Women entrepreneurs are driving the Philippines’ grassroots economy, and GCash is using its Pera Outlet network to help them earn more while expanding access to digital financial services in their communities.
GCash is rolling out Pera Coach, an artificial intelligence-powered financial coach built into its app, as the fintech giant pushes deeper into financial education and inclusion for Filipinos.
GCash is waiving transaction fees for Filipinos in the Middle East using GCash Overseas, covering bank transfers, bill payments, and mobile load purchases. The move aims to help overseas Filipinos stay connected with families and receive financial support without added costs amid ongoing developments in the region.
The Philippines’ leading finance superapp GCash has partnered with Careem Pay to enable faster and more reliable money transfers for overseas Filipinos living in the United Arab Emirates, deepening its footprint in a key remittance corridor.
Digital payments in Asia Pacific are at a crossroads, with industry leaders weighing whether to chase the next breakthrough or focus on building systems that serve people on the ground.
GCash operator Mynt remains open to an initial public offering that could rank among the country’s largest listings, but a decision on timing has not been made.
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and women entrepreneurs across the Philippines are set to gain wider access to credit after the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a P1.75-billion loan facility for Fuse Financing Inc., the lending arm of GCash, the country’s largest finance superapp and cashless ecosystem.
A standout in Globe’s performance was its share in GCash operator Mynt’s equity earnings, which climbed 64 percent from the prior year, rising from P3.8 billion in 2024 to P6.1 billion in 2025.