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
Senator Bong Go: “We need e-governance to provide our people with the services they need from the comfort of their homes or workplaces.” BONG GO — On Wednesday, the senator urged Congress to pursue the immediate passage of the proposed e-Governance Act which seeks to promote the use of digital payments for government collections and … 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