Russia will “sooner or later” legalize crypto as a means of payment, according to Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov. CRYPTO — On Wednesday, Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said that Russia will legalize cryptocurrencies as a means of payment “sooner or later”, suggesting that the central bank and the government may be moving … Read more
Sara Duterte as secretary of DSWD? JOEY SALCEDA – The Albay Representative preferred presumptive vice president Sara Duterte to be the secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The presidential daughter is still leading the vice presidential race with over 31 million votes. Her inauguration will take place in Davao City on … Read more
BSP hikes its policy rates by 25 basis points amidst quickening inflation. BSP — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raised its key policy rates by 25 basis points to 2.25% amidst quickening inflation. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas followed other central banks around the world which have also raised interest rates in an attempt to … Read more
President Duterte: “I would like to express my gratitude sa inyo at maraming salamat po.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The outgoing President expressed his gratitude to those who believed in him and brought him to the presidency as he counts his last days as the country’s Chief Executive. Before the speech, the President indicated he’s … Read more
Here’s the reaction of Rock Dela Rosa on Mon Tulfo’s arrest ROCK DELA ROSA – The son of incumbent senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa took to social media wherein he shared his reaction to the arrest of broadcaster Ramon “Mon” Tulfo. On Wednesday, May 18, Tulfo was arrested due to the cyber libel case filed … Read more
A movie about the Marcoses? Here’s the statement of Darryl Yap DARRYL YAP – The renowned director is interested to make a movie about the Marcoses. Yap is considered one of the most popular directors in the country today. He is behind the hit movies and independent films such as Jowable, Tililing and to name … Read more
Robin Padilla: “Hinihingi ko po sa inyo, mga kapatid ko sa Senado, atin pong bigyan ng pagkakataon ang reporma.” ROBIN PADILLA — The senator-elect appealed to his fellow lawmakers to help him push for charter change, the forefront of his campaign platform. A first-timer and the first placer in the 2022 Senate race, Robin was … Read more
Here’s the message of Jay Sonza to Archbishop Socrates Villegas JAY SONZA – The former broadcast journalist took to social media wherein he criticized Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas following his tirade against “online trolls.” Sonza is one of the biggest journalists in the country during the 1980s until early 2000. He once worked with Kapuso broadcast journalist, … Read more
President Duterte has signed into law a measure imposing heavy penalties against investment fraud. PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President has signed into law a measure penalizing individuals found guilty of investment fraud with as much as PHP 10 million fine or significant years of jail time or both. The new penalties are provided under … Read more
BSP: “Digital collection of payments will expedite transactions, generate savings for the government and the public, and reduce the risk of graft and corruption.” BSP — Here’s what the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said after President Rodrigo Duterte issued an executive order allowing the adoption of digital payments for government collections and disbursements. On Tuesday, … Read more
