Monday, August 17, 2026
One in three borrowers of Fuse Financing Inc., the lending arm of GCash, is a small entrepreneur. The loan proceeds are going to inventory purchases, employee salaries, operational expenses, and funding for expansion, among others. The accessible financing facility has enabled many of them to sustain operations, seize growth opportunities, and build more resilient businesses in their communities.
With MSMEs continuing to struggle with access to formal credit, Fuse Financing Inc. has been doing its part to bridge the financing gap by providing fair and convenient loan solutions, knowing that many entrepreneurs still lack the documentary requirements typically required by traditional financial institutions.
While financing helps businesses grow, Fuse also recognizes that every loan supports the people behind the enterprise: a parent striving to provide for a family, an entrepreneur pursuing growth, or an individual working toward greater financial stability and opportunity. Through responsible and accessible credit, Fuse seeks to support customers every step of the way.
Funding working capital
When cash flows are constrained, additional financing helps address the budget gap. This is the case for Amelyn of Zambales, who is an online food seller.
The resident of Botolan said she has used GLoan Negosyo multiple times to supplement capital for her food business. The entrepreneur makes sure that she meets her dues on time consistently to build a good credit standing.
"Nakakatuwa dahil kaya [ito] kung consistent ka magbayad, on-time, or advance ka magbayad, talaga andun yung favor. Nagamit ko siya at malaking tulong siya," she said. (What's encouraging is that if you're consistent with your payments — if you pay on time or even ahead of schedule — you really see the benefits. I was able to use it, and it has been a huge help to me.)
In addition, she noted that financing products can be a powerful financial tool when used responsibly and for productive purposes, particularly for entrepreneurship and supporting household needs.
"Sa GLoan, malaking bagay at malaking tulong — basta magagamit mo lang talaga para sa negosyo, sa tamang paraan, o sa pangkabuhayan para sa pamilya," she added. (Through GLoan, it has made a big difference and has been a tremendous help — as long as you use it for your business, for the right purposes, or to support your family's livelihood.)
Fuse Financing has been enabling responsible borrowing for millions of Filipinos by ensuring that pre-approved loan amounts are aligned with borrowers' repayment capacity and ability to manage their obligations sustainably. The platform's fully digital process makes formal credit more accessible,convenient, and fair for Filipinos who may otherwise face barriers to borrowing.
This commitment is complemented by financial literacy initiatives that promote the responsible use of credit, highlight the benefits of borrowing for productive and meaningful purposes, and encourage consumers to avoid unnecessary debt.
Supporting personal journeys
Fevilyn of Zambales, a food vendor and hog raiser, and Felichi of Pangasinan, an online ukay-ukay seller, are also finding relief with GLoan Negosyo.
The food vendor, for one, has borrowed up to P6,000 to help cover her child's school expenses and household obligations such as electricity bills. Having an extra hand with her personal expenses has helped in keeping the business afloat.
For Fevilyn, having access to financing provides an important safety net during emergencies and unexpected expenses. At the same time, she emphasized that borrowers must remain disciplined and repay their loans on time to maintain a good standing and continue benefiting from access to credit.
Like Fevilyn, Felichi has borrowed multiple times via GLoan Negosyo, with her credit limit growing as she maintained a good payment record.
"Makakatulong siya [GLoan] sa pamumuhay — mula sa maliit po, tapos napalaki ko yung negosyo po," Felichi added. (It has helped improve our family's livelihood — I started small, but I was able to grow my business over time.)
Expanding access to responsible borrowing
The stories of Amelyn, Fevilyn, and Felichi show that access to responsible financing goes beyond providing capital. It creates opportunities for Filipinos to keep businesses running, invest in their families, and navigate life's unexpected challenges with greater confidence.
As more entrepreneurs and households seek reliable financial support, Fuse Financing remains committed to expanding access to credit while promoting responsible borrowing and financial literacy.
To know more about the loan products, visit gcash.com.
New stationary solutions span top performance for advanced agentic AI workflows and compact PCs for everyday office use and digital displays.
TAIPEI (May 29, 2026) Acer announced four new Veriton commercial desktops and workstations designed to elevate performance, security, and AI capabilities. Across performance levels and form factors, the new lineup offers enterprises, SMBs, AI developers, and creative professionals a comprehensive range of solutions to meet diverse stationary computing demands.
Acer Veriton RA110 AI Mini Workstation for Advanced AI Workloads
The Acer Veriton RA110 AI Mini Workstation (VRA110) is a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC built for developers, product engineers, and creative professionals who need to run advanced AI workloads locally — including agentic and generative AI, 3D design, and content creation. Powered by the AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 processor with AMD Radeon™ 8060S Graphics[], the system is capable of running up to 126 TOPS[], supporting AI models of up to 200 billion parameters per system to tackle the most demanding professional applications.
The Veriton RA110 introduces a sleek silver design and a compact form factor for advanced thermal dissipation. For demanding workloads, the Veriton RA110 delivers four-channel memory of up to 128 GB LPDDR5X and up to 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD storage, ensuring smooth multitasking and reliable AI-optimized performance for accelerating 3D design, developing and deploying LLMs, and generating creative assets locally. Connectivity is equally robust, with an RJ45 Ethernet port, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4 for fast and stable networking, while a Kensington lock slot helps safeguard the device in shared environments. It also offers expanded connectivity with two USB 4 Type-C ports.
The Veriton RA110 features Acer Sense Pro, an AI DevOps dashboard purpose-built for the model development cycle. The platform surfaces the metrics developers care most about, including Token per Second (TPS) and Time to First Token (TTFT), which are displayed in intuitive vertical bar charts for clear, at-a-glance analysis. Combining real-time visibility, hardware tuning, and AI-powered technical support, it also tracks CPU, GPU, storage, and memory through a professional dashboard for convenient insight into overall system health and performance trends.
In addition, the Acer Sense Pro platform on the Veriton RA110 enables switching performance modes to allow users to seamlessly adjust power and thermal profiles, choosing from Silent Mode for general office tasks, Balanced Mode for lightweight gaming or multitasking, or Performance Mode for AI computing or AAA gaming — with each mode also enabling control over cooling behavior and noise levels.
Acer Veriton Vero 6000 Mini and Veriton Vero 4000 Mini for Versatile Commercial Deployments
The Acer Veriton Vero 6000 Mini (VVN6735G, VVN6735GT) and Veriton Vero 4000 Mini (VVN4735G, VVN4735GT) PCs offer commercial-grade performance in a compact form factor and are suited for a wide range of deployment scenarios, including office workstations, point-of-sale terminals, and desktop devices in educational institutions. Both models are powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, with the Veriton Vero 6000 Mini additionally featuring Intel vPro platform enabled options for enterprise-grade security features.
Both models support up to 64 GB of dual-channel SO-DIMM DDR5 memory and up to 2 TB of M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage, providing the responsiveness and capacity needed for seamless multitasking across business applications. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 keep teams connected, while VESA mount support[] enables discreet placement behind a monitor for clean, space-efficient workspace setups.
Built-in security features include a TPM 2.0 chip and a Kensington Lock, with the Veriton Vero 6000 Mini further benefiting from the enterprise-grade security capabilities of Intel vPro-enabled options. A full suite of Acer commercial solutions — including Acer Office Manager, Acer ProShield Plus, Commercial GUI BIOS, Acer Sense, and Acer System Health Indicator — provides IT administrators with comprehensive tools for device management, monitoring, and protection.
Sustainability is central to the Veriton Vero 6000 Mini and Veriton Vero 4000 Mini. Both models carry EPEAT Gold[] registration and TCO Certified status[], are constructed with a post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic chassis, and are shipped in fully recyclable packaging, allowing organizations to enhance environmental responsibility and circularity.
Acer Veriton 1000 Compact Tower for Accessible Business-Grade Performance
The Acer Veriton 1000 Compact Tower (VX1730G) is a new addition to Acer's commercial desktop lineup, designed to make modern computing more broadly accessible for commercial use. Despite its minimal profile, the Veriton 1000 houses the power of Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, providing a capable and compact solution for everyday business computing.
Productivity is supported by up to 64 GB DDR5 memory and 1 TB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD storage, enabling seamless multitasking and quick data access. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide fast and reliable wireless connectivity for modern work environments. For security, the Veriton 1000 features a TPM 2.0 chip to protect critical business data at the hardware level.
The Veriton 1000 also offers flexibility for future growth through PCIe slots that allow users to connect graphics cards, additional storage, and other expansion capabilities — providing long-term scalability as business needs evolve.
Price and Availability
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.
Specifications
TAIPEI Acer announced the expansion of its Aspire AI lineup of Copilot+ PCs with four new models: the Acer Aspire X 16 AI laptop, Acer Aspire 18 AI laptop, and Acer Aspire C27 AI and Aspire C24 AI all-in-one desktops. Showcasing intuitive AI capabilities coupled with the latest processing power, these Windows 11 PCs offer varied configuration options, combining powerful computing with modern designs for a range of user needs and scenarios.
Acer Aspire X 16 AI Laptop
Offering a thin-and-light profile, the premium Acer Aspire X 16 AI laptop (AX16-I71M) draws inspiration from high-performance laptops to deliver exceptional power and portability for creative workflows and productivity. Powered by up to the latest Intel Core Ultra X9 processors with up to 180 platform TOPS, the laptop delivers fast and responsive performance whether working, playing, or creating. The built-in Intel Arc graphics bring the power of larger laptops into a thin-and-light design, paired with fine-tuned thermal technology — dual fans with Vortex Flow for quiet yet efficient cooling[].
The Aspire X 16 AI features a 16-inch 3K OLED WQXGA+ display with DCI-P3 100% coverage and 120 Hz refresh rate, delivering sharper visuals, better document viewing, and a superior, balanced experience for both office tasks and creative work.
With up to 24 hours of battery life[], the laptop was built to drive on-the-go productivity. It offers Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i for high-speed, stable connections, and 1080p FHD IR camera with Acer Purified View facilitates high-quality video conferencing. Advanced connectivity continues with dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.1, a microSD card slot, and Bluetooth 5.4.
At 15.9 mm thin and weighing just 1.6 kg, the laptop comes in an aluminum refined steel gray finish with a metal chassis and a 150-degree wide-opening hinge design so that it can be opened smoothly with one hand.
Acer Aspire 18 AI Laptop
Designed for home users, students, and digital content creators, the stylish Acer Aspire 18 AI laptop (A18-I71M) is a Copilot+ PC powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors with up to 100 platform TOPS to support everyday productivity, learning, and content creation. Paired with up to 22 hours of battery life[], it delivers a balance of performance and portability for everyday productivity.
The Acer Aspire 18 AI features a spacious 18-inch WUXGA display with 1920 x 1200 resolution, 91% screen to body ratio, narrow bezels, and an ultra-smooth refresh rate up to 165Hz for vibrant detail. The extra-large design keeps longer sessions comfortable and makes multitasking feel effortless, and it is housed in a durable chassis with an aluminum lid and a new Acer logo design that changes color at different angles. For smoother control, it features an extra-large touchpad designed for comfort with the 180-degree hinge, making it easy to adjust the viewing angle or lay the screen flat for content sharing or collaboration.
The laptop delivers practical convenience, including an FHD IR camera that enables fast, secure facial sign-in, up to Intel Wi-Fi 7, dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, a camera privacy shutter and Bluetooth 5.4, all while coming in 100% recyclable packaging materials and designed for EPEAT Gold registration[].
Acer Aspire C AI Series All-in-One Desktops
Coming in both 23.8-inch and 27-inch form factors with an optional touchscreen, the new Acer Aspire C 27 AI and Aspire C 24 AI all-in-one desktops cater to a diverse range of users, including home users, students, families. The devices feature a sleek, modern design and an enhanced ErgoStand for comfortable viewing angles and improved ergonomics in any workspace. Both models offer robust performance for AI computing, multitasking, and entertainment experiences with a choice of the latest processors.
The models powered by AMD (C27D-GGP, C24D-GGP) feature the latest AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 Series processors based on the advanced “Zen 5” architecture, paired with up to AMD Radeon™ 880M Graphics, delivering supercharged AI performance and lightning-fast responsiveness to breeze through intense workloads.
The Intel-powered models (C27D-PTL, C24D-PTL) feature Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors with Intel Graphics, providing premium performance, optimized power efficiency, and greater freedom to roam.
To maximize productivity, the Acer Aspire C Series delivers smooth visuals on a sharp, bright FHD (1920 x 1080) display with up to a 144 Hz refresh rate, narrow bezel design, and screen to body ratio of 90%. Each model offers a touchscreen option. For high-quality connections on video calls, the devices offer up to Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a pop-up 5 MP IR webcam with facial recognition.
Copilot+ PC and Acer AI Solutions for Smarter Workflow
The new Aspire Copilot+ PCs deliver AI experiences designed to boost productivity and creativity. Unique Copilot+ PC features like Click-to-Do[] enable quick, context-aware actions based on what is on a screen for a smarter workflow.
The devices are also powered by a suite of AI tools developed exclusively by Acer to boost productivity and creativity. This includes AcerSense and Acer Intelligence Space, which host features co-developed with Intel like Acer QR Capture, Acer AI Image Generator, and Acer Video Speed Controller. Together, these intuitive solutions offer personalized ways to work, create, and connect by streamlining the overall PC experience.
Availability
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.
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