November 5, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Sagility Philippines has partnered with financial technology firm Paywatch to introduce an early wage access (EWA) program aimed at improving employee financial well-being and reducing dependence on high-interest borrowing.
The new benefit allows Sagility employees to access a portion of their earned salary before payday, giving them greater control over cash flow and helping them avoid costly short-term loans.
“We are committed to empowering employees with opportunities that improve both professional and personal well-being. When they feel supported, they thrive — not just at work, but in life,” Sagility Philippines senior vice president for human resources Jamea Garcia.
Sagility, a leading global provider of technology-enabled business solutions for the health care industry in the United States, employs over 17,000 people in the Philippines and more than 40,000 worldwide. The company serves six of the top 10 health insurance firms in the US and has an average client relationship spanning 18 years.
The partnership with Paywatch forms part of Sagility’s broader effort to promote holistic employee wellness by addressing financial stability as a key pillar of overall well-being.
Paywatch, recognized globally by the UN Capital Development Fund and the International Labor Organization, provides EWA as part of a broader suite of financial wellness solutions that include employee rewards, micro-insurance, and bill payment services.
“Our partnership with Sagility Philippines advances our mission to expand fair financial access and reduce household debt by helping employees avoid unnecessary borrowing,” Paywatch Philippines country manager Rowell del Fierro said.
“At Paywatch, we are committed to empowering companies with solutions that support their people’s financial well-being, enabling employees to thrive and, in turn, create a greater positive impact in their industries.”
Paywatch operates across Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea. The company has processed over $200 million in transactions and partners with major enterprises such as Genting Group, Shangri-La, Hyundai and TELUS Digital Philippines.
With the rollout of Paywatch’s EWA solution, Sagility becomes one of the largest organizations in the Philippines to integrate financial wellness technology into its employee benefits framework, signaling a growing trend among major employers toward supporting workforce financial health.
