Newsletter: Future4ward: GCash iGnite Innovation Summit 2025 champions people-first approach to AI

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(L-R) GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon, Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAP-IEA) undersecretary Joee Guilas, and GCash chief technology and operations officer Pebbles Sy kicked off the morning plenary session of GCash iGnite Innovation Summit 2025

GCash, the Philippines’ largest cashless ecosystem and leading finance super app, hosted the 2025 run of its premier think tank event, the iGnite Innovation Summit at the SMX Convention Center in SM Aura Premier. Now in its 4th year, the dynamic event introduced the next revolution in fintech, bringing together 76 industry partners, seven universities, and thousands of attendees from diverse sectors.

Newsletter: Hands-Free, hassle-free: Huawei, GCash bring first-ever wearable payment innovation to the Philippines

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With more Filipinos seeking faster and more convenient ways to pay, GCash continues to innovate in simplifying everyday transactions through its partnership with Huawei—introducing Watch Pay, the first-ever wearable payment innovation in the Philippines. Through this new way of paying, users can make secure, hands-free payments directly from their wrist, offering a seamless way to pay.

Newsletter: Tablevibe partners with GCash to bring food services to millions of customers across thousands of restaurants

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In its continued bid to champion digital transformation in the Philippines, GCash is partnering with digital ordering platforms for restaurants, starting with Tablevibe. GCash users can now order food for delivery, pickup, or dine-in directly in the GCash app. As a gateway, this initiative aims to accelerate the trial and growth of food delivery, since a majority of its millions of GCash users have not yet tried the service.

Newsletter: PNP-ACG and GCash target cybercriminals in joint social media patrols

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As part of its ongoing campaign to patrol social media platforms to reinforce public trust and ensure the security of cashless transactions, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG), in collaboration with GCash, recently apprehended multiple suspects involved in cyber-related crimes that include child exploitation and illegal sale of pre-registered SIM cards.

Newsletter: Puregold taps GCash anew to drive digital payment adoption for MSMEs

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(L-R) GCash for business general manager Jong Layug, officially leads the opening of the 2025 TNAP Convention.

Major retail chain Puregold has again partnered with GCash to expand the use of digital payments by sari-sari store owners at the 2025 Tindahan ni Aling Puring (TNAP) Convention, the country’s largest trade event for sari-sari store owners and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Newsletter: Filipinos in Dubai celebrate Independence Day with GCash

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GCash proudly celebrates with the Filipino community in the UAE, launching GSave to empower OFWs with accessible digital savings.

GCash, the leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem in the Philippines, is reaffirming its support for the Filipino communities abroad by expanding its digital financial solutions with the launch of the GSave feature in the UAE. Through GSave, UAE-based Filipinos can now open a digital savings account in just 10 minutes with competitive interest rates, and with zero maintaining balance and no initial deposit. This feature makes saving for retirement more achievable and more accessible from abroad. 

Newsletter: Championing human-centered AI in the workplace - GCash chief people officer recognized among Southeast Asia’s top 100 HR leaders

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GCash chief people officer Robert Conrad Gonzales has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential HR Leaders in Southeast Asia at the ET Future Forward Southeast Asia Series 2025

The chief people officer of GCash Robert Conrad Gonzales joins this year’s 100 Most Influential HR Leaders from Southeast Asia, an annual awarding of top HR executives who have made exceptional contributions to leadership, innovation, and transformation in the HR industry. Recipients of this prestigious citation are selected based on social media influence, engagement, industry awards, community impact, thought leadership, and pioneering HR practices. It also considers the impact of HR initiatives on revenue growth and overall market influence.

Newsletter: Driving fintech innovations: GCash, Open Fabric to power NFC payments with merchants

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Local cafe accepting GCash payments

Digital payments in the Philippines have taken a leap forward with the introduction of Tap to Pay, a next-generation contactless payment system designed to offer customer convenience through effortless, quick, and secure transactions. Developed through a collaboration between Singapore-based fintech firm Open Fabric and the country’s leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, GCash, the initiative aims to modernize the way Filipinos pay.

Newsletter: Suy Sing partners with Fuse, the lending arm of GCash, to expand credit access and empower small business owners nationwide

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SuySing partners with Fuse, the lending arm of GCash, to expand credit access to small business owners, supporting their financial capital needs and business growth opportunities.

To strengthen and accelerate the growth of grassroots businesses, Suy Sing Commercial Corporation, one of the country’s leading wholesale grocery suppliers, has partnered with Fuse Financing Inc., the lending arm of GCash. This collaboration aims to serve micro and small businesses such as independent supermarkets, mini-marts, groceries, drugstores, bakeshops, and more. Through this partnership, Fuse Financing Inc. provides small business owners with easier financing solutions via GGives for Business.

Newsletter: Tanay partners with GCash to drive digital transformation through innovative digital finance and financial inclusion

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(L-R) GCash public sector account manager Anne Danting and public sector regional head Rafael Tecson, with Tanay Rizal mayor Hon. Rafael Tanjuatco and municipal administrative director Jeffrey Pino

In a milestone initiative to drive digital transformation and meaningful economic growth, the Municipality of Tanay, Rizal, has teamed up with GCash, the country’s top finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, to roll out the province’s first comprehensive digital payment system. This partnership aims to simplify financial transactions for residents, reduce the need for time-consuming commutes, and support the broader economic empowerment of the local community.

Newsletter: Helios and GCash team up to give Filipinos access to green financing solutions — a first-of-its-kind from an e-wallet

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(L-R) Fuse Financing Inc. PayLater product head Paul Xavier Villa, chief executive officer Anthony Isidro, Helios (PH) Sustainable Energy Corp. co-founder and CEO Alex Aronson, chief operations officer Tim Go, and chief of staff Luke Parsons

In a landmark initiative to expand accessibility to renewable energy, Helios, the country’s leading one-stop shop for finding and financing Residential Solar Solutions, and  GCash, the Philippines' leading finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem, have teamed up to launch its first-ever Green Financing initiative.

Newsletter: Building a more inclusive city: Tagbilaran launches “Cityzen Card” with GCash to unlock financial services

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(L-R) Tagbilaran City chief of staff Cathelyn Torremocha, GCash account manager for public sector Bryle Acedillo, Tagbilaran City mayor Hon. Jane Yap, GCash head of public sector Cleo Santos, head of B2B strategy Cathlyn Pavia, and Visayas regional sales head Ronelo Buhawe 

Tagbilaran, a heritage city known for its old churches and the famed Chocolate Hills, is accelerating its digitalization efforts with the launch of its multipurpose "Cityzen's Card," powered by GCash and Visa. The Cityzen's Card will serve as a prepaid card and a local government-issued ID, enabling Tagbilaran City residents to access essential local government services seamlessly.

Newsletter: La Union LGU and GCash team up to enable cashless payments for eco-tourism fees in San Juan, La Union

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As part of its ongoing push for sustainable tourism and environmental protection, the Municipality of San Juan, La Union, has partnered with GCash, the country’s leading finance app, to launch a cashless system for collecting eco-tourism fees. This convenient and simpler payment option will help ensure cleaner beaches, improved waste management, and stronger support for the town’s growing tourist economy.

Newsletter: PSA, GCash team up for expanded National ID registration and access to meaningful digital financial services

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(L-R) PSA policy coordinating and monitoring services assistant national statistician Marela Lovely Y. Andres, PhilSys registry office use case development and management OIC and assistant national statistician Atty. Henedine Palabras, deputy national statistician Rosalinda Bautista, PSA national statistician and civil registrar general undersecretary Claire Dennis Mapa PhD, G-Xchange Inc. president and CEO Oscar Enrico Reyes, Mynt chief technology and operations officer Pebbles Sy, vice president for customer experience Joanne Avendaño, and chief legal officer Atty. Maricor Alvarez-Adriano

To simplify identity verification and broaden financial inclusion for all Filipinos, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and GCash have partnered to make National ID registration and financial services more seamless and accessible, especially in underserved communities.

Newsletter: Beyond the algorithm: Championing responsible AI, empowering women in tech

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GCash AVP of automation center of excellence Michelle Santos highlighted the role of AI in daily workflows

GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app, reaffirmed its commitment to AI-driven innovation and inclusivity through GCash AI Week 2025.

Newsletter: PNP-ACG, GCash alert public on emerging shoulder surfing, video- and screen-sharing scams

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The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) and leading finance super app GCash are urging the public to stay vigilant against emerging scams that threaten the safety of digital transactions. These scams—dubbed “Video Sharing,” “Screen Sharing,” and “Shoulder Surfing”—have recently surfaced as among the latest methods used by cybercriminals to gain access to financial accounts.

Newsletter: Leveraging technology, empowering local communities to help protect Sierra Madre and Mt. Makiling

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(L-R) UPLB University research associate Arthur Umali, UPLB-CFNR dean Marlo D. Mendoza MDM, and GCash head for sustainability CJ Alegre, during the ceremonial planting of Dillenia philippinensis (Katmon), an endemic species, in a joint initiative promoting biodiversity conservation and environmental stewardship

The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) is partnering with GCash, the leading Philippine finance super app, through its GForest program, to address environmental threats like illegal forest conversion and accelerate the restoration of degraded lands within the Mount Makiling Georeserve and the Sierra Madre mountain range. The strategic partnership aims to protect and reforest 250 hectares of land within the two land grants managed by UPLB by planting at least 130,000 forest and fruit trees during the first phase, and another 25,000 seedlings for urban and roadside planting in parts of Mount Makiling Georeserve by 2029.

Newsletter: GCash highlights AI-powered innovations for the underserved communities at UK-Southeast Asia Tech Week

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(L-R) British Embassy Bangkok digital and head of investment first secretary Zak Lawton, TPP research and analytics director Chris Bates, IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines president and CEO Jack Madrid, BCG managing director and partner Julian Cua, Arup director Sankar Villupurum and GCash chief data officer Sara Venturina

Innovations powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can help bridge financial gaps, democratize access to services, and create opportunities for underserved communities. This was the key message highlighted by GCash, the Philippines' foremost finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, during the UK-Southeast Asia Tech Week, a two-day summit recently organized by the British Embassy in Manila.

Newsletter: Tap into the Future: GCash and Mastercard bring the future of payments with Tap n' Pay

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In a move to once again transform the way Filipinos experience cashless transactions, GCash, the leading finance super app in the Philippines, and global technology company Mastercard have teamed up to introduce Tap n’ Pay – a contactless payment solution designed to make everyday transactions faster and more convenient. 

Newsletter: PH represented by Filipina tech leaders at the 2025 Mobile World Congress

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(L-R) Groupe Spéciale Mobile Association fintech vertical lead Brian Gorman, GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon, e& Money CEO Melike Kara Tanrikulu, and Axian Group CEO Erwan Gelebart.

Two Filipina tech leaders from Mynt, the holding company of GCash, the #1 finance super app in the Philippines—Martha Sazon, president & CEO, and Pebbles Sy, chief technology and operations officer—represented the country’s transformative adoption of connectivity, mobile tech, and the digital economy during the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain