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GCash x OWWA: Seamless Digital Payments for OFWs Everywhere

GCash and OWWA have partnered to enable Overseas Filipino Workers to conveniently pay their OWWA membership fees through the GCash app, with zero transaction fees from April 16 to July 16, 2026. This initiative comes at a critical time as global uncertainties, including tensions in the Middle East, underscore the need for secure and accessible digital solutions for Filipinos abroad. By digitizing the renewal process, the partnership ensures uninterrupted access to essential benefits such as emergency repatriation, healthcare, and legal assistance, while advancing financial inclusion and modernizing government services for millions of OFWs worldwide.

PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid Now Offers Speeds of up to 300 Mbps

As internet use at home intensifies—fueled by video meetings, online classes, streaming, gaming and the continued shift to workfromhome arrangements—households now have access to faster PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid speeds of up to 300 Mbps to support multiple devices and daily digital activities. From its original 50 Mbps offer, Fiber Prepaid has expanded its lineup to include 100 Mbps and 300 Mbps options. “At PLDT Home, our focus is simple: to support Filipinos as they navigate today’s challenges,” said John Y. Palanca, PLDT Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Business. “As we continue to enhance our products and services, our Fiber Prepaid portfolio remains the most extensive in the market that delivers unmatched value and flexibility for our customers.” PLDT Home is the only telco provider in the country offering Fiber Prepaid with speeds of up to 300 Mbps, combined with the widest range of load validity options—from 1 day, 7 days, 15 days and 30 days, up to 365 days....

DOE Honors MORE Power and Negros Power for Exemplary Compliance

Taguig City, April 24, 2026 – In a testament to operational excellence and unwavering commitment to transparency, the Department of Energy (DOE) awarded plaques of appreciation to MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) and Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) for their timely and full compliance with critical reportorial requirements. The recognition highlights the two distribution utilities’ adherence to DOE Department Circular No. DC2023-03-0005. This circular provides supplemental policies for the systematic management of DOE reportorial requirements in the electric power industry, ensuring accurate data flow for participants - distribution utilities, for the year 2025. Plaques, signed by Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. Guevarra, Ph.D., were presented at the Energy Center in Bonifacio Global City. It underscores compliance’s vital role amid rising power demand from industrialization, renewables, and climate risks, enabling better grid monitoring, outage p...

Buy Local, By OFWs - Powered by GCash

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and GCash have partnered to launch “Buy Lokal, By OFWs – Powered by GCash” on GHub, a new initiative aimed at helping returning overseas Filipino workers rebuild their livelihoods through entrepreneurship amid ongoing global uncertainties. By combining government reintegration support with GCash’s digital financial ecosystem, the program equips OFWs with business tools, marketplace access, financial literacy, and marketing support to scale their ventures—from food and personal care products to handicrafts—while also enabling seamless digital payments and access to essential services like SSS, Pag-IBIG, and PhilHealth. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to empowering OFWs not just to return home, but to thrive as business owners contributing to local economic growth.

PLDT Home Celebrates Mompreneurs Transforming Communities at 4th Gawad Madiskarte

PLDT Home recently concluded its 4th Gawad Madiskarte Awards, celebrating the resilience, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of Filipino mompreneurs who continue to make meaningful contributions to their communities. Since its launch in 2020, the initiative has grown into a powerful platform that recognizes mothers who successfully balance family life while building impactful businesses. Now marking its fifth year, the growing community, together with partners from UN Women and the Philippine Commission on Women, launched its empowering campaign “Panahon Mo Na,” a rallying call for mothers who have quietly built businesses while caring for their families. The message is simple yet powerful: it is time for mompreneurs to take pride in what they have built and confidently embrace their identity as entrepreneurs. Present during the celebration were (from left) John Y. Palanca, Senior Vice President and Head of Home Consumer Business, PLDT Inc.; Rosalyn Mesina, Country...

Iloilo City Urban Farmers Harvest Over 200 Kilos of Vegetables in Harvest Festival with MORE Power

ILOILO CITY — More than 200 kilograms of fresh vegetables were harvested during the Harvest Festival in Barangay San Isidro, Jaro, Iloilo City, marking another successful collaboration between local farmers and private partners. The activity was headed by the Iloilo City Agriculturist Office and Tacas San Isidro Farmers Association under the program of Mayor Raisa Treñas, in partnership with Iloilo City's sole electricity distributor MORE Power. A total of 204.9 kilograms of assorted vegetables were gathered during the event, including string beans, radish, okra, corn, squash, watermelon, bananas, melon, tomatoes, and other crops. Employees of MORE Power participated alongside members of the farmers’ association in harvesting the crops. The vegetables were then immediately transported to the company’s office, where they were sold to employees—demonstrating a direct farm-to-market approach. In addition to the harvest, members of the Tacas San Isidro Farmers Association received 160 ...

Boracay Newcoast Delivers a Full-Packed Week of Festivities This Summer

Colorful kites and beachside beats take over the island this season. Boracay is set to shine even brighter this summer as Boracay Newcoast hosts two exciting back-to-back events: the first-ever Kite Festival and Love Boracay 2026. Happening from April 27 to May 3, this full-packed week of festivities invites both tourists and locals to experience the island in a whole new way—through vibrant visuals, immersive activities, and high-energy celebrations by the beach. Beyond the festivals, Boracay Newcoast offers a complete summer escape, bringing together experiences that cater to every kind of traveler. It’s a place where families, friends, and solo adventurers alike can create lasting memories under the sun. First-ever Kite Festival in Boracay Kicking off on April 27 at Boracay Newcoast Cove 2, the three-day Kite Festival promises a sky filled with color, creativity, and excitement. Organized in partnership with the Malay Municipal Tourism Office, the local government of Mal...