Bontoc, Mountain Province – The Bontoc Local Government Unit (LGU), in partnership with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), launched the Paleng-QR PH Plus program on December 3, 2024, at the Municipal Capitol Quadrangle.
The initiative marks a milestone as Bontoc becomes the first municipality in Mountain Province to adopt the Paleng-QR PH Plus program, encouraging local businesses and public transportation operators to embrace QR code payments.
The Paleng-QR Ph Plus program supports the BSP’s efforts to boost digital payments for all community markets and local transportation.
Further, the program encourages the use of Quick Response (QR) Ph, the national standard for QR code technology that provides a safe, convenient, and efficient way of making and receiving payments for merchants and customers.
In his message, Mayor Jerome “Chagsen” Tudlong, Jr., emphasized that the shift towards cashless transactions offers numerous benefits to residents and businesses alike. He noted that digital payments ensure faster, more secure, and more convenient transactions while reducing the risks associated with handling cash.
As part of the BSP’s commitment to fostering financial inclusion and literacy, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative was conducted on December 4, 2024, in Barangays Caneo and Dalican.
Also present during the event were BSP Area Head Anna Liza Catan, Ms. Wabilyn Lomong-oy who represented Congressman Maximo Dalog, Jr., Department of Trade Industry – Mountain Province (DTI-MP) Provincial Director Mabel Banggawan, LGOO VI Sheren Fabag who represented DILG Regional Director Araceli San Jose, Mr. Henry Jayson Fatang-i who represented Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Director Reynaldo Sy, and Sangguniang Bayan Member Dan Evert Sokoken. ** Christy Mae C. Pangesfan, Bontoc LGU
