The BSP was “confident” in hitting its digitalization targets ahead of 2023. BSP — On Tuesday, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said that it was “confident” it can achieve its digitalization targets ahead of 2023. Under the central bank’s Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap (DPTR), the BSP aimed to digitize at least 50% of retail payments … Read more
DOH Speaks on Omicron Cases in the Philippines DOH – The Department of Health revealed the result of the COVID-19 test of the husband of the 4th patient of the Omicron variant in the Philippines. Countries are on a tight watch now against the entry of a “heavily mutated” variant of COVID-19, the Omicron variant. … Read more
Christmas photo of Ka Leody together with his family KA LEODY – The presidential aspirant has no comment as of now after being criticized over his “yayamanin” Christmas photo. Recently, Leody De Guzman also known as Ka Leody took to social media wherein he posted a photo of him alongside his family during the Christmas … Read more
Mayor Sara Duterte Speaks on Possibility of Another COVID-19 Surge MAYOR SARA DUTERTE – The Davao City Mayor warned the residents about the holiday gatherings that may cause a spike in the COVID-19 cases. It is the Filipinos’ second time celebrating the holiday season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There are still restrictions most especially in … Read more
President Duterte called for the repeal of a law requiring damage assessment before declaring a state of calamity. PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President called for the repeal of a law requiring an assessment of the damage in disaster-hit areas before declaring a state of calamity. During his “Talk to the People” public briefing aired … Read more
President Duterte proposed the use of fallen coconut trees and “trapal” for the temporary shelter of “Odette” survivors. PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President proposed the use of fallen coconut trees and “trapal” or tarpaulin sheets for the temporary shelter of “Odette” survivors. The President said on Monday that he saw some survivors sleeping outdoors … Read more
COMELEC aimed to release the official list of 2022 election candidates on January. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections aimed to release the official list of 2022 election candidates on January. On Monday, COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said in an online media briefing that the poll body aimEd to release the official list of 2022 … Read more
Senator Bong Go said that President Duterte was still undecided on the presidential candidate to support. BONG GO — The senator said on Monday that President Rodrigo Duterte was still undecided on the presidential candidate to support in the 2022 elections. As of now, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said that President Duterte was more … Read more
GCash was recruiting micro entrepreneurs. GCASH — The mobile wallet was recruiting micro entrepreneurs as partner-outlet-remittance centers, supplementing their earnings by at least PHP 10,000 monthly. The said move made digital financial services accessible to more Filipinos and to provide more income to small businesses at the same time. GCash executives maintained that as “GCash … Read more
Pia Magalona on Tim Cook: “Pls make sure you send it straight to the Office of the Vice President” PIA MAGALONA – The wife of late rapper Francis Magalona asked Tim Cook, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Apple to hand over his company’s donation to the Office of Vice President Leni Robredo for the … Read more
