Watch out for digital vote-buying, banks told

Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.         Watch out for digital vote-buying, banks told   Anticipating an increase in online transactions and payments related to the national elections scheduled on May 9, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) on Monday directed banks and other financial institutions to be on the lookout for dirty cash that might be spent on digital vote-buying and vote-selling.   Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial   Bets told to limit in-person sorties The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) is urging candidates to mount online campaign instead of rallies that can turn into super spreader events.   LOVE IS ALL AROUND Families and couples of all ages spend their Valentine’s Day bonding at Rizal Park. —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ   DESPITE DROP IN COVID CASES, METRO STAYS ON ALERT LEVEL 2 Even with fewer COVID-19 cases and low hospital occupancy, Metro Manila will not see any easing of quarantine restrictions and remain under alert level 2 for the rest of the month, Malacañang announced on Monday.   Take our news quiz!   Opinion: Can the Comelec do it? Ultimately, it is the moral obligation of the candidates themselves to ensure that their campaign activities comply with health protocols and that participants wear face masks and observe physical distancing as well as other measures to prevent mass infections.    SHOP NOW   SUBSCRIBE | FACEBOOK | VIBER INSTAGRAM | LINKEDIN | SUGGEST     © 2022 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe