Filipinos often sacrifice their livelihoods when leaving the Philippines for work abroad, as seen in 33-year-old Estrellita Evale, who worked in the Middle East for three years before returning home. Upon returning, she found that pandemic-related restrictions were still in place, making it difficult for her to find a way to earn a living. Fortunately, a friend introduced her to the reloading business of TPC, highlighting the challenges faced by overseas Filipinos.
Evale could not help but shed a few tears as she recalled her experience working abroad, away from her loved ones. “I always wanted to go home because I missed my family,” she shared.
Telepreneur Corp. or TPC is a leading direct selling company of network load. Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continues to strengthen its partnership with TPC through Muenchen by providing livelihood opportunities, training sessions, and supporting other activities of load resellers or retailers.
“I invested my own money to become a load retailer. I was manning the canteen of my sister, and I observed that a lot of people were looking for Smart or TNT load, that’s why I took that opportunity,” she said.
Aside from her loading business, Evale also hustles on the side to make a living. But her loading business helps to pay part of her rent, electric bills, and daily necessities.
Because of her perseverance, Evale eventually became a top load dealer under TPC. And earlier this year, Evale also won a motorbike during a TPC event supported by Smart, which she sent to her family to help in their transportation needs in the province.
“Our partnership with TPC and Muenchen has enabled us not only to improve customer experience by making load accessible, but also to help provide sustainable livelihood to many Filipinos,” said Chito M. Franco, Consumer Sales VP and Head of Key Accounts at PLDT and Smart.
PLDT and Smart’s partnership with organizations like Muenchen and TPC supports the PLDT group’s continuing contribution to the United Nations SDGs, particularly SDG 1: No Poverty and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. It is also aligned with the PLDT group’s broader goal to promote technologies that can help boost livelihood opportunities among Filipinos, leaving no one behind.
