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The Land Bank of the Philippines’ recent report of a 67% surge in digital banking transactions in 2024, amounting to an impressive P3.38 trillion, is undeniably a landmark achievement in the country’s digital transformation.  It signals not only the growing trust in digital finance but also the potential of technology to streamline services, cut bureaucratic red tape, and provide convenience …

Miserando atque eligendo (Lowly but chosen). — Papal motto MAYPAJO, Caloocan City —  As the rest of the world mourns Pope Francis’ passing with the more than 1.3 billion Catholic Christians across the globe, and commemoration of his life’s legacy are broadcasted all over, his death also kickstarts a leadership transition period at the Vatican known as the interregnum during which there …

Pope Francis, affectionately known by Filipinos as “Lolo Kiko,” has passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican announced on Monday. His passing came just a day after he made a touching appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, offering blessings and well-wishes despite still recovering from a serious illness. “Dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep …

Malacañang announced Thursday that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will now cover emergency procedures and other services for patients who do not require hospital confinement. The introduction of the Outpatient Emergency Care Benefit (OECB) package expands PhilHealth’s coverage to include outpatient emergency services, offering immediate financial assistance and healthcare support to its members. In a press briefing, Palace Press …

By Tracy Cabrera In a decisive move aimed at resolving the long-standing issue of political dynasties, the Supreme Court has ordered both chambers of Congress to submit their comments within 10 days on multiple petitions seeking the enactment of an anti-political dynasty law. The directive stems from the Court’s resolution on three consolidated petitions filed by Kapatiran Party (Alliance for …

Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team is facing strong backlash from human rights lawyers over its proposal to impose stricter requirements for identity documents submitted by victims to the International Criminal Court (ICC), with critics warning that such a move would unjustly bar impoverished individuals from pursuing justice. Atty. Joel Butuyan, an ICC-accredited lawyer, labeled the proposed restrictions a “grave …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed all concerned government agencies to expedite the release of financial assistance to the families of uniformed personnel who died in the line of duty—whether in military combat, police operations, or other high-risk assignments. Speaking during the “Paggunita sa Mga Bayani sa Araw ng Kagitingan: Comprehensive Social Benefits Program” held at Camp Aguinaldo on …

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is advocating for the swift passage of the Magna Carta for IT Professionals, a proposed measure that seeks to improve the compensation and benefits of government-employed information technology (IT) workers. In a statement released Thursday, DICT Secretary Henry Aguda emphasized that acknowledging and empowering government IT professionals is essential in supporting the …

Senator Loren Legarda on Thursday reaffirmed her commitment to environmental protection as she participated in the annual Earth Month celebration this April, highlighting the importance of unified action in addressing the climate crisis. She stressed the urgent need for a collective shift toward renewable energy and clean electricity by 2030, describing these as essential steps for achieving a more sustainable …

Malacañang assured the public recently that the government is taking the alleged spate of kidnappings, including the abduction and killing of Filipino-Chinese businessman Anson Que and his driver, very seriously, and vowed to address the matter with utmost priority. During a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro shared that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. …