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GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app, has teamed up with CARD Indogrosir, a hybrid local retail chain that caters not just to retail customers but also wholesale clients. Through this partnership, GCash is rolling out SoundPay devices in all CARD Indogrosir stores, enabling faster and more efficient transactions.   Powered by a compact device that emits a distinct audio cue upon a successful payment, SoundPay allows merchants to confirm transactions instantly—no need to check phones or request screenshots. This scan-to-pay system is especially useful in areas with limited connectivity, where reliability and speed are essential.   These devices are already available in 29 branches of CARD Indogrosir, with plans to add 44 more before the year ends, and expand this to a total 200 stores by next year.   For GCash users, SoundPay delivers a more intuitive, secure, and modern payment experience. ...

Guided by efforts that broaden access to finance and partnerships that uplift communities, GCash, the Philippines’ #1 finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem, was recently recognized at the prestigious ESGBusiness Awards 2025, earning honors in the Digital Inclusion Award and Cross-Sector Collaboration Award categories. These distinctions highlight how the country’s top finance super app continues to drive sustainability by embedding inclusive finance into the everyday lives of Filipinos. The Digital Inclusion Award affirms the role of GCash in transforming access to financial services. By offering simple, secure tools such as GSave, GGives, GFunds, and GInsure, the app has made it possible for millions—including women, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) owners, and those outside Metro Manila—to save, borrow, invest, and protect themselves financially. At the same time, initiatives like PeraTalks...

OPPO’s latest flagship, the OPPO Find X9, is now available through Globe Postpaid. Redefining smartphone innovation, it combines advanced imaging technology with intelligent productivity features designed for modern professionals and creators. Capturing Detail, Depth, and Dimension in Every Frame The OPPO Find X9 features the Hasselblad Master Camera System with a triple 50 MP setup powered by the LUMO Image Engine. It delivers true-to-life color and exceptional clarity, even in challenging light. Creative reach extends with 120x Super Zoom, enabling wide landscapes and distant subjects without compromising quality, and 4K video at up to 120 fps for cinematic results. Built for Effortless Productivity Beyond imaging, the OPPO Find X9 streamlines daily work. AI Mind Space organizes tasks, notes, and reminders in one tap, while ColorOS 16 provides a clean, adaptive interface. Gemini Live adds real-time assistance and smooth multitasking, and Apple Connect supports easy management of cros...

OPPO A6 Pro, the newest addition to the OPPO A Series lineup, is now available nationwide, ready to be the smartest and strongest OPPO A Series device yet. It combines smart AI tools with durable hardware for everyday work, play, and creation. #OAsaGaling: Work Smarter, Create Faster With built-in AI features, the OPPO A6 Pro makes heavy tasks simpler. AI Smart Office can summarize documents, translate text, tidy layouts, and export clean, share-ready files. AI Studio supports quick cutouts, background swaps, and style presets. AI Camera and AI Editor help capture sharp photos and remove unwanted elements for a polished feed. ColorOS 15 also keeps the experience organized and responsive over time. #OAsaSwabe: Stay Cool with Smooth Performance The SuperCool VC System and a 4,300 mm² vapor chamber dissipate heat quickly during gaming and multi-tasking. The A6 Pro series is powered by MediaTek Helio G100 on OPPO A6 Pro and Dimensity 6300 on OPPO A6 Pro 5G, paired with a 120 Hz AMOLED disp...

As Filipino brands embrace culture both as an identity and a bridge to global relevance, industry leaders are calling for innovation rooted in authenticity and purpose.   This was the key message at the inaugural BrandCon PH 2025, organized by The Business Manual (One Mega Group). With the theme “Building Brands that Move the Nation Forward,” the event emphasized how cultural insight, brand longevity, and innovation can collectively drive sustainable growth and nation-building.   Among the leading voices at the event was GCash, the country’s leading finance app, with chief marketing officer Neil Trinidad sharing how the brand’s deep understanding of the Filipino culture has shaped its identity, guided innovation, and strengthened its global resonance.   “Money is a sensitive topic in the Philippines,” Neil shared. “But values like belongingness, progress, and bayanihan helped shape our identity. These became the lens through which GCash ...

The Philippines’ leading finance super app, GCash, has introduced two new game-changing products — GCash PocketPay, which allows merchants to accept card payments seamlessly, and the GCash Virtual US Account, which enables freelancers to receive salaries straight to their e-wallet accounts without additional charges.   Helping MSMEs grow their businesses through card payments   MSMEs are limited to cash only and miss out on additional purchases from credit cards. With the launch of PocketPay, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can now grow their businesses by accepting card payments directly through an Android smartphone.   The tap-to-pay functionality is especially built for mobile sellers, delivery-based vendors, and pop-up merchants operating outside traditional retail channels. It allows businesses to meet customer demand for card payments without investing in costly hardware. The feature is available with zero transaction fees ...