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Regulate, don’t ban e-gambling—groups

TWO consumer advocacy groups are urging Congress to rethink proposals for a total ban on online gambling and pursue instead tougher regulation backed by...

BIR, BOC, industry support creation of illicit trade inter-agency task force

Government officials, industry leaders and other key stakeholders in the tobacco industry are advocating for a dedicated inter-agency task force to combat the illicit...

Group raises alarm over provisions of Konektadong Pinoy bill, says no safeguards

A consumer group raised alarm over the provisions of the Konetakdong Pinoy bill, saying that there are no safeguards to guarantee that the country...

Removing lease fees for telco cell sites key to cutting PH internet costs — consumer group

"Once the National Building Code gets amended, leases for cell sites will soon be removed" A consumer group is urging Congress to swiftly act on...

Group bucks ‘precipitate plan’ to raise NAIA fees

A consumer group strongly rejects any increase in airport fees pending changes or improvements at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). In a statement, Bantay...

NGO wants more safeguards for vape consumers

The Bantay Konsyumer, Kalsada, Kuryente (BK3) pushed for stronger regulations on the vape industry to safeguard consumers from potential harm in a forum in...

Consumer group urges Senate to expedite passing of anti-online piracy bills

A consumer group has urged the Senate to hasten the passage of two bills that would curb online piracy content as it would solve...

Consumer group says internet now a basic necessity, calls to lift lease fees for telcos

A consumer group has called on the government to suspend the lease fees for telecommunications companies, saying that internet connection in the digital era...

Pursue digital readiness over mobile number portability, consumer group tells gov’t

The lack of public interest in the Mobile Number Portability Act makes the new law akin to a prescription for the wrong ailment and...

Watchdog warns against installing Chinese telecom equipment in military camps 

Consumer watchdog Bantay Konsyumer, Kalsada, Kuryente (BK3) has warned that the government's decision to allow a state-owned Chinese company to install telecommunications equipment in...

Consumer watchdog asks government to observe rule of law in dealing with telcos

Consumer watchdog Bantay Konsyumer, Kalsada, Kuryente (BK3) asked the government to respect the Constitution and rule of law and stop bullying private companies into...

Consumer group expresses concern over virulent corruption

An advocacy group has expressed concern over the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 and the perception of increasing corruption in the country on...
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