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Commuters can now simply use their mobile phones to generate a QR code from partner e-wallets and online bank accounts to scan at Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) terminals.

Passengers may also use automated teller machine (ATM) cards from partner banks by tapping them on the LRT gate scanners to gain access to the train platform.

According to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), utilizing e-wallets and ATM cards will ensure a more comfortable commuter experience in LRT-2 as it helps prevent long queues, especially during rush hours.

DOTr Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John Batan noted that following its successful rollout in Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), the same technology is now being implemented on LRT-2.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) assured the public of tight security measures protecting financial accounts used on the transit line.

“Now if you need to, you have any issues you can always raise it up to the BSP Action Center or sa DICT po,” DICT Sec. Henry Aguda said

The BSP stated that it has issued a cybersecurity standard for all banks to ensure they are aligned with global security and cybersecurity standards, keeping all digital transactions secure.

They also added that complaints regarding passenger overcharging can be submitted for a dispute process, which typically takes five days.

If a more extensive review is required, it may take up to 30 days before adjustments or refunds are applied.

For students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities (PWD) discounts, the BSP stated that fare deductions will be automatically applied based on the registered profile of the account holder.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) clarified that the wage hike for workers in the National Capital Region (NCR) will take effect on July 25, following an adjusted timeline.

The historic P85 wage increase will be implemented in two tranches. The first tranche will amount to P60, with the additional P25 taking effect on January 20, 2027.

Workers in the agricultural sector, service and retail shops with 15 or fewer employees, and manufacturing firms with fewer than 10 workers may receive a daily wage of P743.

DOLE Secretary Francis Tolentino warned that companies violating the new regulations will face corresponding penalties. 

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) recommended on July 13, 2026, the filing of charges against twelve individuals before the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Agents from the NBI Homicide Division arrived at the DOJ, carrying boxes of documents detailing their investigation into the drowning of Ateneo  Blue Eagles Men’s basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.

Among those facing two counts of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide are former head coach Thomas Anthony “Tab” Baldwin, six assistant coaches, and one physical therapist.

Four individuals who face complaints of simple negligence resulting in homicide are the three resort owners and one athletic director.

The UNTV is looking forward to the official statement to be released by the DOJ regarding the recommendations of the NBI related to the drowning case

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