President Rodrigo Duterte signs Proclamation Number 986 declaring the regular holiday and special (non-working) holidays for the year 2021. Update February 26, 2021: Through Proclamation 1107, Duterte amends the list of holidays for 2021. Read: List of Philippine Holidays for the Year 2022 Regular Holidays in the Philippines for 2021 January 1, Friday – New … Read more
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announces on Saturday, January 20, 2021, that it releases a total of P2.85 Billion for the FY 2018 Pension Differential of Retired Military Uniformed Personnel. One month equivalent of 2018 pension differential This initial release will cover one month equivalent of the 2018 pension differential of retired military … Read more
The Philippine Red Cross is set to roll out the Covid-19 Saliva Testing Nationwide starting February 01, 2021, after it secured approval from the Department of Health. PRC initially launched the Saliva testing at its laboratory in Mandaluyong and Port Area Manila. Saliva Testing Vs Swab Testing The Corona Saliva Testing is priced at P2,000 … Read more
The Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) of the Department of Health trains health professionals to become competent field epidemiologists who can be at the forefront of epidemics and public health threats. It is a fulltime two-year training that enables the fellows to develop necessary skills in applied epidemiology, disease surveillance, biostatistics, health communication, and leadership … Read more
The Department of Health (DOH) offers online courses for Covid 19 in its Academy Learning Center not only for healthcare workers but also intended to inform the general public on facts regarding the Covid 19 virus. According to DOH, the courses are free of charge and you can gain CPD Units as well. DOH Academy … Read more
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) reschedules January 29 and 31, 2021 Licensure Examination for Architects. PRC informs the public on its official Facebook Page. According to PRC, the moving of the exam date is due to the unpredictable circumstances and continued restrictions brought by the extended community quarantines and to ensure the health and safety … Read more
Quezon City launches the QCitizen ID for its residents which can be used to access and avail different services in the city including the COVID 19 vaccination Quezon CIty Bus, Health, and other social services. What is the QCitizen ID? It is a unified ID system for all residents of Quezon City that will also … Read more
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) issues the list of names included in its Educational Subsidy Program (GESP). A total of 5,025 students out of 5,427 nominees will receive an amount of P10,000 per year to augment their educational fund. Priorities are given to the members with the lowest annual basic salary. They will continue … Read more
The Social Security System SSS releases the new schedule of Contribution which will take effect in January 2021. Aside from the increase in contribution rate, part of the changes will require all those whose salary brackets start at 20,250 and above to contribute to the SSS PESO Fund or the Mandatory Provident Fund. SSS Circulars … Read more
President Duterte has taken additional measures to prevent the spread of the new strain of Covid 19 virus in the Philippines that has been discovered first from the UK. Below are the following updates on the travel ban. Entry Travel Restrictions in the Philippines A temporary ban on all flights and entry of all travelers … Read more
