Cebu Happenings

  ‎𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 ‎ ‎Leading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has reiterated its strong support for nurturing local talent and expertise within the Philippine technology sector. Converge CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy emphasized this commitment during the recent opening of the Metro Manila office in Pasig of Pampanga-born tech company Universal Access and Systems Solutions Inc. (UAS). ‎ “We, Filipinos, are recognized for our passion and dedication. Combine these with our potential in developing new technologies, we have the power to drive digital transformation globally. But to do that, we must first nurture our Filipino innovators. UAS and Converge share the value of uplifting Filipino tech talent,” he said during his speech as Guest of Honor during the blessing of UAS’ new office. ‎ “Progress takes time, but everything is achievable a...

  𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡: #𝐆𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐨 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬! GCash is ramping up efforts to ensure a safe and scam-free Holy Week holiday for its users. As the Philippines' leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, GCash is urging everyone to stay vigilant against various scams that often target travelers and vacationers during this season. With a commitment to promoting online safety, the app highlights the importance of awareness and caution when transacting online. Among the most common scams users should watch out for are fake online bookings for travel and accommodations. Scammers often pose as legitimate agencies, offering deals that seem enticing but are fraudulent. To avoid falling victim, GCash advises users to book only through reputable websites and apps, checking contact details and reviews to verify authenticity. Another popular scam involves "...

𝐆𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬 MANILA, Philippines – GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, recently launched the pilot run of its digital financial literacy caravan in cooperation with the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC). This supports the program of the government-owned agricultural insurer to deliver indemnity payments to farmers nationwide through GCash. With the MOA signing between PCIC and GCash in January 2025, enabling the agency’s adoption of faster and more secure digital indemnity payments, PCIC can now efficiently disburse billions worth of insurance proceeds to millions of insured farmers nationwide in real time. “The long-term vision of our corporation is really to facilitate the efficient distribution of payouts for our farmers and fisherfolk [especially in far-flung areas],”...