President Duterte Expresses Gratitude To Those Who Believe In Him

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President Duterte: “I would like to express my gratitude sa inyo at maraming salamat po.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The outgoing President expressed his gratitude to those who believed in him and brought him to the presidency as he counts his last days as the country’s Chief Executive. Before the speech, the President indicated he’s … Read more

Robin Padilla Urges Charter Change In Proclamation

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Robin Padilla: “Hinihingi ko po sa inyo, mga kapatid ko sa Senado, atin pong bigyan ng pagkakataon ang reporma.” ROBIN PADILLA — The senator-elect appealed to his fellow lawmakers to help him push for charter change, the forefront of his campaign platform. A first-timer and the first placer in the 2022 Senate race, Robin was … Read more

President Duterte Signs Law Imposing Heavy Penalties vs Investment Fraud

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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 Speaks On Duterte EO On Government Digital Payments

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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

Bong Go Seeks Quick Passage Of Proposed e-Governance Act

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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