Need to transact with the Social Security System (SSS) but lack the time to do so during weekdays? The good news is that a few of its branches are open on Saturday. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Michael G. Regino announced on Friday, October 14 via Manila Bulletin report, that a total of 12 […]
Richest Places in the Philippines
Ever wondered what cities or provinces are among the wealthiest in the Philippines in terms of assets? Surely, there are, based on ABS-CBN News report with a study conducted by the Commission on Audit (COA) from 2021, Quezon City is still the richest city in the Philippines in terms of assets. It is the largest […]
AcadArena Scholarships and Aid (ASA)
Last time, AcadArena relaunched its merit scholarship program for students in high school and college, funding itself after securing a P176 million ($3.5million) investment with the support of high-profile investors consisting of gaming and technology executives such as Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin and Crunchyroll co-founder Kun Gao. The new program included brands like Rumble Royale, […]
U-GO Scholar Grant Program is now open for applications
Ayala Foundation, in collaboration with education startup U-Go, is launching a new grant program to assist young women from economically underprivileged families in pursuing higher education. The Ayala Foundation will oversee all aspects of the program's execution, including the evaluation of applications, interviewing and scholar monitoring. The Philippines is the seventh country in which U-Go […]
SIM Registration Act now a law
Today, October 10, 2022, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. signed the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act into law amid the rise of spam and scam SMS, the majority of which contain the entire names of unwary Filipinos. This was the first bill that Marcos approved during his six-year administration which is the consolidated version […]
OWWA offers Skills For Employment Scholarship Program (SESP)
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) aims to safeguard and promote the welfare and well-being of OFWs. In lieu of this, OWWA offers scholarships, insurance, and education program for OFWs and their dependents. One of their programs offered is the Skills for Employment Scholarship Program or SESP. Skills for Employment Scholarship Program or SESP is […]
SSS offers SSS Conso Loan starting October 4, 2022
Attention to all SSS borrowers! Have your past SSS short-termn loans piled up? Having trouble paying off the accrued penalties? Missed the past SSS Loan Penalty Condonation Program? The Social Security System (SSS) will give you one more chance to settle all your loans and have the penalties condoned starting today, October 4, 2022 with […]