The House Committee on Women and Gender Equality also held initial deliberations on bills seeking to amend Republic Act 9262 or the "Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004" that would address the problem of electronic violence against women and children or minors (E-VAWC).
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.
Fans of online shopping and Netflix may soon find themselves shelling out more than the usual after the House of Representatives on Monday, Nov. 14, approved on third reading House Bill 4122 which imposes tax on digital transactions and subscriptions.
House ICT committee chair and Navotas City representative Tobias Reynald Tiangco said the country's large number of prepaid mobile subscriptions provides opportunities for nefarious individuals, as well as criminal acts for terrorists and insurgents.
In a big boost to motorcycle ride-hailing apps, the House of Representatives has approved on second reading a proposed law that would allow companies like Angkas to formally operate in the country.
The House Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries approved on Thursday, Jan. 13, in principle the substitute bill that would regulate the use of bank accounts and e-wallets, as well as prohibit its use for unusual and suspicious financial activity.
House Bill 5656 would require the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to send text or e-mail notifications to inform violators of the No Contact Traffic Apprehension Policy.
ACT Teachers party-list representative France Castro asked during the plenary debates the latest programs of the DICT to speed up Internet connectivity to help students in their blended learning, while GABRIELA party-list representatives Arlene Brosas queried if there are Chinese companies among the independent tower companies accredited by the agency.
