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<div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17581892660041758189262927.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Oscar Enrico &quot;Ren-Ren&quot; Reyes, Jr., President and CEO of G-Xchange, Inc., says during the Manila Tech Summit that GCash is bridging the gap between financial access and the unbanked and underbanked sectors, driving the growth of the digital economy.<em> Photo source: GCash </em></span></span></span></div><p>The Manila Tech Summit with the theme &quot;Forging a New Global Order: Risks and Opportunities Redefined,&quot; gathered global and local leaders to explore how technology may reshape economies into digitally inclusive societies and to discuss the opportunities and risks of an increasingly digital world.</p><p>Government agencies and private sector leaders, including GCash, strengthened their position in advancing digital transformation in the financial sector during the 2025 Manila Tech Summit.</p><p>During the summit GCash presented how its comprehensive suite of services — including payments, savings, insurance, and lending — is helping redefine access to finance for millions of Filipinos.</p><p>The event was honored by the presence of President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr., who delivered the keynote address. The president reported that the country&#x27;s digital sector grew to P2.25 trillion last year and generated 11.3 million jobs, signifying its vital role as a key driver of economic growth. &quot;Now this is a good development, but there is much room for growth. We see the greater need to tap the endless possibilities of a truly digital Philippines,&quot; shared Marcos Jr.</p><p>To further advance digitalization, the president said they are building internet infrastructure and free WiFi sites across the country. Marcos Jr. stressed that advancing the country&#x27;s digital capabilities is crucial for driving inclusive growth.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Championing financial inclusion for all</strong></div><p>GCash, at its core, aims to provide financial inclusion by providing accessible, responsive, and innovative digital financial solutions that empower every Filipino to participate in the digital economy. Oscar Enrico &quot;Ren-Ren&quot; Reyes, Jr., President and CEO of G-Xchange, Inc., shared this during his remarks at the summit. </p><p>The GCash official said that the widespread adoption of digital finance is helping uplift unbanked communities, empower MSMEs, improve tax collection, and strengthen public trust. Reyes stressed that GCash is at the forefront of building &quot;digital rails&quot; that are safe and secure, enabling inclusive access to financial services.</p><p>&quot;At GCash, we believe innovation only matters when it reaches the many, not the few, because nation-building is inclusive. We are not just in the business of finance. We are in the business of building hope,&quot; added Reyes.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>GCash as an all-in-one platform</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17581893068661758189305908.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="GCash Head of New Business Group Winsley Bangit says GCash is making personal finance accessible by offering a full suite of financial solutions within the app—from savings and insurance to investments like GStocks and GBonds—so Filipinos may secure their future while managing their everyday needs. Photo source: GCash"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">GCash Head of New Business Group Winsley Bangit says GCash is making personal finance accessible by offering a full suite of financial solutions within the app—from savings and insurance to investments like GStocks and GBonds—so Filipinos may secure their future while managing their everyday needs. <em>Photo source: GCash </em></span></span></span></div><p>Having a GCash account is only the first step. True financial inclusion means having access to tools that not only make everyday transactions easy, but also help users plan for emergencies and prepare for a bright future. This was the message shared by Winsley Bangit, Group Head for New Businesses at Mynt, the holding company of GCash, during a recent panel discussion.</p><p>The discussion explored how a full ecosystem of self-service kiosks, banks, grassroots fintech players, and policy innovations is empowering every Filipino with access to essential financial services from bill payments and savings to investments, regardless of location or income level.</p><p>&quot;Finance for all has always been at the core of GCash. We provide the convenience and the benefit of digital payments and services,&quot; said Bangit. At its foundation, GCash helps Filipinos thrive in their everyday lives with fast money transfers, bill payments, and self-service tools. It also offers accessible savings and insurance options, helping users stay ready for life&#x27;s uncertainties. Moreover, when it comes to reaching long-term financial goals, users may take advantage of our investment offerings too, like GFunds, GStocks, and GBonds—empowering them to prepare for that one special day.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Accessible and fair lending powered by tech</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17581893520031758189351632.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Fuse Financing Inc. President and CEO Tony Isidro says GCash extends accessible lending products, so that even those without traditional credit histories may benefit from formal financial services. Photo source: GCash"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Fuse Financing Inc. President and CEO Tony Isidro says GCash extends accessible lending products, so that even those without traditional credit histories may benefit from formal financial services. <em>Photo source: GCash </em></span></span></span></div><p>To truly empower consumers and small businesses alike, GCash, through its lending arm Fuse Financing Inc., provides accessible and responsible digital lending solutions that enable users to manage cash flow, cover essential expenses, and seize growth opportunities. Currently, with 57% of Filipino adult borrowers still relying on informal credit such as 5-6 schemes or other predatory lending sources where interest rates may go as high as 20%, Fuse is leveraging technology and AI to expand credit access and promote fair and dignified lending, especially to the unbanked and underserved.</p><p>&quot;In the end, what it unlocks is financial inclusion. It enables customers who previously did not have access to formal lending because they don&#x27;t have bank statements,&quot; stressed Isidro.</p><p>In fact, Fuse Financing Inc. President and CEO Tony Isidro highlighted its in-house trust scoring system, GScore. He said they may provide financing to borrowers without traditional credit histories by using alternative data, such as in-app transaction behavior. </p><p>Isidro also shared one of its flagship products, GLoan Sakto, a sachet-type loan, where eligible borrowers may borrow as low as P100 and repayable in 14 days, just enough to bridge them to the next payday. This product serves users who are commonly tagged as &#x27;high risk&#x27; by traditional lenders and have no other access to formal credit.</p><p>&quot;At GCash, we believe that doing good is good business — that&#x27;s why we make affordable loans accessible, so more Filipinos can build better lives while fueling inclusive growth,&quot; he said.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>User safety above all</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17581898625051758189864076.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="GCash Chief Information Security Officer Miguel Geronilla says that the company continuously invests in the latest cybersecurity technologies to safeguard customer data and transactions. Photo source: GCash"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">GCash Chief Information Security Officer Miguel Geronilla says that the company continuously invests in the latest cybersecurity technologies to safeguard customer data and transactions. <em>Photo source: GCash </em></span></span></span></div><p>GCash places high priority on protecting its users by leveraging on technology.</p><p>GCash Chief Information Security Officer Miguel Geronilla discussed how they deploy the latest technology to ensure the cybersecurity of its users, in addition to collaborating with other institutions to fortify their expertise. &quot;Beyond security, it is about trust and transparency. At GCash, we make sure our customers know what to do and how to take action if fraud ever happens,&quot; shared Geronilla.</p><p>&quot;I think the conversations [about cybersecurity] have really been relevant. But what is most important is beyond the relevancy of the discussions, everybody now is working into making sure that [fintech] becomes a safe space for everybody,&quot; added Geronilla.</p><p>Now, with millions of Filipinos relying on its platform for daily financial transactions, GCash continuously invests in advanced security measures to safeguard customer data and maintain trust.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17581895056031758189506941.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The government sector, led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and over 1,300 representatives from 300 private organizations in the financial technology space, gathered at the Manila Tech Summit 2025 co-presented by GCash, to accelerate digital transformation and push for financial inclusion in the country. Photo source: GCash"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The government sector, led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and over 1,300 representatives from 300 private organizations in the financial technology space, gathered at the Manila Tech Summit 2025 co-presented by GCash, to accelerate digital transformation and push for financial inclusion in the country. <em>Photo source: GCash </em></span></span></span></div><p> Through its participation in the Manila Tech Summit, GCash reaffirmed its role as a partner in nation-building in keeping a cybersecure Philippines. By championing financial inclusion, empowering small businesses, providing accessible lending, and prioritizing user safety, GCash continues to redefine how technology may drive progress for all.</p><div><em>For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.gcash.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.</em></div>

<p>Tech leaders engaged in dialogue at Manila Tech Summit 2025 to better serve Filipinos in a rapidly changing digital economy.</p>

Tech leaders engaged in dialogue at Manila Tech Summit 2025 to better serve Filipinos in a rapidly changing digital economy.

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