Through the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Filipinos who are hospitalized or are receiving medical treatment may apply for the Individual Medical Assistance Program (IMAP). Contrary to popular misconception, being an indigent patient isn’t a requirement to apply for this assistance. Furthermore, you do not need to know any government official at all. According to […]
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Pag-IBIG Foreclosed Properties for Sale This July 2016
Tired of renting and want to buy a house you can finally call your own? Or maybe invest your money in a property? Well, you might want to pay attention to what Pag-IBIG has in store. According to a blog post by 2SendMoneyToPhilippines: “A total of 1,099 Pag-IBIG foreclosed properties or units in Cavite, Batangas, […]
New KSA Regulations Impose Penalties For Abusive Employers
To protect workers throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Labor has implemented new regulations implementing penalties for employers who are abusive to their workers in any way. For example, it is prohibited in KSA for an employer to retain the passport of their employees and a violator who does that will be […]
President Duterte Permanently Puts An End To Tanim-Bala Scam
After all the nightmare that happened to both Filipino and foreign travelers in Philippine airports, the feared tanim-bala (or literally “bullet-planting”) scheme may now officially be a thing of the past – thanks to President Rodrigo Duterte who recently took office as the country’s top official. According to a news report posted by ABS-CBN, President Duterte […]
5 Interesting Tidbits About The Malacañang Palace
As the entire country looks forward to the day when Rodirgo Duterte finally assumes his rightful position as the newly-elected President, all eyes are set on Malacañan Palace. Although Duterte has already mentioned during his campaign sorties that he wouldn’t reside in the palace, it will definitely play a big role in his administration as […]
Slander or Oral Defamation According To Philippine Law
Most common folks may easily get mixed up between slander and libel. Some may even use the terms interchangeably but the truth of the matter is, yes, they are different crimes that come with different punishments under the Philippine law. A quick glance at an article by Atty. Marlon P. Valderama at E-Lawyers Online gives […]
Lower Income Tax Expect Under The Duterte Presidency
With only several days before the official inauguration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte, everybody can expect one thing for sure – change is indeed coming. The Philippine tax system, for instance, will be drastically tweaked as he promised during the presidential campaign period. In fact, plans are underway and his chosen Finance chief Carlos “Sonny” Dominguez […]
What You Need To Know About Income Tax Return (Tax Refund)
Income Tax Return or Tax Refund may sound like a complicated matter for the unaware but if you know the drill, this can help you get back a portion of what you’ve been paying as your income tax. To begin with, let’s take a look at what falls under the category of a tax refund […]
Updates In U.S. Embassy Manila’s Non-immigrant Visa Interview Process
Most people may not be aware about it but the United States Embassy Manila has recently implemented updates on its nonimmigrant visa interview process. If you are headed there for your visa interview, here are important reminders you should be aware of., First, arrive at the U.S. Embassy at least 15 minutes before your appointment. […]
Simple Guide For The Victims Of Illegal Recruiters
Illegal Recruiters are everywhere with countless Filipinos hoping to get employed overseas, it probably shouldn’t be surprising that some unscrupulous individuals have taken it upon themselves to victimize the gullible. In case you have fallen victim to these illegal recruiters, there are some things you can do about it. By taking action, you may possibly […]