GCash helps Baguio’s small businesses thrive as Panagbenga Festival goes more cashless

Small businesses in Baguio are embracing cashless payments as the Panagbenga Festival draws thousands of visitors each year. Through digital tools from GCash, local merchants from sari sari stores to cafés are able to serve more customers and keep up with the surge in tourism during the celebration.

By introducing solutions such as QR payments and community based financial services, GCash helps many nano, micro, small, and medium enterprises strengthen their livelihoods while taking part in the city’s growing digital economy.

MSMEs and consumers benefit from seamless cashless transactions at souvenir shops, fresh market goods, and general retail partners via GCash digital solutions

inDrive Launches First-Ever Regional EV Fleet in the Philippines, Starting in Baguio City

inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, is rolling out the Philippines' first-ever regional electric vehicle (EV) fleet in Baguio City.

Baguio City taps BayaniChain for ‘GoodGovChain’ pilot

Baguio City is taking transparency to the next level! 🇵🇭 Mayor Benjie Magalong has partnered with blockchain pioneer BayaniChain to launch GoodGovChain, a platform that records budgets, procurement, and infrastructure projects on a tamper-proof ledger.

Built on BayaniChain’s Digital Public Asset Framework, GoodGovChain lets citizens easily verify government documents through a secure dashboard while protecting sensitive data. Baguio is the first LGU in the Philippines to adopt the system, setting a benchmark for accountable and auditable governance. 

“Transparency is key, and blockchain is the only way to guarantee it,” said Mayor Magalong. With Baguio leading the way, GoodGovChain signals the future of digital governance across the Philippines.

Where to travel in 2023: Airbnb reveals the hottest destinations for Filipinos this year

Where to travel next this 2023? Airbnb shares awesome travel in destinations for 2013. No need to travel abroad, as the best places are already here in the Philippines. This can be a year of travel and staycation for the entire family or group of friends to enjoy the hottest destinations while staying in the Philippines' wonderful locations. Which travel destination should we try first?

Baguio City latest to join PLDT, Smart conversations series on mental health awareness

PLDT and Smart continues its Better Today conversations series on mental health, this time with Baguio City.