GCash, Government to Launch GBonds for Easy Investments

MANILA -- In an unprecedented initiative to increase financial inclusion, the Philippine government plans to issue GBonds via GCash in December. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto introduced the program, which seeks to make government bonds more accessible to Filipinos by allowing them to invest easily using their mobile devices.

Recto, speaking at the Bureau of the Treasury's 127th anniversary, underlined the convenience of investing in GBonds. “We see a future in which investing in government bonds is the norm for Filipinos. ”It will be as simple as ordering food online, allowing people to secure their future from the comfort of their own homes, he said.

GCash, the Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX), and authorities are partnering to speed up the GBonds debut. This project contributes to the government's overall objective of financial inclusion by making investments available to a larger populace.

Recto emphasized the administration's commitment to providing favorable circumstances for economic development. He cited the CREATE MORE Act as a catalyst for attracting investments that create employment, raise income levels, and alleviate poverty.

The government guaranteed the people that revenues obtained via government bonds would go toward public initiatives, promoting economic growth and benefitting future generations.

Recto also praised government securities-eligible dealers (GSEDs) for their major contributions to nation-building. In 2024, GSEDs helped raise a record-breaking PHP586.84 billion via the 30th Retail Treasury Bond (RTB) issuance, accounting for more than a quarter of the country's financing requirements for the year.

GSEDs play an important role in increasing liquidity in the government securities market and assisting the Treasury's capital markets activities. Recto honored the best-performing GSEDs for their efforts to engage retail investors and everyday Filipinos, bringing investment options closer to the people.

Final Thoughts

The launch of GBonds marks a significant step toward making investing more accessible and inclusive to all Filipinos. The government is paving the road for a more financially empowered citizenry by introducing digital tools such as GCash. This project emphasizes the significance of public-private partnership in promoting economic growth and financial literacy in the nation.