GCash Provides Free Health Insurance to Millions of Filipinos Through Buy Load Service

In line with the Philippines’ efforts to further boost the local insurance industry, GCash, the country’s leading finance super app, is introducing a new feature to unlock access to insurance for millions of Filipinos. The e-wallet is providing free health insurance, underwritten by FPG Insurance, every time eligible users buy prepaid credits for themselves using the Buy Load service.

“This initiative, powered by GInsure in partnership with FPG Insurance, reflects the commitment of GCash to making financial protection accessible to every Filipino, ensuring that even the simplest transactions, like buying prepaid load, come with the added security of health coverage at no extra cost,” said Winsley Bangit, vice president and group head of new businesses at GCash.

The country’s insurance penetration has been growing in recent years, but it remains below 2%. With millions of Buy Load users on the app primarily receiving mobile load, GCash sees an opportunity to protect more Filipinos, offering a valuable incentive beyond telecommunications.

Made possible by GInsure, every time eligible users make Buy Load transactions on the GCash app, they can also avail of the free health insurance coverage, empowering users to prepare for unexpected medical expenses due to accidents or hospitalization

“Beyond just financial assistance, this benefit ensures that users have funds to cover medical costs or compensate for lost income during recovery, helping prevent families from falling deeper into debt and alleviating financial struggles,” Ren-Ren Reyes, president and CEO of GCash mobile wallet operator G-Xchange, Inc.

The free health and accident insurance gives eligible users up to PHP 30,000 coverage and additional valuable benefits. For every load purchase, a user can automatically get PHP 10,000 in accidental death coverage, which can be accumulated up to a maximum of PHP 30,000 when making up to three separate eligible load purchases.

Users can also get income assistance when they’re hospitalized due to illnesses and accidents, allowing them to receive PHP 500 per day salary assistance for a maximum of 5 days. They can also get up to PHP 10,000 disablement benefit, providing the user or their beneficiaries a safety net.

GCash introduced this initiative in response to shifting user needs. With millions of Filipinos still hesitant to fully embrace digital transactions, they still rely on traditional offline methods. Now, with free health insurance seamlessly integrated into prepaid load transactions, users can enjoy more benefits when they go digital, making each purchase not just more convenient but also rewarding.

Lenovo Unveils AI-Powered ThinkCentre and ThinkVision Devices for Modern Businesses

Lenovo has officially introduced its next-generation lineup of business hardware, featuring the ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 desktops and ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors, designed to empower workplaces with scalable AI capabilities, versatility, and performance. Built for businesses of all sizes, the new devices aim to streamline workflows, elevate productivity, and bring future-ready innovations to modern offices.

With nearly half of businesses believing that AI-enhanced devices improve productivity, Lenovo is meeting that demand with an array of powerful solutions. The new ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 desktops are available in tower, compact, and all-in-one (AIO) form factors, delivering robust performance for AI model training, 3D rendering, and complex data processing. Equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 Processors (Series 2) and optional discrete NPUs and GPUs, these machines are built to handle enterprise-level workloads with ease.

For businesses in healthcare, retail, or finance, Lenovo offers a compact 1-liter form factor desktop like the ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6, which fits easily behind a monitor or inside a drawer, yet packs powerful performance and supports up to four displays. Meanwhile, the AIO models, such as the ThinkCentre M90a Gen 6, deliver a clean, clutter-free setup with vibrant displays, AI-powered efficiency, and hardware-backed data protection.

The ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors complement the desktops with crisp, energy-efficient displays featuring WQHD/UHD resolution, 99% sRGB color gamut, and variable refresh rates up to 120Hz. These monitors include multiple connectivity options, USB-C one-cable solutions, and optional AI-enabled VoIP features, making them ideal for remote conferencing and multitasking.

Sustainability also plays a key role in Lenovo’s new product line. The ThinkVision monitors use up to 95% post-consumer recycled plastic, plastic-free packaging, and meet strict environmental certifications like ENERGY STAR® and EPEAT Gold. Lenovo’s Display Fleet Manager (LDFM) offers centralized remote management, helping IT teams deploy updates in under a minute across multiple devices.

With pricing starting at $1,019 for desktops and $268 for monitors, Lenovo’s latest portfolio offers AI innovation, enterprise-grade reliability, and eco-conscious design—positioning businesses to thrive in the evolving digital landscape.

Filipinos Run 130,000 Kilometers in FundLife’s ‘Move for Equity’ Campaign for Gender Equality and Girls’ Safety

Manila, Philippines — More than 1,300 Filipinos ran a combined 130,000 kilometers as part of FundLife’s nationwide Move for Equity campaign, a movement turning physical activity into a show of solidarity for girls facing barriers to safety, education, and opportunity. The campaign, led by non-profit organization FundLife, invited participants across the country to complete 3.8 kilometers of movement each day over the entire month of March. This symbolic distance represents the daily struggles many girls must overcome just to reach school, access healthcare, or navigate public spaces safely. Culminating on International Women’s Day, Move for Equity asked the public to dedicate their steps to girls who are too often denied the freedom to move safely in their own communities.

Driven by the rallying call to action “Move for Every Girl Who Can’t,” and held in partnership with Girls Got This and global athletic brand ON Running, participants were encouraged to align their physical efforts with a broader social purpose. In total, over 1,300 people joined the campaign, logging more than 130,000 kilometers in support of gender equality and girls’ rights.

Public runs in Tacloban and Makati, held on March 9, served as campaign highlights. In Tacloban City, more than 150 individuals gathered at the historic Old Leyte Provincial Capitol, including students, youth leaders, civil society organizations, and local government officials.

Simultaneously, about 480 runners took over Ayala Avenue in Makati City—one of the country’s busiest business districts, which became a platform for visibility and shared advocacy. “Girls are told where they can go, how to behave, and what they should aspire to,” said Marko Kasic, Executive Director of FundLife. “Move for Equity is about challenging that narrative. We’re not just running for visibility—we’re running toward a world where every girl is safe, supported, and seen.”

The campaign was further amplified by 22 advocates and content creators, who shared their personal motivations on social media. Among them was Dana Lora, a strength and conditioning specialist and campaign ambassador, who completed the 3.8-kilometer challenge daily.

“Every step I took was for the girls who still don’t have the freedom to move without fear,” said Lora. “Movement is more than exercise—it’s advocacy.”

Founded in 2014, FundLife uses sport and education to create safe spaces for marginalized children. Through daily programming and its growing Move Series, which includes Move for Peace, Move for Life, Move for Equity, and the upcoming Move for Play in June 2025, the organization promotes inclusive, community-led action for long-term social change. “This is not just about sport,” Kasic added. “It’s about dignity, justice, and collective responsibility. If we can make the world safer for girls, we create a more equitable future for everyone.”

To learn more about FundLife’s mission or to join the Move for Play campaign this June, visit https://tinyurl.com/moveforplay2025, follow @fundlifeint on social media, or explore the organization’s work and initiatives at fundlife.org.

Bitget Wallet Unveils New Brand Identity, Celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day With Metro Manila’s Crypto Community

Manila, Philippines — Bitget Wallet, the leading non-custodial crypto wallet, has officially rolled out its new brand identity, reflecting its evolution into a full-service crypto platform for everyday use. The update introduces a new logo, simplified interface, and four key features: Trade, Earn, Pay, and Discover.

The rebrand brings forward Bitget Wallet’s commitment to the Crypto for Everyone Movement, aimed at onboarding the next billion users. The brand launched over $1 million in community incentives to reward users and drive deeper engagement with the platform.

With over 80 million global users and a 300% user growth in the last year, Bitget Wallet is gaining momentum across both emerging and established markets. According to the firm, the most rapid growth occurred in Africa (+959%), Europe (+367%), and the Middle East (+350%).

"The role of wallets is evolving — it's moving from a niche tool to one with real-world utility for everyday needs," said Alvin Kan, COO of Bitget Wallet. "This rebrand is part of a longer-term plan to make crypto accessible for everyone. We're building towards a future where interacting with crypto feels as easy as using Uber or PayPal," he added.

In the Philippines, Bitget has established itself as a trusted name among local users thanks to its seamless PHP integration, mobile-first experience, and grassroots community efforts. Initiatives such as PayFi in Siargao, Bitget Wallet Lite on Telegram, and recurring offline activations have brought practical crypto education and use cases to Filipinos across the country, from Metro Manila to the islands.

Jose Mendoza, Bitget’s Country Manager, introduced the reimagined Bitget Wallet during a Bitcoin Pizza Day celebration on 24 May 2025 at BGC, Taguig City. The event brought together hundreds of crypto enthusiasts, influencers, and community leaders to commemorate the historic moment when Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas in 2010.

The Manila gathering was part of a global Bitcoin Pizza Day initiative by Bitget, which hosted events across five continents and distributed pizzas to over 2,000 people. From May 19 to 24, celebrations took place in Metro Manila, along with cities like Abuja, Cape Town, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Mexico City, Lisbon, Barcelona, Florence, Milan, Athens, Penang, Dubai, Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh City.

Looking ahead, Bitget Wallet plans to integrate national QR payment systems, expand yield-earning tools, and support tokenized real-world assets like stocks and gold, bringing the next wave of crypto utility to users worldwide.

"Bitget Wallet stands strong with the essence of crypto extending beyond our decentralized vision, serving as a critical access layer across trading, earning, and payments for on-chain assets," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "Users now have an even more powerful tool—simple to use, accessible, and packed with capabilities—that connects people to opportunity, wherever they are, whenever they need.”

More details on the brand update and product roadmap are available on the Bitget Wallet blog.

Dermorepubliq Brings Sun Care Experience to Boracay With Beachside Activation and Company Retreat

Manila, Philippines — TikTok Shop Philippines' top skincare brand Dermorepubliq brought its summer sun care campaign to Boracay with a two-day beachside activation showcasing its DermoSun Mattifying Sunscreen, a summer essential formulated for Filipino skin. Alongside the activation, the brand also brought its team to the island for a company retreat, reflecting its commitment to both sun care education and employee well-being.

Held from May 17 to 18, 2025, in front of Epic Boracay at Station 2, the activation offered beachgoers the chance to try DermoSun through a “Glow Bar” and take home full-size products for free. Photo zones and hands-on trials allowed visitors to get a close look at the sunscreen’s matte, lightweight finish, which is designed to absorb quickly without a greasy after-feel.

“We developed DermoSun in direct response to what our community asked for — a sunscreen that’s lightweight, effective, and fits into real Filipino routines,” said Keith Sta. Barbara, Founder and President of Dermorepubliq. “Bringing it to Boracay, where the sun is both beautiful and intense, gave us a fitting setting to demonstrate how sun care can be simple, effective, and part of everyday life.”

The activation coincided with Dermorepubliq’s three-day company retreat, allowing 131 employees to pause, connect, and reflect — reinforcing the company’s holistic approach to care for its community and its people.

“As we grow, it’s important that we stay grounded, not just in product innovation but in purpose,” said Sta. Barbara. “This trip wasn’t only about bringing our sunscreen to the beach; it was also a chance to reconnect with the team behind it. And just as we’re committed to showing up for our community, it was equally important to show up for our team. Boracay gave us the space to do both.”

The activation and company retreat are tied to the brand’s Dermo 2-Finger Challenge, a TikTok campaign promoting the dermatologist-recommended two-finger method for sunscreen application. Participants can join the challenge until May 30, with one winner receiving an all-expense-paid trip for two to Boracay, to be announced on June 10.

DermoSun Mattifying Sunscreen is formulated with Centella Asiatica, Jeju Aloe, and Niacinamide, offering SPF 30 broad-spectrum protection that blends smoothly into oily and combination skin types. The product is available on TikTok Shop, Shopee, Lazada, www.dermorepubliq.com, and at Dermorepubliq kiosks in SM Fairview, SM Masinag, SM Tanza, SM Sta. Mesa and Riverbanks Center.