Senator-judge Lito Lapid, one of the quieter members of the upper chamber, on Monday, Aug. 24, finally took a more active role in questioning former special disbursing officer (SDO) Gina Acosta over the handling of the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) confidential funds. Lapid, who has...
Philippine financial technology (fintech) firms are backing a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) proposal that would require banks and nonbanks to move away from accepting multiple forms of identification for account opening and digital onboarding and instead recognize the national ID as the primary...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) has earmarked ₱2 billion for Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC)’s digital platform DiskarTech to facilitate the disbursement of microloans to Gen Z and Gen X workers. This initial allocation is part of the broader MySSS LoanLite program, a digital-first...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Tuesday, May 26 finally brought comic relief to an embattled Senate even after denying reports he has joined the majority bloc. In a privilege speech, Lapid refuted reports circulating on social media that he has decided to join the Senate majority bloc when he...
President Marcos has commended Guinness World Record holder Claro “Lito” De Veterbo, the fastest person to cross the Philippines on foot. Marcos welcomed De Veterbo at Malacañan Palace on May 20. During the courtesy call, the President recognized De Veterbo 's remarkable achievement as...
The Senate on Monday, August 4, named Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV as the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology. Meanwhile, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano will now head the Senate Committee on Banks and Financial Institution. This marks Aquino’s second time leading the...
Senators on Friday, May 9 expressed elation at the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new Bishop of Rome and shepherd of the Roman Catholic Church. “The historic ascension of Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pope marks a new chapter for the Church, offering hope and optimism to...
Senator Lito Lapid (left), former senator Manny Pacquiao (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga--Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao wowed the campaign crowd here by giving a flawless...
Lito Lapid (left) and Nora Aunor in Kastilyong Buhangin, 1980 Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial bet, reelectionist Senator Lito Lapid gave a heartfelt message on the recent passing of his fellow showbiz icon, the "Superstar" Nora...
Reelectionist Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Sunday, March 2 lauded Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon's move to suspend the implementation of the “No RFID, No Entry” policy of two toll concessionaires on expressways in Luzon. Lapid, who is a native of Pampanga...
Lito Villanueva, RCBC executive vice president and chief innovation and inclusion officer; Gabby Tomas, RCBC senior vice president and group head for operations; Albert Pascual, president and CEO of PhilGuarantee; Gay Santos, regional director of Water.org; Pia Bernadette Roman-Tayag, assistant...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has condemned the killing of a school official in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and urged authorities to leave no stone unturned in its investigation. “Nararapat lang na mabigyan ng hustisya ang biktima. Ang ganitong uri ng...
