GCash has partnered with the Ministry of Human Settlements and Development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to introduce digital payments in the region. The joint initiative aims to enable cashless payment collection for the ministry’s housing and settlement services and create a reliable channel for disbursing financial aid. The Ministry is pursuing digitalisation to move away from manual, cash-based processes, making transactions more efficient and accessible, particularly for residents in remote areas. The ministry will use GCash’s Financial Disbursement Service to send shelter assistance to households affected by calamities. The partnership supports GCash’s strategic focus on “Islamic inclusion” and the company is working towards Shari’ah-compliant finance. The goal is to ensure that Muslim Filipinos can participate confidently in the digital economy, honoring their values while gaining the benefits of modern finance. The partners created this public-private partnership to help bridge the digital divide and strengthen government services in underserved areas, signaling a commitment to building an inclusive region where financial access is respectful of cultural and religious values.
