Technology is intended to simplify daily tasks. It allows us to go from one place to another with only a few touches on our smartphones, reduces the amount of time we spend waiting in lines, and expedites the delivery of goods to our homes. Despite the prevalence of ever-more-effective solutions, technological advances also serve to fortify bonds and cultivate interpersonal interactions.
Filipinos have embraced all things of the Hallyu wave. Kdrama, KPop, food, and fashion—what’s not to love about South Korea? Whether you’re heading to go on a pilgrimage to your favorite idol group, or just can’t wait to immerse yourself in their culture, it can’t be denied Filipinos have put the country high on top of their travel bucket list.
The leading finance app has successfully opened up easier and more hassle-free ways to save money, invest, get insurance coverages, and even loan funds. Thanks to its 76 million-strong user-base, GCash is now the #1 e-wallet and the Philippines’ only double unicorn. It is because of its customers and their stories of resilience that GCash continues to grow.
Around 15 million Filipinos reportedly experienced involuntary hunger last year, according to the Social Weather Stations. This continuing struggle came amid the lingering pandemic in the country which, at its height, saw record unemployment rates and an economic downturn.
In a continuing effort to provide convenient fintech solutions for customers’ daily needs, leading mobile wallet GCash recently introduced GGives, a “Buy Now, Pay Later” feature that allows customers to buy big-ticket items and pay for them in easy “gives” or installments.