The PR & Events Circuit

GCash is the Philippines’ #1 Finance Super App with over 79 million users who enjoy fast, safe, and convenient transactions online. Based on Data.ai, a reputable 3rd party platform, GCash is the #1 Finance Super App in the country with the most downloads, the highest Monthly Active Users, and even the highest Daily Active Users, as GCash is now part of their daily routines. First launched as an SMS platform in 2005 and later as a super app in 2012, GCash was the first to introduce the QR payment system in the country. It supported the digital migration of Filipinos during the pandemic, and now that the world has reopened, it expands its services to suit the changing needs of Filipinos in a global digital financial landscape. At this year’s #GCashFutureCast event, GCash ushered in the future of Fintech through 10 ground-breaking innovations for every Filipino. Tools for financial freedom GCash has made wealth management products like savings, insurance, and investments easy and accessib...

The future of Philippine entrepreneurship is female and digital. PLDT Home harnesses the power of the country’s fastest broadband internet  provider by supporting Madiskarte Moms PH (MMPH), an online community of mompreneurs who want to build and grow their own online business while taking care of their family’s needs at home.  At present, there are 153,000 community members who regularly share ideas and knowledge, and  offer  each other advice, encouragement, and inspiration. The group has helped many of its members grow their side hustles  into booming online home businesses t hat have allowed them to support  and build dreams for their families.  The group became not only a go-to space for digital business tools, basic and necessary knowledge and skills training, and networking opportunities, but it also became an emotional and mental support system. MMPH believes in the importance of giving recognition to the passion and resilience that the members...

 GCash, the Philippines' leading mobile wallet, has partnered with the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) to provide the content for Financial Literacy modules published on the Fili Web App, a financial planning application developed by the bureau. “At GCash, our main purpose and focus is to improve the lives of millions of Filipinos and we believe that financial literacy is key to make this goal a reality. We are proud to partner with the Bureau of Treasury as we share the same mission of educating Filipinos on how to achieve financial security,” GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon said. GCash fully supports the financial literacy program of the Bureary of Treasury with GCash President Martha Sazon (2nd from right) and National Treasurer Rosalia de Leon (middle) both present at the launch of BTr's FiLi (Financial Literacy) Web App.   This initiative is part of the GCash FinLit campaign that aims to promote financial literacy and inclusion by educating Filipinos about ri...

VISAYAS AND MINDANAO DEVELOPMENTS REPRESENT THE BEST OF THE PHILIPPINES ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE Organisers of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards expressed confidence in the recovery of the Visayas and Mindanao property markets, following a strong performance by competitors representing the island groups at the 2022 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series.  The 11th Annual PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards 2023, presented by Kohler and supported by Boysen Paints, now challenge Cebu’s outstanding real estate developers, along with emerging developers from the Visayas and Mindanao regions, to set a new benchmark of quality within the industry. Awards submissions are accepted online via: asiapropertyawards.com/nominations Cyndy Tan Jarabata, chairperson of the independent panel of judges of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards and president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc., said: “Over the years, the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards ha...

At the most rigorous, prestigious, and transparent annual awards program to recognize institutional and individual leadership in retail financial services in the Asia Pacific region, UnionBank was lauded for once again outperforming its peers. The Asian Banker’s Global Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards Programme 2023, held last March at the Lotte Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam, recognized UnionBank with its 4th consecutive BEST RETAIL BANK in the Philippines award and honored for being voted the MOST RECOMMENDED RETAIL BANK in the Philippines.  BEST RETAIL BANK IN THE PHILIPPINES The Asian Banker International Advisory Council cited UnionBank for establishing a “robust culture of innovation and collaboration supported by significant investments in productivity, growth, and digitalization both at the front-end and back-end that allows the bank to maintain a competitive edge over its rivals.” According to The Asian Banker, UnionBank “outperformed its peers in 2022 with 26% reta...

Emerging as Top Finishers in the Pro Men and Women's Categories Davao City, Philippines - Alveo IRONMAN 70.3 in Davao City showcased incredible athleticism and endurance as the world's top triathletes converged to compete in the race. The season's kickoff has come to a close as Portuguese Filipe Azevedo crossed the finish line to claim the title as the overall winner. The IRONMAN 70.3 race, known for its challenging terrain and distance, saw Azevedo   put in an exceptional effort throughout the 1.9km swim, 90km bike ride, and 21.1km run. The triathlete established an early lead in the swim portion of the race and never looked back, holding onto their advantage all the way to the finish line.   Azevedo, who hails from Portugal, secured his victory by crossing the finish line first with a time of 3:51:10, narrowly edging out is Ognjen Stojanovic from Serbia who finished 3:52:29. Tuan Chun Chang from Taiwan rounded out the top three finishers in the pro-male category with a ti...

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, continues its 27 th anniversary celebration in March as it launches a special seat sale for travelers to and from Manila. From 10 AM on March 24 until March 30, CEB travelers to and from Manila can book their flights to select domestic and international destinations for as low as PHP 88 one-way base fare, exclusive of fees and surcharges. The travel period is from June 1 to September 30, 2023. CEB is running a “March Pinabongga” month-long series of promos and seat sales as gratitude to its loyal customers over the past 27 years. Aside from seat sales, CEB is also offering up to 27% off on select add-ons to make flying more convenient for its passengers. With CEB’s low fares now made more affordable by seat sales, every Juan will have more chances to go enjoy the freshly picked mangoes from Cebu, go island-hopping in Puerto Princesa, and satisfy your cravings with the delicious dishes of Iloilo, Bacolod, Davao, and General San...

  BDO  Unibank  Inc. (BDO)  received a Platinum Award for Excellence in Environmental, Social  and Governance (ESG) for the 13 th  straight year  at The Asset 2022  Awards in  Hong Kong .  The Asset ESG Corporate Awards through leading research house Asset Benchmark Research is the longest-running ESG awards in Asia. The Asset Awards judges use a highly stringent criteria which include financial  performance , corporate governance, environmental and social responsibility, and  investor relations .    I n Photo (From Left to Right):   Atty. Federico  Tancongco , BDO  Unibank’s  Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer received BDO’s  Platinum Award for Excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and  Best Sustainability Bond for Financial Institution in the Philippines at The Asset Triple  A Country Awards for Sustainable Finance in Hong Kong.   With him wa...

GCash Overseas has officially landed in the United States, allowing the first 1,000 Filipinos there to sign up for the Philippines’ number one financial app by using their US mobile numbers. Filipinos in the US can begin signing up for GCash regardless of their SIM cards and start supporting their families back home by sending money for free (GCash to GCash), paying bills, and buying them prepaid load credits. “We’re excited to serve our over four million kababayans in the US as we prepare for a full launch later this year,” said Martha Sazon, president and CEO of GCash. “With strong support from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), we are able to make significant headway in achieving our vision of ‘Finance for All’ as we reach more Filipinos all over the world.” Earlier this month, GCash received the green light from the BSP to start the initial launch of its overseas service which allowed Filipinos in Japan, Australia, and Italy to use GCash using any SIM from those countries. This...

Manila, Philippines | March 21, 2023 – Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the country’s leading consumer finance company, kicks off its 10th anniversary celebration with the goals of providing more Filipinos access to credit and reaching 10 million customers within 2023. As the company celebrates its decade-long service in the country this October, Home Credit continues to progressively expand its operations and provide customers with a complete ecosystem of products and service offerings suited to their individual needs and lifestyles. During Home Credit’s media event. From left to right: Petr Lukosz - Chief CRM Officer, David Minol - Chief Executive Officer, Puneet Suneja - Chief Sales Officer, Shiela Paul - Chief Marketing Officer, and Zdenek Jankovsky - Executive Director & Treasurer. In 2022, Home Credit ended the year strong with a customer base of 9.3 million. The expansion of its services to different lifestyle segments and categories played a big part in enabling Filipinos t...