Bam Aquino Files Bill to Lower VAT to 10% Amid Fuel Crisis
Aquino emphasized that the prolonged crisis, driven by geopolitical conflicts such as the US-Israel war on Iran, has severely impacted the middle class.
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Bam Aquino Urges House to Pass ‘Blockchain the Budget’ (Cadena) Bill for Govt Transparency
Aquino highlighted the public’s demand for transparency amid ongoing economic challenges, particularly the rising costs of fuel.
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Recto Rejects Leviste’s Claims of Blocking VAT Cuts Amid Fuel Price Crisis
Ralph Recto denies blocking VAT reduction bills and challenges lawmakers to pass relief measures as fuel prices strain consumers.
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SEC Issues Advisory Against Unregistered Crypto Exchange HTX (Huobi)
The regulator stated that HTX allows users to open accounts, deposit funds, and trade digital assets and derivatives through its web portal and mobile applications on Google Play and Apple App Store.
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Exclusive: CZ Accuses Former Binance Exec of Blocking PH Entry; Coins.ph CEO Wei Zhou Denies Allegations
Binance founder CZ shares new details about the company’s attempt to enter the Philippines and raises claims involving Coins.ph CEO Wei Zhou, which the local executive denies.
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Ploutos Coin Founder Arrested Over Cagayan de Oro Crypto Investment Scam
PNP-CIDG arrests the founder of Ploutos Coin tied to a Cagayan de Oro investment scam that promised up to 100% returns in 20 days.
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NANAY Party-List Rep. Yatco Files 13th Bill Pushing for Blockchain in National Budget
This filing marks the 13th bill introduced in the House of Representatives during the 20th Congress that seeks to utilize blockchain technology to enhance transparency and accountability in the Philippines’ national budget.
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Breaking News: Telegram Ban Averted as DICT and CICC Reach Agreement with Platform Leadership
The platform will implement a 24/7 helpdesk response system designed to take immediate action on reports concerning illegal content.
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Telegram Ban is “Last Resort” — DICT, CICC
The government agencies maintained that they are enforcing current laws to manage the risks present in the digital space while they attempt to establish contact with the platform’s operators.
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BSP Signs Data-Sharing Deals with NBI, CICC, SEC to Strengthen Anti-Scam Enforcement
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas signs information-sharing agreements with the NBI, CICC, and SEC to strengthen investigations and enforce the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act.
