NOW: In this episode of #RapplerTalk, multimedia reporter @newsdwight chats with Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. to discuss his vision for the LPP, the common goals of Philippine governors, and the shared issues hounding provinces in the country.
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@newsdwight A two-term governor who just won his reelection bid in his province in May, Tamayo ascended to the LPP’s top post after the organization’s general assembly on Wednesday, July 27.
@newsdwight Tamayo: Although 'di pa naman namin napapag-usapan, ang pagkakaalam ko at pagkakarinig ko mismo sa DOH, may inaayos nang vaccination for monkeypox.
@newsdwight Tamayo says a federal form of government is the ultimate goal of his party, but that they are 'not in a rush.'
Their strategy is to strengthen the hold of their party and spread their objective among local ranks. #RapplerTalk:
@newsdwight Tamayo: Titiyakin ko [na] pag-aaralan namin ng mga governors...'yung mga probinsya na nahihirapan sa pag-angat ay aalalayan namin dahil sabi nga namin, 'yung mga probinsya sabay-sabay tayong aangat.
@RalfRivas In this episode of #BusinessSense, Rappler's @RalfRivas talks to UNO Digital Bank CEO Manish Bhai about the potential of digital banks to address the needs of unbanked Filipinos and how UNO plans to cater to the middle class.
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@RalfRivas UNO’s Bhai: It’s one app which will allow you to borrow, save, transact, protect, and invest. These plans are very ambitious…you need to ensure your foundations are strong. #BusinessSense
STANDBY FOR COVERAGE: DOJ Secretary Boying Remulla will hold a press conference in a few minutes with Prosecutor General Ben Malcontento, Usec Jesse Andres, lawyers Raul Vasquez and Mico Clavano. | via @lianbuan
@lianbuan Remulla says dialogue to reconsider the decision not to rejoin the ICC is always on the table. “This is a democracy,” says Remulla, adding Marcos has the last say. | via @lianbuan
@lianbuan The DOJ review under Guevarra that went on for 2 years only reviewed 300 cases. The NBI managed to file 3 before prosecutors, the rest were turned back to the NBI. Lawyer Raul Vasquez says they are reforming the prosecution services to simplify the process. | via @lianbuan
LOOK: New Comelec chief George Garcia presides over his first en banc meeting as chairman on Wednesday, August 3, ahead of a press conference later today.
He has promised to remain impartial as poll body head. | via @newsdwight
📸 Garcia’s office
@newsdwight Comelec chairman George Garcia now holds his first press conference, says it’s high time for the Comelec to have its new building, and transfer the IT department office to another place that is safe and secure, in the wake of Sunday’s fire. | via @newsdwight
@newsdwight Garcia calls on Congress to give them the budget for a new office. He adds the DBM secretary called him yesterday, and gave him the green light to take the initial steps in having its own building.
Garcia points out Comelec already has a property along Macapagal Avenue.