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Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Vancouver, Canada are encouraged to register and be a member of the Pag-IBIG Fund. OFWs can update their contribution, apply for membership, or receive assistance by sending inquiries to Pag-IBIG Fund Virtual Office – North America. The 24/7 accessibility of the virtual Pag-IBIG office makes registration easier. If you want to pay your contributions through … Read more
There is no physical Pag-IBIG office in Toronto, Canada, but they do have a virtual office where you may register, make contributions, and get assistance 24/7. If you prefer to send contributions through an international remittance center, you can also go to one of the city’s money remittance centers. OFWs working in Toronto, Canada have now access to Pag-IBIG’s financial … Read more
Pag-IBIG, or the Home Development Mutual Fund, is a government-owned and controlled corporation in the Philippines that provides housing loans, savings, and other financial services to Filipino workers. Pag-IBIG was created in 1978 with the primary objective of helping Filipinos attain their dream homes. Unlike other housing loan providers, Pag-IBIG offers longer repayment terms of up to 30 years and … Read more
PhilHealth is the national health insurance program of the Philippines. It is a social security institution that provides health insurance coverage to all Filipinos. PhilHealth also ensures that all citizens of the Philippines have access to affordable, acceptable, available, and accessible health care. Also Read: What is OWWA Cares? #OWWAcares PhilHealth is overseen by the Philippine government and is funded through … Read more
When a disaster strikes and damages or destroys homes, the first order of business is always to ensure that families have a safe place to stay. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is providing housing materials assistance to calamity-stricken families who lost their homes due to recent typhoons or disasters. This program is part of the government’s continuing … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development or DSWD is the Philippines’ lead agency responsible for providing social protection and promoting human development. In times of calamities and disasters, the DSWD mobilizes its resources to provide relief assistance and rehabilitation support to affected communities. The department has helped families affected by calamities such as floods, typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions … Read more
The Department of Education (DepEd) is the government agency responsible for the management and governance of the Philippine Basic Education System. It is in charge of both the elementary and secondary school systems and provides students and young adults with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to grow into compassionate, self-sufficient, productive, and patriotic citizens. Also Read: What is OWWA … Read more
DSWD eServices is a one-stop online portal that provides access to various social welfare and development services of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). It aims to provide an efficient and convenient way for the public to avail of DSWD programs and services. Some of the services that can be accessed through DSWD eServices include: Application for social … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is tasked with uplifting the lives of those who are impoverished or otherwise disadvantaged in Philippine society. To that end, the agency has undertaken various programs and projects over the years, with varying degrees of success. One of its more recent initiatives is the Bottom-Up Budgeting (BUB) Program. Also Read: List of DSWD … Read more
A Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop for financial assistance for health reasons from the Philippine government. It consolidates all existing financial assistance programs for health into one place, making it easier for patients and their families to access the help they need. Also Read: List of OWWA Welfare Assistance Programs (WAP) Everyone has the right to access health care. … Read more