EXCERPT TAKEN FROM THE JOURNAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF ALAMINOS, PANGASINAN HELD ON NOVEMBER 29, 2022
PRESENT:
Vice Mayor Jan Marlonne R. Fontelera
Presiding Officer
Councilor Michelle S. Segundera
Presiding Officer Pro-Tempore
Councilor Carolyn D. Sison
Majority Floor Leader
Councilor Kelvin Theus O. Humilde
Minority Floor Leader
Councilor Vema S. D. Rabago
Assistant Majority Floor Leader
Councilor Arthur C. Celeste, Jr.
Member
Councilor Apple Joy B. Tolentino
Member
Councilor Joselito O. Fontelera
Member
Councilor Raul B. Bacay
Member
Councilor Oscar A. Boling, Sr.
Member
LBP Salvador P. Dona
Ex-Officio Member
PPSKP Loverly V. Bernabe
Ex-Officio Member
ABSENT:
Councilor Dahlia M. de Leon
On official business
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-18
AN ORDINANCE ENJOINING ALL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION IN THE CITY OF ALAMINOS, PANGASINAN TO ADOPT QR PH DIGITAL PAYMENTS IN LINE WITH THE PALENG-QR PH PROGRAM
Sponsor
Councilor Raul B. Bacay
WHEREAS, financial inclusion is defined as having effective access to a wide range of financial products and services by all Filipinos. Financial services, such as savings account, payment, credit, and remittances are tools that can help Filipinos improve their welfare and achieve their goals for their household and enterprises;
WHEREAS, account ownership is considered the gateway to financial inclusion. Through a formal account with a banking/financial institution, one can not only safety save money, but also conveniently send and receive cash assistance, collect payment from customers, and pay taxes, purchases and bills;
WHEREAS, payments are basic financial transactions. As demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, the digitalization of payments proved to be effective in facilitating the continuation of business and government transactions amid mobility restrictions. This has enabled the government and private institutions to provide lifelines of support for the vulnerable sectors. To be able to transact digital payments, one needs to have an account;
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