Fuse CEO Tony Isidro highlights how fintech is helping small businesses unlock better financing at the ASEAN MSME Summit

A sari-sari store may be doing steady business, but getting a loan can still be difficult without formal financial records or collateral. At the ASEAN MSME Summit 2026, Fuse Financing CEO Tony Isidro explained how fintech can help close this gap by using digital transaction data to give lenders a better view of how small businesses operate. For Filipino entrepreneurs, everyday activities like receiving customer payments and paying suppliers through GCash could help build a digital financial footprint, although loan approval remains subject to credit evaluation.

Fuse Financing, Inc. president and CEO Tony Isidro

How GCash Fuse brings more Filipinos and MSMEs into formal credit, helping them move toward a better future

From aspiring entrepreneurs to established small business owners, more Filipinos are turning to digital lending as a practical way to access capital and grow their livelihoods. As technology helps break down traditional barriers to financing, accessible credit is opening new opportunities for MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, and underserved communities across the country.

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.

Abot-kamay na loans mas pinaigting hatid ng ng Asian Development Bank at GCash

Mas maraming Pilipinong negosyante ang mabibigyan ng pagkakataong magsimula at lumago sa kanilang business or negosyo. Sa tulong ng Asian Development Bank at GCash, mas pinalawak ang access sa puhunan para sa MSMEs at women entrepreneurs, lalo na sa mga lugar na may mataas na antas ng kahirapan.

Hindi lang pautang ang hatid ng programa kundi kaalaman din. Sa pamamagitan ng financial literacy workshops at digital loan tools, mas natutulungan ang maliliit na negosyante na matutong mangasiwa ng pera at umutang nang responsable para sa pangmatagalang pag-asenso.

GLoan makes borrowing worry-free with free health and loan insurance, giving borrowers extra protection

Borrowing just got safer for Filipinos. GCash, through Fuse Financing Inc., is now bundling free health and loan insurance with every eligible GLoan, giving borrowers added peace of mind when life throws unexpected emergencies their way. With GLoan Protect, users don’t just get quick access to funds, they also get built-in protection at no extra cost.

From covering hospital confinement to waiving remaining loan balances in case of death or accident-related disability, GLoan Protect helps ease financial stress during difficult moments. It’s another step by GCash to make borrowing more responsible, human, and worry-free for everyday Filipinos.

GCash represents PH at Mastercard Global Financial Health Coalition, showcases fintech expertise in international arena

GCash is putting the Philippines on the global fintech map as it joins the Mastercard Global Financial Health Coalition, becoming the country’s sole founding partner in the international alliance. The move highlights how local digital finance innovations can help improve financial health and resilience in emerging markets worldwide.

Represented by its lending arm Fuse Financing Inc., GCash is sharing its mobile-first expertise in making credit and financial tools more accessible, especially for unbanked and underserved communities. Through the coalition, GCash aims to show that true financial inclusion goes beyond account openings and focuses on trust, everyday use, and long-term financial habits.

SEC brings BSP, Fuse Financing Inc., and PNP-ACG together to combat unsafe lending and strengthen public protection for Investor Protection Week 2025

The SEC gathered key institutions including the BSP, Fuse Financing Inc., and the PNP-ACG for Investor Protection Week 2025 to strengthen public protection against unsafe lending and fraudulent investment schemes. With scams becoming more aggressive and unregulated lenders preying on students, employees, and everyday earners, this year’s event focused on building financial literacy, critical thinking, and responsible borrowing among Filipinos.

Through panels, workshops, and the launch of the SEC Academy, experts emphasized one message: informed decision-making is the strongest defense against fraud. By learning how to spot red flags, understand interest rates, and choose licensed financial partners, Filipinos can protect themselves and make smarter financial moves in an increasingly digital world.

From dreams to reality with GLoan: A working student’s journey to becoming a lawyer

From juggling a full-time job to conquering the bar exam, Ilongga working student Atty. Sheila Mae Gomez proves that dreams backed by determination and smart financial choices can truly pay off. 

With the help of GCash's GLoan she was able to continue her law studies without the burden of borrowing from family or friends. Now a licensed lawyer, she inspires others to invest in themselves and never give up on their goals.

Healthway partners with Fuse, GCash lending arm, for ‘Test Now, Pay Later’ Program, expanding Filipinos' access to healthcare

Healthway Medical Network and Fuse Financing Inc., the lending arm of GCash, have teamed up to launch Test Now, Pay Later—a zero-interest installment plan that lets Filipinos undergo essential diagnostic tests and medical exams without the burden of paying upfront. 

Powered by GGives, this program removes financial barriers to healthcare by offering flexible payment options across Healthway’s 10 clinics in Metro Manila, soon to expand nationwide. From pre-employment exams and lab tests to imaging scans, doctor consultations, and vaccinations—patients can now access care without delay.

This partnership champions early diagnosis, timely treatment, and healthier communities by making quality healthcare more inclusive and affordable for every Filipino.

GCash advisory on impostor entity “Fuse Lending” shut down by SEC for illegally using former name of GCash lending arm

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has shut down a fraudulent group illegally using the old name “Fuse Lending” to deceive the public. 

The real and only legitimate lending arm of GCash is Fuse Financing Inc., which has been fully SEC-registered and operating under its updated name since January 30, 2025. All Fuse Financing products and services are available only through the official GCash app.