The 13th month shall be distributed on a pro rata basis, said the Malacañang earlier this week. What does this mean for people and employees? Basically, it means that employees would not be able to receive their full pay this year, instead, their 13th month will be according to the actual salary earned. Labor Undersecretary […]
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LTO: Plate Verification Through Online Processing
Are you having troubles with the plate verification process because of various reasons? Worry not – the LTO has a plan for it! Good news for all riders and motor vehicle owners out there! The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has made it easier for vehicle owners to check their plate verification and registration – all […]
No SAP 3rd Tranche for Release
No SAP 3rd tranche will be implemented under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Law enacted by Congress, the Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista announced. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will instead release a new relief assistance program catered to low-income families which the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted. The new […]
DOLE to Propose Deferment of 13th Month Pay
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) may potentially propose the deferment of 13th month pay. The arising possibility of this is due to the unforeseen impact of the pandemic upon businesses. Instead of the complete disposal of the financial benefit, DOLE offers the postponing of 13th month pay as a better option. Labor Secretary […]
The National ID is Mandatory, Not Voluntary, Ace Barbers
Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, the principal author of Republic Act No. 11055 or also known as the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) Act, has reiterated on Sunday that the action of acquiring a national ID is deemed mandatory — not voluntary, correcting the statement of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This information was disclosed […]
National ID System to Start on the 12th of October
Here in the Philippines, we have lots of IDs available. In fact, each office has one! Some of the most common and the most noticeable ones include: Social Security System (SSS) ID Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID) Philhealth ID Pag-IBIG ID The Driver’s License (LTO) DFA Passport; and many more But with all the different IDs […]
NLEX is Hiring Workers: They Need About 1,500
Today, the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corporation made the announcement that they are in dire need of workers. Furthermore, they explained that they need over 1,500 technical and skilled workers to ensure its P23 Billion, 8-Kilometer, North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Connector road will be finished by next year, 2021. NLEX General Manager and President Luigi […]