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 […]
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How To Check Your Passport Application Status While In Dubai
Philippine passport holders who have applied for a renewal by visiting the Consulate in Al Qusais will be delighted to know that it is possible to use tools found on the internet to check your passport application status. In most cases, passport renewals take somewhere from 6 to 8 weeks before you can receive a […]
Requirements and Limitations of Medicines Discount for Senior Citizen
We all know how useful of having a senior citizen discount especially here in the Philippines wherein our community is short handle. Having a discount when it comes to buying medicines is a great help for our Senior Citizen. To avail of the 20% rebate or discounts on pharmaceuticals: 1. Show your Senior Citizen’s ID […]
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 […]
How To Apply For Your Digitized Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) ID
Having a valid identification card like Taxpayer Identification Number is always an advantage since many transactions in the Philippines require them. Receiving remittances or applying for jobs, for example, will often require valid IDs. Fortunately, getting a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) ID is a lot faster and easier compared with other IDs. This, of course, is […]
Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs In The Philippines, According To DOLE
A new survey data released by the government has revealed the top-paying jobs in the country. According to the said survey, pilots, flight engineers, and geologists are the highest paid workers in the Philippines. This information provides a good insight for students and job seekers as to what courses and training they should pursue if […]
When Parents Gets Separated – To Give or Not To Give a Child Financial Support
Child custody and child support are the big issues to tackle after a couple decides to part ways, either by annulment or by a separation. Article 213 of the Family Code tells us that the custody for children under the age of 7 automatically falls to the mother, whether the child is legitimate or illegitimate. […]
How Filipinos Can Apply For Australian Tourist Visa Online
One thing you should know about applying for an Australian tourist visa is that it can be a quick process, thanks to the internet. With this option, you wouldn’t have to make a personal visit just to submit documents. You can do the entire process right in the comfort of your own home. In some […]
How To Process Online ePassport Application For Filipinos In Japan
This article explains the process of using online tools for your ePassport application. If you are a Filipino living in Japan whose area of domicile falls under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo, or are seeking to apply a passport for the first time (babies born in Japan, for instance), or are planning […]
Last Name To Give A Child If The Parents Are Unmarried
“What the last name should a child use when the parents are unmarried?” This is a common question particularly among single mothers for three different cases. First, this is asked by single moms who may have given their maiden last name to an illegitimate child but now wants the child to use the biological father’s […]