Luzon Institutional Partners lead the charge toward a digitally inclusive Philippines at GCash Digital Excellence Awards 2025

Digital transformation in government is gaining ground across Luzon, with more local and national institutions adopting cashless systems to improve public services. At the 5th GCash Digital Excellence Awards, standout LGUs, public markets, and agencies were recognized for making transactions faster, more transparent, and accessible for everyday Filipinos.

With the support of GCash, these institutions are helping bring essential services closer to communities, proving that digital governance is no longer just a vision but a growing reality across the country.

Modernizing the Nation: 5th GCash Digital Excellence Awards recognizes the pioneers of inclusive digital governance, a citizen-focused cashless nation

Government agencies across the Philippines are stepping up their digital game, making public services faster, simpler, and more accessible for everyday Filipinos. At the 5th GCash Digital Excellence Awards, institutions that embraced cashless systems and digital solutions were recognized for improving how citizens access services, from payments to benefits.

Through initiatives like the awards, GCash continues to support a more efficient and inclusive digital government, helping bridge gaps in service delivery while pushing for a more citizen focused, cashless nation.

The BARMM Ministry of Human Settlements and Development received the Champion for Digital Advocacy and Connectivity award. Shown on photo are  (L-R) Fuse Financing Inc. president and CEO Tony Isidro; and GCash chief marketing officer Neil Trinidad; with the BARMM Ministry of Human Settlements and Development deputy minister Aldin Asiri and Policy Development, Coordination and Regulation Division chief Abdulhamid C. Alawi Jr.; Department of Finance secretary Frederick Go; and Mynt president and CEO Martha Sazon

Meralco partners with ARTA to support government streamlining efforts

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has partnered with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to help local government units (LGUs) automate their business permit and licensing systems in line with the government’s thrust to promote ease in doing business.