If you have been paying your contributions as a member of the Social Security System (SSS), you will soon be entitled to several SSS benefits. What kinds of benefits, you ask? Well, this article is written to address that question and to help contributors become more aware of the privileges available to them. Aside from […]
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DOLE Opens Hotline 1349 To Report Abuses of OFW Children
In an initiative to help protect the children of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) while they are away from the country, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has recently announced the new Hotline 1349. Silvestre Bello III, Secretary of DOLE, said: “I am asking the public that if they witness or suspect that a child […]
Passport Application Tip: What To Do If Your Birth Certificate and ID Names Do Not Match
Using accurate personal details is necessary to ensure a successful passport application. When you present the required documents to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), their representatives will carefully scrutinize it to verify your identity and see to it that your information are correct. So what do you do just in case your name on […]
New Pag-IBIG Contribution Table for 2017
Pag-IBIG members, take note. The Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) has released a new Contribution Table for 2017. If you are aiming to avail of housing loans or other loans offered by Pag-IBIG, then you need to pay full attention here. Whether you are an employee, employer, or OFW, you should be aware of this […]
How to Apply for a Passport of an Illegitimate Child
Passport application for a child is a fairly easy process. To begin with, parents will not need to set an appointment with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) when applying for a passport for children ages 7 years old and below. Just visit the local DFA office and they will accommodate you right away if […]
How to Red Ribbon Diploma, Transcript of Records, and Form 137 from DFA
When applying for an overseas job, among the required documents you may be asked to submit your red ribbon diploma from college or high school diploma, Transcript of Records (TOR), and Form 137. These are usually requested by embassies and consulates. You can seek help from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to get this […]
How to Apply for an SSS UMID Card
Members of Social Security System (SSS) can have the option of applying for a Unified Multipurpose Identification or SSS UMID Card. As its name implies, this ID serves multiple purposes and so it isn’t exclusively for SSS use. It is also an all-in-one identification card for other agencies such as GSIS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG. This means […]
TESDA Offers Free Courses For 5 Foreign Languages
In addition to their vocational and technical skills training, TESDA is now offering foreign language and culture courses for interested students through their Language Skills Institute (LSI). Of course, being able to speak foreign languages can be an advantage for individuals hoping to seek overseas employment opportunities. This can be a big plus factor for […]
How to Get a PWD ID Card
In the Philippines, disabled individuals have special privileges and benefits available for them, especially if they possess a PWD (Persons with Disabilities) ID Card such as discounts, educational assistance, tax incentives, and many others. The Philippine government implements the Magna Carta Law for Disabled Persons to support, protect, distinguish and recognize the rights of persons […]
Requirements for SSS Calamity Loan Application
One of the benefits of being an active Social Security Member (SSS) member is that you get the advantage of applying for sss calamity loan and emergency loans whenever you need it. When natural calamities or other unexpected emergencies strike, this service and program will allow you to recover through financial loan you can use […]