#senator gatchalian

Senator Win Gatchalian is planning to file a bill called 'One Filipino, One Bank Account' which mandates the government to provide every Filipino with a bank account. Gatchalian, the bill will ensure prompt, contactless, and graft-free financial assistance. Importante na gumamit na tayo ng teknolohiya," Gatchalian said. Who will then dispense the money?" the senator asked. Gatchalian, who is also one of the Vice Chairpersons on the Senate Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies, said owning a bank account should be considered a basic requirement among Filipinos, regardless of the individual's socio-economic class. The senator also said that Filipinos can take advantage of contactless and cashless payments through mobile phones and digital wallets. The senator cited a BSP survey that showed that access to technology has increased awareness of online payments with 38% of adults reported owning a smartphone while 42% use the internet at least once a month. Read more in our articles including "Sen. Gatchalian to file 'One Filipino, One Bank Account' bill" and "HONOR 600 series launched, priced in the Philippines".