Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and GCash support livelihood opportunities for returning OFWs
PRESS RELEASE — June 25, 2026
Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and GCash support livelihood opportunities for returning OFWs
1. (L-R) GCash head of international transfers Julie Anne Abalos; chief regulatory officer Cef Sison; GCash International general manager Arjun Varma; Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) chairperson Dante Ang II; executive director V Arlene Borja; and supervising emigrant services officer Janet Ramos
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has partnered with GCash, the country’s leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, to strengthen support for overseas Filipinos and returning migrants, particularly those who come home without a steady source of income.
Returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) often face financial uncertainty after their employment abroad ends, with limited access to coordinated reintegration support, sustainable income opportunities, and financial management tools. The partnership seeks to address these gaps through a more accessible and streamlined support system.
By integrating CFO’s initiatives into the GCash digital ecosystem, the collaboration provides returning migrants with seamless access to essential reintegration programs, financial services, and entrepreneurship opportunities. Additionally, the partnership will streamline government transactions by facilitating new digital payment channels for CFO services.
As part of the initiative, a dedicated migrant marketplace will be developed within the GCash app, enabling returning Filipinos to explore small business opportunities and alternative sources of income.
CFO Chairperson Dante Ang II also said the partnership reinforces the agency’s mandate to support Filipinos overseas and upon their return.
“We are pleased to welcome another valued partner in advancing our financial literacy initiatives. Now more than ever, it is essential that Filipinos overseas are provided with wider support and education on digital savings, responsible investment practices, and overall financial wellness,” he said.
The initiative is expected to improve access to reintegration services, strengthen financial capability, and expand income-generating opportunities for returning migrants, while enhancing the delivery of government support through both digital and on-ground channels.
GCash head of international transfers Julie Ann Abalos said the partnership reflects the continued commitment of GCash to financial inclusion.
"More than just a formal agreement, this is a shared promise that wherever Filipinos may be in the world, they have a trusted partner in helping them progress and achieve their dreams," she said.
The partnership will be rolled out in phases through 2026, with further details to be announced as programs are implemented.
GCash will also support the commission’s Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) and orientation programs, helping equip OFWs with the knowledge and tools they need throughout their journey: from departure to eventual return and reintegration.
Beyond supporting reintegration efforts, GCash also aims to assist migrants who have already settled in their respective countries, enabling them to stay financially connected with their loved ones in the Philippines.
For more information, visit https://www.gcash.com.
2. (L-R) GCash manager for public sector national government accounts Aldo Lou Cabrera; account manager for public sector Jane Carmela Tiu; vice president and head for public sector Cleo Celeste Santos; Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) chairperson Dante Ang II; executive director V Arlene Borja; and supervising emigrant services officer Janet Ramos
