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The Philippines’ #1 finance superapp’s birthday treats include ₱10 chicken, free MRT rides, and a chance to win a free Motorbike, bringing such well-loved Filipino traditions as pakain, palibre, and pamigay to life.Birthdays are often about sharing what you have, whether it is food for family and friends, a free treat for someone who needs it, or a little something for everyone who helped make another year worth celebrating. For its 22nd birthday, GCash is bringing that familiar Filipino tradition to life through a nationwide ‘pasalamat’ birthday blowout for the Filipinos who have been part of its journey.GCash celebrates 22 years of empowering Filipinos by offering exciting birthday surprises—from freeMRT commutes and discounted ₱10 chicken to a chance to win one of 100 motorbikes ...

 Fintech is using technology to make financing more accessible to small businesses, giving entrepreneurs greater opportunities to fund day-to-day operations and business expansion. By improving access to capital, fintech can help drive the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which remain a vital part of the Philippine economy. Isidro highlights how Fuse is unlocking capital for MSMEs, driving business growth through accessible and flexible credit.Fuse Financing, Inc. President and CEO Tony Isidro shared this view while speaking at the ASEAN MSME Summit 2026, highlighting the potential of micro and small businesses, including sari-sari store owners and other small merchants, to grow with the right financial support. “Just because a ...

Finance super app GCash has made exploring and managing digital assets more secure and accessible through GCrypto, powered by Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX). Found in GCash, the platform allows Filipinos to set up a crypto account in as fast as 30 seconds, seamlessly receive and transfer crypto holdings from other wallets and exchanges, securely trade digital assets on the market, and fund their portfolio with zero cash-in fees directly through their mobile phones.. By streamlining the onboarding process, supporting crypto transfers, and providing direct fiat-to-crypto conversion, GCrypto simplifies traditional barriers associated with digital asset platforms. Users can participate in global market movements without relying on complex peer-to-peer (P2P) workarounds o...

Bacolod City once again comes alive with the sights, sounds, and festive spirit of MassKara Festival as GCash joins locals and visitors in one of the city’s most anticipated celebrations. From October 16 to 18, 2026, festival‑goers can discover exclusive merchant offers, alongside activities and surprises across key areas of the festival.Enjoy the Masskara festivities, and discover exclusive GCash promos from October 16-18, 2026!Beyond the parades, music, and colorful festivities, MassKara brings together communities, consumers, and local businesses. As digital payments become increasingly part of everyday transactions, GCash is making it easier for festival-goers to pay, explore local merchants, and enjoy more of what Bacolod has to offer. Through merchant partnerships and activit...

The L. Tinsay Development Center,*Barbara Mijares photoOfficials of Tricastle International Inc. led the inauguration and unveiling of the L. Tinsay Development Center in Purok Lote, Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City, on Tuesday, Oct. 13.Construction of the center began in 2019, but due to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and other factors, it took seven years to complete. The project was finished by NJ Builders, a sister company of Tricastle International, which specializes in sending skilled workers to Japan.Japanese partners of Tricastle International—including representatives and officials from Marutora and the Multi Contractors Cooperative of Japan—attended the event as honored guests.The second floor of the building features classrooms for local and overseas ...

NOCCI president Edward Du*The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the issuance of Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, Series of 2026, by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), NOCCI president Edward Du said Tuesday, Oct. 13.The circular, titled “Procedural Guidelines on Strengthening Participatory Governance and Regional Development Council Engagement in the Early Preparation of Agency Budget Proposals for FY 2028,” was issued on Oct. 8, 2026,A NOCCI press release said.The new guidelines seek to strengthen the role of Regional Development Councils (RDCs) in the early preparation of national government agencies' budget proposals, beginning with Fiscal Year 2028, it said. The pol...