Mas madali na ang pagsakay sa MRT-3 gamit ang GCash Commute, ang cashless na paraan ng pagbayad sa mga istasyon ng tren. Sa serbisyong ito, hindi na kailangang pumila para mag-reload o pumila para sa stored value cards. Ang laman ng iyong GCash wallet puwede nang gawing pambayad sa biyahe.May tatlong paraan ng pagbabayad gamit ang GCash app:
1. Scan gamit ang Commute QR code
2. Tap gamit ang GCash Visa Card o any Visa o Mastercard
3. Tap gamit ang NFC-enabled Android phones
Lahat ito ay cashless, secure, at direktang gumagamit ng laman ng GCash e-wallets.
Gamit ang 3 ways to pay via GCash, diretso nang nakakabayad ang mga commuter at hindi na kailangang pumila o maghanap ng kiosk para mag-reload.
Mayroon ding libreng Wi-Fi sa lahat ng MRT-3 stations sa tulong ng Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), na nagbibigay-daan sa mga commuter na madaling makapag-access ng GCash e-wallet habang nasa mga MRT-3 stations.
Ayon sa GCash, layunin ng serbisyong ito na gawing mas magaan at mas mabilis ang araw-araw na biyahe ng mga commuter.
“Patuloy kaming nakikipagtulungan sa DOTr at sa iba pang sangay ng gobyerno para gawing mas simple at maginhawa ang pagbiyahe ng mga Pilipino,” ayon kay Ren-Ren Reyes, President at CEO ng G-Xchange, Inc., ang mobile wallet operator ng GCash. “Sa GCash Commute, mas flexible at mas convenient ang paraan ng pagbabayad para sa mga commuters,” dagdag nito.
Bahagi ang GCash Commute sa patuloy na pagpapalawak ng cashless at ng mas ligtas at mas convenient na digital payment options sa pampublikong transportasyon.
Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa GCash Commute, maaaring bisitahin ang GCash app o ang website sa www.gcash.com.
Manila, Philippines — HUAWEI, the no. 1 smart wearable brand, introduces powerful smartwatch-level features at a band price point with the HUAWEI Band 11 and HUAWEI Band 11 Pro. Designed to feel almost invisible on the wrist, they deliver a new kind of smart wearable: one that blends ultra-light comfort with smartwatch-level capability, without demanding attention or effort from the user.Built for modern routines that move from desk to workout to rest, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series sets a new standard for all-day wear. Its refined form proves that powerful technology doesn’t need to feel bulky.
Invisible Comfort with All-Day Wearability
Experience true all-day wearability with the HUAWEI Band 11 Series, the thinnest band in the market. It has an 8.99 mm profile—about as thin as four one-peso coins—and a featherlight weight that is as light as 16 grams and a maximum of 18 grams. The band is designed to sit so comfortably on the wrist that it feels almost invisible, adapting effortlessly to every moment of your day, 24/7.
Despite its slim form, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series features a striking 1.62-inch AMOLED display that’s 27% larger than its predecessor. Enhanced widgets and a refined UI layout make information clearer and easier to navigate at a glance. This means post-workout stats, sleep charts, and heart rate trends are more readable, notifications are less cramped, and you don’t need to scroll endlessly to get the insights you need. With brightness reaching up to 2,000 nits, your stats remain easy to read, even under harsh outdoor sunlight.
Paired with soft, skin-friendly, and sweat-resistant straps and quick-release strap options, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series is designed for continuous comfort and a barely-there feel.
Phone-Free Movement with Smartwatch-Level Performance
Built for users who move with intention, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series proves that a thin and light wearable can deliver pro-level performance. With support for over 100 sports modes and precise and accurate GPS, users can leave their phones behind while still tracking accurate routes, pace, and distance during runs, cycling sessions, and outdoor workouts. The AI Running Plan adds structure through performance prediction and training index insights, guiding users on how hard to push and when to recover. Meanwhile, the auto-detect function automatically recognizes your movement patterns and records your data as you exercise.
The HUAWEI Band 11 Pro comes with exclusive features that further elevate the band experience. Equipped with an independent GPS (GNSS), it uses a built-in antenna that accurately tracks the users’ outdoor routes. Runners can take precision to the next level with Track Run Mode, which allows lane selection for stadium-level accuracy and automatic correction of GPS drift. Wrist-based Running Posture Analysis provides insight into biomechanics, such as ground contact time and vertical oscillation, to help you refine form and reduce injury risk. Auto-detect and auto-pause functions further refine your data by ensuring rest time doesn’t skew performance results.
Beyond running, the all-in-one fitness companion supports most sports—from open-water swimming to recovery-focused sessions. Switch between numerous sports or track a full training week. The HUAWEI Band 11 Series delivers reliable, data-driven insights without adding bulk, friction, or dependence on your phone.
Wellness That Works Quietly in the Background
The HUAWEI Band 11 Series also delivers a deeper, more meaningful approach to sleep. Powered by upgraded sleep tracking, the band monitors overnight rest with wrist-based sleep breathing awareness, intuitive sleep Gantt charts, and nap summaries that assess whether daytime naps are helping or hindering recovery.
Tracking sleep patterns continuously and quietly through the night, it helps users understand how rest, stress, and recovery connect without requiring extra effort or constant check-ins.
The HUAWEI Band 11 Series expands wellness tracking to include all-day Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and CE-certified Pulse Wave Arrhythmia Analysis. These features offer broader insights into how the body responds to stress and recovers over time. They work passively in the background, delivering gentle alerts and easy-to-read summaries that inform users of their overall heart health.
HUAWEI Band 11 Series’ wellbeing features extend beyond the physical with Emotional Wellbeing 2.0, which translates daily stress and mood into 12 emotional categories for a more intuitive check-in. The device also thoughtfully integrated women’s health tracking with a clean monthly calendar view that makes cycle tracking easier to manage and understand.
Zero Anxiety Living, Powered to Keep Up
The HUAWEI Band 11 Series is built for days that don’t slow down and weekends that stretch even further. Even with advanced features, HUAWEI didn’t compromise on battery power. Thanks to its new high-silicon battery technology, the band stays reliably active for up to 14 days. When it’s time to recharge, a quick recharge gets it back to full, powering the user for their next active adventure, long workweeks, spontaneous road trips, or weekend getaways without packing a charger.
Beyond endurance, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series supports a seamless lifestyle that keeps everyday routines moving smoothly, even when your phone is tucked inside your pocket.. A quick coffee stop run becomes just as effortless with GCash Watch Pay, which allows QR payments on the go. Smart notifications, quick replies, and remote camera shutter features further enhance daily productivity—whether you’re on Android or iOS.
A smarter, lighter, and more intuitive fitness tracking experience is arriving in the Philippines soon. Stay tuned for the HUAWEI Band 11 and HUAWEI Band 11 Pro, and visit the HUAWEI Online Store (HUAWEI Band 11), HUAWEI Online Store (HUAWEI Band 11 Pro), Shopee, Lazada, or TikTok and be among the first to discover a smarter and lighter way to move, rest, and recharge right from your wrist.
Visit your nearest HUAWEI Experience Stores or HUAWEI’s official website and social media pages (Facebook | Instagram) to know more.
Manila, Philippines — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), highlighted the growing impact of women-led Web3 education and advocacy in the Philippines through its flagship women-in-blockchain initiative, Blockchain4Her. The initiative supports women who are advancing blockchain literacy, community access, and responsible participation across emerging digital economies.Blockchain4Her is designed to elevate and empower women in blockchain through education-first programs, grassroots partnerships, and community-led advocacy. By focusing on access, knowledge, and long-term inclusion, the initiative aims to close the gender gap in Web3 and create pathways for women to participate as builders, educators, and decision-makers.
In the Philippines, a market shaped by strong grassroots adoption and a rapidly expanding digital economy, Blockchain4Her has supported women working at the intersection of education, community-building, and responsible innovation. Advocates, including Bea Llana, Arshelene “Tita Arsh” Lingao, and MaryWave (Wave3), have emerged as leading voices helping women and young people approach Web3 with clarity, structure, and purpose.
“We started Blockchain4Her to create a safe space and build confidence for women to imagine a future in Web3,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget and initiator of Blockchain4Her. “Seeing women in the Philippines take ownership of education and community-building shows what inclusion looks like when it begins at the grassroots level.”
“There wasn’t one defining moment,” Llana said. “But working closely with communities showed how thoughtfully applied blockchain technology can support access and participation. That’s when curiosity became intention.”
Education has also been central to the work of Arshelene “Tita Arsh” Lingao, founder of Cryptita Plays, who has focused on improving Web3 literacy among Filipino youth and underserved communities. Alongside Bitget's other CSR initiative, Blockchain4Youth, she developed the Young Learners’ Encyclopedia, an accessible resource designed to introduce blockchain concepts in a clear and age-appropriate way.
“Too many young people enter crypto without honest guidance,” Lingao said. “Education helps them see Web3 as a space for learning and creativity, not hype.”
MaryWave, also known as Wave3, has addressed similar gaps in the trading space by building education-driven communities centered on market structure, discipline, and risk awareness. As co-founder of Wave3, she has focused on creating environments where women and beginners can learn without pressure or misinformation.
“What was missing was structure and honest education,” MaryWave said. “When people understand the market, confidence replaces fear.”
Through Blockchain4Her, Bitget continues to support women-led initiatives that emphasize responsible learning, long-term empowerment, and inclusive participation in Web3. In markets like the Philippines, where community-driven education plays a critical role, the initiative aims to ensure that women are equipped with knowledge beyond hype, as they explore opportunities in web3. This approach aligns with Bitget’s global education initiatives with UNICEF, which aim to expand access to digital skills and blockchain education for young people and underserved communities worldwide.
Interest in cryptocurrency continues to grow among Filipinos, with 96% showing awareness and over half expressing intent to invest within the year, according to a 2025 Consensys survey. Despite this high curiosity, many remain cautious and unsure where to begin.
To help everyday Filipinos take their first confident step into the world of crypto, finance super app GCash launches “A Beginner’s Guide to Cryptocurrency”, a free and exclusive in-app introduction to cryptocurrency, written and illustrated by Luis Buenaventura, Head of GCrypto. Buenaventura, a Filipino crypto author, artist, and entrepreneur, is widely recognized as a pioneer in the local and global crypto scene.
The Filipino-focused, narrative-style guide breaks down complex concepts like Bitcoin, wallets, and volatility through familiar and practical examples like inflation and daily budgeting, making the topic more approachable for crypto newbies.
“Storytelling makes learning personal and relatable. By grounding financial concepts into everyday examples, we aim to make complex topics like crypto approachable for anyone,” said Buenaventura.
Crypto: From Making Sense to Making Moves
Divided into eight chapters, the guide takes users through the fundamentals of crypto in a practical, easy-to-follow format that reflects the real financial experiences of Filipinos. It starts with why cryptocurrency was developed–tracing its roots to real-world economic challenges, particularly inflation and its impact on people’s savings and purchasing power. From there, it walks readers through Bitcoin's rise and volatility.
“Understanding why crypto matters is the first step to learning how to use it wisely,” Buenaventura noted. “By helping them understand the balance of ‘high risk, high reward,’ we aim to set realistic expectations before they dive into actual investing.”
Once readers have a grasp of cryptocurrency, the book guides them towards taking their first careful step into investing. It emphasizes the importance of building traditional savings, maintaining diversified investments, and treating crypto as a complement—not a replacement—to other financial foundations.
The succeeding chapters explore the tools and mindsets needed to invest responsibly. It explains wallet apps, satoshis, and trading basics, and introduces other cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin, such as Ethereum, Solana, stablecoins, and high-volatility memecoins.
It also dives into the mindset behind investing, tackling topics like moments of doubt, the importance of discipline, and the value of long-term thinking. Ultimately, it brings the conversation back to purpose—that crypto should serve real-life goals, helping Filipinos fund dreams, support their families, and celebrate financial progress responsibly.
“Our goal is to educate Filipinos on the responsible use of cryptocurrency, enabling them to take confident, informed steps into the future of finance,” Buenaventura added.
Crypto na Gets Mo
Accessible with just a few taps, “A Beginner’s Guide to Cryptocurrency” is now available through GCrypto, a secure marketplace within the GCash app where users can buy, sell, and learn about crypto safely.
“By publishing the book directly on the GCrypto platform, users can learn and explore at their own pace within a secure environment. This helps Filipinos build confidence and make informed decisions as they navigate the world of crypto,” said Buenaventura.
With streamlined registration, low minimum investment options, and a curated selection of reputable coins reviewed by security experts, GCrypto aims to make cryptocurrency more accessible and less intimidating for Filipino users.
Users can register and begin trading with just their fully verified GCash account, with no separate onboarding required. With investment entry points starting at just ₱200, GCrypto lowers the barrier for participation in the digital economy.
The platform also offers a carefully curated portfolio of trusted cryptocurrencies, helping users make informed choices among reputable coins vetted for security and reliability. It also supports seamless conversion between pesos and crypto, as well as blockchain transactions for sending and receiving funds, all within the GCash app.
Users can access the book by opening the GCash app, tapping ‘Grow,’ and selecting GCrypto.
Ready to take your first step into crypto? Download the GCash App on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei App Gallery. Kaya mo, i-GCash mo!
Manila, Philippines — Building on its success in the retail remittance sector, BCRemit, a Filipino-led global digital remittance company, has expanded its services to 23 countries and announced plans to scale its operations to provide tailored cross-border payment solutions beyond the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
The company plans to launch a suite of cross-border payment services tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Business Process Outsourcings (BPOs), and freelancers, marking a significant expansion beyond its core Filipino roots. This evolution targets a broader global audience, aiming to provide services for other major migrant markets, including those from India, Mexico, and China.
"Our mission has always been to show that Filipino-led innovation can offer transformative solutions to the world. By expanding our services beyond our core community, we aim to serve as a global financial partner built on Filipino values, ready to serve the world’s most dynamic economies,” said Oliver Calma, Founder and CEO of BCRemit.
BCRemit will start 2026 with the launch of a new QR-payment collection feature in partnership with Coins.ph. This feature will streamline outbound remittances from the Philippines, further strengthening BCRemit’s established integrations with major e-wallet platforms. This innovation is set to complement the surging remittance economy, which reached $2.91 billion in November 2025 alone.
Looking ahead, BCRemit also envisions evolving as an all-in-one financial platform, diversifying its product offerings to introduce loans, e-wallets, stablecoin, and investments.
Currently, BCRemit has processed over 1 million transactions since its launch, amounting to over $600 million in transaction value, underscoring the platform’s robust capability to seamlessly facilitate high-volume cross-border settlements.
BCRemit is leveraging its strategic partnership with Circle Internet Financial to harness technology in overcoming the challenges of traditional remittances. By utilizing blockchain technology and USDC stablecoins, the platform has successfully reduced transaction costs to approximately 1%, a stark contrast to the global average remittance cost of 6.4%. This infrastructure allows for near-instant settlements, bypassing the 3-5 day delays typical of traditional banking channels and ensuring that funds reach their destination at their highest possible value.
BCRemit was established in 2015 by Oliver Calma and his son, Gio, inspired by their own family's history. Drawing from Oliver’s years as an overseas worker and the family's reliance on his sent funds, they built the platform to solve the real-world delays they faced firsthand and ensure other families wouldn't face the same hurdles. Their mission is rooted in the belief that overseas workers deserve to 'send money back home faster,' a principle that remains the heartbeat of the company’s 2026 expansion.
"We saw firsthand the impact of financial delays on our own family growing up, and that drives our commitment to innovation today," said Gio Calma, Co-Founder and Director of BCRemit. "We understand that for our customers, remittances aren’t just transactions, they’re a lifeline. As we expand, we remain focused on creating a trusted financial gateway that serves every Filipino from around the world."
Operating under the regulatory oversight of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Banco de España, and Bank of Canada, BCRemit remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance to serving over 10.8 million overseas Filipinos across the world with seamless, secure financial services made by Filipinos, for Filipinos.
For more information, you may visit https://www.bcremit.com/ or follow their Facebook page.
