Global Contactless Cards Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, And Forecast 2017

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol– A Bohol provincial board member wants an inquiry into the collection of environmental or entrance fees from Department of Tourism (DOT)-accredited tour guides accompanying visitors to Balicasag Island in Panglao town, citing the need for clear, consistent policies across the province’s tourism destinations. Lawyer Jiselle Rae Aumentado Villamor, chairperson of the Sangguniang

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) is targeting to arrest the remaining estimated 300,000 wanted persons nationwide as it seeks to clear its backlog following the apprehension of some 200,000 fugitives in the past 14 months. In a statement on Tuesday, the PNP said it intends to reduce the estimated 300,000 remaining wanted

MANILA, Philippines — Resigning from the country’s second-highest post never crossed Vice President Sara Duterte’s mind, her spokesperson said Tuesday. Duterte’s spokesperson lawyer Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. said he has asked Duterte about the matter twice, with the vice president saying it was not an option. “Such a thought never crossed her mind. She never

MANILA, Philippines — Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco on Tuesday testified before the Sandiganbayan Third Division that members of the House of Representatives have to pay a 20-percent “tariff” to get more funding from the 2025 House General Appropriations Bill and General Appropriations Act. Speaking as a witness at the bail hearing of former Speaker Martin

MANILA, Philippines — The Davao City accountant presented as witness by Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team cannot remember signing documents and other details related to an accounting firm — which also was responsible for auditing companies linked to her. During Duterte’s impeachment trial on Tuesday, several senator-judges including Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Motorists in Bukidnon had mixed reactions to Tuesday’s massive fuel price rollback, which slashed gasoline by P17 per liter but diesel by only P4 per liter, even though several pump stations failed to immediately cut back prices, which normally takes effect at 6 a.m. In this city, queues formed early Tuesday

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday warned that government laptops newly issued to teachers will not be operational once they are sold or pawned to others.  According to Education Secretary Sonny Angara, the agency has set strict safeguards to ensure that the laptops will be protected against illegal acts or other

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected a motion to reconsider the P7.2-trillion spending bill that the chamber passed nearly a month ago, turning down a proposal that would’ve recalled the budget measure back to the House. House lawmakers rejected in a voice vote Bagong Henerasyon Rep. Robert Nazal’s motion to rescind

MANILA, Philippines – Davao City accountant Vingelin Bajan used to be a partner at the accounting firm that supposedly audited the companies linked to Vice President Sara Duterte, the prosecution showed on Tuesday. During the cross-examination of Bajan, private prosecutor Atty. Mae Divinagracia asked if she was a partner at Ampil, Elises, Ciudadano & Co.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued proper pay guidelines to employers for the 13th-month pay to their employees. Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino on Monday signed Labor Advisory No. 21, Series of 2026, setting guidelines for paying 13th-month pay under Article 5 of the Labor Code of the Philippines and

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Army soldier has been relieved of his duties and faces possible demotion and formal charges over an alleged animal cruelty incident involving the slaughter of a dog that was recorded and posted on social media. Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said the soldier assigned to the 1st Infantry Division had

MANILA, Philippines — A female household worker, who claimed to have been a victim of the ‘dugo-dugo’ scheme, was arrested in Makati City for allegedly stealing jewelry worth P1.7 million. According to the National Capital Region Police Office, the housemaid initially denied involvement and claimed she was a victim of a dugo-dugo scheme. The theft