How to get the DSWD Social Amelioration Program?

SAC form

The JOINT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 1 SERIES OF 2020 was released as the basis and guidelines among the DSWD, DOLE, DTI, DA, DOF, DBM, and DILG to streamline and harmonize its various social amelioration programs to mitigate the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 health crisis and the Enhanced Community Quarantine guidelines. This shall cover individuals, … Read more

List of DOLE approved establishment for 5k assistance

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The Department of Labor and Employment continues to release 5k assistance to affected workers in the private sectors. The DOLE financial assistance is also known as the COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program (DOLE CAMP). The employers who are affected by the enhanced community quarantine can apply for their employees. List of DOLE approved 5k assistance Read: … Read more

DSWD to give financial assistance of 5k-8k for two months

dswd financial assistance

The Department of Social Welfare and Development will provide cash assistance of P5,000- P8,000 for two months to low-income families. They will also give food and nonfood items as part of the Emergency Subsidy Program. This measure is part of RA 11469 or the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act which President Duterte signed last … Read more

Bayanihan to heal as One Act signed into law

Bayanihan Act

Republic Act 11469 known as the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act” signed into law last by the President on March 24, 2020. Bayanihan to Heal as One Act is an act declaring the existence of a National emergency arising from the COVID 19 situation. It authorizes the President for a limited period and subject … Read more

Gov’t JO’s and COS workers to get wages despite community quarantine

dbm circular

The Commission on Audit and the Department of Budget and Management, On 19 March 2020, issued Joint Circular (JC) No. 1, s. 2020, entitled “Interim Guidelines Governing Contract of Service (COS) and Job Order (JO) Workers in the Government for the Duration of the State of Calamity and Community Quarantine Due to the Corona Virus … Read more

DOLE to provide 5000 Financial support to displaced workers

DOLE financial assistance

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Tuesday that they will give P5000 financial support to workers affected by the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon. Department Order 209, series of 2020 A guideline was released on the adjustment measures program for affected workers due to the covid 19. Under the Department Order no. … Read more

Covid 19 Philippines: Covid 19 cases tally and deaths

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As of March 24, 2020, 4 pm, the Department of Health reports 90 news cases of Covid 19 in the country. The total number of Covid 19 cases in the Philippines is now at 552. The total number of deaths rose to 35. While the total of recovered patients is now 20. Luzon including the … Read more

Guidelines for Enhanced Community Quarantine

enhanced community quarantine

President Rodrigo Duterte orders an enhanced community quarantine following the sharp increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases throughout the country. All heads of departments, agencies, offices, and instrumentalities of the government, including the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), GOCCs, GFIS, SUCS, and … Read more

DOTr releases social distancing measures vs covid spread

DOTr guidelines on sovial distancing

The Department of Transportation releases guidelines for the management of Covid 19 in the Philippines. Pursuant to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease Resolution No. 12 series of 2020 dated 13 March 2020, the following general guidelines shall be adopted in line with the implementation of community quarantine in the … Read more

Modified Base Pay Schedule 2019 of the Military and Uniformed Personnel

Modified base pay schedule for MUP

It is a great honor to be a part of the military and uniformed personnel in the Philippines. But at the same time, it takes a lot of courage and patience since their work includes risking their own lives just to serve our country. With that said, it is important to give them a good … Read more