The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced on Friday, March 1 that beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are now being transferred to electronic wallets (e-wallets), which can be used for cash transfers, bills payment, and food purchases. “The wave...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo House members led by ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo want e-wallet applications investigated over reports that these facilitate gambling. Tulfo's call is embodied in House Resolution (HR) No.1464, which urges the House of...
An attached agency of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has vowed to investigate the unauthorized fund transfers involving hundreds of GCash accounts earlier this week. (Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center) DICT’s Cybercrime Investigation and...
National Privacy Commissioner and Chairman John Henry D. Naga ordered an in-depth investigation into the GCash glitch that caused unauthorized transactions in some customer accounts of the country’s leading e-wallet platform. In a statement Saturday, May 13, the National Privacy Commission (NPC)...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to impose a jail term and fine amounting to as much as P5-million against cyber criminals who target users of digital financial services or electronic wallets. In filing Senate Bill No. 2171 or the proposed Bank Accounts, Electronic...
Senator Ramon ‘’Bong’’ Revilla Jr. on Tuesday, May 9, urged the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to enforce measures demanding greater transparency and reliability from e-wallet service providers immediately following reports of a "massive and widespread fund loss’’ on GCash accounts...
My Ninong, My Ninang , May Papremyo Promo ng Palawan Godparents play an essential role in the lives of their godchildren. It entails commitment and responsibility because they are considered second parents to their inaanaks. During Christmas and other special occasions, children seek out their...
Mobile wallet GCash has registered 66 million users as of mid-2022 because the company "chose to collaborate rather than compete" president and CEO Martha Sazon told a recent Mobile 360 Asia Pacific FinTech Summit. Collaborations with banks and other fintech providers helped GCash grow during the...
Ready, Set, G! Great news for kids and teens who can’t wait to have their very own GCash account! To give young Filipinos a safe and secure cashless payment channel and a fun digital experience, GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet, introduces GCash Jr., the newest e-wallet in the GCash...
When was the last time you had a reunion? 10,15 years ago? As for me, I couldn’t even remember the last time we were complete. Until we had the opportunity to reunite once again after 20 years. My sisters and I went to Davao last month. While it was just a short trip, it sure did give us a...
More people can now be part of the gaming community without the need for credit or debit cards. Both new and old Steam users now have a new way to pay and top-up their wallets and get the newest games with GCash. Pretty sure you'll be #GToPlay when you can conveniently and securely purchase your...
If you’ve had enough of the tropical heat in the metro, why not go on a trip to Baguio? Best known as the summer capital of the country, Baguio is definitely one of the best travel destinations especially as the temperatures rise across the country. With community restrictions easing up, GCash,...
