PagIBIG Affordable Housing Program: What We Need to Know

Owning a home in the Philippines has been made easier and more affordable by the Home Development Mutual Fund or PagIBIG.  When you start early, you should be able to pay your PagIBIG-loaned house in full before you hit your 50s or 60s.  The monthly amortizations are also budget-friendly and are almost at par with

Papano Babayaran ang SSS Salary Loan Kung Ang Miyembro Ay: Lumipat ng Trabaho, Natanggal sa Trabaho, Nabalda, Nagretiro, o Namatay

Ang pag-apply ng salary loan sa SSS ay ginawa ng madali at mabilis sa pamamagitan ng kanilang online services.  Kailangan lang mag register ng online account ang miyembro at malaya na niyang mamo-monitor ang kanyang mga contributions at loan payments.  Paperless na ang pag file ng salary loan dahil maaari nang mag apply basta’t may

No More Age Limit for Philippine Employment: Something To Look Forward To

It is only a matter of time before the Anti-age Discrimination Bill is finally approved and enacted into law.  After the Senate adopted the Congress’ version of the bill last May 30, the only thing lacking now is the President’s signature. What are the things that we can all look forward to once this law

Mga Bagong Requirements sa Renewal ng Green at Machine Readable Passports

Para sa lahat ng naka-schedule at nagbabalak pa lamang magpa renew ng kanilang Green o Machine Readable Passports, importanteng malaman na may bagong patakaran ang Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) sa prosesong ito. Simula noong Lunes, June 6, 2016, lahat ng domestic applications para sa renewal ng nasabing Green o Machine Readable Passports (MRP) ay

How To Update Your SSS Information When There Are Changes In Your Personal Records

How does an existing SSS member update his or her SSS records whenever there are changes in his personal information? It is important to advise the SSS of any changes in your personal information, such as change in civil status, change in name, etc.  Delaying the application of the necessary updates may put your claims and

Dedicated Passport Center for OFWs

Bilang pagpapahalaga at pagbibigay prayoridad sa ating mga kababayang OFW, ang Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) ay maglalagay ng dedicated passport application center para sa mga OFW sa consular office sa Robinson’s Galleria.  Ito ay malapit lamang sa opisina ng Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). Ang mga OFW ay hindi na kailangan pang mag set

Know Your Rights as an Air Passenger

Are you a frequent plane passenger because of your job or hobby?  Have you ever experienced being marooned in a strange place or island because your flight got delayed or worse, cancelled?  Have you ever felt short-changed with the kind of service and assistance given to you while boarding, during the flight, and upon arriving

The National ID System: Something To Look Forward To

In 2015, the House of Representatives approved House Bill No. 5060 requiring all Filipinos to be issued a national identification card.  This covers Filipinos in the country and those residing abroad.  It shall serve as the main identification of Filipinos and will be required for all government transactions such as applications for driver’s license and