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.
The House bill allows a marriage ceremony to be conducted virtually, but the contracting parties should be physically present together in the same location.
The House Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries began on Tuesday, Aug. 17, to fine-tune House Bill 9615, which seeks to regulate the use of e-wallets and prohibit their use for any unlawful activity.
The House Committee on S&T adopted a resolution commending Filipino-American scientists Gregorio G. Villar III, Genevie V. Yang, and Edward Gonzales for their role and contribution in the safe landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars last February 18, 2021.
