It is always a good idea to have health insurance. At one time or another, you are going to need professional medical assistance, and it can drain your coffers fast. The life savings you have worked hard for can be easily wiped out with a … [Read more...]
How to Get UMID Card Fast – Requirements, Steps, and Updates
The Unified Multi-Purpose ID or UMID is one of the most applied for identification cards by Filipinos. It's a powerful ID that is a product of the collaboration of 4 government agencies including the SSS (Social Security System), GSIS (Government … [Read more...]
How to Invest in Pag-IBIG MP2 for OFWs
When people mention Pag-IBIG, most would think of housing loans. This government institution has always been associated with giving ordinary people a way to get better housing, which means they are pretty much in the futures business. That also … [Read more...]
How to Submit your Concerns to POEA Legal Assistance ONLINE
Do you have concerns or complaints about your recruitment agency, employer, or co-workers? Or do you need some legal counseling? Don't worry! You can now contact the POEA Legal Assistance Division online. The POEA or Philippine Overseas … [Read more...]
Foreign Offices or Branches of the Philippine Social Security System (SSS) Abroad
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), Filipinos or former Filipino Citizens working or living abroad can now file, inquire, and avail of the services/benefits offered by the Philippine Social Security System or SSS through the various foreign offices or … [Read more...]
How to Apply for Permanent Residency in Australia
Applying for permanent residency in Australia is a fairly extensive process that takes effort and patience to go through, but can let you permanently reside in the Land Down Under after having lived and worked there for a good while. There are … [Read more...]
How to Invest in SSS Flexi-fund for OFWs
When overseas Filipino workers are able to earn good money for their families, they may get caught up with having to do their jobs, sending remittances, and everything else they have to juggle in order to survive while supporting their loved ones … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Avoid Online Job Recruitment Scams in Canada
On an advisory posted at the Department of Foreign Affairs website on September 28, 2017, the government is advising all Filipinos to be more careful when applying for jobs in Canada. There has been an increasing incidence of questionable online … [Read more...]
Hong Kong Increases Minimum Wage of Foreign Domestic Helpers
Good news to foreign domestic helpers in Hongkong! The Government of the Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region) announced the increase in the Minimum Allowable Wage (MAW) of foreign domestic helpers by 2.3% and food allowance by 1.5% on … [Read more...]
OFWs complain about the delay in processing Overseas Employment Certificate
OFWs who are going or returning overseas where they intend to work must get an OEC or Overseas Employment Certificate before they can leave the Philippines. However, many OFWs have been complaining about the slow process in the releasing of … [Read more...]