Saying that cash should get into the hands of the poor at once, Sen. Francis Pangilinan made a pitch to use telecommunication companies for mobile money transfers in distributing assistance amid the Covid-19 crisis.
With most Filipinos staying at home because of the enhanced community quarantine, many are turning to online donations as a way of helping those severely affected by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Sending allowance for children and family members is the top reason for money transfers, and e-wallets are seen to become increasingly relevant and attractive as it provides more functions and benefits.
Users will be able to plant virtual yakal trees that will have real-life counterparts. The trees will be part of the Ipo Watershed, which is one of the sources of water supply for Metro Manila.
The new initiative was triggered by a study titled ?Global Trends in Giving? which revealed that more than half of individuals would prefer an online donating platform.
GCash users who shop online and work with freelancers will find the mobile money service provider?s latest feature, the GCash Bank Transfer, a great payment platform.
