Philippine Updates
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
Government Employees are set to receive a Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) bonus not earlier than December 20, 2022. Per Administrative Order No. 01, series of 2022. This order authorizes the grant of one-time SRI at a uniform amount not exceeding Twenty Thousand Pesos (P20,000). Who will receive the SRI Bonus? Employees in the Executive Department … Read more
The PNPA exam was held in 34 testing centers nationwide on October 29-30, 2022. A total of 20,356 cadet hopefuls went to various Test Centers across the country. The PNPA Cadet Admission Test (PNPACAT) in pencil and paper test format included the 6 Core Competency Fields of Communication Skills, Math, Science, General Information and Current … Read more
PLDT in the Philippines is the largest telecommunications provider in the country, and it provides a variety of services including fixed-line telephone, mobile phone services, internet access (PLDT Fibr and PLDT Biz), and digital TV. PLDT also offers home and business solutions designed to meet the needs of customers throughout the Philippines. PLDT’s extensive infrastructure allows … Read more
The DOST JLSS is a scholarship program that aims to provide scholarships that will finance the education of talented and deserving students in their third year of college and pursuing degree programs in science and technology. The DOST-SEI JLSS Qualifying Exam was held last August 27-28, 2022. A total of 9,077 students took the pen-and-paper … Read more
Starting November 1, 2022, all returning Filipinos are now required to fill out the electronic ARRIVAL CARD 72 hours before their flight. We will be talking about this new rule and we will also give you step by step guide on how to register. What is an e arrival Card? The earrival card is an … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation no 42 declaring the regular holidays and special (working/non-working) days for the year 2023. Also Read: Philippine Holidays 2022 Regular Holidays 2023 New Year’s Day – January 1 (Sunday) Maundy Thursday – April 6 Good Friday – April 7 Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9 (Sunday) Labor Day – … Read more