Here’s everything you need to know about the Philippine National ID Card (also called PhilSys ID or Phil ID) — from the documentary requirements to application steps to application venues in the Philippines and abroad. What is the Philippine National ID …
Are you feeling the effects of inflation? Regardless if you’re affected or not by rising inflation in the country, one thing is sure: data shows that the Philippines recorded the highest inflation rate among 10 Southeast Asian (SEA) countries in …
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What do Yellow, Orange, and Red rainfall warning signals mean? It was a laudable effort on the part of PAGASA back in 2012 to use color codes to simplify its Rainfall Warning System. However I instantly got confused and wondered …
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Don’t be fooled by hoax reports that are now going viral on Facebook about Sen. Manny Pacquiao giving away money, house & lot, and other high-valued items for free. These Facebook posts are most likely FAKE! These posts announce that …
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A new Social Security System (SSS) Monthly Contribution Table was adopted effective January 1, 2014 after the pension fund increased the monthly contribution it requires from members. Back then, the SSS implemented a 0.6% increase in member contributions, shared equally by both the …
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It’s now final and approved: Boracay will be closed to tourists for six (6) months beginning April 26, 2018. President Rodrigo Duterte has approved on April 4 this proposal from government agencies DENR, DOT, and DILG. The closure will allow for …
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Good news! Philippine passports with 10-year validity will soon be available, and will be issued beginning January 2018. The passport will still cost P950.00 — same price as current passports that are valid for 5 years.
The official dates of Philippine holidays for the year 2018 has been announced. Check out the list here. Time now to plan your next year’s vacation!