June 19, 2020

Father’s day photo contest: What pasta shape best describes your dad?



Father’s day is right around the corner but how do we make this day extra special for all the dependable and downright awesome fathers and father-figures out there who have helped shape our lives? With the magic of pasta! 



For San Remo Philippines, pastas are more than just wonderfully shaped noodle varieties. Pasta is the secret ingredient that shapes great family bonding experiences and memorable moments. 

And just like our beloved pastas, our dads come in all shapes and sizes. They are someone we look up to and someone who is always right by our side. What pasta shape best describes the fathers and father-figures in our lives? Is he like a spaghetti noodle; old fashioned? Or maybe a bowtie pasta that loves to look good and presentable all the time?

Share with us what’s the perfect pasta shape that best describes your dad and snap his favorite pasta dish. The most creative and witty photo and caption will get a chance to win a San Remo pasta package and 3,000 Sodexo GCs for their dad.


How to join:

1. Like and follow San Remo Philippines on Facebook and Instagram.

2. Pick a pasta shape that best describes your dad/head of the family, make a pasta dish with it, and tell us why in the caption.

3. Post your entry between June 17-June 28, 2020 on Facebook or Instagram and tag us with the hashtags #PastabilitiesThatShapeYou #SanRemoPH #FathersDayWithSanRemo. Make sure they are set to PUBLIC.

4. The most creative post will get a chance to win a San Remo pasta package and 3,000 Sodexo e-GCs.

5. 6 winners (3 on Facebook & 3 on Instagram) will be announced on June 30, 2020 at 3pm on San Remo’s FB and IG Page, and will be contacted via personal message on how to claim their prize.


Five Dad-approved meals perfect for Father’s Day - Organize a hassle-free celebration for dad with the help of PayMaya!

Father’s Day is coming up this weekend, and while the current public health situation means we can’t go out and celebrate as we used to, it won’t stop us from enjoying our family’s company.



Celebrating Father’s Day under the New Normal entails that we have to be more mindful about physical distancing, including staying at home as much as possible. So if you’re looking for ways to honor Dad this coming Sunday, having a nice family lunch or dinner with great food from his favorite restaurants is a great idea. 

You can easily organize Father's Day celebrations from the comfort of your own home as most restaurants today already accept online transactions. And with PayMaya, paying for your orders is not only much easier, it is also more rewarding. 

Pay for your meals using only the mobile number registered to your PayMaya account for an added layer of convenience and security. With this payment option from PayMaya, you no longer have to input your card details on the website which makes paying much quicker and easier. By paying online, you also avoid the risk caused by cash handling. And when you pay with PayMaya, you can even enjoy 1%, 10%, or 100% BalikBayad on your order. 

Here are five Dad-approved restaurants you can conveniently order from and pay with your PayMaya mobile number: 


1. Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings (https://frankiesnywings.com/

Everybody loves chicken wings, and the best part about Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings is that you can mix and match as many flavors as you want. Share and bond over dozens of Dad’s and the whole family’s favorite wing flavors to your heart’s desire—and if you haven’t tried Frankie’s yet, you should start off with the Frankie’s Classic Buffalo and Garlic Parmesan flavors, and pair it with their onion rings! 


2. Army Navy (https://armynavy.com.ph/

If Dad’s in the mood for burgers or burritos, then you can’t go wrong with ordering from Army Navy, which is now available for delivery. Get him a California Burger, and throw in an extra patty for a double if he’s got a big appetite. And if he wants a burrito, how about ordering a steak or sisig burrito for good measure? The possibilities are limitless! 


3. Central Delivery (https://centraldelivery.ph/

Central Delivery is the hub of all your favorite food - from Popeyes’ famous fried chicken and biscuits to Kuya J’s crispy pata and halo-halo, along with your favorites at Landers Central, Da Gianni, and Dough & Co. Whatever cuisine your family members are craving for, you can easily order them at Central Delivery. 


4. Soban K-Town Grill (http://www.soban.ph/

Who hasn’t missed Korean samgyupsal buffets during the quarantine? Fortunately, Soban K-Town Grill is able to deliver their famed barbecue meats straight to your home. If you miss the samgyupsal experience, go for their BBQ Sets—either the Mega Meat or Favorite Feast BBQ Sets will satisfy your Korean barbecue craving. You can also order the barbecue meats a la carte if everyone wants more! 


5. Boozy (https://boozy.ph/

What’s a Father’s Day celebration without drinks? Celebrate the company of family with Dad’s favorite liquor; no matter what it is, you can find it and have it delivered to your home through Boozy. Or if you’d prefer, you can suggest something new for him to appreciate—how about trying a smooth and easy drink like Hennessy VS? 

For your daily cravings, you can also use your PayMaya mobile number to pay for your online orders at McDonald’s, Goldilocks, and Domino’s Pizza. If you’re looking for a quick fastfood fix, checkout Jollibee, Burger King, Chowking, Mang Inasal, and Red Ribbon on Facebook and order your favorite meals via Facebook Messenger. Don't forget to pay with PayMaya!

Paying with your PayMaya mobile number is easy. All you have to do is follow these simple steps: 

Order your meals at the website of your chosen restaurant. 
Proceed to checkout and choose the online payment/credit card option.
You will be redirected to the PayMaya Checkout page. Here, click the Pay with PayMaya button. 

Log in using your PayMaya mobile number and password.

An SMS with the One-Time Pin (OTP) will be sent to your mobile number. Key in the OTP on the webpage to verify your transaction.

Wait for the SMS from PayMaya to confirm your payment. 

All that’s left to do is wait for your order and enjoy a nice family meal with Dad. Basta food deliveries, don't pay cash. PayMaya! 

If you don’t have your own PayMaya account yet, it’s easy to sign up in time for Father’s Day! 

Just download the PayMaya app for Android or iOS (https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133), register your own account, and start shopping with the fastest, safest, and most rewarding way to pay for anything both online and in stores! 

To make the most out of your PayMaya account, check out https://www.paymaya.com/quick-guide

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce, food, retail and gas merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya enables national and social services agencies as well as local government units with digital payments and disbursement services. 

Through its PayMaya app and wallet, it provides millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account with over 40,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide, more than double the total number of traditional bank branches in the Philippines combined. Its remittance service, Smart Padala by PayMaya, has a network of over 30,000 partner agents nationwide that serves as last mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to services. 

To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


For breastfeeding moms, get up to 15% off for MommaLove items on June 19 at Shopee!

Breastfeeding is a basic supply-and-demand activity. The more you nurse, the more milk your body makes. So when your baby goes through a growth spurt and seems to be nursing all the time, keep in mind she's signaling your body to up the milk production for her new nutritional needs.

Pregnant and breastfeeding mommies need more protein, iron and folic acid than ever needed before, because what you eat will be the main source of nutrients for the little one growing inside you. Plus, maintaining the balance of good bacteria in your gut is also important for overall development.

Mothers first felt worry that the baby is getting enough breast milk? Because the first time mommies only produce small amounts of milk at first, and might worry it won’t satisfy her newborn baby. But if she's feeding on demand, she should be producing what her baby needs.

Available at Shopee, NESTLÉ®️ MOMMALOVE®️ is a lactation milk drink specially made to help us breastfeeding moms give our baby the best start in life. 

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It contains 1,200mg of malunggay, wheat flakes, for fiber, plus nutrients such as iron, folate and calcium that breastfeeding moms need to ensure she is well- nourished while she takes care of her baby.





1,200mg malunggay - a known galactagogue* which may help in lactation

Iron, folate and calcium to help make sure we mommas get the nourishment we need

Wheat flakes or fiber to help keep us full.

*Galactagogues are substances which are known to help increase breastmilk production.



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(this item will be available on 19 June)


Breastfeeding provides babies with the best nutrition. Breastfeeding is preferred whenever possible. Breastfeed for as long as you and/or your baby choose—the longer you can, the more beneficial it will be for your baby. Human milk is not only the best, but also the most economical food for babies.

Breastfeeding can be extremely rewarding and emotionally satisfying for both you and your baby. It has definite physical and emotional health benefits for you both.



For breastfeeding to be enjoyable and beneficial to both mother and baby, you should follow a healthy diet, relax and approach the experience positively and confidently.

Every drink of MOMMALOVE® guarantees the seal of quality that NESTLÉ has delivered to generations of Filipino families. NESTLÉ® MOMMALOVE® is proudly made local.

Shopee Philippines offers Online Deals with find discounts. Shopee Guarantee ensures safety in buying. 

Get up to 15% off for MommaLove items on June 19. Shop your NESTLÉ®️ MOMMALOVE®️ to save as much on discounts.


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June 18, 2020

Papa John’s Best Delivery Lunch Options



When it is time to order lunch, you may be thinking about whether you should pick it up or get delivery. If you are like most people, delivery probably wins out. It is just so convenient to order a delivery lunch and getting it brought right to you. That way to can work, relax, have fun or do whatever you want rather than driving.


Getting Pizza Delivery

You may start your lunch search by looking for “best restaurants near me.” There are probably many restaurants in your area and a lot of them may offer delivery. However, can you really beat the classic? There is something about delivery pizza that is just better than any other food.

Pizza is delicious and just about everyone likes it. So, you don’t have to fuss about finding something for everyone. Furthermore, you can customize it easily. If you want something a little different, options like wings, garlic knots and sandwiches can expand your meal. In other words, if you want the best delivery lunch experience, you should be going to a pizza place like Papa John’s.



What Delivery Lunch Options Papa John's Is Providing

Pizza delivery is always an enjoyable experience. It is helpful to know a major chain that you can count on. Overall, the food and delivery from Papa John’s is the way to go for any national brand.

When you order lunch, they make it easy to customize your pizza from the dough up on their app or on the website. You can be sure you are getting something that you will absolutely love. That is even truer if you are ordering for a group.

Of course, they don’t just offer pizza. You can order classic pizza restaurant sides and drinks. They also have a new pizza-sandwich called the Papadia. It comes in four different flavors and is truly a different approach to lunch. It is the sort of thing that everyone should try at least once.

Since you can order everything conveniently from the app or website, the whole experience is easy. Plus, they are now offering contactless delivery.



Be Sure To Grab Those Pizza Specials

One of the other reasons to love Papa John’s is that they offer lots of pizza specials. You can be confident you will always save some money on your lunch. What could be better than that?

Their rewards program is good with “dough” back on every order. That adds up quickly. If you order for a group, you can scoop up your next lunch completely for free.

They also post specials on their menu and through text and email alerts. So, there is always a new way to save on your next lunch.




Order Lunch Delivery Today

Get pizza for lunch the next time you are hungry. It is just the best way to enjoy a delivery lunch. Delivery is the best way to get lunch because you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own home or office. In other words, pizza is the best lunch. 

Check out Papa John’s and their specials. It could put you in the mood for your next delicious meal.

Representing Purity and Beauty, Diwatang Maria : Filipino brand aspires to lead Green Beauty Market



True beauty brings so many rewards. It aligns you with your true nature and It soothes the soul and makes you happy. 

Using a proper skin care regimen daily can help preserve your skin, the important protective layer, and maintains skin's overall hydration and serves as our primary defense against the environment, so keeping it strong and healthy is important.

As always, looking beautiful is still relevant. 

Even in times of calamity or pandemic, men and women choose to look dapper in and out of their homes. But beneath this consciousness to look good, everyone nowadays gives the same emphasis on the importance of feeling good at the same time, a realization that seemed to have led the industry to a continuous transformation.

There is no denying, a lot of consumers are still swayed by the popular concept of beauty – pouty lips, oozing butt, massive breasts, obvious cheekbones, trendy hairstyles and whatnot- Hollywood has drilled in their psyche, countless people are beginning to ask if these products endorsed by celebrities that help them look appealing are safe, harmless, organic, and even ethical.

This gave rise to Green beauty, a growing movement of people and industries who want to be beautiful and responsible at the same time.

The term Green beauty has no precise definition in the dictionary. The person who coined this term must have drawn it from the conclusion of ascensional aesthetic (the belief that one should rise from lower to higher forms of beauty), with contention that artificial beauty is enjoyable.

To be clear about it, Green beauty is clean beauty and generally refers to products which are non-toxic and not harmful whether they are natural or not. One must take not that there is no such thing as ‘chemical-free’ cosmetics since every ingredient used in developing a cosmetic product, natural or synthetic is a chemical. 

What green beauty tries to emphasize is the absence of harsh synthetic elements, which are toxic and carcinogenic every consumer applies in his/her body, and at the same time do not destroy the environment.

This commercial ethos covers a wide spectrum of principles that advocates the use of products that are not harmful to one’s health and the planet. It comes with an awareness that being 'green' also means being socially responsible and ethically mindful.

In the Philippines, Diwatang Maria is setting the benchmark for Green beauty at a high level.

Diwatang Maria is a local start-up brand that blends science and passion to give Filipinos access to effective, achievable, and sustainable skincare. 

“We offer high-quality and locally made organic soaps that help your skin achieve that healthy glow to which the diwatas are known for,” shares Ma. Concepcion Macalintal, founder and CEO of Diwatang Maria.

The company was founded in 2018 when she saw the need to provide beauty products that will not only help consumers attain the results from the products they are using, but also to embrace a business ethic that provides consumers ‘green beauty’ products that are natural, organic, safe, free from harmful and toxic ingredients, and safe to the environment.

Expressing why Diwatang Maria chose to be in the green beauty market, Macalintal said, 

“People are starting to realize the importance of natural or organic products. This Green Beauty movement is more than a practice that was adopted just recently but rather a reticent movement, which started sometime and is growing as consumers are being empowered by the fact that there can be a better and safer choice."

She also added that her company wanted to promote the use of locally made organic goods and “gather support as they promote eco-friendly products and we want to share that Filipino-made products are on a par with international brands when it comes to producing premium quality soaps.”

Diwatang Maria recently introduced its three pilot products, namely Mariang Makiling, Mariang Sinukuan, Mariang Cacao.




Maria Makiling, the sacred protector of Mt. Makiling gives you the harmonious combination of Papaya Enzyme and Kojic Acid, which is an organic compound derived from fungi and malting of rice known to be effective in improving the appearance of melasma and hyperpigmentation.




Diwatang Maria Makiling soap also uses Coconut Oil and Aloe Vera that work best to prevent acne and blemishes. Its rich lather leaves the skin healthy and glowing.




Meanwhile, Diwatang Maria Sinukuan contains Oatmeal Kernel and Colloidal Oatmeal that help your skin free from irritation and itching. Perfect for sensitive skin, DiwatangMaria Sinukuan combines the power of Papaya Enzyme, Glutathione, and Kojic Acid to provide your skin the antioxidants that keep the skin healthy, clean, and glowing. It also contains coconut oil and aloe vera, together with oatmeal, they form a trio of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory lather for healthy and radiant skin.




Diwantang Maria Cacao, the chocolate-scented Diwatang Maria Cacao nourishes the skin through the skin-enhancing benefits from Oatmeal Kernel, Colloidal Oatmeal, and Shea Butter. The powerful moisturizing effect of this trio helps the skin to delay aging and boosts the production of collagen.

All Diwatang Maria products, are all-natural, paraben-free, and free of other harmful ingredients.

Although a number of businesses in the country try to cope with this green movement by offering products with natural ingredients, it wasn’t some five years ago when considerably more organizations saw the importance of green awareness and began the integration cleaner, safer practices in their products and services.

Diwatang Maria also recognizes the importance of sustainability as it uses natural ingredients in its products.

The company is expecting expansion within the year to cater to more Filipinos nationwide to better serve its growing market.

Macalintal also invited entrepreneurial individuals to join Diwatang Maria as distributors or resellers. 

“We are offering exciting packages for those who want to be our partners in the business. Let’s take advantage of earning at the comfort of our homes since most of the people now prefer work from home arrangements.”




Diwatang Maria is available in Lazada and Shoppee. 

For more information check http://www.diwatangmaria.com. 

Follow and like on 
FB: www.facebook.com/diwatangmariaph/. 
Instagram: diwatangmariaph

7 Ways to Live Your Best Life at Home with the Latest Hisense #TvSENSEtials


We have seen major changes in how people live their lives during the last few months. The day-to-day routines of many have been affected by this pandemic and its resulting weeks of quarantine. In spite of this, there are those who have found ways to sustain and even improve their lifestyles from home. An essential tool that has made this possible is the television.

Everyone can continue making the most out of our life, while still taking measures to remain healthy and virus-free. 

Finding the right #TvSENSEtials from a trusted global brand like Hisense is a great place to start. The Hisense A6505 ULED TV, which comes in 55” or 65” sizes, has all the features and functions that a Filipino home might need.

Here’s how you can live your best life at home with the help of the latest Hisense #TvSENSEtials.

1. Keep yourself informed on what’s going on around the world. For reliable news and information, a TV is your best bet. This is extremely important, especially now that announcements and updates on the ongoing health crisis continue to pour in.



2. Give yourself a break with your favorite programs, concerts and sporting events. Through the Hisense Vidaa U Operating System, you can access your favorite streaming apps such as YouTube and Netflix, to relax and unwind any time of the day. This benefits your mental health and wellbeing, too.




3. Learn something, whether it’s a new language, skill or hobby. With the present thrust towards distance learning, younger family members can also use a smart TV for online classes and other educational content.





4. Stay fit and healthy without leaving the house. There are many different home exercise videos available online. Whether you’re into yoga, cross fit or dance, you’re sure to find a fitness class to follow on your TV.




5. Inspire creativity while you watch. The Hisense A6505 ULED TV features Ultra HD resolution and 2160 lines of pixels that refresh simultaneously, displaying each scene, strike and show in beautiful clarity. This way, you can fully appreciate every detail you see onscreen.





6. Stay connected with family and friends through social media and video calling. You can screen cast your mobile phone into your TV with the Anyview Cast feature to make it bigger.





7. Bond with the people at home as you enjoy sitting in front of the TV together. The Hisense A6505 ULED TV delivers superior video quality with rich and deep audio that makes perfect movie bonding moments for the family!





Ready for an upgrade? Watch out for the latest #Hisense #TvSENSEtials

Check out other Hisense products available at leading appliance stores nationwide, and online via LazMall (https://bit.ly/HisenseLaz) and Shopee Mall (https://bit.ly/HisenseSho).

June 17, 2020

Garmin running watches for every budget at Shopee


For the runners out there, and if you’re running regularly, it’s useful to be able to track your progress, pace, elevation, and route. Your smartphone can do that, but a dedicated running watch is a far more useful solution. 

If you are interested in the best cheap Garmin watch deals, you are in the right place. Checked this out at   Shopee! The best running watches, whatever your needs.

Now that the lockdown measures have been eased, more people are taking on the roads than ever before and presumably, many of them are trying to get a new Garmin watch, because they are reliable and have a good reputation too.



The best Garmin watches, just like many high-end running watches on the market, can measure heart rate and calories burned, so if you want to keep your weight gain under control or even better, want to lose weight fast, you should get a running watch.

The Forerunner 45 series monitors heart rate¹ at the wrist and uses GPS to track your pace, distance and more. They work with free Garmin Coach adaptive training plans that bring personal coaching to your wrist. 

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By monitoring key aspects of your running and fitness progress, you get a better look at your current performance level and what you need to do to keep up the good work or continue improving. Select Garmin devices collect data while you work out in order to bring you these running metrics and physiological measurements. 





A perfect gift this Father's Day, Shopee with great deals from Garmin.

Shopee Philippines offers Online Deals with find discounts. Shopee Guarantee ensures safety in buying. 

Visit https://shopee.ph/garminofficial . Shop Garmin running watches now to save as much on discounts.

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Download it now for free at the App Store or Google Play and enjoy your Shopping at Shopee!



Stay home, send money online with LBC’s Instant Peso Padala LBC rolls out online remittance service, offers free transaction fee until July 5

In its effort to make sending money safer, faster, and more convenient for every Filipino, LBC Express Inc. rolls out its Instant Peso Padala (IPP) online service, the company’s latest move in bringing digital solutions closer to everyone. 


As COVID-19 remains a threat, the leader in the remittance space sees the need for a service that will allow Filipinos to send money easily. “At a time when everyone’s move is limited and even sending your padala to your family members or relatives seems challenging, we recognize the need for an online remittance service that will allow you to send money without leaving your house. With just a click, you’re sure that you’re able to look after your loved ones wherever you may be,” says Mr. Oliver Valentin, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Philippine Branch Operations of LBC.

LBC also announced that it is waiving the transaction fee for those using the service from June 5, 2020 to July 5, 2020.

To start sending money using IPP online, simply follow these steps:

1. Visit: https://www.lbcexpress.com/ippbanktransaction

2. Provide your details including the sender and the receiver’s name and the amount of money you’ll be sending

3. A Reference Number will be generated for you.

4. You will receive the Reference Number via email and SMS.

5. Use the Reference Number to deposit your transaction amount to any LBC express bank account.

6. Send the proof of credit by uploading your receipt to the link found in the confirmation.

7. You will receive a confirmation via SMS and email that transaction had been processed.

8. The recipient can now claim their money at any branch or partner remittance center.


LBC ensures that the process is easy enough to take away the hassle from both the sender and the receiver. To claim funds, recipients just need to go to the nearest LBC branch or partner remittance centers such as Cebuana Lhuillier, Palawan Express, and MLhuillier.

LBC has over 1,400 branches nationwide, all maintain stringent measures and protocols set by the government including social distancing and regular fumigation and sanitation. Employees are also well-equipped with safety and protection gear.

“This is just one of the several digital transformation initiatives that we are introducing at LBC as the needs of our customers evolve. We are committed to bringing the best and most meaningful solutions to LBC users as we continue to move with them, and for them, during this challenging time,” adds Mr. Valentin.

For the latest updates on LBC’s services, visit https://www.lbcexpress.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/LBCExpress/.

Fintech should power disbursement programs as manual cash aid distribution risky

Under the “new normal” dictated by COVID-19, contactless solutions are perceived to be the best way of distributing cash assistance to families and households greatly affected by the pandemic.

In the Philippines, the distribution of financial aid under the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) to beneficiaries is still implemented on ground. Left with no other choice, thousands of people have flocked to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distribution centers in their respective local government units to receive the cash grant. Social distancing protocols were impossible to follow due to the high volume of beneficiaries lining up for financial assistance, thus increasing the risk of contracting the virus.

Aside from a higher risk of spreading COVID-19 brought about by the lack of social distancing in distribution centers, using bank notes is also a possible way of transmitting the virus. Health experts found that paper money increases the risk of coronavirus transmission since harmful bacteria and viruses can survive on its surface for several days. 

“The current situation demands us to think out of the box to flatten the curve. GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines, is more than ready to help the national government shift from paper money to digital finance for quick, safe and secure data-driven transactions. This is also the best way to decongest SAP distribution centers when social distancing is a mandatory protocol we should all follow,” GCash Vice President for Enterprise Luigi Reyes said. 

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno encouraged citizens to go cashless to prevent crowds from forming in essential establishments during quarantine. In the duration of the community quarantine, foreign and local banks alike reported a sharp increase in digital transactions as more and more Filipinos discover the wonders of digital finance.

With the implementation of general community quarantine in the country’s capital and a modified general community quarantine in most areas until June 30, innovative ways of distribution are called for to support public efforts to flatten the curve and to promote public health.

Mobile wallets are not only a matter of convenience anymore. In the face of a pandemic, they have almost become a necessity, since digital fund transfer supports the government’s initiative to keep people in their homes. Aside from this, going digital also promotes transparency and efficiency in keeping track of public funds since every transaction leaves a digital footprint with both the beneficiary and the government agency.

“In a time when lower-income households are struggling to make ends meet, SAP distribution should be faster and more efficient. Digital wallets can address the urgency demanded by the current situation since all it takes is a click to send the cash assistance to the intended beneficiaries,” Reyes said. 

GCash provides a safer and better alternative to cash as it reduces costs and increases efficiency of transactions, better transparency and security, offers greater convenience, and promotes financial inclusion. 

In fact, some local governments have already resorted to contactless solutions through GCash in disbursing economic aid to their residents. Instead of manual disbursement through city hall employees or through physical facilities, Makati City has partnered with GCash to efficiently and safely provide aid to its constituents. 

Makati is the first city in Metro Manila to implement contactless financial assistance through GCash and the Makatizen Card. Beneficiaries can dispense with bank notes and just use their GCash app in buying groceries, paying bills, and other tasks. Long lines at the bank are also dispensed with since GCash allows users to transfer money to their preferred bank. 

Pasig City has also tapped GCash for the pilot implementation of the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Adaptable Digitally-Enabled Post Crisis Transformation (ADEPT) Project. This project aims to help an initial 600 families to receive their supplemental SAP via GCash. 

“GCash is always willing to partner with local government units like Makati and Pasig to support their efforts in preventing further spread of COVID-19. We look forward to collaborating with various governments, agencies, and even non-government organizations to provide contactless disbursement solutions to support the flattening of the curve,” Reyes added.

Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt), which operates GCash, is part of the portfolio companies of 917Ventures, the largest corporate incubator in the Philippines wholly-owned by Globe Telecom Inc. 



GCash is available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, kindly visit https://www.gcash.com/.

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