GCash to Empower OFWs Financially to Department of Migrant Workers

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and GCash have launched the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Caravan in Tarlac City to help Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families achieve financial independence. The two-day event, themed “Bagong Bayani Kaagapay sa Bagong Pilipinas,” offered a variety of services, including pre-employment and anti-illegal recruitment orientation seminars, welfare and legal assistance, and reintegration support. #GCash also conducted a financial literacy program to help OFWs maximize their earnings and understand the importance of saving.

DMW Usec. Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan emphasized the importance of partnerships with local government units (LGUs) and private institutions like GCash to help OFWs manage their finances and achieve their financial goals. She highlighted that the ultimate goal is for migrant workers to return home to their loved ones with financial stability.

During the caravan, GCash showcased its suite of services designed to improve the lives of OFWs and their families. These services include secure money transfers, savings accounts, insurance, and lending and investment options, all accessible through the GCash app. GCash International General Manager Paul Albano highlighted the company’s commitment to providing cost-efficient money transfer solutions and competitive exchange rates through partnerships with international remittance centers.

GCash has expanded its services to more territories, allowing Filipinos to download and use the GCash app with their international numbers. GCash Overseas is available in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Qatar, Kuwait, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia. The app also enables OFWs to receive money from the Philippines and make seamless cashless transactions using the GCash Scan to Pay feature in Alipay+ enabled merchants.

Adrian Galang, GCash Head of Overseas Acquisition Marketing, emphasized GCash’s role in promoting financial wellness and helping OFWs prepare for future financial stability. GCash continues to push its “Finance for All” agenda, providing Filipinos with a safe, secure, and efficient fintech solution wherever they are.

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FAQs:

1. What is the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Caravan? The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Caravan is an initiative by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in collaboration with GCash to provide comprehensive services to OFWs and their families, including financial literacy programs, legal assistance, and more.

2. How can OFWs benefit from GCash services? GCash offers a range of services for OFWs, including free money transfers, savings accounts, insurance, lending, and investment options, all accessible through the GCash app.

3. In which countries is GCash Overseas available? GCash Overseas is available in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Qatar, Kuwait, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.

4. How can OFWs use GCash for transactions abroad? OFWs can use the GCash Scan to Pay feature in Alipay+ enabled merchants for seamless cashless transactions and receive money from the Philippines conveniently.

5. Where can I find more information about GCash services? For more information, visit the GCash website.