The Provincial Government of Iloilo rolled out the “Paleng-QR Ph Plus” to foster the wider use of digital payments in the public markets, public utility vehicles, and other business establishments.
Iloilo Vice Governor Nathalie Ann Debuque, representing Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr., Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Monetary Board Member Benjamin Diokno, and BSP Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat led the launch of the program at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol.
“The Paleng-QR Ph Plus program marks an important step in bringing digital financial services closer to every household and every negosyo in Iloilo.”
“The Paleng-QR Ph Plus program marks an important step in bringing digital financial services closer to every household and every negosyo in Iloilo. We recognize how crucial local legislation and policy support are in sustaining this transformation,” Debuque said.
“And for that, we are ready to craft and adopt ordinances that will encourage the QR Ph adoption in the Province of Iloilo to protect the interests of both small entrepreneurs and consumers. Together with our provincial government and city and municipal councils, we aim to ensure that no barangay is left behind in the shift to a more cash-lite and financially inclusive Iloilo,” the lady vice governor added.
“Wala nang sukli-sukli, wala nang abala.”
Meanwhile, Romulo-Puyat explained, “Ngayon, mas gagaan pa ang buhay sa palengke at terminal dahil sa Paleng-QR Ph Plus. Hindi na kailangan magdala ng cash. Scan lang, pay the exact amount, and go. Wala nang sukli-sukli, wala nang abala.”
“Mas ligtas din. Diretso ang bayad sa inyong account. At dahil may account na kayo, mas madali nang mag-ipon. Mas madali ring umutang para sa negosyo. Mas may proteksyon para sa pamilya,” she added.
To further strengthen the implementation of Paleng-QR Ph Plus, the provincial government issued an executive order enjoining all municipalities in Iloilo topromote the use of QR Ph.
The program has been adopted in 207 local government units across the country.
Paleng-QR Ph Plus is a joint initiative of the BSP and Department of the Interior and Local Government, and a priority program under the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 2022-2028.
