DOLE Labor Advisory No. 20, s. 2026, signed Oct. 27, sets heat-stress rules for private employers and delivery platforms based on four heat index levels, from drinking water and shade at 27°C to halting work at 52°C and above.
The DSWD’s Walang Gutom Program scale-up runs Oct. 28 to Nov. 30, 2026 in 14 regions. Beneficiaries should prepare their documents and a valid ID, especially the Philippine National ID. Here are the covered regions, the accepted alternate IDs and how the program works.
DSWD AICS medicine Guarantee Letters are now accepted at 5 Southstar Drug branches in Quezon City, alongside Mercury Drug and Generika, with nationwide expansion planned in 2027. Here’s how to get a GL and what to bring.
DSWD will credit UPLIFT Group 3 aid to SSS members with a ₱10,000 monthly salary credit starting October 30, 2026 (₱8,000, or ₱4,000 if tranches 1–2 were already received); ₱20,000 MSC members get ₱4,000 on November 6. Updated October 26, 2026.
Under PhilHealth Circular 2026-0018, members with confirmed drug-susceptible TB can get first-line anti-TB medicines at accredited GAMOT facilities with a YAKAP doctor’s prescription starting November 1, 2026.
Starting October 19, 2026, Filipinos can use SC-accredited e-notarization for property and business documents. Traditional paper notarization remains valid.
PhilHealth YAKAP is an expanded primary care program designed to provide Filipinos with wider access to essential health services. It builds on previous efforts to improve healthcare by including more free medicines, lab tests, and screenings. Check for the Philhealth Yakap Benefits here. The program aims to reduce out-of-pocket expenses and promote early detection of … Read more
PhilHealth members can now transfer to their preferred YAKAP clinic. If you had your First Patient Encounter, file from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026, and the new clinic takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. Here are the steps, requirements and FAQs.
Paying your NBI Clearance using GCash is a fast and convenient way to handle the transaction without leaving your home. You can settle your NBI clearance fee directly through the GCash app, saving you from long lines and making the whole process smoother. This method allows you to pay securely with just a few taps on your … Read more
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has introduced the Digital Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) ID, allowing individual taxpayers to secure a valid government-issued ID online. This eliminates the need to visit Revenue District Offices (RDOs) in person. Here’s a step-by-step guide to obtaining a Digital TIN ID through ORUS. Eligibility for Digital TIN ID Individuals … Read more
