{"id":70505,"date":"2025-07-16T06:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T22:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=70505"},"modified":"2025-07-09T15:54:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T07:54:23","slug":"back-to-school-hacks-made-smarter-with-gcashmadiskarte-moms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2025\/07\/16\/back-to-school-hacks-made-smarter-with-gcashmadiskarte-moms\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-to-school hacks made smarter with GCashMadiskarte Moms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>There\u2019s something exciting about seeing our kids step into the new school year: new books, new teachers, new friends, and new chances to grow. But let\u2019s be honest: the back-to-school season doesn\u2019t always feel like a fresh start.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaya dito lumalabas ang pagiging madiskarte nating moms. We go full-on with our budgeting, trying to juggle all the expenses. But no matter how good you are at handling things, there are days that still get you thinking: Is there a smarter way to do this? How can I make things easier and more efficient for my child\u2014and for me?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is you don\u2019t need to figure it all out on your own. There\u2019s a way to make all your expenses feel a lot lighterso you can focus on being present for your kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the day, it\u2019s not always about doing more; it&#8217;s about finding smarter, simpler <em>diskarte <\/em>that works for you and your family. So, if you\u2019ve ever felt the pressure during this season, don\u2019t worry! You\u2019re not alone. Here\u2019s how you can make some of the most common struggles every parent goes through during the back-to-school season lighter<em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nauubos na ang oras mo sa school supplies shopping<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the start of the school year, ang dami nang kailangan asikasuhin. From buying new uniforms and shoes to making sure all their school supplies are complete, it can really take up the whole day, especially if you&#8217;re hopping from one store to another. With everything else on your plate, you just want it done, mabilis, hassle-free, at tipid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good news, moms\u2014you can Scan QR with GCash at stores nationwide! It\u2019s quick, cashless, and convenient. If you\u2019re a Laking National member, you get \u20b1200 off a minimum purchase of \u20b11,000 when you pay using GCash at National Bookstore. May instant savings ka pa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your schedule is too packed to go out, you can still enjoy sulitdeals when shopping online on Lazada and paying with GCash to unlock discounts on all your school supplies purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At kahit \u2018di pa sweldo, you can still pay for what you need with GCredit, the revolving credit line in the GCash app powered by CIMB, so you don\u2019t have to stress about being on a tight budget, so you can ensure your kids have everything they need for school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stressed sa pambayad ng tuition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aside from the usual bills and daily expenses, tuition is one of the biggest burdens every parent has to deal with during back-to-school season. Luckily, you can also breathe easy knowing that you can turn to GLoan for these moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GLoan is the personal cash loan feature that lets you borrow instantly up to \u20b1150,000 so tuition and other school expenses feel lighter, kahit sabay-sabay ang bayarin. There are no additional documents or collateral required. With interest rates as low as 1.59% per month, you can settle school dues on time and pay in flexible terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kailangan na ng upgrade\u2014pero ang bigat sa gastos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new school year often means new gadgets. But a laptop or tablet can be a major investment, and when you have to pay in full, it can take a real toll on your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With GGives, you can enjoy flexible, hassle-free installments, with zero down payment needed. You can also choose the best payment plan that fits your budget. So, for all your big gadget purchases for your kids this July, enjoy special deals \u2013&nbsp;like getting 29% off when you pay with GGives at Power Mac Center and The Loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also worth checking out ongoing promos if you are planning a gadget upgrade. You can get a free Marshall Willen speaker when you buy select iPhone 16 models \u2014 or score free Marshall Major headphones with select iPad and MacBook models at Beyond the Box, Digital Walker, or Open Source until September 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll also find 4% off select Apple devices at Digimap and Digiplanet, \u20b1500 off with \u20b115,000 min spend on laptops at Abenson, Electroworld, and Automatic Centre, and even a free powerbank when you purchase a new mobile gadget or tablet \u2014 handy extras for kids heading back to school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The back-to-school season may never be easy, but it doesn\u2019t have to be heavy. Whether you&#8217;re shopping for school supplies or managing everyday <em>gastos<\/em>, GCash gives you the tools to do it smarter and lighter. Kaya \u2018wag kang mag-alala, Mommy. Mas magaan ang back-to-school with GCash. Get started and download the GCash app today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a way to make all your expenses feel a lot lighterso you can focus on being present for your kids.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":70506,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[2172,1139],"class_list":["post-70505","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headlines","tag-finance","tag-gcash"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70505","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70505"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70505\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70507,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70505\/revisions\/70507"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70506"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70505"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70505"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70505"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}