Legazpi City seniors receive pensions digitally via GCash cards

LEGAZPI CITY — Senior citizens in this city have begun receiving their quarterly social pensions via digital payouts using GCash cards, as the city government rolled out the system to make the distribution of benefits faster, safer and more convenient. The ceremonial turnover of GCash cards on Monday marked the initial implementation of the digital payout. The initiative aims to mitigate the risks and inconveniences often associated with traditional cash payouts, especially for the elderly population. This digital transformation is part of a wider national effort in the Philippines to promote financial inclusion and enhance the efficiency and transparency of government disbursements. Strengthening domestic financial infrastructure is seen as a key driver for economic progress, particularly with the substantial contribution of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). City officials anticipate that the adoption of this digital system will lead to improved services for pensioners and broader access to administrative benefits for the citizenry.