Visa strengthens financial inclusion for Filipino SMEs with innovative payment solutions

 Visa, a world leader in digital payments is looking to expand support for Filipino small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which, despite their economic contribution, still face significant barriers to financial inclusion and growth. While making up more than 99% of all business enterprises in the country and generating 66% of total employment, SMEs in the Philippines continue to face significant challenges, including access to funding. 

An emotional contract renewal for Gabbi Garcia with GMA Network: “Tumaya sila sa akin”

"When I was younger, I often got rejected in auditions, in VTRs but GMA was one of the few ones who embraced me, who welcomed me, who accepted me and who saw something in me. Tumaya sila sa akin without even knowing what I have to offer. That was eleven years ago and cut to this day, GMA is my home. GMA is my second family. I thank you for giving me this opportunity to remain a loyal Kapuso." - Gabbi Garcia

Lamang Ka, Lamang Lahat: How Ligo Creates Value from Fisherfolk to Filipino Homes

As part of efforts to address overfishing, climate impacts, and post-harvest inefficiencies, Century Pacific Food Inc. (CPFI)—producer of household sardine brands like Ligo, 555, Lucky 7, and Fresca—launched the “Sustenido Bulan” initiative in Bulan, Sorsogon. The program promotes sustainable sourcing, empowers local fisherfolk, and establishes long-term supply resiliency while easing pressure on traditional fishing grounds.

HAVAS Ortega Spotlights Women’s Empowerment with HAVASister Program 

Though Women’s Month may have concluded in March, HAVAS Ortega believes that championing women’s empowerment should be a year-round commitment. This spirit was at the heart of the HAVASister (Have-A-Sister) program—a transformative initiative launched by the agency to foster solidarity, inclusion, and support for women within and beyond the workplace. 

Jessica Soho and GMA Public Affairs Connect Global Filipinos to the Heart of the Vatican

Spearheading GMA Public Affair’s comprehensive coverage of the passing of Pope Francis was Jessica Soho, the country’s most awarded broadcast journalist and host of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS). Just days after the Pope’s passing, Soho flew to Rome, becoming one of the first Filipino journalists accredited by the Holy See Press Office to cover the entire papal transition—from funeral rites to the conclave, and the election of the new pontiff.