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August 27, 2026

Grab Unlocks More Savings for Users With GrabCoins Across Rides, Deliveries and Payment

Grab Philippines is giving users more ways to save by expanding how they can earn and redeem GrabCoins across everyday rides, food orders, grocery purchases, and cashless payments.

Users can earn GrabCoins through eligible GrabCar bookings, GrabFood and GrabMart orders, GrabPay transactions, and selected in-app activities, then redeem them for vouchers or discounts on eligible rides, deliveries, grocery purchases, and in-store payments.

Earn more GrabCoins with Grab

All Grab users can earn GrabCoins by completing eligible transactions and participating in in-app activities. These include making an Advanced Booking or Group Ride, hosting a GrabFood group order, ordering during special periods, and shopping from participating grocery and pharmacy categories on GrabMart.

GrabUnlimited (GU) members also receive enhanced GrabCoins on eligible cashless Grab transactions, earning 6 GrabCoins for every ₱100 spent using GrabPay and 3 GrabCoins for every ₱100 spent using other cashless payment methods.

GrabCoins can be used across Grab’s everyday services, including GrabCar, GrabFood, and GrabMart.

Earn 2× GrabCoins during Double Coins Days

Grab is also introducing Double Coins Days, a monthly promotion available to all users from the 23rd to the 25th of each month. During this period, users can earn 2× GrabCoins on selected transactions, with participating offers available on the GrabCoins homepage.

Use GrabCoins across Grab

Once earned, GrabCoins can be redeemed for vouchers from the GrabCoins catalogue or applied directly to eligible GrabCar, GrabFood and GrabMart transactions through the GrabCoins toggle feature. Users can also use GrabCoins for in-store QR Ph purchases when paying with GrabPay. GrabCoins remain valid for six months from the date they are earned.

Users can use GrabCoins when paying via GrabPay QR.

Users can check their GrabCoins balance and browse available rewards anytime through the Grab app.

August 26, 2026

GCash rolls out facial verification for GLoan and free loan scam insurance

Fuse Financing, Inc., the lending arm of GCash, has introduced facial verification for GLoan, adding a stronger layer of identity authentication to protect users against unauthorized loan applications and fraud.

This adaptive security feature is designed to protect loan transactions during elevated-risk moments, while keeping a frictionless experience for low-risk availments. This new feature builds on existing safeguards, including the recent launch of the in-app Security Center, which features new user-controlled safeguards: Lock My Account for immediate account suspension, Money Lock for securing wallet funds, and Subscription Center, all of which help keep users protected from prevalent threats and scams.

Facial verification uses biometric authentication via a Selfie Scan to confirm that the person applying is the legitimate account holder, reducing the risk of unauthorized loan transactions and disbursements even when login credentials have been compromised. With these security features in place, there is a stronger layer of assurance that loan applications are processed with the account owner’s consent, and reduces the likelihood of unauthorized transactions.

Fuse has also enhanced GLoan Protect with a new Loan Scam Insurance feature, providing coverage of up to ₱10,000 for select users. The additional coverage protects users from financial loss in cases where loans are triggered by unauthorized account use, phishing, and similar incidents.

Free health insurance when you borrow

GLoan also continues to offer GLoan Protect via GInsure, underwritten by Oona Insurance, which provides eligible users added financial protection built into their borrowing experience. With each loan worth ₱500 minimum from GLoan, qualified users receive access to free health insurance, including daily hospitalization allowance of at least ₱500 per day or up to 10% of the total loan value if confined in the hospital for a minimum of three days.

With the expanded coverage, GLoan Protect strengthens the overall protection available to users by combining safeguards against unauthorized borrowing with health-related support, reinforcing a more secure and reliable digital lending experience.

“Building trust means staying ahead of evolving threats. At Fuse and GCash, we continue to invest in security innovations that protect our borrowers at every step, from identity verification to added safeguards and benefits like loan scam insurance and health insurance. Our approach is simple: put the user first, anticipate risks, and ensure that every transaction is backed by features designed to keep them secured and protected, ” said Tony Isidro, president and CEO of Fuse Financing, Inc.

The move is part of a broader push of GCash to build a secure digital finance ecosystem in the Philippines, where access to financial services does not come at the cost of safety. By pairing a preventive measure like facial verification with a protective one like scam and health insurance, the fintech giant is taking a layered approach to user security that goes beyond convenience.

As threats evolve, together with our partners and users, we are building a more secure, transparent environment where every Filipino can manage their finances with confidence.

To check the status of your GLoan Protect or file an insurance claim, GCash users need to open the GCash app, navigate to “Explore the App”, tap “View All”, select “GInsure”, and head to “My GInsure”.

For more information, please visit www.gcash.com.

August 25, 2026

Meet Anker Zolo Magnetic Power Bank with 10,000mAh, 30W PD charging, built-in stand, Php 2,795 SRP

Anker Zolo Magnetic Powerbank is an everyday power essential for work, school, travel,

and on-the-go moments.

Anker Zolo Magnetic Power Bank

Power banks have become a daily essential for most who are alwaus on the go, work, school, lifestyle, travel and even working from home. Whether you have a jam-packed schedule that drains your phone by noon or you simply want backup power for long commutes and travel, choosing the best power bank in the Philippines can feel overwhelming with so many options in the market.

Anker, a creator of innovative products in the global smart devices industry, sontinues committed to delivering a broad portfolio of reliable products and superior user experiences to consumers worldwide.

Anker reintroduced the new Zolo Magnetic Powerbank in the Philippines. Meet the Anker Wireless Power Bank, a 10,000mAh everyday charging companion with 30W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and a built-in USB-C cable, so you can stay powered without carrying a mess of cables.

The Anker Zolo Power Bank (10,000mAh, 30W) offers rapid charging for Android and Apple devices through its built-in USB-C cable. Compact, travel-friendly, and equipped with a digital display, it powers your phone up to two times on a single charge.

It's a sleek 10,000mAh portable charger promising to combine reliable charging performance with practical features, making it ideal for everyday use.

With stand and while charging wirelessly

Anker Zolo Magnetic Power Bank best features

Experience fast, efficient charging with the Anker Zolo Power Bank. Delivering 30W through its built-in USB-C cable or port, it supports both Android and Apple devices seamlessly.

With a capacity of 10,000mAh, this power bank is ideal for short trips, offering up to two full charges for your smartphone.

Its compact design fits easily into any bag, while the digital display lets you monitor battery levels at a glance. An intelligent reminder feature automatically alerts you when the battery drops to 5%, ensuring you're always powered up and extending battery life.

Specifications

Capacity: 10,000mAh

Output Power:

- USB-C: 30W

- USB-A: 22.5W

- Built-in USB-C Cable: 30W

- Total Output: 15W Max

Input Power:

- USB-C: 20W

- Built-in USB-C Cable: 20W

Dimensions: 109.9 × 65.5 × 25 mm

Display: Digital battery level indicator