Blog - Send Money To The Philippines

NEWS

Kabayan Remit rebranding: New logo and new website

We started Kabayan Remit's operations in the UK in 2014. The company was founded upon our vision of making money remittance faster, easier and more convenient for Filipinos who work hard overseas for their family. As sending money back then was inconvenient, expensive, and time consuming, our founders decided to develop an easy-to-use website and mobile app. A platform that made remittance easier, cheaper and quicker for Filipinos.

2 Mar 2020 Read →

COMMUNITY · NEWS

Join us at our upcoming Pamanang Gabay events

Now that the UK has left the EU, you might have questions about the new UK laws regarding immigration. If you want to find out more about these changes or seek free legal advice from solicitors, you can come and join us at our upcoming Pamanang Gabay events! The event is free of charge and you will also have a chance to learn about investment opportunities.

25 Feb 2020 Read →

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FINANCE · NEWS

The easiest way to send money to the Philippines

Living and working abroad is not always glitz and glam. It’s a great experience, but juggling busy schedules can be quite overwhelming. From working to starting a social life in the UK, to keeping in touch with family in the Philippines, it can get tiring. It’s even worse when a family emergency comes up in the Philippines and you can’t fly back right away.

12 Feb 2020 Read →

Hand holding up a Philippine passport in a desert.

TRAVEL

Visa-free destinations for Philippine passport holders

Do you love traveling but don’t enjoy applying for a visa? For some Filipinos, visa application can be quite daunting and the process may be laborious. Filling up an application form takes time, the payment can be costly, and waiting for the approval is always nerve-racking. Thus, it's a lot easier to travel to visa-free countries if you're traveling internationally for the first time.

3 Feb 2020 Read →

LIFESTYLE

How Filipinos celebrate Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, marks the end of the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated all around the world, but it’s also widely popular in the Philippines. Its essence has been adopted by the Philippine culture due to the Chinese influence on the country. Hence why Chinese New Year is always a fun and exciting time for Filipinos.

24 Jan 2020 Read →

Several people riding a small blue truck in the mountains.

COMMUNITY · NEWS

Donation to Taal Volcano eruption evacuees

Since the Taal Volcano eruption, families and individuals of affected areas had to flee their homes to move to safer grounds. The Batangas government reported that over 160,000 victims have taken refuge in evacuation centres in Cavite, Batangas and Quezon province. Though some victims can still go home, the Philippine officials have recently implemented a […]

22 Jan 2020 Read →

NEWS

How to stay safe during volcanic ashfall

Taal Volcano is one of the world’s smallest volcanoes, located just outside of the Philippines’ capital city. Despite its spectacular beauty, it’s also listed as the country’s second most active volcano. Taal Volcano began spewing ashes a few days ago, causing residents in and around the surrounding villages to evacuate.

15 Jan 2020 Read →

Two people holding phones. One shows payment sent and the other shows money received.

FINANCE

Sending money from the United Kingdom to the Philippines made easier

Moving overseas and working abroad may sound like a dream for most Filipinos. Thousands of Filipinos leave the country each year in hopes of finding better opportunities in foreign countries. However, this also means that more and more Filipinos move away from their families and loved ones to be able to provide for them.

3 Dec 2019 Read →