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
President Duterte allows digital payments for government disbursements and collections. PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — On Monday, the President allowed the adoption of digital payments for government disbursements and collections. This developed after the President issued Executive Order 170 which covers all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the government — including state universities and colleges, local … Read more
Senator Bong Go: “Naghanda na ang Pangulo at ang kanyang transition team para sa maayos at sistematikong pagsasalin ng tungkulin.” BONG GO — The senator has reassured the Filipino people that the current administration would guide the Philippines’ next leaders toward a seamless transition of power. Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said that President Rodrigo … Read more
Amid rallies of UP students and academic walkout calls, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy is in favor of closing the state university PASTOR APOLLO QUIBOLOY – The controversial religious leader is in favor of shutting down the University of the Philippines (UP). Quiboloy is a pastor of the Philippines-based Restorationist church called the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. … Read more
“Good economy” will be passed on to President Duterte’s successor, according to Malacañang. MALACAÑANG — Following reports of the country’s growing foreign direct investment (FDI) and gross domestic product (GDP), the Palace is confident that President Rodrigo Duterte will be turning over a good economy to his successor. Communications Secretary and acting Presidential Spokesperson Martin … Read more
President Duterte’s order to stop the operations of ‘online sabong’ will have no significant impact on the financials of GCash and Maya. GCASH and MAYA — President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to stop the operations of ‘online sabong’ will have no significant impact on the financials of major digital wallets. On Friday, GCash President and CEO … Read more
President Duterte on Bongbong Marcos: “Alam mo noong kampanya sa senador, nakikisakay lang ‘yan siya sa akin.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The Philippine President claimed that presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr had no money and lived simply. This, after calling the former senator “a weak leader” and “a spoiled child”. The President a few … Read more
President Duterte on Harry Roque: “At once upon a time he was a critic sa akin sa extrajudicial killing…” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President recently admitted that he once threatened senatorial candidate Harry Roque over EJK comments. The President endorsed Roque and other senatorial candidates for the 2022 elections as he delivered his speech … Read more
President Duterte: “The recommendation of Secretary Año is to do away with e-sabong…” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President said that he will order an end to “e-sabong” or online cockfighting operations in the country following the recommendation of Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, citing its social cost to the Filipino people. In his “Talk to … Read more