In a strategic move to support the Filipino workforce migrating to the UAE, Botim has partnered with BDO Unibank to integrate its digital services into the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) program. This initiative targets approximately 700,000 Filipinos planning to work in the UAE, allowing them to activate digital wallets and access cross-border financial services prior to their relocation. The seminars, which will be conducted throughout 2026 at BDO Unibank's branches across the Philippines, will offer structured briefings, financial literacy training, and immediate onboarding for the Botim app, effectively shifting customer acquisition to the pre-departure phase.
By introducing Botim's services before their departure, the initiative aims to alleviate the challenges that Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) often face when establishing financial foundations in a new country. The app not only facilitates payments and remittances but also provides essential communication tools, such as free voice and video calling, which are critical for the 10.8 million Filipinos living abroad. This proactive approach allows users to cultivate positive financial habits and gain access to regulated financial services upon their arrival in the UAE.
Hesham Sherif, VP of Remittance Business at Botim, emphasized the importance of this initiative in helping the Filipino community navigate the UAE's financial landscape with confidence. Maria Lourdes A. Donato, VP at BDO Remittance, echoed this sentiment, noting that the seminars equip participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to feel prepared for their new life overseas. By fostering familiarity with a trusted digital platform, Botim and BDO Unibank are positioning themselves as essential partners for Filipinos embarking on this significant transition.
By introducing Botim's services before their departure, the initiative aims to alleviate the challenges that Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) often face when establishing financial foundations in a new country. The app not only facilitates payments and remittances but also provides essential communication tools, such as free voice and video calling, which are critical for the 10.8 million Filipinos living abroad. This proactive approach allows users to cultivate positive financial habits and gain access to regulated financial services upon their arrival in the UAE.
Hesham Sherif, VP of Remittance Business at Botim, emphasized the importance of this initiative in helping the Filipino community navigate the UAE's financial landscape with confidence. Maria Lourdes A. Donato, VP at BDO Remittance, echoed this sentiment, noting that the seminars equip participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to feel prepared for their new life overseas. By fostering familiarity with a trusted digital platform, Botim and BDO Unibank are positioning themselves as essential partners for Filipinos embarking on this significant transition.
Source: Fintech News ME
