Davao Oriental rolls out Paleng-QR Ph Plus, bringing cashless payments closer to market vendors on NewsLine Philippines - Building Information Highway for the Community
DAVAO CITY (January 28) — From wet markets to small sidewalk stalls, Davao Oriental is taking a step toward a more inclusive digital economy with the rollout of Paleng-QR Ph Plus, a QR-based payment system aimed at making cashless transactions accessible to ordinary vendors and micro-entrepreneurs.
Launched at the Provincial Capitol Covered Court in Mati City, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)–led program is being adopted by the provincial government to modernize local markets while helping small businesses become part of the formal financial system.
BSP Mindanao regional director Judith Dolot said Paleng-QR Ph Plus is designed to ensure that vendors and consumers — not just large businesses — benefit from the country’s growing shift toward digital payments.
“Ang number one nga intensyon ng Paleng-QR Ph Plus program, gusto po namin kayo na makasama sa pag-unlad dahil ang ati pong kinabukasan ay nakasalalay sa pagiging handa natin sa magiging challenges ng bukas,” Dolot said.
Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang said the program strengthens what he called the province’s “soft infrastructure” by making daily market transactions safer, faster, and more inclusive.
“Through Paleng-QR Ph Plus, we make it easier for our small vendors and micro-entrepreneurs to transact, while also protecting them and their customers from financial risks,” Dayanghirang said.
“Dili kini bug-at nga proyekto sa gobyerno pero dako kaayo og impact sa atong pang-adlaw-adlaw nga panginabuhian,” he added.
For vendors, the shift offers both convenience and opportunity.
Maria Liza Ramos, a vegetable vendor at the Mati Public Market, said cashless payments could help sellers avoid carrying large amounts of cash and make transactions faster during peak hours.
“Mas sayon para sa among mamalit, labi na sa mga walay cash. Dili na pud mi mahadlok magdala og daghang kwarta,” Ramos said, adding that learning to use the system will help small vendors keep up with changing consumer habits.
A market association representative echoed the sentiment, saying digital payments could also help micro businesses build transaction records that may later open doors to loans and other financial services.
“With QR payments, vendors can start building a financial footprint. This can help them access banking services and credit in the future,” said a Mati market vendors’ association officer.
Dayanghirang acknowledged that reliable internet connectivity remains a challenge in parts of the province, noting that the provincial government is coordinating with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to improve mobile data and Wi-Fi access, particularly in public markets and tourist areas.
“Dili tanang lugar adunay internet connection, mao nga nagpakigsabot mi karon sa DICT aron matabangan mi sa paghatag og internet ug Wi-Fi, ilabi na sa public markets,” he said.
Paleng-QR Ph Plus is a flagship BSP initiative that promotes cashless payments through QR code scanning. Its enhanced “Plus” version expands coverage to street vendors, transport payments, and selected government fees and services.
Provincial officials said the program is expected to help integrate micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) into the national digital payments ecosystem, making everyday transactions more efficient while supporting long-term local economic growth.
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