OFW seafarers or Overseas Filipino Workers in the maritime industry are widely recognized as some of the most hardworking, skilled, and resilient workers in the world. They go through rigorous training and face many challenges while at sea, but their sacrifices and hard work provide essential services to ensure international trade runs smoothly. Also Read: How to Become an OWWA Member? … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Nigeria should make sure they secure an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) before their vacation to the Philippines. The OEC will ensure that OFWs’ employment contracts comply with the most recent employment laws, norms, and customs in both the Philippines and the host country. Also Read: OWWA Membership Verification: How to Check Status of OWWA Online Although … Read more
Under PD 442 or the Philippine Labor Code, the Employees Compensation Commission, also known as the ECC, was established as a government corporation on November 1, 1974. Nonetheless, it started to function properly once PD 626 was issued and went into effect on January 1, 1975. This program is a part of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) which is responsible … Read more
Transferring your voter registration is an important step if you’ve changed your residence in the Philippines and you are planning to vote in the upcoming elections. This process ensures you are eligible to vote in your new locality without any hassle on election day. Once you’ve changed your address to the new one, you can also request for a voter’s … Read more
The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is accepting online registration for all senior citizens in the Philippines. Filipino senior citizens can register and fill out the NSCS data form online in order to get registered and be included in the database of certified senior citizens in the country. Those who wish to join must fill out the NSCS data … Read more
An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in distress is someone who has healthcare, mental health, labor-related, or immigration issues that require medical attention, counseling, legal representation, and other kinds of intervention from the Philippines authorities. Also Read: Why Many Filipinos Want to Become OFWs and Work Abroad One of the best ways to help distressed OFWs is through programs and benefits offered … Read more
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has established the CHED Thesis Grant Program to support research in higher education institutions and elevate schools to become institutions of higher learning. Also Read: How to Apply CHED Scholarship for Medical Students (CGMS-SUCs) This grant program is open to faculty members who are completing their master’s thesis work in any of the six … Read more
The Special Program for Employment of Students is the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) youth employment-bridging program. It aims to offer temporary employment to underprivileged but deserving students, out-of-school youth, and dependents of displaced or would-be displaced workers during summer and/or Christmas break or any other time of the year to supplement the family’s income and help beneficiaries ensure … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has announced the launch of its food stamp initiative, “Walang Gutom 2027”. Aimed at providing assistance to one million of the country’s poorest families, this DSWD program will involve distributing food credits worth P3,000 to cover their food needs. The current government led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is focusing on … Read more
When searching for a cargo shipping company, you’ll often find they offer three sizes of balikbayan boxes – small, regular, and jumbo. A small-size box measures 12 x 10 x 12 inches and will cost around $50-$60; the perfect choice if you have limited space to ship items. ]The regular-sized option is more expansive at 20 x 16 x 20 … Read more