GCash

GCash, a leading digital payment platform in the Philippines operated by Globe Fintech Innovations Inc., has expanded its services through partnerships and government initiatives. The Department of Social Welfare and Development now accepts GCash payments for travel clearances and other applications, aligning with President Marcos Jr.'s goal to automate government transactions. GCash is also considering an IPO but plans have been postponed due to regulatory uncertainties in the online gaming industry.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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PCC approves Ayala-Mitsubishi P18.4B joint venture

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) approved a joint venture between Ayala Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation on Thursday, with Mitsubishi acquiring a 50% stake in AC Ventures Holding Corporation for P18.4 billion.
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GCash extends 15-day grace period for storm-affected loan repayments

Philippines' leading super finance app, GCash, through its lending arm Fuse Financing Inc., is providing relief to borrowers affected by recent storms Crising, Dante, and Emong, as well as the habagat (southwest monsoon).
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BTr launches GBonds, PHP500 gov't securities for GCash users

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) launched GBonds on Friday, July 25, allowing GCash users to invest in government securities starting from PHP500.
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BSP, BTr sign MOU to enhance payments systems

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday to enhance the resilience of their payments and settlements systems.
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GCash partners NGOs for disaster relief funds

Over 2.7 million Filipinos across 17 regions are affected by continuous heavy rains and storms, prompting calls for urgent disaster relief funds.
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Study shows 75% of Filipino players would move to underground sites if online gambling is banned

A study by The Fourth Wall reveals that 75% of surveyed Filipino players believe an outright ban on online gambling will push them to underground sites or unregulated foreign platforms.
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Globe offers free calls, texts, data for storm-affected areas

Globe Telecom is offering free calls, texts, and data to its subscribers in areas affected by Severe Tropical Storm Crising and ongoing monsoon rains.
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GCash updates policies to restrict e-gambling ads, enhances security measures

GCash is updating its advertising policies on the GLife platform to restrict e-gambling promotions in alignment with new responsible gaming regulations.
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Sen Ejercito urges probe into online gambling, calls for restrictions

Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito warned that online gambling poses a more severe social crisis than Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), urging government action and filing a resolution seeking a probe into the rapid proliferation of online gambling.
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Senators push bills to regulate, ban online gambling

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian and Senators Pia and Alan Peter Cayetano have proposed bills aimed at regulating and prohibiting online gambling in the Philippines to address growing addiction among youth.
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