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Philippine Statistics Authority announces the opening of application for Job Vacancies. Positions are available both in Central and Field Offices nationwide. If you are looking for a job in the Government check this out. Maybe this is the dream job you’ve been waiting for. Release Date: Thursday, August 1, 2019 Posting Period : August 1, … Read more
TESDA recently launches its new website and app called 911TESDA. This will give more job opportunities for all NC Holders. At the same time, it will be convenient for people looking for services. National Certificate holders can apply to 76 job titles that match 75 qualification courses offered by the agency to fill up the … Read more
Do you need some financial help with your tuition and other fees? Good news to all students. The Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education or UniFAST announces the opening of application for a student loan. What is Student Loan Program The Student Loan Program for Tertiary Education (SLPTE) -Short Term allows students to … Read more
Isn’t it convenient to have free wifi in places outside your home? Do you know that Google Station provides free Wi-Fi hotspots from 50 to now 400 sites here in the Philippines? Google station in partnership with smart has an average of one million monthly active users with people connecting to the Internet for an average … Read more
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
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
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 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
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
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