The Cebu Provincial Government has formalized its partnership with G-Xchange Inc., the operator of mobile wallet GCash, to expand digital payment services and improve the accessibility, efficiency, and transparency of government transactions for Cebuanos.
The agreement is expected to further strengthen the province’s digital governance initiatives by allowing residents to conveniently settle various government-related payments through GCash, particularly in areas served by Capitol-managed utility programs.
The partnership was sealed during a signing ceremony at the Capitol on Tuesday, June 9, marking another step in the province’s ongoing digital transformation push.
Leading the signing were Governor Pamela Baricuatro and G-Xchange Inc. Vice President Cleo Celeste Santos, witnessed by Provincial Board members and GCash executives.
Baricuatro said the initiative is part of efforts to ensure that modernization efforts benefit all Cebuanos, including those in far-flung communities.
“Digitalization is also about inclusion. We want every Cebuano, whether in our cities, municipalities, or island barangays, to benefit from the convenience and opportunities that technology can provide,” she said.
The partnership is expected to benefit thousands of residents enrolled in provincial utility programs, including 1,334 electricity consumers in Malapascua, 3,374 water consumers in Moalboal, and around 1,500 water consumers in Carmen, by giving them more convenient digital payment options for Capitol-operated services.
Under the agreement, GCash will also be used for other provincial transactions, including transfer taxes, real property taxes, sand and gravel fees, governor’s permits, franchise taxes, and penalties on quarry and extraction activities, among others.
G-Xchange Inc. Vice President Santos said the partnership is aimed at bringing government services closer to citizens through digital solutions.
“Today is not just about launching a partnership. It is about making government services feel closer, safer, faster, and more human for every Cebuano,” she said.
She added that the collaboration will help streamline both payments and disbursements, improving public service delivery across the province.
“Through GCash, the province can make payments easier, disbursements faster, and access to public services more seamless,” she said.
The partnership was facilitated through the Provincial Investment Promotions Office, headed by Paulo Uy.
Photo courtesy of Cebu Province
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