Summer Jobs for Students under DepEd’s SPES Program: Who are Qualified and How to Apply

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Here’s a good news to students who are looking for good job opportunities this summer!

Hundreds of summer jobs will be offered by the Department of Education (DepEd) under the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES).

SPES is an annual summer employment program that encourages students to make their vacation productive by working during summer so that they can earn extra money which they can use during regular school days. READ MORE

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PhilHealth How Tos: PhilHealth Registration, Contributions, Benefits, and more!

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Life is full of uncertainties. One day you’re healthy, the next day, you’re ill and needing medical attention.

And while they say prevention is better than cure, it is also important that we are prepared when these uncertainties happen.

One way of doing this is by having a health insurance plan that can help us in times of need. PhilHealth is one of the most affordable health insurances that offer various benefits. READ MORE

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How to Get TIN (Tax Identification Number) for Unemployed Persons and Students

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Getting a TIN or Tax Identification Number can be a little bit challenging to those who are currently not receiving compensation such as unemployed individuals and students.

However, getting a TIN is required to be able to transact with any government and private offices including:

    • getting a TIN to apply for Driver’s License at LTO
    • getting a TIN to apply for NBI Clearance
    • getting a TIN to apply for Passport at DFA
    • getting a TIN to open a bank account
    • getting a TIN to apply for scholarships

    The question is, is it really possible to get a TIN even if you are unemployed or still a student? READ MORE

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How to Pay Meralco and Maynilad Bills Online with Metrobank Direct

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Aside from our basic necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter, electricity and water are some of the things that we can hardly live without these days.

In provinces and remote areas, this is still possible since natural resources are available or are within their reach which allow them to survive even without the services provided by big companies like Meralco and Maynilad. READ MORE

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How to Request for PLDT DSL Internet Reconnection

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Have you ever experienced getting disconnected with your PLDT DSL Internet Connection due to late payment?

It’s a hassle, right?

First, you’re unable to connect to the internet. And because of that, you’re unable to work (if you’re working from home and you rely mostly on the internet), or maybe you’re unable to open your favorite websites or social media accounts. READ MORE

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List of TESDA Online Courses in 2018 – How to Enrol a Course

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TESDA offers online courses to all Filipinos who want to learn a new skill or hone an existing skill at their own time and pace.

Meaning, wherever you may be, whether you’re in the Philippines or overseas, you can enroll and take the online courses offered through eTESDA.

This is known as the TOP or TESDA Online Program which is an accessible way of learning technical education and skills development programs. READ MORE

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SSS Member Receives P47,000 Disability Benefit from SSS plus Monthly Pension

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My mother-in-law is a member of the Philippine Social Security System and she has made 108 contributions to the SSS before she stopped paying in 2005 when her small business closed down.

On December 2016, she underwent a surgical operation wherein her left leg was amputated due to diabetes.

On August 2017, she filed a claim for SSS disability benefit at the SSS Cubao branch without expecting that it will be granted because she has not been paying her SSS contributions in the past 11 years with an outstanding salary loan amounting to P68,000 (inclusive of the principal loan amount, interests, and penalties). READ MORE

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