We all experienced being students. Time is what separates a student from the rest—time being the factor where they should follow a certain schedule for their day. When you were in basic school, I'm pretty sure that you were given the option if you want to be in the morning or afternoon classes. In high school, […]
Bill That Seeks to Increase Public School Teachers' Salaries, Filed by Senators
A lot of heat has been cooking up about the plans to increase public school teachers' salaries not being actioned by the Philippine government. As a matter of fact, teachers pointed out that the campaign of the Duterte Administration is not acting upon their campaign promise of having this as a priority. However, according to […]
4,500 Jobs, Offered to Senior High School Graduates
Are you a Senior High School (SHS) graduate and you are interested in working? Are you a parent who has an SHS graduate? If yes, then you're in for a good treat! Around 4,500 jobs are offered to SHS graduates at a job fair assembled by a non-profit organization. This job fair is open to […]
14th Month Pay For Private Sector Employees, Pushed by Senator Sotto
July 1, 2019, Monday, Senate President Vicente "tito" Sotto III submitted a bill that seeks to provide private sector employees a 14th month pay annually. Although some companies offer this bonus pay to their employees, it's still not a standard law. In addition to that, he said that putting a hike on the compensation and […]
Where Can Students Register For The Free Train Rides?
A recent announcement was made which told that the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is giving free train rides to students during a selected time period from Mondays until Fridays. If you are not familiar with this, you can check back on what the announcement was and who were qualified for this new mandate. Read: Free […]
SSS Maternity Benefits Could Reach 70,000 Per Member
As we all know, the Social Security System (SSS) of the Philippines is existent to provide assistance to working members of the society. It could be to aid the people in poverty, those who need temporary financial assistance, soon-to-be-mothers, those who are sick, the usual types of people who need financial aid. In terms of […]
World Bank Supports 4Ps Until 2022 With a $300-M Loan
Just recently, we found out that the Philippine government plans to support families who are in dire need of support for their children in terms of education via the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or more commonly known as the 4Ps. Our dear President Rodrigo Duterte recently signed this bill into law with the hopes that […]