GCash Good Data for Good Promotes Ethical AI Use

“AI is a valuable tool for financial innovation, but it must be developed and implemented with fairness, transparency, and robust data security measures in place. This initiative is one of GCash’s conscious efforts to align AI with a moral compass, human values, fairness, transparency, and accountability, which we treat as an urgent matter that impacts human lives, society, and the environment.” ~Sara Venturina, GCash Chief Data Officer

(L-R) GCash data privacy officer Atty. Rob Real, chief transformation officer Ron Testa, head of data enablement Marah Dimasupil, guest speaker Dr. Ben Teehankee, GCash analytics steward on AI ethics Jannelle Molina.

As artificial intelligence (AI) gains popularity, its widespread use raises ethical, transparency, and existential risk concerns, particularly in the financial technology landscape. Fintech institutions must address the urgent demand for ethical considerations and responsible AI systems in order to create safe and secure AI products. This includes requiring thoughtful, human-centered design to improve data privacy and security, as well as transparency, accountability, human oversight, and fairness at the forefront of AI development.

With responsible finance at its core, GCash emphasizes the importance of upholding these values as it transforms the financial sector with the launch of its AI Ethics roadshow as part of the GCash Good Data for Good initiative. In line with its mission to champion inclusive finance, this initiative aims to effectively use AI within its organization and across the fintech space to create a financial future that fosters an ethical climate, inclusivity, and security, resulting in a collaborative ripple of positive change for millions of Filipinos.

To further embrace the AI revolution, lead with vision and integrity, and confidently navigate the future of fintech, the roadshow featured a series of talks and online training sessions for GCash employees and partners who play critical roles in the company's financial inclusion efforts. Furthermore, this program supports workforce development by cultivating a culture of ethical excellence, adaptability, resilience, and innovation.

As part of its commitment to promoting ethical AI practices, GCash is a proud member of the AI Verify Foundation, a global community that brings together AI owners, solution providers, users, and policymakers to create reliable AI systems. This membership demonstrates GCash's commitment to Responsible AI, allowing the company to compare its efforts to global standards and strengthen its position on ethical AI integration.

Furthermore, the GCash Data for Good initiative reflects the organization's commitment to fostering an ethical data-driven culture within the fintech community. This includes strengthening its credibility in data management and advancing the integration of AI into GCash's AI-powered in-app features, including its newest innovations such as GScore AI, which calculates users' creditworthiness and loan eligibility based on their daily app usage, removing the need for forms or additional documents, hyper-personalized ads, and GCoach AI, which is an in-app guide that uses generative AI to educate users on spending, saving, and growing their money.

Similarly, through this initiative, GCash improves not only its transparent AI decision-making process, which is supplemented by human oversight to ensure it is steeped in ethical considerations that prioritize the welfare of its users, but also its risk management by proactively mitigating potential future risks caused by data mishandling or the deployment of biased AI models.

“At GCash, we see the rise of AI as an opportunity to explore this next great frontier where the boundaries between business growth and higher purpose are merging into one, where doing good really is good for business.” ~Marah Dimasupil, GCash head for data enablement

As the largest digital ecosystem in the country, GCash continues to stand at the forefront of responsible, fair, and ethical AI usage to help build the financial progress of Filipinos through secure, accessible, and innovative financial solutions.

For more information, visit https://www.gcash.com

About GCash

GCash is the Philippines’ #1 Finance App and Largest Cashless Ecosystem. Through the GCash App, users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills via partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 6 million partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings, credit, loans, insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash’s mobile wallet operations are handled by G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt, the first and only duacorn in the Philippines.

GCash is a staunch supporter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly UN SDGs 5,8,10, and 13, which focus on safety & security, financial inclusion, diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, respectively.

GCash promotes MSMEs' growth by providing innovative solutions and responsive financial services

"MSMEs make up more than 99% of businesses in the Philippines and contribute 35% to 40% to the gross domestic product or GDP. GCash's commitment is to create a dynamic and responsive financial ecosystem that enables these businesses to thrive. When small businesses grow, they also spur growth in their communities.” ~Jong Layug, GCash B2B General Manager

GCash has emerged as a trusted partner for MSMEs, providing meaningful and responsive digital solutions to a sector often underserved by traditional banking

GCash for Business set to launch new innovative solutions to address businesses’ evolving needs.

With the digital economy accelerating, GCash, the Philippines' leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, has established itself as a trusted partner for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses by developing meaningful and responsive solutions that make digital financial tools more accessible. GCash's impact on MSMEs demonstrates the company's steadfast commitment to providing Finance For All.

Davao Premium Food Venture Co., which franchises popular food brands in the Philippines, attests to GCash's value to their business after three years of partnership. Owners Kay Anjella Alcober and Jarre Cubio have seen GCash contribute a significant 5% of their company's revenue, giving them the confidence to plan further expansion. This demonstrates how GCash is an important component of businesses' growth strategies.

GCash has an impact on small businesses in the community, such as DKM Pharmacy. Since becoming a GCash Pera Outlet Partner a year ago, DKM Pharmacy owner Madelyn Leonin has received an additional monthly income of Php12, 000, demonstrating the power of digital finance in increasing revenue streams. Meanwhile, Ailyn Javier's internet cafe and sari-sari store, Icy Cyberia Internet Cafe, is well-known in her neighborhood thanks to the use of GCash, which attracts residents, workers, and delivery drivers.

These success stories demonstrate GCash's commitment to bringing financial inclusion to MSMEs, a sector that is frequently overlooked by traditional banking services. GCash enables MSMEs to remain competitive in a digitally changing landscape by providing tools such as cashless payment services (Scan to Pay, QR payments, Send Money, API Integration, Funds Disbursement for payroll streamlining, wallet limit upgrade) and access to fair lending through GLoans For Business.

GCash For Business to unveil more innovations

MSMEs can now use GCash for Business to make cashless payments. This is especially important for retail and food and beverage businesses that rely on high-volume transactions and value a faster and more efficient customer experience.  GCash is constantly innovating to meet a broader range of needs and challenges, as well as improve services that have proven critical to MSMEs. 

Retail and food and beverage businesses will soon be able to accept GCash payments with a single tap, reducing long lines and the need for smaller businesses to hire additional employees. 

Another GCash innovation in the works is a more affordable terminal that uses audio QR codes to instantly confirm payment via an audio notification. Customers will save time and effort by presenting the e-receipt of their GCash payment as proof. MSMEs who handle long lines will benefit from the audio confirmation feature. The feature also supports portable payments, which is especially useful for MSMEs with booths and kiosks.

Finally, GCash is introducing a new innovation that will greatly benefit the service industry, particularly front-line workers such as delivery drivers and gas station employees. The device, designed specifically for MSMEs, offers businesses the convenience of an affordable, lightweight, and portable device.

All these innovations boost the capabilities of GCash as a convenient, efficient, and fast financial service provider.

Making cities digital through GCash

In a bid to bring digital finance to more MSMEs, GCash is rolling out its DigiCities program in 27 cities.

DigiCities provides local government units with the tools to empower their businesses to go digital and to expand their business acumen, such as financial literacy workshops and GCash For Business hubs that allow easy onboarding to the platform. The program will also provide MSMEs with Masterclass sessions on how to use TikTok Shop, Canva, and other digital tools, boosting their digital marketing and branding capabilities to reach more customers. This is an initiative made possible through GCash's partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and StartUp Village. 

MSMEs will also get access to mentorship from some of the most successful Pera Outlet businesses through the GCash Pera Outlet kapihan. 

The pilot implementation of the DigiCities program aims to transform LGUs to become more digitally inclusive, not just within their business community but also with government services. GCash will be working with LGUs to enable convenience and accessibility in services like tax collection, revenue generation, public services, social welfare and financial aid

"GCash is only as good as its latest innovations—our technology is constantly evolving, and so are the needs of MSMEs. We need to make sure that the ecosystem that we are constantly developing addresses their needs. Since our vision is Finance For All, we are always thinking of developing new tools and functionalities that will be useful for everyone in the digital economy, including MSMEs. This makes us the trusted partner of businesses, big and small, nationwide." ~Martha Sazon, President & CEO at GCash 

Some of the cities that have already being empowered through DigiCities include Quezon City, Manila, Caloocan, Parañaque, Muntinlupa, Baguio, San Fernando, Bacoor, Sta. Rosa, Lipa, Iloilo, Bacolod, Tagbilaran, Victorias, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, and General Santos City.

GCash recognized by international journal pan finance as PH's 'best mobile wallet'

“We at GCash are thankful for this recognition. This highlights GCash’s transformative role in the Philippines' journey from financial inclusion to financial progress. It’s heartwarming to be recognized for these causes that are really close to our heart at GCash.Gender Equality & Sustainability play a crucial role in our evolving success story.” ~Martha Sazon, GCash President and CEO

GCash recognized by international journal pan finance as PH's

GCash, the Philippines' leading finance app and cashless ecosystem, has received international recognition after being named the country's Best Mobile Wallet for 2024 by global financial intelligence publication Pan Finance.

Pan Finance's Q1 2024 magazine recognized GCash holding company Mynt as a 'leader in mobile financial services' focused on 'accelerating financial inclusion through mobile money, financial services, and technology.' 

Pan Finance highlighted two Mynt companies: G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), GCash's mobile wallet operator, and Fuse, a tech-based lending company that provides Filipinos with personal and business loans.

Pan Finance also highlighted Mynt’s initiatives to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, namely goals #5 (gender equality), #8 (decent work and economic growth), #10 (reduced inequalities), and #13 (climate action).

This citation highlights GCash’s efforts to provide easy access to much-needed financial services to the underserved, especially to women, which make up more than half of the app’s client base. GCash is also notably close to gender parity when it comes to its total workforce, with 47% of its workforce being women – well above the global standard of 28%. GCash has also utilized innovative technologies to engage its users to tangibly contribute toward climate action through GForest. 

The global financial intelligence journal said its annual Pan Finance Awards is a ‘true indicator of excellence’ as it ‘identifies organizations and individuals who have excelled in their fields.’ 

Pan Finance reports a readership of more than 200,000 people across 15 countries. 

About Mynt

Mynt is the first and only duacorn in the Philippines. It's a leader in mobile financial services focused on accelerating financial inclusion through mobile money, financial services, and technology.  Mynt operates two fintech companies: GXI, the mobile wallet operator of GCash — the #1 Finance App in the Philippines, and Fuse Lending, a tech-based lending company that gives Filipinos access to microloans and business loans.

Mynt, through its fintech operations, is a staunch supporter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly UN SDGs 5,8,10, and 13, which focus on safety & security, financial inclusion, diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, respectively.

About GCash

GCash is the Philippines’ #1 Finance App and Largest Cashless Ecosystem. Through the GCash App, users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills via partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 6 million partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings, credit, loans, insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash’s mobile wallet operations are handled by G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt, the first and only duacorn in the Philippines.

GCash is a staunch supporter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly UN SDGs 5,8,10, and 13, which focus on safety & security, financial inclusion, diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, respectively.

Kick Off Your UEFA EURO 2024 Adventure and Watch the Games Live with GCash

“We are delighted to announce our partnership, together with Alipay+, the exclusive Official Payment Partner of UEFA EURO 2024, a collaboration that celebrates a shared passion and commitment to connecting with Filipino football fans. With GCash, users can unlock opportunities for more enriching experiences, and having the chance to attend the biggest sporting event of the year is just one of the ways we make this possible for our users. Through Alipay+, Filipino fans can pay at thousands of retail stores, F&B outlets and attractions across Germany and Europe, simply with GCash." ~Paul Vincent Albano, General Manager for GCash International

Kick Off Your UEFA EURO 2024 Adventure and Watch the Games Live with GCash

GCash, the Philippines' leading finance app, has partnered with Alipay+ to offer an exciting opportunity for Filipino football fans to participate in this year's UEFA EURO 2024. As the premier football tournament resumes, GCash has launched a new raffle promotion that allows you to watch the action live. GCash is a partner of Alipay+, the exclusive Official Payment Partner of UEFA EURO 2024.

Kick Off Your UEFA EURO 2024 Adventure and Watch the Games Live with GCash

The UEFA EURO 2024 tournament, which attracts millions of fans worldwide each year, will take place from June 14 to July 14, 2024, in ten iconic German host cities, including Berlin, Cologne, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Gelsenkirchen, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich, and Stuttgart.

Users can earn raffle tickets and experience the thrill of watching the UEFA EURO 2024 games live in Germany simply by paying with GCash, whether locally or internationally.

GCash is now available internationally thanks to a partnership with Alipay+, ensuring that users can conduct transactions seamlessly even while abroad. With its Scan-To-Pay feature, users can make hassle-free payments with no service fees at millions of merchants worldwide, including restaurants, grocery stores, retail shops, and more! 

Kick Off Your UEFA EURO 2024 Adventure and Watch the Games Live with GCash

The benefits of paying with GCash include access to exclusive discounts and promotions, such as the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Germany for UEFA EURO 2024. From March 1 to April 30, GCash users can earn raffle tickets for every full payment transaction completed with Scan-To-Pay. 

Payments made outside of the Philippines earn users 10 raffle entries, whereas transactions within the Philippines earn one raffle entry each. The official winners' draw will take place on May 4, 2024, and 16 lucky GCash users will receive two winning tickets, allowing them and their football-loving friends to watch the games together! 

Be part of football history and don’t miss out on the chance to witness Europe’s top nations in action this year. For more information and updates on the UEFA EURO 2024 promo, visit the GCash website or follow GCash online through @gcashofficial. 

GCash and SB19 releases new Summer Jingle and Music Video

GCash, the Philippines' top finance app, has teamed up with multi-awarded P-Pop boyband SB19 to launch a brand new summer anthem and music video. 

The upbeat release of "Tara, Summer Na" not only aims to provide a new summer anthem but also serves as an invitation to embrace the best aspects of the season in a fresh way through GCash. Whether indulging in food trips, embarking on out-of-town adventures with friends, or splurging on a seasonal wardrobe, GCash is injecting an extra dose of excitement into everyone's beloved activities with the introduction of the Shake It, Win It promo. 

With a plethora of prizes up for grabs, GCash ensures that every moment this summer is not only truly enjoyable but also rewarding. From March 4 to May 31, users can enter the Shake It, Win It Raffle by simply making a minimum payment of Php 100 with GCash, unlocking a world of prizes valued at 179M. Additionally, starting March 8, users can take advantage of over 50% discounts on partner deals.

Anticipate exciting rewards in the Shake It, Win It prize draw, ranging from GCash credits and retail merchant discount vouchers to the latest gadgets, new appliances, and even complimentary flights. Lucky winners may also score free trips for two to popular local summer spots like Cebu, Siargao, and Boracay. Moreover, five grand prize winners will have the opportunity to jet off to international destinations such as Japan, China, South Korea, or Thailand, accompanied by a companion!

To qualify for raffle entries, users simply need to make a minimum payment of Php 100 using GCash across various features and products within the GCash app. Whether it's buying load, paying bills, or accessing products on the GInsure or GLoan dashboard, each transaction earns users one raffle entry per day. They can also utilize the GCash Card locally or internationally, tapping to pay or scanning QR codes at their favorite merchants to accumulate additional entries daily.

Here’s how to play the Shake It, Win It Game:

1. After making a transaction worth a minimum of P100 with the eligible GCash services, click on your top banner in the GCash homepage
2. Under the Shake It, Win It page, click the Shake It, Win It banner
3. Users with a raffle entry will then be allowed to play by shaking or tapping their device
4. Users will then see their prizes immediately!

Stream the new Tara, Summer Na track today and keep paying with GCash for a chance to join the Shake It, Win It game daily and experience Summer the GCash way – easy, fun, more rewarding. 

Facebook Link:

https://www.facebook.com/gcashofficial/posts/pfbid02tVEB25UPHvdJNbE3BHiHtyH5aA5vxJFRju2vWLyUqXQUVaqvmBuiSyvDi3PCPixgl

YouTube link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQexD07tI3E

Tara, Summer Na. I-GCash mo! Download the GCash app today. 

About GCash

GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.) is the #1 Finance App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills at over 1,600 partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 6M partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings,  credit, loans, insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.), the first and only duacorn in the Philippines which is a part of the country's leading digital solutions platform, Globe Group.

GCash is a staunch supporter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly UN SDGs 5,8,10, and 13, which focus on safety & security, financial inclusion, diversity, equity and inclusion as well as taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, respectively. 

Tips To Shop and Pay Wiser, Better This Year from Heart Evangelista and GCash

“More fun and more sulit. I still love to express myself with the pieces I buy and invest in, but I've also been more financially smart, especially with how I shop. I'm looking for the best value for money and treat every purchase, no matter how small, as a smart investment.” ~Heart Evangelista, GCash Newest Ambassador

In its pilot GCash Spotlight episode, GCash introduced a new phase of financial advancement alongside its latest ambassador, Heart Evangelista.

As the leading finance app and the largest cashless ecosystem in the Philippines, GCash remains committed to transforming personal finance for every Filipino, encouraging smarter and more prudent habits in spending, saving, and investing.

According to Heart, GCash has become an integral part of her daily life, making shopping and saving.

When asked about her top tips for managing finances while shopping, Heart emphasizes the importance of leveraging her "best way to pay” – GCash – and its products and features tailored to meet different needs and user preferences.

Heart shares how she uses GCash when shopping locally and abroad during the recent GCash Spotlight event.

1. Maximize convenience and access to deals when shopping online

“I love buying things for my family, and of course that includes the treats and clothes of my furbabies, and many of the things I buy are readily available online so that helps me buy without any hassle. When I pay online with GCash, it’s simple, and it’s secure, so iwas sa online scams.”

As an avid online shopper who values a variety of options and seeks out the best deals, especially with her busy schedule, Heart maximizes her experience by gaining access to deals and discounts when she pays with GCash. 

When users Pay Online with GCash, they can get access to special discounts and exclusive vouchers, all while ensuring security in their transactions, making it the ideal choice for discerning shoppers. 

2. Enjoy convenient in-store shopping by scanning to pay

"Whether I'm dining out, grocery shopping, or indulging in retail therapy, it’s just so convenient to Scan-To-Pay with GCash, especially as I try to avoid bringing cash as much as possible."

Heart prioritizes convenience when it comes to payments, which is why she appreciates the simplicity of scanning QR codes through the GCash app at millions of merchants nationwide. 

3. Make shopping a fun, shared experience 

“Whether it’s picking out items for each other or jointly deciding on purchases, I really enjoy a shared shopping experience.”

Heart also enjoys shopping with GCash Express Send via Send Money, especially when shopping with Senator Chiz Escudero. As seen in her latest GCash film, they send each other “love” with shopping money, which adds an extra layer of enjoyment to their shopping experience. 

Through GCash Express Send, users can effortlessly send and receive money to other GCash users for free. Whether it's during the holiday season, on special occasions, or simply to express affection, Express Send via Send Money may be utilized to send “love” the way Heart does. 

Heart Evangelista-Escudero and Boy Abunda talk about her most used GCash features during the GCash Spotlight event

4. Discover the best deals available

With GCash, users can unlock a world of opportunities for smart spending and exclusive offers, whether shopping in-store or online. Exciting deals await during the upcoming 3.3 sale, with GCash and its brand partners offering exclusive discounts and promos, including: 

• Lazada 

From March 1, users can collect exclusive GCash vouchers at the Voucher Center and enjoy P50 off with a minimum spend of Php 1,000. 

• Lenovo

Users can get access to deals up to 38% off on all gadgets when they pay with GCash online and shop via Lenovo’s official website.  

• Shein

New users can enjoy 20% off with a minimum spend of Php 799 by using the code 2024GC20 upon check out. Another 18% off is available for users who checkout a minimum spend of Php 1,299 when they use the code 2024GC18.

With GCash, it’s never too late to manifest your best life, and take your dreams and goals to the next level. Learn more about how to shop smarter and embrace the possibilities that financial progress brings by streaming the first episode of GCash Spotlight featuring Heart Evangelista here.

About GCash

GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.) is the #1 Finance App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills at over 1,600 partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 6M partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings,  credit, loans, insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.), the first and only duacorn in the Philippines which is a part of the country's leading digital solutions platform, Globe Group.

GCash is a staunch supporter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly UN SDGs 5,8,10, and 13, which focus on safety & security, financial inclusion, diversity, equity and inclusion as well as taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, respectively. 

GCash Scan To Pay in Japan

Japan is a small island that is only 4 hours away from Manila by plane, but it is packed with so much to do and see that some people who have been swear that spending 3 days and 2 nights in its capital, Tokyo, is not enough. A week might be all you need to properly represent the country and do it justice, but that will all depend on how much you want to immerse yourself in everything Japanese!

 

When you are there, one thing is certain: it is simple to get carried away with spending Yen. There is simply a lot to eat, shops to visit, and places you won't find anywhere else, in addition to the traditional YOLO mentality. It's a good thing that GCash is now available in well-known stores and places all over the island because you can save money on foreign exchange fees, stay safe with cashless transactions, and take advantage of exclusive deals while having fun.

Shop!

 

Bic Camera

Welcome to Bic Camera, the one-stop shop for popular Japanese products! Bic Camera is a famous shopping mall in Japan. Apart from electronics, it deals in a wide variety of products such as watches, medicine, cosmetics, snacks, contact lens, toys, and liquor. Headquartered in Japan, it operates more than 200 stores across the country in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Hokkaido, Fukuoka, and Okinawa for example.

 

Don Quijote

Don Quijote is the biggest discount store and one of the most popular shopping malls in Japan where it has more than 500 chain stores. It can serve as a one-stop shop to meet all your purchasing needs and it is packed with many novel and interesting items for you to explore. Here in Donki, Chinese-speaking sales staff, Alipay, and other mobile payments are in place to bring you a wonderful shopping experience.

 

 Isetan Mitsukoshi Group

Isetan Mitsukoshi of Japan is an international department store group. Isetan Mitsukoshi has around 50 stores in countries all over the world. In Japan, there are 20 stores and in central Tokyo, there are stores in Shinjuku, Ginza, and Nihonbashi. At Isetan Mitsukoshi, you can discover the spirit of Japanese culture and the creation of the Japanese way of life.

 

Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores

From its humble beginnings as a kimono store during the Edo era, Daimaru and Matsuzakaya has grown to become one of the most recognizable department store brands in Japan with its wide selection of products ranging from everyday items and food to high-end luxury products. In Tokyo just outside the Tokyo Station's Yaesu North Exit, there’s a sprawling 13-level Daimaru store. At the basement floor, there is a food section called “Depa chika” with an overwhelming selection of boxed lunches, while the ground floor has a confectionary section called “Depa Ichi”, famous for the many sweets, ideal for souvenirs.

 

Kintetsu Department Store

In Osaka, Kintetsu Department Store is a destination of its own where you can have a shopping spree. Find your style in its wide range of retail items such as clothes, cosmetics and accessories. There are also dining spots that offer a menu of various Japanese dishes.

 

Tokyo Solamachi (shopping centre at the base of TOKYO SKYTREE)

TOKYO Solamachi, which spreads out at the base of the TOKYO SKYTREE, is one of the largest shopping centres in Tokyo. With easy access to Narita and Haneda airports, and more than 300 shops, you can spend all day here browsing through gourmet food, fashion, home appliances, souvenirs and cute sundries. Enjoy the view from the TOKYO SKYTREE and shop at TOKYO Solamachi.

 

 

Eat!

 

Kura Sushi

Eat in the restaurant that started the revolving sushi concept. Kura Sushi has the freshness, quality, and taste that you expect from Japanese food, but is served in an entertaining, memorable experience! Anything you get from this revolving sushi bar is guaranteed delicious, with crowd favorites mixed in with something new and exciting to try.

 

With the concept of "safe, delicious, affordable, and fun", the leading conveyor-belt sushi chain in Japan created the current conveyor-belt sushi restaurant's standard. A global restaurant brand that combines safety and experience-oriented entertainment, focusing on healthy sushi that is free of the four major additives" - chemical seasonings, artificial sweeteners, artificial colorings, and artificial preservatives - in all of its more than 200 ingredients, as well as a wide variety of side dishes.

 

Matsuya Foods

Matsuya is a well-known beef and rice bowl fast food chain with about a thousand stores across Japan, and most open for 24 hours. Opened since 1966, Matsuya is known for gyūmeshi: a savory, sweet dish made of tender beef and onion cooked in dashi and served over rice. It’s very filling and very comforting, while also being low-priced with quick service.

 

Airport

 

Narita International Airport

Before your flight home, you might want to wander around Narita International Airport. With its extensive restaurants offering Japanese, Chinese and Western cuisine to choose from to appease your cravings. There are also cafes and light meals for some quick bites. You can also check out their Duty Free and boutiques for last minute retail shopping.

 

Aside from these shopping havens and dining destinations, you can also pay with GCash in nearby convenience stores around Japan such as Lawson and FamilyMart. Ran out of travel essentials? Easily buy it there and replenish. You can also stop by for some snacks and drinks while en route to your next destination. For those looking for medicines, makeup and daily necessities, you can drop by at Sundrug or Tsuruha Drug.

Pay with GCash

Pay your way through these places with GCash which is now available in over 2.5 million Alipay+ merchants across Asia and in key countries including Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Qatar, the UK, France, Italy & Germany. GCash is the way to control your budget when you’re outside the Philippines—enjoy real-time forex, zero service fees and get access to exclusive deals all inside the app! 

 

Simply look for the Alipay+ sign and you can pay with GCash! After logging into the GCash app, select the QR or PayQR button at the bottom of the screen. Scan the merchant’s QR code, or tap “Pay Abroad with Alipay+” to have the merchant scan your generated QR. Then  check the amount, and click Pay to see the receipt. No more traveling with large sums of money—you get to travel light and get deals and discounts from different places, but with the same payment. Just find the Plus, and Pay with GCash!

 

To learn more about paying with GCash in Japan, tap the  “A+ Rewards” page in the app and select Japan as your destination.

 

About GCash

GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.) is the #1 Finance App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, 76M registered users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills at over 1,600 partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 5.2M partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings, credit, loans, insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.), the first and only duacorn in the Philippines.

 

GCash was recognized by The Asian Banker (TAB) and by the IDC in 2021 for its outstanding digital financial inclusion programs.

Cordillera's most wanted timbog sa joint operation ng PNP at GCash

“Ang pagkakahuli sa number one most wanted cybercriminal ng Cordillera ay isang patunay sa patuloy na pag-unlad ng kakayahan ng ating kapulisan sa paglaban sa mga cybercrime gamit ang teknolohiya na lalong pinabisa ng maigting na pakikipagtulungan ng mga e-wallets kagaya ng GCash.  Nais namin na lalo pang pagtibayin ang pagtutulungang ito sa lalong ikaliligtas ng mga Pilipinong gumagamit ng mga online payments.” ~PBGen Sidney Hernia, PNP ACG Director

Leny Orcine Sierda na kinilalang PNP Cordillera’s top most wanted

Natunton at nadakip kamakailan ng Philippine National Police Anti Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) ang most wanted ng Cordillera region at ito ay sa pakikipagtulungan ng nangungunang mobile wallet sa bansa na GCash.

Patong-patong na kaso ang kinahaharap ni Leny Orcine Sierda, 37 años, residente ng Brgy. Santa Catalina, San Pablo, Laguna, matapos umano nitong magpanggap na real estate agent gamit ang alias na Brenda Maxwell at tumanggap ng P71,500.00 online bilang down payment.  

Ayon sa 23 años na biktima na isang research analyst sa Baguio City ay agad siyang na-block ng suspek na si Sierda matapos nitong matanggap ang napagkasunduang halaga bilang paunang bayad para sa isang condo unit sa Cypress Towers na matatagpuan sa  Brgy. Ususan, Taguig. Agad ini-report ng biktima ang pangyayari sa mga awtoridad at matapos ang masusing imbestigasyon ay natukoy ang tunay na pagkakakilanlan ng suspek na siya rin palang  top-most wanted ng PNP sa Cordillera.

Ayon sa biktima, nakilala niya si Sierda sa isang online platform kung saan maaaring bumili, magbenta at magpaupa ng mga real estate properties. 

Kinilala ng PNP Cordillera si Sierda na number one most wanted cybercriminal noong first quarter ng 2023. 

Patuloy na pina-iigting ng nangungunang fintech company sa bansa ang pakikipagtulungan nito sa mga awtoridad kabilang ang PNP, CIDG, CICC at NBI upang masigurong ligtas ang 79 million users nito laban sa mga scammers at iba pang cybercriminals. Ang pagkikipagtulungan ng GCash sa mga alagad ng batas ang nagiging susi sa pagkakadakip ng mga hinihinalang scammers at pag block sa mahigit 900,000 na fraudulent accounts noong 2022. 

Patuloy na pinaaalalahanan ng GCash ang mga users nito na maging maingat sa kanilang mga online transactions. Nagbabala rin ang e-wallet na hindi dapat ibigay kanino man ang kanilang MPIN o OTP at wag i-click ang anumang website na matatanggap sa email o SMS. 

Sa mga nais mag report ng mga scam, puntahan lamang ang official GCash Help Center at help.gcash.com o mag-message kay Gigi sa the website at i- type ang "I want to report a scam."

Para sa nais makipag-ugnayan o humingi ng assistance, maaari kumontak sa PNP-ACG, sa pamamagitan ng kanilang hotlines na (02) 8414-1560, 0998-598-8116, o mag-email sa acg@pnp.gov.ph.

About GCash

GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.) is the #1 Finance App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, 79M registered users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills at over 1,600 partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 5.2M partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings, credit, loans, insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.), the first and only duacorn in the Philippines.

GCash is a staunch supporter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly UN SDGs 5,8,10, and 13, which focus on safety & security, financial inclusion, diversity, equity and inclusion as well as taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, respectively. 

GCash rolls out in the UK, Canada

“GCash is now available to our kababayans in the UK and Canada thanks to strong support from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). As we prepare for the full launch of our overseas service later this year, we’ll be sure to make their experience of using the app the best as possible. We’re also gearing up to reach more Filipinos across the world as we hope to make significant headway in achieving our vision of ‘Finance for All’.” ~Martha Sazon, President of GCash

GCash rolls out in the UK, Canada

GCash rolls out in the UK, Canada. Filipinos can start using GCash with British and Canadian numbers.

The Philippines’ number one financial app, GCash, further expands its global reach as it officially rolls out in both the United Kingdom and Canada, enabling the first 1,000 Filipinos there to start using the e-wallet with their international mobile numbers.

Filipinos in Canada and the UK can begin signing up for GCash regardless of their SIM cards and start supporting their families back home by sending money for free (GCash to GCash), paying bills, and buying them prepaid load credits.

Earlier this month, GCash received the green light from the BSP to start the initial beta launch of its overseas service which allowed Filipinos in Japan, Australia, and Italy to use GCash using any SIM from those countries. This has made GCash the first and only e-wallet in the Philippines to offer this kind of service overseas. In March, the e-wallet also rolled out the beta service in the US.

In just a few easy steps, Filipinos in the UK, Canada, and the other mentioned countries can begin using GCash. First, they just need to download the app from Google Play Store for Android, the App Store for iPhone and iPad users, or the Huawei Gallery. Then, users can select their country and input their details. To verify their account, they just need to scan their Philippine passport or other valid IDs and take a selfie.

Users in the UK and Canada can also cash in via Remitly. In the Remitly app, select GCash as the e-wallet; enter the recipient’s name and mobile numbers; confirm the details and transfer the amount; and receive the funds straight in the GCash Overseas wallet. Finally, fully verified users can start sending money, paying bills, and buying load credits wherever they are, with just a few taps on the app.

Aside from making GCash services available to more Filipinos worldwide, the e-wallet has also been continuously expanding its international payments touchpoints in partnership with global fintech giant, Alipay+. GCash can now be used to pay in select merchants across countries like Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Qatar as well as top European destinations like the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy.

To learn more about GCash Overseas, visit https://www.gcash.com/profile/overseas# 

About GCash

GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.) is the #1 Finance App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, 79M registered users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills at over 1,600 partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 5.2M partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings, credit, loans, insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.), the first and only duacorn in the Philippines.

GCash was recognized by The Asian Banker (TAB) and by the IDC in 2021 for its outstanding digital financial inclusion programs.

GCash Digital Excellence Awards 2023 honors private sector partners

“The new normal brings unique challenges to the economy, especially to the fintech industry. Through the GCash Digital Excellence Awards, we pay tribute to private and public entities for their innovative achievements that span digital transformation, customer-centric solutions, business and technology agility, and product and service innovation. We hope that this will serve as an inspiration for our key partners in various sectors to continue to innovate, serve millions and make the lives of Filipinos better every day.” ~Ren-Ren Reyes, GCash Chief Commercial Officer

From left: G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI) VP for commercial operations Luigi Reyes; Puregold Price Club, Inc. (PPCI) IT manager Gilbert Arciaga; PPCI senior manager for merchandising and marketing services Jenny Jacintos; PPCI finance manager Maricel Cambe; GXI president and CEO Renren Reyes, GXI account manager Shyla Escueta, and GXI team lead Wella de Leon

Through its annual GCash Digital Excellence Awards 2023, which were recently held at the Grand Hyatt Manila in BGC, Taguig City, GCash, the leading e-wallet in the nation, is honoring outstanding businesses and MSMEs for improving the lives of Filipinos by providing them access to cutting-edge, secure, and practical digital finance technology.

The second GCash Digital Excellence Awards for business recognized the commitment and hard work of its partners in making daily life in the Philippines better. Additionally, it seeks to motivate additional public, private, and MSME sectors to keep developing their services for Filipinos and contribute to the transformation of the nation into a more economically inclusive society.

The ceremony opened with a video message from the president and CEO of Globe Group Ernest L. Cu and was graced with the presence of G-Xchange Inc President and CEO Ren-Ren Reyes, chief technology and operations officer Pebbles Sy, chief marketing officer Neil Trinidad, head of new businesses Winsley Bangit, chief finance officer Tek Olano, chief people officer Robert Gonzales, Fuse chief finance officer Gabriel Lacuesta, strategy officer Ron Testa, GCash vice president for enterprise Luigi Reyes, vice president and head of wealth management Jong Layug, head of consumer experience Joanne Avendano

This year’s awardees were recognized in six different categories.

The Excellence in Innovation Award was given to partner industry leaders who have implemented a trailblazing project or initiative and has contributed to partners' digitization efforts leading to better customer experience and has improved overall business efficiency and fasted more convenient transactions to GCash’s 79 million and growing GCash users. These partners are Robinsons Department Store which won 1st place, Villarica Pawnshop Inc., and Max’s Group Inc. which won 2nd and 3rd awards, respectively.

For the Excellence Ecosystem Award, key partners were honored for embracing the digital lifestyle and fully integrating the different solutions of GCash into their ecosystem. The awardees include Puregold Price Club Inc. (1st place), Robinsons Supermarket (2nd place),  and Globe Telecom, Inc. (3rd place)

Taking home the Excellence in Growth Potential Award were PMFTC Inc. (1st place), BDO Unibank, Inc. (2nd place), and McDonald’s Philippines (3rd place), for showing promise to grow in terms of transaction volume, door count, or expansion into new lines of businesses with GCash.

Recognizing their efforts to achieve exponential growth in Gross Transaction Value (GTV) and sustained user base, the Excellence in Growth and Usage Award was given to AB Leisure Exponent, Inc. (BingoPlus) Abenson, Appboxo Pte. Ltd. Dragonpay Corporation, Gaisano Mall of Davao, Jollibee Foods Corporation, Lalamove Philippines Inc., Lazada E-Service Philippines, Inc., Mercury Drug Corporation, Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company, P.J. Lhuillier, Inc. (Cebuana Lhuillier), Seaoil Philippines, SM Retail Inc., Landers Superstore, and Unilever Philippines Inc.

Meanwhile, the Pioneer Awards which recognize companies that pioneered the adoption of GCash’s innovative business solutions were divided into four categories: the Pioneer Award for Best GGives Merchant which was awarded to Zalora, the  Pioneer Award for Best GCredit Merchant on the other hand was given to MERALCO. Meanwhile the Pioneer Award for Ad Solutions was given to Smart Communications, Inc., and taking home the Pioneer Award for Data Solutions was Trusting Social AI Philippines, Inc.

Lasty, the highlight of the evening and the most prestigious of the awards, the Partner of the Year was granted to Puregold Price Club Inc. by being one of the GCash’s key partners that exhibited excellence in digital finance and aided in promoting financial inclusion in the country. Along with GCash, Puregold Price Club Inc. introduced the first-ever barcode payment solution to Filipinos, effectively providing a safe and convenient digital payment solution to anyone with a smartphone and a GCash account.

By continuously building strategic collaboration with its partners, GCash is on track to make its mission of ‘Finance for All’ a reality and to help millions of Filipinos have a safer, more inclusive, and better financial future.

About GCash

GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.) is the #1 Finance App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, 79M registered users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills at over 1,600 partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 5.2M partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings, credit, loans, insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.), the first and only duacorn in the Philippines.

GCash was recognized by The Asian Banker (TAB) and by the IDC in 2021 for its outstanding digital financial inclusion programs.

Going to South Korea Soon? Let GCash Help You Through Your Trip via Scan to Pay

As countries reopen their borders and people begin to start travelling abroad again, GCash made it easier for us to roam our destinations without the worry of losing cash and keeping our expenses tracked. Allow me to share with you our press release for the STP availability of Gcash in South Korea. 

The Hallyu wave has been widely welcomed in the Philippines. What's not to love about South Korea? Kdrama, KPop, cuisine, and fashion. It's undeniable that Filipinos have ranked the nation highly on their travel wish lists, whether they're planning a trip to their idol group or simply can't wait to immerse themselves in their culture. 

Now that GCash is available, traveling the nation is simpler and hassle-free without having to worry about running out of Korean Won or needing to exchange money quickly and paying exorbitant exchange rates. Make sure to include the following retail partners where you can use GCash to your list if you're organizing a trip to South Korea.

Shop!

• Lotte Duty-Free 

Give yourself a day or two to properly explore Lotte Duty Free—you won’t regret it! Boasting the most brands and goods in South Korea, Lotte Duty Free is a haven for tourists seeking the best brands of the country at the most attractive prices. Found in several locations in South Korea, also be on the lookout for exclusive items that you can only find on their shelves, such as collabs with popular idol groups. 

• Shinsegae Duty Free

Enjoy the first ever duty free store from one of the biggest names in retail in South Korea! Once the Shinsegae Chaebol opened their first department store in 1930, they never looked back. And they were the first department store in the country, too! 

Shinsegae Duty Free is a stone’s throw away from their first and main shopping mall, and you’ll find everything you want, from luxury goods to affordable finds, from electronics to character goods. There’s even an art space inside! 

• LINE FRIENDS – Flagship Store 

If you're someone who gets excited seeing cute knick-knacks, then you're definitely going to love the super cute characters of LINE FRIENDS. This global character brand can trace their popularity from Japan, where the Line App came from, and also from Naver, the internet search company that’s numero uno in SK—yup, it’s not Google! 

LINE FRIENDS have their mainstay characters called Brown & Friends, but they also carry BT21, the super popular characters of the world-famous idol group and South Korea’s pride, BTS. Find these characters in merch ranging from notepads to bags, and everything in between! 

Eat! 

• Hai Di Lao 

You can’t go to South Korea without going on a food trip! Don’t miss out on the world-famous street food and convenience store treats in SK, and make sure to visit the hot pot restaurant Hai Di Lao. One of the largest hotpot chains hailing from China, Hai Di Lao is now found in different countries, including South Korea. Expect one of the widest hotpot varieties you’ll ever find in Hai Di Lao—make sure to come on an empty stomach!  

• Starbucks, Hongdae neighborhood 

The coffee and café culture in South Korea is well-known—you can’t walk a few steps without running into a quaint café to step into SK. If you’re looking for the comforts of a familiar place though, Starbucks in Seoul can rival such quaint cafes. Make sure to check out the exclusive merch that can only be found in South Korea, and to try their seasonal drinks. 

Pay with GCash

Pay your way through these places with GCash which is now available in over 1 million Alipay+ merchants across Asia and in key countries including Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Qatar. GCash is the way to control your budget when you’re outside the Philippines—enjoy real-time forex, zero service fees and get access to exclusive deals all inside the app!  

Simply look for the Alipay+ sign and you can pay with GCash! After logging into the GCash app, select the QR or PayQR button at the bottom of the screen. Scan the merchant’s QR code, or tap “Pay Abroad with Alipay+” to have the merchant scan your generated QR. Then  check the amount, and click Pay to see the receipt. No more traveling with large sums of money—you get to travel light and get deals and discounts from different places, but with the same payment. Go with GCash!

To learn more about paying with GCash in South Korea, tap the  “A+ Rewards” page in the app and select South Korea as your destination. 

About GCash

GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.) is the #1 Finance App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, 79M registered users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills at over 1,600 partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 5.2M partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings, credit, loans, insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.), the first and only duacorn in the Philippines.

GCash was recognized by The Asian Banker (TAB) and by the IDC in 2021 for its outstanding digital financial inclusion programs.