Lake Sebu, GCash drive financial inclusion in remote Bangsamoro communities

For some barangay volunteers in Lake Sebu, collecting a ₱2,000 allowance can mean spending as much as ₱1,500 just to travel to the poblacion. Now, a partnership with GCash aims to change that.

Through financial literacy training, KYC registration, and planned digital allowance disbursements via GCash Fund Disbursement Service, volunteers can eventually receive and cash out their allowances closer to home.

The Five Questions Filipinos are Asking to Build the Lives They Want

Are you making the right choices for the life you want?

As the Ber months get us thinking about money, goals, and the future, EastWest Ageas’ new PURPLE Report reveals how Filipinos are becoming more intentional about their spending and priorities.

But here’s the interesting part: it all starts with five simple questions. 👀

What are they, and how can they help you rethink your own choices? Read the full article in the comments. 👇

GCash brings 'Wais Tindera Caravan' to Cebu, empowering MSMEs with financial tools and responsible borrowing

Growing a business starts with making smarter financial decisions. More than 200 Cebu entrepreneurs joined the GCash Wais Tindera Caravan to learn financial literacy, responsible borrowing, and digital business tools that can help MSMEs grow sustainably. The initiative also promotes safer alternatives to informal lending while encouraging digital adoption.

Salmon Launches “Para-Paraan” Podcast to Bring Financial Mindfulness to Filipino Families

Salmon brings financial mindfulness closer to Filipino families with the launch of Para-Paraan with Salmon, a new podcast series hosted by creator-entrepreneurs Joric Pecson and MK Bertulfo. The show features inspiring stories from Filipinos who’ve learned to manage money with purpose and creativity, proving that with the right mindset, there’s always a “para-paraan” to grow and thrive.

Now streaming on YouTube and Spotify, the first episodes feature Mommy Diaries PH (Ciara Magallanes), Jaycee Tan of HighLevel Pilipinas, and actress-entrepreneur Ashley Colet of Ash Luxe Nails.

🎧 Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ParaParaanwithSalmon

Harvesting digital skills: Over 8,000 Filipino farmers gain digital financial literacy, easier access to insurance claims

GCash, the Philippines’ #1 finance super app, and the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) are bringing financial inclusion straight to farming communities through a nationwide Digital Financial Literacy Caravan. Over 8,000 farmers across key provinces learned how to use GCash for faster insurance payouts, secure transactions, and smarter money management—empowering them to save time, cut delays, and take part in the digital economy.

Trusting Social Philippines optimizes Big Data and AI to spread financial inclusion to all Filipinos

Half of Filipino adults still don’t have access to formal financial accounts. Trusting Social is helping change that—using AI and telco data to deliver fast, paperless credit scoring for millions of underbanked Filipinos. Its technology empowers banks to reach underserved communities, helping lower interest rates, boost approval rates, and unlock opportunities even in remote provinces.

UnionDigital Bank launches “Kaya Mo” movement to drive real financial inclusion for unbanked Filipinos

Kaya Mo! UnionDigital Bank is breaking down barriers to financial inclusion with the launch of the Kaya Mo Movement — designed to empower underserved Filipinos with accessible, intuitive digital banking solutions. From sari-sari storeowners to daily wage earners, Kaya Mo helps every Filipino believe in their financial potential.

Highlights from the launch event included real-life stories from microentrepreneurs, insights from wealth coach Chinkee Tan, and new product reveals like low-entry savings, digital loans, and more!

Because when banking is built around real people, financial inclusion becomes true empowerment.

Bayad and DepEd, Amplifies Advocacy on Financial Literacy

Bayad and the Department of Education (DepEd) continue their "Bayad Sapat Dapat" program. Strengthening financial literacy among Filipino students which aims to equip the youth with essential money management skills to navigate challenging financial landscapes.