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Students and parents at STI West Negros University can now pay tuition and other school fees through GCash following the university’s partnership with the country’s leading finance app through the GBills platform.   The agreement between STI West Negros University and GCash, formalized through a ceremonial Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), aims to augment traditional manual payment systems with a more streamlined digital process, enabling stakeholders to settle institutional fees via the GCash app.   The partnership comes as schools and universities across the Philippines continue expanding digital services introduced during the pandemic, with many institutions seeking faster and more accessible payment channels for students and parents.   With the integration, STI West Negros University students and families can use the GBills feature in the GCash app to pay tuition and other fees without the need to visit physical payment centers or campus cashier offices.   The integ...

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has partnered with GCash, the country’s leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, to strengthen support for overseas Filipinos and returning migrants, particularly those who come home without a steady source of income.   Returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) often face financial uncertainty after their employment abroad ends, with limited access to coordinated reintegration support, sustainable income opportunities, and financial management tools. The partnership seeks to address these gaps through a more accessible and streamlined support system.   By integrating CFO’s initiatives into the GCash digital ecosystem, the collaboration provides returning migrants with seamless access to essential reintegration programs, financial services, and entrepreneurship opportunities. Additionally, the partnership will streamline government transactions by facilitating new digital payment channels for CFO services.   As p...

At a time of rising costs and economic uncertainty, freelancing has emerged as a growing source of opportunity. As more Filipinos turn to freelancing as a viable long-term career, many are adopting digital tools like the GCash Virtual US Account to simplify cross-border payments.   Recognizing this, the GCash Freelancer Connect, a series of community events designed to bring freelancers based in different cities in the country, made its way to Pampanga for its first regional leg. Attendees gathered to learn from speakers KD Creatives and Dani Jacobe, who led practical sessions on how to diversify income streams, charge more competitive prices, and build greater financial confidence with the support of tools like GCash. Here are key insights shared during the event:   Strong relationships create steady opportunities    With more Filipinos entering the freelancing industry, standing out has become a bigger challenge. For Dani Jacobe, building meaningful connections – a...

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Globe continues to strengthen its commitment to accessible and convenient connectivity services with the opening of a new Onsite Distribution Operations (OSDO) hub in Barangay Mahabang Parang, Angono, Rizal, bringing Globe At Home applications, prepaid products, and customer support closer to residents and nearby communities. The new hub serves as a customer touchpoint to make Globe At Home services more accessible for households, students, remote workers, and small business owners who increasingly rely on stable internet connectivity for work, learning, communication, and daily digital activities. Located in the “Art Capital of the Philippines,” the Angono hub supports Globe’s broader initiative to expand community-based service hubs nationwide, enabling customers to conveniently access connectivity solutions within their own neighborhood. “We are expanding affordable internet services to as many households and communities as possible.  As Filipinos continue to embrace digital lif...

Thousands of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) gained further knowledge on how technology and digital platforms can help them grow their businesses sustainably and with ease during the 18th Philippine Business Expo, which was backed by the Philippines SME Business Network (PhilSME) and GCash for Business.    The event focused on gathering innovators, entrepreneurs, startups, corporate professionals, business owners, and franchisors, providing them with business solutions and industry insights to help them navigate the increasingly digital economy.   "Events like this are important because MSMEs do not grow alone—they grow stronger through collaboration, innovation, and access to the right support systems. Through PHILSME, we hope more entrepreneurs realize that there is a whole community ready to help them succeed in today’s evolving business landscape," PhilSME CEO & Managing Director Trixie Esguerra-Abrenilla said.   GCash has been designing tools th...