Sakaling maisabatas ang panukalang inihain ni Senador Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, magkakaroon ng kanya-kanyang nursing home ang lahat ng munisipyo, bayan, at lungsod ang mga abandona at pinabayaan na senior citizen. Sa pahayag, sinabi ni Gatchalian na gagayahin niya ang itinayong Bahay Kalinga ng Valenzuela City na nakapaloob sa Senate Bill No. 737 o kikilalanin bilang […]
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Congress Pass Bill on Free Dialysis for Indigent Patients
Dialysis is a procedure that the common people dread. It’s expensive and would require several sessions. If a patient can afford one session at the very least, the succeeding ones will be very hard to continue. But here’s good news to the indigent Filipinos. The House of Representatives has passed the final reading of the […]
Class Suspensions for August 13, 2018 #WalangPasok
#WalangPasok – Due to bad weather condition caused by Southwest Monsoon or Hangin Habagat, The following areas listed down below were declared a class suspension for Monday, August 13, 2018. List of #WalangPasok Class suspensions Metro Manila Caloocan City – all levels (public and private) Las Piñas City – all levels (public and private) Makati City – all […]
New Guidelines for SSS Pensioners No Longer Needed ACOP
Almost 2.3 million SSS pensioners can receive their monthly pensions continuously even without complying with the annual confirmation of pensioners program or ACOP. According to Emmanuel Dooc, the SSS president and CEO, the pensioners will take advantage the removal of ACOP compliance, but this is only for those retiree pensioners living in the Philippines. […]
Friday the 13th: Is it an Unlucky Day
Many people think that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day. Is it true or just a puff? Do you believe that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day? What if it you were born or one of your loved one was born on that day, would you consider it unlucky? Where does this thinking […]
Paid Leaves for OFW in Taiwan Has Been Granted
Good news for migrant workers in Taiwan especially for our ‘kababayans’ there! Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor has approved a new regulation, which grants migrant workers (including OFWs) of paid leave, yup, you’ve heard it right, (paid) leave, atleast for migrant workers who works in Taiwan for (more than) a year. So, what kind of ‘leaves’ […]
What Employed Mothers Need To Know About the Extended Maternity Leave
With the Senate approval of the Expanded Maternity Leave Act of 2017 (also known as Senate Bill 1305), some mothers and would-be mothers have felt excited about the idea of enjoying longer time away from the workplace to take care of their babies and to recover from childbirth. It should, however, be noted that the […]
Know Your Rights: OFWs Must Keep Their Own Passports
If you are currently employed (or are hoping to get employed abroad soon) as an overseas Filipino worker (OFW), you should be aware not only about the customs and traditions in your host country but also about your rights as an employee. Case in point, you should know that it is actually illegal for employers […]
Importance of Having a Pre-Nuptial Agreement Before Getting Married
For many, tying the knot is not only a special occasion but a significant milestone in life. In the Philippines, engaged couples usually sit down with their parents not only to discuss preparations for the big day but also to talk about how they will live as a married couple such as where they will […]
List of 61 Visa FREE Countries for Philippine Passport Holders
Want to tour outside the country without the hassle of getting a visa? Actually, yes, that is very much possible. According to the Passport Index issued by the International Financial Firm Arton Capital, the Philippines has a visa-free score of 61. This means that holders of Philippine passports are entitled to travel to at least […]