The GCash Story Told at MWC in Barcelona

GCash took the spotlight at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Spain as they talked about "New Behavior for a New Reality". Telling the story of the e-wallet giant was Ms. Martha Sazon the President and CEO of GCash. Together with her was Tjodolf Sommestad the President of King (of Candy Crush came) and Lauren Kunze the CEO of Iconiq (Pandorabots and AI), whilst the session was moderated by Ralph Simon the Founder and CEO of Mobilium.

Rowie Zamora the CSO of GCash says "This is groundbreaking for the company. Martha will tell the GCash story, what happened during and after the pandemic. This is a story about our people, and bringing the whole Fintech and PH in the global stage. It's a story of hope for our kababayans through our work at GCash and our goal of financial freedom for all."

Ms. Martha says "The Philippines was challenged when the pandemic closed down businesses, left people jobless, and financial exclusion happened in the country. Investments, insurance, are not accessible. Our vision is finance for all, it leads to economic progress and freedom. We built the largest digital ecosystem with local and international business partners. Now it's used for payments, lending, insurance, and powers a dream. We became a part of people's lives, and even made it describe a transaction "I-GCash mo na Yan!". For GCash in 2022, we had 40 million transactions happen. We help entrepreneur survive and flourish. Even students started to raise funds for aid, even OFW's have access to buy their families surprise packages, groceries just like if they were there. People can now grow their money for less than a dollar, invest in local and international companies through the app. Aside from that, they can also save, be insured as we have partnered with 10 of the biggest insurance companies in the world. We let them access fair lending, not to loan sharks, but do it with GScore to deliver innovation for good. We also have GForest, every transaction let you earn green points and plant trees across the country. When the pandemic hit, we were there for our customers. Our vision, collaboration, let us uplift the lives of Filipinos. Our journey is far from over, we need to be there for more underserved segments, to Filipinos wherever they are. This is our GCash story."

It was certainly nice to see how GCash has transformed the way we do things in the country, to hopefully bring inspiration to more people around the globe. I was so happy to see that one of the biggest fintech companies in the Philippines just put the country in the Mobile World Congress map, and I hope this starts financial freedom for others too! 

Congratulations GCash! 

CLOWNS in an ESCALADE?

Looks like talk has been running around town about an Escalade plated number 7 that's being used for personal golf and c@sin0 time that has been seen trooping EDSA's bus lane reserved for carousel vehicles. Mind you, there's an Administrative Order 239 that bars ALL government vehicles to be used other than in official business. This is certainly alarming. 

This person who is using it they say doesn't even have a government post, but a Dad of one, of whom is also allegedly known for destroying natural resources and not even sure if he's Filipino or not. Rumor says, he's even allegedly still facing a lawsuit about his citizenship, which follows a lot of questions about his lifestyle and motives.

We have heard of people doing this, but is this on another level of abuse? No remorse or abuse of power? You be the judge!

Elijah Canlas Joins CORNERSTONE Entertainment

From hit digital series to several TV shows and film, Elijah Canlas has proven his worth. With the young actor's very promising career that's still continously growing, he now joins Cornerstone Entertainment to manage his career form hereon.

For those who don't know, he starred with Kokoy de Santos in the worldwide hit BL series Gameboys. Aside from that, he also was in Direk Perci Intalan's "Unconditional', Direk Jun Lana's "KALEL, 15" and Jason Paul Laxamana's "He Who is Without Sin" among others. He's already won accolades left and right and soon will be doing "Keys to the Heart", a Philippine adaptation to the hit Korean series which will be done together with Zanjoe Marudo under Reality MM Studios. This will be directed by Kerwin Go who did Mina Anud in 2019. Elijah will also reprise the role of Paciano in historical piece "GomBurZa".  

He's going to be with other world class artists in the Cornerstone Entertainment group and plans are surely head way for more films, shows for Elijah. Hopefully this will mean more opportunities for the talented guy because he's definitely worked hard for it.

See you soon and congratulations Elijah!

Vice Ganda Honored on "Unkabogable Day!"

A day after Valentines day, the unkabogable Vice Ganda was honored through an "Unkabogable Day" event at the ABSCBN grounds where she renewed her contract with ABSCBN. In the event, she eagerly thanked each and every kapamilya, madlang pipol, who have supported her showbiz journey all throughout the years.

Her noted projects "Partners In Crime" also was celebrated because of its recent success at the MMFF box office as it grossed quite a lot since her last film in the festival. Vice acknowledges that she has had difficulties especially during the pandemic, but knows there were also good ones, which for her is already a win in her books. Together with ABSCBN executives, there were also her closest ABSCBN artists, her friends and loved ones who made the event even special by dedicating performances for the Unkabogable Star.

Ms. Cory Vidanes also lauded vice as she was instrumental in providing fun and entertainment for countless Filipinos here and abroad. She also was part of the movement who supported employees, those who have worked in ABSCBN during the shutdown, which has been very difficult for them all. Vice also thanked them for the continued trust, for providing jobs and opportunities through the years she's been there. For it, she's grateful. ABSCBN is her safe place.

 

Aside from Ms. Cory, Chairman Mark Lopez, Rick Tan, Lauren Dyogi and Louie Adrada was there to witness the occasion.

Vice also recently was awarded Best Variety Show Host at Trinity University of Asia's Platinum Stallion Media Awards, congratulations Vice!

Certainly, there's no stopping Vice Ganda from thinking of more ways to spread happiness for Filipinos here and abroad!