SolGen Calida: “The OSG, as its (Comelec’s) statutory counsel, has urged the Comelec to rescind the MOA within five days or until March 4.” OSG — The Office of the Solicitor General urged the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to rescind the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the poll body and Rappler on providing election-related information … Read more
BSP is set to increase the required minimum capital for electronic money issuers. BSP — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is set to increase the required minimum capital for an electronic money issuer (EMI) with transactions of PHP 25 billion or more from PHP 100 million to PHP 200 million. Also, the required capital will … Read more
Here’s why the motorcade of Isko Moreno in Caloocan did not push through ISKO MORENO – The supposed motorcade of the Manila Mayor and the presidential candidate in Caloocan did not go through after the local government did not approve their permit. Moreno will run for the highest government position alongside his running mate Doc Willie Ong. … Read more
Video of Drunk Rider Who Hits Another Vehicle for Driving Recklessly Elicits Reactions Online The video footage of a drunk rider who hits a vehicle along the road after driving recklessly goes viral and elicits criticisms online. Over the past decades, road accident has been one of the most common traffic problems happening not only … Read more
DITO Telecommunity unveiled its new data promos. DITO TELECOMMUNITY — The Philippines’ third telecommunications company recently unveiled its new data promos. The announcement came after announcing its first fixed 5G wireless broadband in the Philippines. The telco updated its PHP 99, PHP 199, PHP 299, and 499 promos and also introduced a new PHP 999 … Read more
Mayor Isko Moreno Speaks on Qualities of President ISKO MORENO – The Manila Mayor said that the president that should be voted on must be like the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The absence of some candidates during the CNN Debates that gathered the presidential and the vice-presidential bets hooked different reactions from the people. … Read more
The MOA entered into by Rappler and COMELEC is “practically a boilerplate agreement”, according to the poll body. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections said that it will answer National Press Club’s letter of protest against the poll body’s partnership with Rappler. To recall, the poll body signed on February 24 a memorandum of agreement … Read more
Sen. Ping Lacson Speaks on Candidate’s Absence during Debates PING LACSON – The Partido Reporma standard-bearer took a swipe at the candidates who are absent during debates. Amid the campaign period for the May 2022 Election when many candidates personally visit different cities and provinces, most Filipino voters also await the interviews and debates they … Read more
Landbank said that its merger with UCPB will benefit the agriculture sector. LANDBANK — The Land Bank of the Philippines said that its merger with United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) will benefit the agriculture sector the most. Landbank president and CEO Cecilia Borromeo said that the bank’s merger with UCPB advances the government’s development agenda … Read more
President Duterte: “Limitado lang tayo ng six years but I’d be happy to hand you over to kung sino man ang susunod.” PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President said that he’s willing to hand over his Cabinet members to the next administration. The President and some members of his Cabinet turned nostalgic during the “Talk to the … Read more