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The Philippine Heart Center (PHC) is the first government corporation and hospital with specialization in the treatment of heart ailments. It is well-known as one of the busiest congenital heart surgery centers in Asia, admitting about 14,000 patients per year, including 3,300 heart surgeries. The hospital also houses rooms for paying and charity patients and hosts regular training programs for … Read more
The process for acquiring an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) should be understood by any Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Puerto Rico. The OEC will verify that the employment contracts for the OFWs are in line with the most recent employment laws, norms, and customs in both the Philippines and the host country. However, there is NO POLO office and Philippine Embassy in Puerto … Read more
The Philippine Blood Coordinating Council (PBCC) is the governing body of the Philippine National Blood Services (PNBS). It launched in 1983, originally as the prime coordinator between the Department of Health (DOH), the Philippine National Red Cross (PRC), the health professional associations, the health-related organizations, and the local government units (LGUs). Also Read: PCH – Philippine Heart Center – Purpose, Functions … Read more
OEC Exemption is a certificate created by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) that allows OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) to be exempted from certain overseas employment requirements. This includes exemption from the exit clearance requirement when departing the Philippines, and exemption from obtaining an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) upon returning. The program is administered online through the Balik-Manggagawa Online Processing … Read more
The Philippine Red Cross is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the country, providing lifesaving and life-changing services to Filipinos in need. Founded in 1947, the organization works towards promoting humanity, alleviating human suffering, and protecting human life and health. Also Read: PCH – Philippine Heart Center – Purpose, Functions and Responsibilities The Philippine National Red Cross provides emergency … Read more
OFWs who are in Cambodia should be familiar with Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). This legal document is needed when traveling back to the country where the OFW is working after a period of vacation in the Philippines. Without the OEC, you will not be permitted to depart the Philippines and fly back to Cambodia for work. OFWs in Thailand are … Read more
Whether aspiring to work abroad or OFWs vacationing in the Philippines, the term Balik Manggagawa (BM) is confused by many Filipinos. In most cases, many workers tried getting their OEC thru the Balik Mangggawa online portal. Some workers are also frustrated as they failed to avail of the OEC exemption online, which is only for selected Balik Manggagawa. But what … Read more
Acquiring your Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is necessary if you are an OFW in Brazil. There are additional aspects to consider and requirements to complete before receiving your OEC. Those who have secured an OEC are entitled to lower travel taxes and terminal charge exemptions for their spouses and dependents. When visiting the Philippines on vacation and returning to their … Read more
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is a Philippine government agency under the Department of Justice (DOJ) tasked with handling and solving major high-profile cases that are of interest to the country. The agency is modeled after the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and was designed to offer investigative, legal, and forensic services to Filipinos. Also Read: PRC – … Read more
The Department of Health (DOH) is the principal health agency and national health policy-maker and regulatory institution in the Philippines. Having said that, it holds the overall technical authority on health, health plans, policies, goods, and services in the country and has been doing so since it was officially established in 1944. Also Read: PRC – Philippine Red Cross – Purpose, … Read more