Philippine Updates
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is a government agency responsible for ensuring maritime safety, security, and environmental protection in the country. As a law enforcement agency, it has a wide range of duties, including search and rescue operations, maritime law enforcement, and port security. PCG Salary Being a member of the PCG is not just … Read more
Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declares February 24, 2023, as a special (Non-Working) Holiday throughout the country as per proclamation no. 167. This is in commemoration of the anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. “To enable our countrymen to avail the benefits of a longer weekend pursuant to the principle of holiday economics, the celebration … Read more
Get ready, aspiring UP students! The University of the Philippines will be welcoming a whole new group in 2023 with its upcoming College Admission Test. UPCAT is back after an unprecedented 1-year hiatus – have you been preparing to take your future into your own hands? Now’s the time to make it happen and join … Read more
Bought a TNT sim? Great! In this article, I will provide how to activate it so you can use it immediately. But first, did you know that the Sim Card Registration Act is in effect? It means that before you can use and activate your TNT sim card, you need to register it first. Here … Read more
The Napolcom conducts an examination for the aspiring patrolman/woman twice a year. In order to apply for the PNP Entrance Exam you need to apply first online. They introduced a new web-based registration for applicants interested to take the exam. What is the Napolcom NORIS Napolcom Online Registration Information System (NORIS) is a web-based registration, … Read more
Napolcom conducted the PNP Entrance Exam and Promotional Exam (Promex) on December 3, 2022. NAPOLCOM exams for PNP Entrance and Promotional categories are scheduled twice a year to cater to the growing number of aspiring police enforcers and officers. More than 30,000 civilian and police examinees took the exams in designated testing centers nationwide. 21,403 took … Read more
The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy releases the list of passers for the PMMA Entrance Exam last November 26, 2022. The examination is the initial step of the screening process to be a part of the PMMA Class of 2027. The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy is one of the most prestigious maritime schools in the Philippines. … Read more
The Philippine Social Security System announces the new SSS Contribution for the year 2023 in accordance with Republic Act No. 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018. The increase in contribution for all the members including Employees, Self-Employed, Voluntary, Household workers (kasambahay), and Overseas-Filipino Workers (OFW). will be effective by January 1, 2023, with … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. grants Job Orders and Contracts of Service Workers in the Government their year-end gratuity pay not exceeding P5,000. As per Administrative Order No.3 entitled authorizing the grant of the Gratuity Pay to Contract of Service and Job Order Workers in Government for Fiscal Year 2022. Gratuity Pay Guidelines Here are the … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Proclamation No. 115 s. 2022 declaring 26 December 2022 as a special non-working day throughout the country. “A longer weekend will encourage families to get together and strengthen their relationship towards a more productive environment, and will promote tourism,” the Proclamation reads. Download Proclamation 115 here