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OFWs receive a warm welcome at Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Photo source: Converge

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<div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177675880232020260421080444_Airport Stunt KV 2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">OFWs receive a warm welcome at Mactan-Cebu International Airport. <em>Photo source: Converge </em></span></span></span></div><p style="line-height:1">Every journey home carries more than just luggage. For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), it often includes years of quiet sacrifice, missed milestones, and the extraordinary strength required to be away from family. Inside every Converge Super FiberX box is a message for all Kababayans: &quot;We are here for you, honoring the resilience that keeps families and communities connected across borders.&quot;</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Converge, one of the leading high-speed internet providers, emphasizes that being &quot;Always Connected&quot; is more than just a service, it is a lifeline. In a recent homecoming activation held at Mactan Airport last March 20, 2026, Converge welcomed returning OFWs with a gesture of &#x27;bayanihan&#x27; or Pinoy&#x27;s cooperative endeavor. Arriving passengers received boxes of goodies; a small, but meaningful initiative designed to make their arrival warm and their load light. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The activity highlights Converge&#x27;s commitment to celebrating Filipinos who work abroad, who continue to carve possibilities and create a good future for those they love.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">&quot;At Converge, we believe Bayanihan has gone global.&quot; said Orange Ramirez, Converge VP and Brand &amp; Marketing Head. &quot;As our OFWs carry the pride of our nation across borders, we are committed to bringing &#x27;home&#x27; closer to them.&quot;</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Sandra Zira-Dingal, Converge Assistant VP and Head of Consumer Segment Marketing added, &quot;Through our fiber connectivity, distance becomes less of a barrier, a mother in Dubai can still be present at the dinner table in Pampanga, and a father in Singapore can witness a graduation in Cebu. In these everyday moments, we turn longing into shared joy.&quot;</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">For Converge, true progress must be inclusive. The company continues to expand into areas that have long waited for reliable internet targeting deployment of nearly 1 million ports in 2026. As many of them are in underserved areas in Visayas and Mindanao, Converge is ensuring that the culture and connections they nurture abroad are matched by fast and reliable connectivity at home.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Converge&#x27;s commitment goes far beyond the airport gates. In light of recent global events affecting communities both overseas and at home, the company continues to make &quot;the Fastest Internet in the Philippines&quot; Based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data, 2H 2025. By improving the quality of digital life and bridging distances, Converge affirms that connectivity is not a luxury, but a fundamental right, one that enables all Filipinos to stay informed, stay in touch, and stay close.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">In these challenging times, Converge stands with every Kabayan, reminding returning heroes and their families that they are seen, supported, and never alone.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F945555954625521%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p style="line-height:1;text-align:center">OFWs experience a one of a kind welcome. <em>Video source: Converge FiberX Facebook page</em></p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">For more information about Converge and FiberX, visit their <a href="https://www.convergeict.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> or follow their official <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ConvergeICT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>. </p><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div>

<p>A meaningful homecoming initiative by Converge empowers OFWs abroad while enabling deep connections back home.</p>

A meaningful homecoming initiative by Converge empowers OFWs abroad while enabling deep connections back home.

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