Are you fond of taking pictures? For all the Filipinos in Myanmar as well as Myanmar nationals who have already arrived in the Philippines are invited to participate in the Mobile Photography Contest: Ngiting Pilipinas sa Myanmar. The contest is a project of the Embassy of the Philippines in Myanmar together with Sentro Rizal Yangon. […]
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Public school teachers’ “chalk allowance” to gradually increase from P5,000 to P7,500 for SY 2023-2024; P10,000 for SY 2024-2025
On its third and final reading, the Senate on Monday approved a bill that would raise the annual supply allowance for teachers in all public schools. The Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act, or Senate Bill No. 1964, was approved by the 22 senators present on Monday. SIM Registration Act now a law “The current cash allowance […]
Gov’t workers to receive Mid-Year bonus starting May 15, 2023
Government employees will begin receiving their mid-year bonuses starting today, May 15, 2023, according to a statement from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Amenah F. Pangandaman, the budget secretary, stated in a statement on Sunday, May 14, that as of May 15, 2023, the mid-year bonus is equal to one month’s basic pay. […]
LTO announces Free Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) this May 11 and 12, prompts monthly TDC for free
The Land Transportation Office, is a government agency in the Philippines responsible for the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, as well as the implementation and enforcement of transportation laws and regulations. The LTO offers a free theoretical driving course in the Philippines, which is intended to help individuals learn the rules of the road, […]
DSWD’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS): Everything You Need to Know
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Philippines provides assistance to individuals in crisis through its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. This program aims to provide immediate assistance to individuals and families who are experiencing crisis or emergency situations, such as natural disasters, fire incidents, and medical emergencies. The […]
Japan has legalized abortion pill for the first time
The abortion pill will finally be available in Japan, after the drug used to end early-stage pregnancies was approved by the health ministry. The abortion pill, also known as medical abortion, is a method of terminating a pregnancy using medication. It is typically a combination of two drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol. Sen. Raffy Tulfy introduced […]
LTO’s imposed maximum rates of P5000 for driving lessons takes effect today April 15, 2023
Heads up aspiring license holders! According to LTO director Jay Art Tugade, a memorandum that establishes the maximum prescribed rates for theoretical and practical driving courses takes effect today, April 15, 2023. The LTO said that it met with representatives from other driving school organizations in the country as well as the Association of Accredited […]
