The Caloocan City Government has once again partnered with #GCash to enhance the efficiency and security of its cashless financial assistance program. The initiative will initially benefit the city's 4,500 solo parents, ensuring faster and safer disbursements.
Innovative Digital Disbursement System with GCash
The project leverages GCash’s Funds Disbursement Service and Verification API (Application Programming Interface), a key feature of the “GCash for Business: Partner Solutions Suite.” This ensures accurate, real-time, and secure transfers of financial aid directly to recipients, minimizing risks of fraud, errors, and confusion.
Caloocan City has now become the first local government unit (LGU) in the Philippines to implement this game-changing digital solution, setting a new benchmark for transparent governance.
💡 Learn more about how GCash is advancing digital transformation in the country through initiatives like:
👉 GCash AI-Powered Lending Services
👉 GCash and EastWest Bank Collaboration
A Commitment to Financial Inclusion and Efficiency
“The Funds Disbursement Service and Verification API will ensure that transactions are safe, efficient, and reliable while making public services more accessible. We are committed to collaborating with forward-thinking LGUs like Caloocan City to further promote financial inclusion and digital transformation across the country,” said GCash Vice President for Public Sector, Cleo Santos.
Caloocan City Mayor Along Malapitan echoed this sentiment, stating:
“Caloocan is one of the cities at the forefront of digital transformation. By maximizing cashless transactions, we’ve streamlined processes and significantly improved service delivery. Our goal is to create a thriving digital ecosystem that benefits all citizens.”
Caloocan: A Leading "DigiCity" in the Philippines
In 2024, Caloocan City was officially recognized as one of the top “DigiCities” by GCash, reflecting its commitment to digital innovation.
✔ Public market vendors and tricycle drivers have started adopting Paleng-QR Ph for seamless digital payments.
✔ With the recent passage of the PalengQR resolution, more small businesses and micro-merchants will soon be cashless-ready.
📌 GCash has been instrumental in pushing digital transformation across the country. Explore more efforts like:
👉 GCash Equipping Businesses with Digital Tools
👉 GCash Enabling Cashless Payment Options Nationwide
Enhancing Social Services Through Digital Innovation
Through this partnership, solo parents in Caloocan City will now experience faster and more secure financial assistance disbursements. This initiative also paves the way for broader digital programs aimed at improving government efficiency and citizen services.
“Here in Caloocan, we continuously strive to bring government services closer to our people. We recognize the challenges that solo parents face, and this program is just the beginning. Our goal is to leverage technology to make a greater impact,” said Mayor Malapitan.
Looking Ahead: The Future of Digital Governance in the Philippines
This initiative in Caloocan City serves as a model for other LGUs, demonstrating how digital payment solutions can revolutionize governance and social service delivery.
For more information about GCash’s efforts in driving financial inclusion, visit GCash on the Global Sustainability Stage.