The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is ending the year right. They've made the announcement that more than 50,000 jobs are available and are now eligible to apply for. According to them, about 30,000 jobs are going to be offered in different venues in the job fairs that the DOLE will be holding. Part […]
Basic Pay Increase of P1,500 For House Helpers in Metro Manila, Approved
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has approved the basic pay increase of P1,500 for house helpers in the Metro. House helpers saw this as an early Christmas gift from the agency, potentially continuing over the years. Silvestre Bello III, DOLE Secretary, said that the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) OK-ed the […]
P100 Pag-IBIG HDMF Contribution Hike, Approved
A few months back, labor groups tried to push for a drastic Pag-IBIG Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) contribution increase to provide better benefits and services. They petitioned a P300.00 increase and they wanted their employers to shoulder the increase in their part as well. Acmad Rizaldy Moti, Pag-IBIG Fund CEO, said that this amount […]
The DepEd Christmas Break This 2019: When is the Last Day of Classes?
In a previous announcement, it was reported that the Department of Education (DepEd) ordered to have the public schools' Semestral Break on October 21st, 2019; this was then followed by the order to have the Christmas Break on December 15th, 2019. You can read more about that here: Christmas Break to Start on December 15, […]
Visa-Free South Korean Entry For Filipinos Might be Possible
In terms of bilateral relations and agreements, South Korea is among the country's favorites. This is why a lot of job opportunities for Filipinos are available in South Korea. Even though that's the case, a visa is still required from a Filipino to enter South Korea even for just a couple of days. But according to Han […]
Free Delayed Birth Registration, Pushed by Agusan del Norte Solon
Our birth certificates are one of the primary documents we have to verify our identity. In fact, this is the first (1st) thing many institutions ask to know who we are and where we're from. Can you imagine having a delayed birth certificate/registration? Lawrence Fortun, Agusan del Norte 1st District Representative, pushes to have a […]
Big Things in Philippine Infrastructure Within the Next 2 Years, DPWH
With all the projects the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has in its plans, they told the public to expect "big things" regarding their projects. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said that we should expect big and notable projects this coming 2020 and 2021. In fact, he dubbed these years to be "banner years" […]