Called eTravel, the new website can be accessed at etravel.gov.ph and unifies all different systems and paper forms of different government agencies when travelling including the controversial One Health Pass which inbound passengers must accomplish when entering the country from abroad.
Exclusive insights show that while 44% of consumers currently prefer to receive money transfers through digital platforms, almost 70% want to be able to choose how they collect their funds in the future – be it in cash or digitally.
With its new headquarters, Optum will also be opening its doors to new recruits, with the Makati site launch kickstarting more branch expansions across the country.
In a bid to tackle down the food delivery duopoly of Grab and foodpanda, Singaporean startup Tablevibe has partnered with payments firm Xendit to launch a commission-free online ordering system in the Philippines.
Customers can now pay Growsari sari sari store merchants with their RCBC Digital and other QR PH Payment-to-Merchant (P2M)-registered online banking or e-wallet apps.
The tech firm stressed the importance of finding the perfect balance between ensuring consumer protection while providing room for innovation and promoting the interest of tech platforms.
The Department of Finance said the proposed law will level the playing field between digital and traditional businesses, especially those that cannot shift to the digital platform.
Featuring a variety of career specializations that go beyond the popular fields, the guidebook aims to develop a culture of science and technology among the youth, promote STEM education, and popularize careers that are unfamiliar to many.
