the ability to have high quality video calls with your loved ones. There is even an option for a group call, should you want to involve more participants, no matter where they are in the world. These apps will make you feel closer to your family even if you’re apart.

Send your love through MoneyGram’s partnership with GCash

OFWs often send their love through gifts or money to their loved ones at home. For matters concerning transferring money, it’s best to choose a trusted and reliable service provider such as MoneyGram. The company has recently partnered with mobile wallet app GCash to make things easier for OFWs and their families. With this collaboration, you can now send money directly to your loved ones’ GCash mobile wallet for free. With just a few taps, your money will be safely delivered to your family and vice versa, wherever and whenever.

Don’t let the distance shake up your relationship with your loved ones. Keep them closer with these apps that will make you feel at home.