RA 10932 or the Anti Hospital Deposit Law in the Philippines

Anti Hospital Deposit Law

Do you have any experience where hospitals refuse to give any medical treatment because you don’t have any money to pay or deposit? RA 10932 or the Anti Hospital Deposit Law increases the penalties for the refusal of hospitals and clinics to administer appropriate initial medical treatment in an emergency or serious cases. Republic Act … Read more

National Commission for Senior Citizen now a law

National Comission for Senior Citizen

Another law was signed by President Duterte to protect the rights and welfare of Senior Citizens. Republic Act No. 11350 or the National Commission of Senior Citizen provide services beneficial to Seniors. About the Commission The commission is composed of the Chairperson and six commissioners. The chairperson will be responsible for implementing the policies, rules … Read more

Duterte Rejects Anti Endo Bill

duterte rejects anti endo bill

President Rodrigo Duterte rejected the Security of Tenure bill most commonly known as Anti Endo Bill. Endo refers to a short-term employment. It is a form of contractualization which involves companies giving workers temporary employment that last them less than six months and then terminating their employment just short of being regularized in order to skirt on the … Read more

President Duterte signs law raising tax on tobacco products

tobacco tax law

President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the Republic Act No. 11346, Tobacco Tax Law. This law raises the cigarette tax adding P10 from the first year of implementation. Making the current P35 to P45. It will also have a P5 follow up increase every year until it will reach P60 in 2023. Then a 5% … Read more

27 Additional Colleges now eligible for free tuition

Additional 27 LUCs now with free tuition

With the approval of an additional 27 schools for free tuition, more students will now enjoy free education in college. Currently, a total of 76 Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) are eligible for Free Higher Education: fifty-three (53) in Luzon, nine (9) in Visayas, and fourteen (14) in Mindanao. See the complete lists of State … Read more

Lists of Schools covered by Free Tuition Law

Free tuition Law

Free Tuition in State and Local Universities and Colleges under RA 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act helps millions of students avail free Higher Education. The free tuition law signed by President Rodrigo Duterte covers a total of 112 state universities and colleges, and 78 local universities and colleges nationwide. The … Read more

Anti Red Tape Authority Job Vacancies 2019

ARTA Job Vacancies

Anti Red Tape Authority is currently looking for the following positions: Stenographer, Budget Officer I, Administrative Officer I, Project Development Officer I, Accountant I and Accountant III. If you’re interested, see the available positions and qualifications. Maybe you are the one they are looking for. Vacant Positions 1. Accountant 1 Salary Grade 12- P26,579 Contract … Read more

OTS UPDATES PROHIBITED ITEMS IN CIVIL AVIATION

prohibited items on airport

Being aware of the items that are prohibited to carry in the airport makes your travel smooth. The Office of Transport Security (OTS)  updates the list of prohibited items to carry in the airport. “We urge the public to refrain from bringing items that are prohibited in the airport to avoid delays and inconvenience,” OTS … Read more

DFA to start Accepting PhlPost IDs for Passport Applications

Postal ID will be accepted for Passport applications

As you know, to be able to apply for a new passport you need to have at least one valid ID. Good news to all applicants, another ID has been added to the list of acceptable valid ID’s for passport applications. Starting 1 August 2019, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will start accepting the … Read more

Who are exempted for an Online Appointment in Passport Application?

no need appointment on dfa

If you need to get either a new passport or a renewal of your old passport, you would need to have an appointment first. But as they said, there is always an exception to the rule. If you belong to this category you may avail the courtesy lane. You can go directly to the DFA … Read more