Gov't bonds soon available on GCash

The government will make available the latest offering of retail Treasury bonds (RTBs) on e-wallet giant GCash early in the second half to cater to more retail investors and boost financial inclusion among Filipinos.

- By LOUISE MAUREEN SIMEON

In a financial literacy seminar for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), National Treasurer Sharon Almanza said the Bureau of the Treasury would issue the 31st tranche of RTBs in the second semester as part of the government's regular borrowing program.

"Hopefully, by the time that we issue (the RTB), the GBonds will be available also so investors can buy through GCash," Almanza said.

"We are still testing with GCash, but it will be within the early second half of this year," she said.