Update on Metro Manila Restrictions for Kids aged 12 and Below METRO MANILA MAYORS – The local officials of Metro Manila spoke on the decision over the mobility of kids aged 12 and below. The COVID-19 pandemic has kept minors inside their houses for more than a year. They were restricted from going to public … Read more
The central banks of the Philippines and Singapore signed an accord on strengthening cross-border digital payments. The central banks of Singapore and the Philippines recently signed an accord on strengthening cross-border digital payments in the ASEAN (Association of the Southeast Asian Nations) region. On Friday, digitalization advocacy group Digital Pilipinas said in a statement that … Read more
The BSP will implement a two-year ban on all e-money applications. BSP — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will implement a two-year ban on all non-bank electronic money issuer (EMI) applications including those bank-owned EMIs starting December 16 in order to ensure a liquidity-strong digital payments sector. In a text message to Manila Bulletin last … Read more
President Duterte ruled out a coalition with Lakas-CMD. PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The incumbent Philippine President ruled out a coalition with Lakas-CMD because of this reason. In a speech to local leaders in Oriental Mindoro last November 18, but aired only on state-run channels last November 19, the President said that the reason why he … Read more
Sara Duterte re-assumed her position as HNP chairperson. SARA DUTERTE — The Lakas-CMD presidential aspirant and incumbent Davao City mayor re-assumed her position as Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) chairperson. On Friday, Mayor Sara returned to the party she founded in 2018 but will remain as chairperson of Lakas – Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD), a position … Read more
Here’s the reaction of Bongbong Marcos’ camp about Duterte’s claim on presidential aspirant taking cocaine BONGBONG MARCOS – The camp of the former senator does not allude to claims of President Rodrigo Duterte about a presidential aspirant taking cocaine. During a meeting with a regional anti-communist task force in Oriental Mindoro on Thursday, November 18, … Read more
Isko Moreno said that presidential aspirants who used illegal drugs may become a drug lord. ISKO MORENO — The presidential aspirant and incumbent Manila mayor said that presidential aspirants who used illegal drugs may become a drug lord. On Friday, Moreno said that presidential aspirants who used illegal drugs may end up being a drug … Read more
Pres. Duterte Takes Swipe on Presidential Candidate for Election 2022 DUTERTE – Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte slammed an unnamed presidential candidate saying that he is a very weak leader. The Election 2022 is fast approaching and among the presidential aspirants are popular names in the political arena. Some of them are even incumbent politicians. … Read more
President Duterte publicly endorsed Senator Bong Go as his presidential bet for the 2022 elections. PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The Philippine President publicly endorsed Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go as his presidential bet for the 2022 elections. The President made the pronouncement during the joint National Task Force – Regional Task Force to End Local … Read more
COMELEC will lend social media channels for candidates’ “e-rallies”. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections said that it will provide a platform for national candidates to conduct “e-rallies” or virtual meetings through livestreams on the agency’s official social media channels. Under its implementing rules and regulations for the campaign period, the COMELEC said that political … Read more