Wais Tindera Caravan celebrates women entrepreneurs, equips communities with essential digital financial tools, responsible borrowing practices
I n celebration of the International Women’s Day, over 400 women entrepreneurs, from sari-sari store owners to street food vendors, took center stage at this month’s kick-off of Wais Tindera Caravan, the flagship financial literacy ( finlit ) program of GCash designed to empower nano , micro, small, and medium enterprise (NMSME) sector with the skills to grow their businesses through digital financial tools and responsible borrowing. Most small businesses struggle to go digital due to limited access and know-how. According to a 2025 Boston Consulting Group study, 75% of Filipino sari-sari stores operate offline, with only 7% using any business software, limiting access to digital payments and online customers. GCash is helping address this gap by bringing practical training directly to store owners through the Wais Tindera Caravan. “Sari-sari stores are the heart of every community, and ...
