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Congress urged to prioritize bills on telco infra development

A CONSUMER advocacy group urges policymakers to prioritize legislation that addresses regulatory blocks hindering the country’s digital infrastructure rollout.  In a statement, CitizenWatch Philippines emphasized...

Consumer group urges stiffer fines vs. cable theft

A consumer advocacy group has called on the government to institute stiffer penalties against cable theft, saying these incidents have a significant long-term effect...

Looking beyond Meralco’s renewed franchise

“The company has already demonstrated its ability to bring progress wherever it goes.” As climate change intensifies, the Philippines finds itself facing more frequent and...

Stronger enforcement, smarter tech

“This is the real anti-fraud battle.” The recent proposal to amend the SIM Registration Act by limiting the number of SIM cards an individual can...

‘Go after scammers instead of amending SIM Card Law’

An advocacy group championing consumer rights cautioned the government against amending the SIM Card Registration Law, saying the proposal to limit SIM ownership would...

Ensuring affordable, reliable power supply for consumers

“It is crucial to continue supporting and champion processes like the CSP” The recent Competitive Selection Process conducted by Meralco for a 600-megawatt baseload supply...

Maximizing government resources

“There is a clear gap between available resources and the actual healthcare needs of the Filipino people” As taxpayers and consumers, we have a right...

Group cites oversight gaps on telco bill

A citizens advocacy group has cautioned lawmakers about an oversight gap in the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act and urged them to reconsider its implications,...

More about the Konektadong Pinoy Act

“ISPs can cut corners to achieve quick gains, potentially leading to widespread service disruptions, inadequate customer support, and a lack of innovation in the...

Revolutionizing government procurement

“A crucial aspect of the NGPA is the professionalization of procurement practitioners” Republic Act 12009, also known as the New Government Procurement Act, is a...

The GASTPE solution

“The Philippine public school system has long struggled with overcrowded classrooms, insufficient resources, and inconsistent educational quality” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the...

Konektadong Pinoy bill has nat’l security risks

“The liberalization of critical infrastructure, when not accompanied by adequate safeguards, can lead to unintended consequences” Senate Bill 2699, or the “Konektadong Pinoy Act,” presents...

Empower PH’s demographic sweet spot

“There is an urgent need for the government to invest aggressively in expanding and enhancing the nation’s digital infrastructure” The recent PISA (Program for International...

Public-private complementarity to transform Philippine education

"Marcos Jr.’s SONA outlines a transformative plan for Philippine education, integrating technology, empowering teachers, and expanding TVET to prepare students as innovative and critical...
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