Hotel101 Group has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Migrant Workers (DWM) to support the Balik Bayani sa Turismo (BBST) Program. This collaboration advocates for IPON Tourism, which aims to facilitate the sustainable and productive reintegration of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) into Philippine society through investment and livelihood opportunities in the tourism industry.
(L-R: DMW Undersecretary Felicitas Bay, Hotel101 Group Head of Public Relations Brian Ong, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, Hotel101 Group General Manager Charley Magabo, and DOT Undersecretary Maria Rica Bueno)
Hotel101 Group General Manager Charley Magabo participated in a ceremonial MOU signing alongside DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac on November 27, 2025, at the DOT Main Office in Makati City. The BBST Program, led by the DOT in collaboration with the DMW, aims to support the national government’s reintegration initiatives for OFWs. The agreement solidifies both agencies’ commitment to fostering opportunities in livelihood, entrepreneurship, savings, investments, and financial literacy for OFWs and their families.
“Today’s signing with IPON Tourism marks the newest and most expansive component of our partnership with the DMW. This pillar opens pathways for OFWs to engage in tourism through industries covered by our private sector partners—as investors or entrepreneurs. Opportunities include condotel investments, offering structured and credible options for long-term financial security, among others,” explained Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco.
Under this program, OFWs can invest in Hotel101 projects like Hotel101-Davao and Hotel101-Libis Bridgetowne. They will receive a 30% share of the gross hotel revenues and 10 free stay vouchers that can be redeemed at any Hotel101 property worldwide.
“We commend Hotel101 for its success in bringing a homegrown Filipino brand to the world and for opening accessible investment pathways in the accommodation sector,” Secretary Frasco added.
Hotel101 Group GM Charley Magabo stated: “Hotel101 proudly offers investment opportunities to OFWs that are transparent, accessible, and rewarding. To our OFWs: You are more than contributors to the economy—you are partners in progress. This initiative provides OFWs with a stake in the hospitality industry and a passport to experiences in key destinations in the Philippines and worldwide.”
He also highlighted: “From Hotel101-Manila and Hotel101-Fort, our expansion next year includes Hotel101-Davao, Hotel101-Cebu, and international locations like Hotel101-Madrid and Hotel101-Niseko, with plans for many more countries as we strive to bring the Filipino hotel brand Hotel101 to 100 nations worldwide. This growth isn’t just about hotels; it’s about building a network where every Filipino, whether a guest or unitowner, feels at home anywhere in the world.”
Hotel101 is a Filipino-grown brand with a global aim of constructing 1 million hotel rooms. On July 1, 2025, Hotel101 made history as the first Filipino company to be listed on the US NASDAQ, showcasing Filipino ingenuity and perseverance worldwide. As of November 25, 2025, Hotel101 Global has a market cap of $1.9 billion USD (P112 billion) and is poised to become a significant source of US Dollar inflows into the Philippine economy.
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