The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging financial institutions to adopt the Philippine National ID system more widely in customer onboarding, framing the initiative as a cornerstone of a more inclusive and secure financial ecosystem.
The House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, is embarking on a bold and comprehensive reform agenda aimed at transforming the national budget process into one that is transparent, inclusive, and fully aligned with the principles of democratic accountability.
The Department of Agriculture has recommended that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. increase tariffs on imported rice and temporarily suspend rice importation to protect local farmers.