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DSWD conducted the first digital
payout in Bacolod City led by Secretary Rex Gatchalian who committed to
disburse UPLIFT assistance payouts via GCash until December 2026
For
families facing rising costs and financial pressures, government assistance can
provide much-needed support to meet immediate needs and regain stability.
To make
that support easier to access, the Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD), in partnership with GCash, is expanding digital access to DSWD UPLIFT
assistance, giving eligible beneficiaries the option to receive succeeding
payouts through their GCash wallets.
The
initiative supports the rollout of the government’s Unified Package for
Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Program, a relief
initiative established under Executive Order No. 110 to help protect vulnerable
sectors and cushion the impact of global oil shocks and rising inflation. Under
the expanded DSWD UPLIFT Assistance Program, targeted cash assistance will
reach 7.5 million households through DSWD.
The
digital disbursement initiative also comes as the government works to cushion
the impact of the energy emergency on vulnerable families nationwide. By
expanding access to digital channels, beneficiaries can receive succeeding
assistance through a more convenient and accessible option, reducing the need
to spend additional time and resources accessing government support.
While the
initial DSWD UPLIFT payouts will be distributed in cash, beneficiaries are
encouraged to transition to digital channels for succeeding disbursements. As
part of the UPLIFT Caravan, GCash is supporting the initiative by assisting
beneficiaries with account onboarding, giving those who choose GCash the option
to receive future assistance directly through the GCash Fund Disbursement
Service (FDS).
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DSWD
Secretary Rex Gatchalian said it was the President's directive to disburse the
much-needed aid in a quick and convenient manner, understanding that
beneficiaries need immediate relief.
"Mula
ngayon hanggang sa December, kapag kukunin n'yo na yung ₱2,000 n'yo, sa digital
wallet na lang," he stressed. (From now until December, when you claim
your ₱2,000, you can receive it directly through your digital wallet.)
Along
with this, Secretary Gatchalian encouraged those who do not have a digital
wallet yet to set one up so they can receive the funds without the hassle.
"GCash
is honored to continuously support DSWD in expanding digital access to
government services. Access is not only about receiving support, but also about
making the experience more convenient, secure, and dignified for the people we
serve. By giving beneficiaries a digital option, we hope to make DSWD UPLIFT
assistance easier to access while giving them greater choice in how they
receive and manage their financial support," said GCash Vice President and
Head of B2B Sales, Cleo Celeste Santos.
The
partnership demonstrates how digital financial services can make social
protection more accessible while helping beneficiaries take greater control of
their financial assistance. By bringing government support directly to
beneficiaries through a channel they can access and manage digitally, the initiative
aims to reduce barriers to receiving assistance and help create pathways toward
greater financial inclusion and opportunity.
For more information, visit https://www.gcash.com.
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