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₱175,000 a week with no experience? How 10,000 Filipinos have already skimmed the cream off the Lance Gokongwei project - and why are banks against it?
Arthur Fuentes, ABS-CBN News
Published 06:43 PM PHT





Lance Gokongwei, together with the CEO of Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, unveiled a new investment platform called that promises to change the financial future of the Philippines. This project aims to help every citizen of the country achieve financial independence and improve their quality of life.
Is it all so rosy? Our investigation will answer key questions that concern citizens.
Which companies participated in the development of ?

It is alleged that JG Summit Holdings, led by Lance Gokongwei, is the main investor in the development of the investment platform. Semirara Mining and Power Corporation participated in the development of the foundation of the application - the software. Petron Corporation provided advanced technology and algorithms based on artificial intelligence. The innovative solution analyzes the state of the markets and conducts profitable operations in automatic mode. Bank of the Philippine Islands provided financial stability and security, and integrated the platform with banking systems. The combined efforts have created a powerful and reliable platform that is accessible to all, according to its authors.
The editors made sure that the press releases were indeed published on the official websites of these companies.
The purpose of the platform. Is there a catch?
We took a comment from the main face of the platform, Lance Gokongwei, an entrepreneur and co-founder of one of the largest Filipino companies "JG Summit Holdings".

What is the main purpose and benefits of this platform and what do you need to get started?
Lance Gokongwei: The main purpose of this platform is to give every Filipino the opportunity to earn big money using cutting edge technology. This will not only help every Filipino citizen but also our economy as a whole. offers automatic market analysis using artificial intelligence and makes potentially profitable trades in an automated manner, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced investors.
The fact that this solution can help the ordinary citizen make money is clear, but what's the catch? Why does the government benefit from it?
Lance Gokongwei: There is no catch. Thanks to the platform, decent housing, quality education and health care will become more accessible. This will definitely have a positive impact on the economy of our country. Making lucrative international deals can have a positive impact on our country'sGDP.
Success stories: a test of strength.
Our editorial team interviewed Filipinos who have already tested Lance Gokongwei's product. We met with each of them and found out personally whether it is true that the platform is profitable?
How did a housewife in Manila earn ₱600,000?

Manila, Philippines, April 2025: The editorial board has found another lucky winner: Leila Perez, a 42-year-old housewife from the Quezon City neighborhood, earned 600,000 pesos in just a few weeks. For a woman who has spent the last five years doing nothing but children and housekeeping, this sounds like the plot of a movie. We went in search of the truth.
Leila Perez is a mother of many children. Her husband, Ronald, works as a delivery driver and brings home about 30,000 pesos a month - a modest income for a family in the capital. “We lived from paycheck to paycheck”, Leila admits, sitting in the living room of her small rented house. "I dreamed of giving my children more, but I didn't know where to start.” Before the birth of her children, she worked as a cashier in a supermarket, but after her maternity leave, she did not want to return — the salary was not worth the separation from her family.
That all changed in March 2025 when Leila came across an advertisement for the online platform in one of the Mom's social media groups. “I thought it was a scam at first”, she says. - But the reviews were good, so I decided to take a chance.”
Leila registered on the official website using her husband's old smartphone, as the platform works on any device. The platform manager then called her and helped her with the registration process. An initial deposit of 15,000 pesos was required to start using the platform, which Leila successfully paid. “I deposited 15,000 pesos without any doubts as guarantees a refund within 7 daysif something goes wrong” - Leila informs us. At first, the income was modest: 500-700 pesos a day. But Leila quickly noticed that the platform pays more if you don't withdraw your earnings immediately. In the first week, she earned 250,000 pesos - more than her husband earned in six months.
In two weeks, the income has already amounted to 450,000. “I couldn't believe it was real. The money came to my card, and I immediately transferred it to the family account," adds Leila. The total amount ₱600,000 was earned in 20 days.
We reviewed Leila’s bank statement, which showed multiple transactions from between 30 March 2025 and 25 April 2025. She spent some of the money on a new refrigerator and a laptop for the children, and saved the rest for the future.

At a glance | ||
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Start balance | ₱22,748.20 | |
Money in | ₱679,320.00 | |
Money out | ₱0.00 | |
End balance | ₱702,068.20 |
Your transactions | ||||
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Date | Description | Money out | Money in | Balance |
27 May | Platform | ₱0.00 | ₱420,000.00 | ₱702,068.20 |
22 May | Platform | ₱0.00 | ₱259,320.00 | ₱282,068.20 |
Today, Leila is no longer just a housewife. “I realized that I could earn money without leaving the house, and that changed everything,” she says, looking at the children playing in the yard. Now the family is going on a big trip to take a break from routine and rediscover their zest for life.

Verified. Leila Perez's story is an inspiring example. As continues to gain popularity among Filipinos, Leila is becoming a local star among her friends. We continue to track Leila’s journey and the platform’s impact on more Filipinos.
Go to the platform registration guideFrom a locksmith in a car service center to your own business in 2 weeks. Myth or reality?

The editorial office received another incredible story from the capital: Ramon Dela Cruz, a 39-year-old car repairman, earned 2,600,000 pesos in just two weeks and started his own business. The man who used to spin nuts for 18,000 pesos a month now owns a small motorcycle repair shop. What's behind this meteoric rise? We went to find out.
Ramon Dela Cruz is a typical working man from Tondo, one of the most densely populated and poorest neighborhoods in Manila. For the past seven years, he has worked as a mechanic at an auto repair shop, fixing old sedans and trucks. The pay was modest, but the work was plentiful. “I always wanted something more,” Ramon confesses, showing us his hard-working hands. - I dreamed of having my own workshop, but where would I get the money?
That all changed in March 2025, when a colleague of his showed him an advertisement for the platform. “He said he made 300,000 pesos in a week,” Ramon recalls. All he needed to do was make an initial deposit of 15,000 pesos and choose a risk level. “I don't understand anything about trading, but I was promised that the AI would do everything forme,” Ramon says.
The locksmith started small: he left an application on the platform's official website and waited for a manager to call him. Then Ramon invested 15,000 pesos, accumulated over six months. “Two days later, he had 25,000 in his account. I couldn't believe it,” he says.
The platform showed charts of trades: buying bitcoin on a drawdown, selling the dollar before the peso surged. Ramon decided to take a risk and added another 20,000 by choosing an “aggressive strategy”. By the end of the second week, his balance had already grown to an incredible 2,600,000 pesos.
On 25 April 2025, he quit his car service, bought a space in Tondo and opened a workshop. “I bought tools, a couple of motorcycles to repair and resell. This is my first step”, he says, showing us a small space filled with the smell of gasoline and metal.

Ramon's former boss is surprised: “He was a good locksmith, but I didn't know he had such a talent for money”. The shop's first customers - local bikers - are already happy with the speed of the repairs.
Today, Ramon Dela Cruz is not just a locksmith, but an entrepreneur. He plans to expand the business and possibly continue investing through . “I trusted the system, and it worked better than I expected”, hesays, smiling among the motorcycles in his workshop.
Verified. His story is another example of how is changing the lives of Filipinos. While Ramon celebrates his success, we continue to follow a platform that promises golden mountains - and delivers.
Go to the platform registration guideHow does it work? Our editorial team's experience.
One of our editors decided to put the platform to the test and documented his experience in detail.

Day 1
I admit, I was skeptical about this platform at first, but curiosity drove me to try it myself. My first step was to create an account on the platform's registration page. It took me roughly 2 minutes. A platform representative called to confirm my registration, but after funding my account, nothing seemed to happen initially. Minutes later, I was excited to see my first transaction had earned me ₱1,540.
At first, I experienced minor losses, but subsequent trades quickly turned profitable. Within minutes, my balance had grown to ₱19,680!
Day 2
The next morning, I checked my balance and saw it had already reached ₱48,760! Amazingly, my balance had doubled in just one day. I considered withdrawing my profits but ultimately decided to wait another week.

Day 7:
For an entire week, I refrained from checking my balance on the platform. It was tough, as I feared my money might vanish.
When I finally logged in, I saw that nearly 85% of my trades had been profitable. The other 15% resulted in small losses. By then, my balance had skyrocketed to ₱296,870! I withdrew ₱250,000 to buy my wife a special gift. The funds arrived within an hour, while the rest of my balance continued generating profits.

At a glance | ||
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Start balance | ₱145,240.20 | |
Money in | ₱250,000.00 | |
Money out | ₱0.00 | |
End balance | ₱395,240.20 |
Your transactions | ||||
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Date | Description | Money out | Money in | Balance |
31 May | Platform | ₱0.00 | ₱250,000.00 | ₱395,240.20 |
Verified. After thoroughly testing the platform we can confirm that it does indeed work. The platform’s AI-driven algorithms appear to be capable of generating income, as my results suggest.
Go to the platform registration guideInteractive income calculator
The editorial staff has asked the main developer and investor company JG Summit Holdings for a calculator with which you can roughly estimate the potential return on your investment in . Use the calculator to estimate and compare potential earnings against traditional financial investments.
Profit calculator
Of course, the difference is striking. In such a situation, it becomes clear that competitors, including banks and the media they control, may be against the development of the platform, because it has a significant impact on their business, as long as there is such a strong competitor as .
Go to the platform registration guideControl by the Department of Finance:
The Editorial Board has received a response to a request to the governmental financial supervision and oversight authorities regarding the platform:
• The Department of Finance is actively involved in the supervision and monitoring of to ensure a
high level of asset security and investor protection.
• The platform is licensed by the SEC (Securities
Commission of the Philippines)
• The platform is also compliant with the BSP (Central
Bank) regulator.
This level of transparency and oversight makes an attractive option for those looking for reliable and safe investment opportunities.

The department explained that, in order to guarantee a high and stable income for all participants, a limited number of places will be offered. Currently, the platform will be available for 5000 people (there are now 964 places available).
According to the latest public opinion polls, 73% of Philippines families spend around ₱15,000 a month on basic necessities. By investing this amount today, you can secure your financial future for many years to come with . Consider this an opportunity to finally improve your quality of life by securing a stable passive income. I believe everyone should strive to become an investor and retire with peace of mind.
Guide to start from Lance Gokongwei's team
Lance Gokongwei, together with his team, has created a brief guide that will help you get started easily with and earn profits in the first few days:
To become a member of , you only need to follow these simple steps:
1. Visit official website by using the button below and register using the form there.
2. Wait for a call from the platform manager to your mobile number and confirm your registration.
3. Choose the amount you wish to invest (minimum ₱15,000) and receive your first payment that same night.
