GCash: A Lifeline for DepEd Teachers and Their Families Abroad
As a DepEd teacher, you know how hard it is to make ends meet with the low salary and high cost of living in the Philippines. You also know how many of your colleagues have decided to leave the country and work abroad to provide a better future for their families. But working abroad comes with its own challenges, such as sending money back home, paying bills on time, and staying connected with your loved ones.
That’s why GCash, the Philippines’ leading mobile wallet, has recently obtained the approval of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to allow more Filipinos overseas to use the app with their international mobile numbers. This means that your family members who are working abroad can now sign up for GCash using their own mobile numbers from 16 countries, including the US, Canada, Italy, the UK, Australia, Japan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Spain and Germany.
Once they are fully verified, they can enjoy the following benefits of GCash:
- They can send money to your GCash account for free, anytime and anywhere, without worrying about exchange rates or remittance fees.
- They can pay for your bills, such as electricity, water, internet, phone, cable, tuition, insurance, and more, with just a few taps on the app. No more late payments or penalties.
- They can buy you load credits instantly, so you can always stay in touch with them via calls, texts, or online chats.
- They can also access other financial services, such as savings, gifting vouchers, online payments, and more, that will be rolled out soon by GCash.
GCash is not only a convenient and secure way for your family members abroad to support you financially, but also a way for them to show their love and care for you. With GCash, they can be present for you and your family, even if they are miles away.
If you or your family members abroad are interested in using GCash, you can download the app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store and follow the instructions to sign up. You will need a Philippine passport or other Philippine Valid ID as proof of identity. You can also visit the GCash website or Facebook page for more information and updates.