Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday, September 12 lauded the signing into law of the E-Governance Act (Republic Act No. 12254), a landmark measure that would pave the way to unprecedented public service efficiency. “The law is intended not only for us to catch up, but to lead us...
President Marcos has signed a law that institutionalizes the transition of the government to e-governance. Marcos signed Republic Act No. 12254 or the E-Governance Act on Sept. 5, 2025. Under the law, the government shall implement a "regulated, secure, and robust information and communication...
The Senate has approved the proposed E-Governance Act, which seeks to enhance government operations and promote transparency in state transactions, on third and final reading. Twenty-one senators gave affirmative votes on Senate Bill No. 2781, no negative votes and no abstentions during the...
The push to transform government services through digitalization is now just one step away from Senate approval. This after the Senate passed Senate Bill No. 2781, also known as the proposed “E-Governance Act,” on second reading on Tuesday, January 21. Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano,...
DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Senatorial aspirant Benhur Abalos, Jr. hailed the winners of the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award and urged other local leaders to champion good governance and...
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) applauded the signing into law of a measure granting value-added tax (VAT) refunds to non-resident tourists. In a statement, Sabin Aboitiz, PSAC lead convenor and Aboitiz Group president and chief executive officer, said the new law, a key council...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recognized the efforts of the Makati City local government on the efficient distribution of government services to its residents as well as disaster preparedness and...
Vice President Sara Duterte is not a fan of dole-outs or “ayuda,” touting good governance and peace and development programs as the better options to help uplift the lives of Filipinos from poverty. Vice President Sara Duterte (MB file photo) In an interview at the Office of the...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development awarded 66 local government units in Western Visayas region for their strong programs in promoting child welfare. DSWD-6 Regional Director Arwin Razo led the conferment of the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance as part of this...
Senator Loren Legarda highlighted the significance of gender-responsive disaster risk governance, recognizing the role of women as leaders and agents of change. "These girls already have a vision for a future where they can thrive. Our role is to ensure they have the resources, education, and...
State-run Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) admitted that it is encountering difficulties in complying with the Governance Commission for government-owned and controlled corporations (GCG). Rafael D. Consing Jr., MIC president and chief executive officer, disclosed that the oversight body for...
The measure seeking to fully digitalize government transactions has advanced further in the Senate following the formal filing of the committee report consolidating all bills on e-governance. Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, chairman of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, introduced...
