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Friday, October 19, 2018

Two Bills For OFWS: HB 8110 And HB 1700 Now Approved In Congress

The overseas Filipino workers (OFW) helps the economy by the remittances they send to their family which is spent on their daily needs making local commerce move. In spite of the help they give to the economy, OFWs are often vulnerable to abuse and maltreatment abroad especially those who are deployed as household service workers (HSW). Due to lack or very little knowledge about their rights, many OFWs needs equipping and protection.
Recently, two pro-OFW bills were already approved in the House Of Representatives: HB 8110 and HB 1700 which aims to empower and protect the OFWs.

The overseas Filipino workers (OFW) helps the economy by the remittances they send to their family which is spent on their daily needs making local commerce move. In spite of the help they give to the economy, OFWs are often vulnerable to abuse and maltreatment abroad especially those who are deployed as household service workers (HSW). Due to lack or very little knowledge about their rights, many OFWs needs equipping and protection. Recently, two pro-OFW bills were already approved in the House Of Representatives: HB 8110 and HB 1700 which aims to empower and protect the OFWs. Ads Sponsored Links The House of Representatives has approved on second reading two measures aimed at empowering and protecting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In a statement by Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy, she said that the Congress approved House Bill (HB) No. 8110, which proposes a standard handbook on the rights and responsibilities of OFWs, and House Bill 1700, granting OFWs the right to equal protection on money claims. Under HB 8110, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is mandated to develop, publish, disseminate, and update a handbook on the rights and responsibilities of migrant workers. They shall also be the lead agency in implementing an intensified program against illegal recruitment activities. The bill also provides that the handbook shall be written in words that can be easily understood, with translation in the local language as may be necessary. On the other hand, HB 1700 is seeking to amend Republic Act No. 8042, or the “Migrant Workers and Filipino Migrants Act of 1995”, by removing the clause "or for three months for every year of the unexpired term whichever is less" found on the fifth paragraph of Section 10 of the law which refers to money claims for the unexpired portion of a migrant worker's contract. Under the measure, a worker shall be entitled to the full reimbursement of his placement fee and deduction made with interest at 12% per annum in case of termination of overseas employment without just, valid or authorized cause as defined by law or contract, or any unauthorized deduction from the migrant worker’s salary. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, remittances, economy, abuse, maltreatment, household service workers, HB 8110, HB 1700, House Of Representatives, OFW, HSW
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The House of Representatives has approved on second reading two measures aimed at empowering and protecting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

In a statement by Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy, she said that the Congress approved House Bill (HB) No. 8110, which proposes a standard handbook on the rights and responsibilities of OFWs, and House Bill 1700, granting OFWs the right to equal protection on money claims.
The overseas Filipino workers (OFW) helps the economy by the remittances they send to their family which is spent on their daily needs making local commerce move. In spite of the help they give to the economy, OFWs are often vulnerable to abuse and maltreatment abroad especially those who are deployed as household service workers (HSW). Due to lack or very little knowledge about their rights, many OFWs needs equipping and protection. Recently, two pro-OFW bills were already approved in the House Of Representatives: HB 8110 and HB 1700 which aims to empower and protect the OFWs. Ads Sponsored Links The House of Representatives has approved on second reading two measures aimed at empowering and protecting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In a statement by Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy, she said that the Congress approved House Bill (HB) No. 8110, which proposes a standard handbook on the rights and responsibilities of OFWs, and House Bill 1700, granting OFWs the right to equal protection on money claims. Under HB 8110, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is mandated to develop, publish, disseminate, and update a handbook on the rights and responsibilities of migrant workers. They shall also be the lead agency in implementing an intensified program against illegal recruitment activities. The bill also provides that the handbook shall be written in words that can be easily understood, with translation in the local language as may be necessary. On the other hand, HB 1700 is seeking to amend Republic Act No. 8042, or the “Migrant Workers and Filipino Migrants Act of 1995”, by removing the clause "or for three months for every year of the unexpired term whichever is less" found on the fifth paragraph of Section 10 of the law which refers to money claims for the unexpired portion of a migrant worker's contract. Under the measure, a worker shall be entitled to the full reimbursement of his placement fee and deduction made with interest at 12% per annum in case of termination of overseas employment without just, valid or authorized cause as defined by law or contract, or any unauthorized deduction from the migrant worker’s salary. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, remittances, economy, abuse, maltreatment, household service workers, HB 8110, HB 1700, House Of Representatives, OFW, HSW
Under HB 8110, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is mandated to develop, publish, disseminate, and update a handbook on the rights and responsibilities of migrant workers.

They shall also be the lead agency in implementing an intensified program against illegal recruitment activities.

The bill also provides that the handbook shall be written in words that can be easily understood, with translation in the local language as may be necessary.

On the other hand, HB 1700 is seeking to amend Republic Act No. 8042, or the “Migrant Workers and Filipino Migrants Act of 1995”, by removing the clause "or for three months for every year of the unexpired term whichever is less" found on the fifth paragraph of Section 10 of the law which refers to money claims for the unexpired portion of a migrant worker's contract.
Under the measure, a worker shall be entitled to the full reimbursement of his placement fee and deduction made with interest at 12% per annum in case of termination of overseas employment without just, valid or authorized cause as defined by law or contract, or any unauthorized deduction from the migrant worker’s salary.
Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, remittances, economy, abuse, maltreatment, household service workers, HB 8110, HB 1700, House Of Representatives, OFW, HSW
The overseas Filipino workers (OFW) helps the economy by the remittances they send to their family which is spent on their daily needs making local commerce move. In spite of the help they give to the economy, OFWs are often vulnerable to abuse and maltreatment abroad especially those who are deployed as household service workers (HSW). Due to lack or very little knowledge about their rights, many OFWs needs equipping and protection. Recently, two pro-OFW bills were already approved in the House Of Representatives: HB 8110 and HB 1700 which aims to empower and protect the OFWs. Ads Sponsored Links The House of Representatives has approved on second reading two measures aimed at empowering and protecting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In a statement by Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy, she said that the Congress approved House Bill (HB) No. 8110, which proposes a standard handbook on the rights and responsibilities of OFWs, and House Bill 1700, granting OFWs the right to equal protection on money claims. Under HB 8110, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is mandated to develop, publish, disseminate, and update a handbook on the rights and responsibilities of migrant workers. They shall also be the lead agency in implementing an intensified program against illegal recruitment activities. The bill also provides that the handbook shall be written in words that can be easily understood, with translation in the local language as may be necessary. On the other hand, HB 1700 is seeking to amend Republic Act No. 8042, or the “Migrant Workers and Filipino Migrants Act of 1995”, by removing the clause "or for three months for every year of the unexpired term whichever is less" found on the fifth paragraph of Section 10 of the law which refers to money claims for the unexpired portion of a migrant worker's contract. Under the measure, a worker shall be entitled to the full reimbursement of his placement fee and deduction made with interest at 12% per annum in case of termination of overseas employment without just, valid or authorized cause as defined by law or contract, or any unauthorized deduction from the migrant worker’s salary. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, remittances, economy, abuse, maltreatment, household service workers, HB 8110, HB 1700, House Of Representatives, OFW, HSW
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The overseas Filipino workers (OFW) helps the economy by the remittances they send to their family which is spent on their daily needs making local commerce move. In spite of the help they give to the economy, OFWs are often vulnerable to abuse and maltreatment abroad especially those who are deployed as household service workers (HSW). Due to lack or very little knowledge about their rights, many OFWs needs equipping and protection. Recently, two pro-OFW bills were already approved in the House Of Representatives: HB 8110 and HB 1700 which aims to empower and protect the OFWs. Ads Sponsored Links The House of Representatives has approved on second reading two measures aimed at empowering and protecting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In a statement by Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy, she said that the Congress approved House Bill (HB) No. 8110, which proposes a standard handbook on the rights and responsibilities of OFWs, and House Bill 1700, granting OFWs the right to equal protection on money claims. Under HB 8110, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is mandated to develop, publish, disseminate, and update a handbook on the rights and responsibilities of migrant workers. They shall also be the lead agency in implementing an intensified program against illegal recruitment activities. The bill also provides that the handbook shall be written in words that can be easily understood, with translation in the local language as may be necessary. On the other hand, HB 1700 is seeking to amend Republic Act No. 8042, or the “Migrant Workers and Filipino Migrants Act of 1995”, by removing the clause "or for three months for every year of the unexpired term whichever is less" found on the fifth paragraph of Section 10 of the law which refers to money claims for the unexpired portion of a migrant worker's contract. Under the measure, a worker shall be entitled to the full reimbursement of his placement fee and deduction made with interest at 12% per annum in case of termination of overseas employment without just, valid or authorized cause as defined by law or contract, or any unauthorized deduction from the migrant worker’s salary. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, remittances, economy, abuse, maltreatment, household service workers, HB 8110, HB 1700, House Of Representatives, OFW, HSW
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Many Filipinos especially those in the remote areas of the country. They can only avail of medical attention once in a blue moon through medical missions coming from non-government organizations (NGO's) and other health advocacy groups. Instances also happen where citizens, even at the heart of the city suffer illnesses and just succumb to their deaths without having treated due to expensive medications and hospitalization. Soon, all Filipinos will have access to free health services including the families of the overseas Filipino workers (OFW). This situation is about to change as the new universal health bill was already approved and soon to be enacted as a law. The Senate passed on third and final reading a bill that seeks to provide adequate health care services to Filipinos. The senators unanimously voted for the approval of Senate Bill #1986 also known as the "Universal Health Care Bill." President Rodrigo Duterte wanted it to be certified urgent and called for the proposed measure's passage at the Senate. Ads Sponsored Links With this law being enacted, Filipinos will be given health care coverage and benefits under the National Health Security Program, which replaces the National Health Insurance Program or Philhealth. Under the universal health care law, "contributors" or those who have the capacity to pay will have to pay for their premiums while the government will shoulder the contributions of non-contributors. Funds for the subsidy will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act as well as sin taxes from cigarettes will also be a major source of funding for the policy. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, who authored the bill when he was still a party-list representative, thanked the Senate for passing what he considers to be a "groundbreaking" law. The House of Representative had previously passed a version of the bill (House Bill No 5784) in September 2017. The President's move in certifying the bill as urgent shows the administration's "unrelenting commitment to provide the marginalized and disadvantaged with sufficient and better health care services," Roque said. Filed under the category of Filipinos, non-government organizations (NGO's), health advocacy groups, free health services, universal health bill, Senate, Universal Health Care Bill, President Rodrigo Duterte

As overseas Filipino workers (OFW) working in an unfamiliar territory, we feel comfortable whenever we see a compatriot or a fellow Filipino abroad. In some instances, very unfortunate things happen like getting into a trouble because of a fellow Filipino. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Consulate General in Saudi Arabia confirmed that an OFW was stabbed and killed by a fellow OFW in Jeddah, KSA. Ads Sponsored Links A Filipino was stabbed and killed by a fellow Filipino in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to the confirmation of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The victim (name withheld) was a 29-year-old from Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, who worked as a family driver in Jeddah. The suspect (name withheld), a 34-year-old from Capiz, also a driver for the same family The suspect remains under police custody after he was arrested immediately after the incident. The two "allegedly engaged in a fistfight in front of the house of their employer that ended in the victim getting fatally stabbed by his fellow driver." The motive of the stabbing is still unknown. The Consulate General and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Jeddah will extend full assistance to both Filipinos as well as their families. The victim is set for a vacation to the Philippines soon but the incident turned out to be unfortunate that he will come home inside a box. Consul General Edgar Badajos said that the suspect is facing a death sentence as per Saudi Sharia law. However, since they are both Filipinos, it is possible that the victim's family could instead He assured that they will render assistance to help both OFWs. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, Filipino abroad, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Saudi Arabia, stabbed, Jeddah, KSA
Two Bills For OFWS: HB 8110 And HB 1700 Now Approved In Congress
More often, families with overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rely on their OFW breadwinner in providing their needs and without doing any efforts to have extra income. They use the money they receive to pay their bills, rents, mortgages, etc. They tend to spend the remittances they receive and wait for the next remittance when the money is over without any savings. This is the reason why no matter how long the OFWs exhaust themselves working overseas, they are still coming home broke and without any savings. Encouraging our spouse or anyone who is responsible for the remittances you send to save could be a great help and could guarantee a hassle-free retirement, much more if they placed this savings to a profitable investment. Ads Sponsored Links Stick to a budget schedule Convince your spouse to make a monthly budget and commit to saving a portion of the monthly remittance. They could also spend the remaining part of the budget after setting aside the savings. No matter how small the savings, it could mean a lot after a period of time you regularly do it. Use the credit card wisely or do not use it at all Credit cards could be an advantage when purchasing but it can also lure the holder to spend more. Whenever possible, avoid using credit cards and use cash instead. It would save you from paying extra charges and interests which can really raise your spending. The best rule should be, do not spend the money you do not have. Always make a list of important things to buy Many OFW spouses tend to go on a shopping spree just after receiving the remittance and let their impulses lead in which items they like to buy at the very moment without putting their priorities on the things they really needed. Encourage them to develop a habit and discipline of making a list of the things they need to prioritize during shopping and strictly follow what is on the list to avoid spending too much on the things that are not really important. Live a lifestyle that suits your income Many OFW spouses live like one day millionaire. after claiming the remittances you sent, they will go straight to the mall, eat at the fast-food chain of their choice, go on a shopping spree buying what they want without even thinking if they still have the money to go through the month until the next remittance. If their budget got short, they would borrow money from someone which would cause the next budget to bear the shortage and the cycle goes on. There's nothing wrong with being generous but not too much Advise your spouse to exercise caution when giving help to extended families, relatives or friends. There is nothing wrong with extending help but there has to be a limitation. This would avoid them to become dependent on your assistance that they would knock your everytime they need financial help. Working overseas is not forever and you will eventually come home for good. It is you and your spouse who need to work hand-in-hand to succeed. Together you must find ways to take care of your finances and save for the future of your family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, extra income, bills, rents, mortgages, remittances, working overseas, retirement, investment, savings
More often, families with overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rely on their OFW breadwinner in providing their needs and without doing any efforts to have extra income. They use the money they receive to pay their bills, rents, mortgages, etc. They tend to spend the remittances they receive and wait for the next remittance when the money is over without any savings. This is the reason why no matter how long the OFWs exhaust themselves working overseas, they are still coming home broke and without any savings. Encouraging our spouse or anyone who is responsible for the remittances you send to save could be a great help and could guarantee a hassle-free retirement, much more if they placed this savings to a profitable investment. Ads Sponsored Links Stick to a budget schedule Convince your spouse to make a monthly budget and commit to saving a portion of the monthly remittance. They could also spend the remaining part of the budget after setting aside the savings. No matter how small the savings, it could mean a lot after a period of time you regularly do it. Use the credit card wisely or do not use it at all Credit cards could be an advantage when purchasing but it can also lure the holder to spend more. Whenever possible, avoid using credit cards and use cash instead. It would save you from paying extra charges and interests which can really raise your spending. The best rule should be, do not spend the money you do not have. Always make a list of important things to buy Many OFW spouses tend to go on a shopping spree just after receiving the remittance and let their impulses lead in which items they like to buy at the very moment without putting their priorities on the things they really needed. Encourage them to develop a habit and discipline of making a list of the things they need to prioritize during shopping and strictly follow what is on the list to avoid spending too much on the things that are not really important. Live a lifestyle that suits your income Many OFW spouses live like one day millionaire. after claiming the remittances you sent, they will go straight to the mall, eat at the fast-food chain of their choice, go on a shopping spree buying what they want without even thinking if they still have the money to go through the month until the next remittance. If their budget got short, they would borrow money from someone which would cause the next budget to bear the shortage and the cycle goes on. There's nothing wrong with being generous but not too much Advise your spouse to exercise caution when giving help to extended families, relatives or friends. There is nothing wrong with extending help but there has to be a limitation. This would avoid them to become dependent on your assistance that they would knock your everytime they need financial help. Working overseas is not forever and you will eventually come home for good. It is you and your spouse who need to work hand-in-hand to succeed. Together you must find ways to take care of your finances and save for the future of your family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, extra income, bills, rents, mortgages, remittances, working overseas, retirement, investment, savings
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Saturday, May 26, 2018

Philippine ID System Rolling Out By The End Of June?

The House of Representatives is eyeing the implementation of the  National ID system by the end of June. The bicameral conference committee made up of Senate and House members had already approved the bill establishing a national identification card system. Now, Filipinos especially the overseas Filipino workers (OFW) will soon be free of having to present various government-issued identification cards on their transactions with government and private establishments as Congress prepares for the enactment of the Philippine ID system bill by May 28.

After it is signed by President Rodrigo Duterte, it will be initially rolled out to the Filipinos beginning with persons with disability, senior citizens, and the poor before 2018 ends.
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Filipinos may soon do away with having to present different kinds of identification cards when transacting with the government or the private sector as Congress prepares to enact the Philippine ID system bill by May 28. After it is signed by President Rodrigo Duterte, officials implementing the law will initially roll out the cards to one million Filipinos before 2018 ends, beginning with persons with disability, senior citizens, and the poor. Congress is eyeing the implementation of the system by the end of June. The bicameral conference committee composed of Senate and House members approved on Tuesday the bill establishing a national identification card system. Advertisement Sponsored Links "Ngayon kasi sandamakmak ang ID na ginagamit natin ng bawat ahensya ng gobyerno, ngayon isa na lang. Isang ID ang magagamit mo sa transaksyon sa gobyerno maging sa private kasi sa bangko, usually hihingin satin 2 valid IDs, ngayon isang ID na lang," House Population Committee Chairperson Sol Aragones said on Thursday. The Philippine Identification System or (PhilSys) ID will have 13 sets of information. It will bear the PhilSys number (PSN), full name, sex, blood type, date of birth, place of birth, marital status, and the photo of the ID owner. More information will be stored in the PhilSys registry, such as mobile number, email address, and biometric data, including the full set fingerprintsnts and iris scan. Filipino citizens or resident aliens should register personally in accredited registration centers nationwide, such as the regional and provincial offices of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), local civil registration offices, GSIS, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, PhilPost, Commission on Elections, and other GOCCs assigned by the PSA. However, some lawmakers expressed concern over data security. "Malaking usapin sa atin ang Philippine Statistics Authority. Ang kanilang systems diyan ay being operated by a foreign corporation, Unisys na hindi malayo na itong ating mga information, basic information, ating biometrics, ay mahack and pwede magamit sa ibang kaparaanan, criminal, commercial, or otherwise," Rep. Carlos Zarate of Bayan Muna party-list said. They also fear that private information may be used to quell dissent. "Dahil 'yan ay maaaring gamitin sa paniniktik, sa mas pinaigting na surveillance at repression noong mga nais pang magsalita at tumutol sa iba pang patakaran ng gobyerno," Kabataan party-list Rep. Sarah Elago said. The bill's authors, however, said safeguards are in place to protect data privacy. "Itong ID na ito ay talagang pinag-isipan at hindi pwede buksan kung walang court order at kung walang consent ng individual at maari lang buksan kung may compelling interest ng safety o public health," Aragones said. The program will have an initial budget of P2-billion this year, with Metro Manila, CALABARZON, and the Cordillera Autonomous Region as pilot areas. Filipino citizens and resident aliens won't have to pay for the government-issued card. READ MORE: Do You Want College Scholarship? Check This Out Now! No HSWs Has Been Sent To Kuwait Yet After Lifting Of Ban In Demand College Courses Which Only A Few Take Up OFWs Must Save, Get Insurance And Have An Investment OFW Help Desks From TESDA Now Available at International Airports Signs That You And Your Partner Have An Unhealthy Communication It's More Deadly In The Philippines? Tourism Ad In New York, Vandalized Earn While Helping Your Friends Get Their Loan List of Philippine Embassies And Consulates Around The World Deployment Ban In Kuwait To Be Lifted Only If OFWs Are 100% Protected —Cayetano Why OFWs From Kuwait Afraid Of Coming Home? How to Avail Auto, Salary And Home Loan From Union Bank

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The Philippine Identification System or (PhilSys) ID will have the bearers following information:
— PhilSys number (PSN),
—full name, 
— gender, 
— blood type, 
— date of birth,
 — place of birth,
 — marital status, 
 — photo of the ID owner. 

 In the PhilSys registry, these informations will are also stored:
—mobile number, 
—email address, 
— biometric data (including the full set fingerprint sets and iris scan).

Filipino citizens or foreign resident can register personally in accredited registration centers nationwide, such as the regional and provincial offices of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), local civil registration offices, GSIS, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, PhilPost, Commission on Elections, and other GOCCs assigned by the PSA.

However, some lawmakers are doubtful about system's data security.


The bill's authors, however, said safeguards are in place to protect data privacy.

The government has allocated a budget of P2-billion this year for the project, with Metro Manila, CALABARZON, and the Cordillera Autonomous Region as pilot areas.

Filipino citizens and resident aliens can get this government-issued card for free.
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Thursday, April 19, 2018

Why Pres Duterte Won't Back the Divorce Bill and Do You Agree With Him?

President Rodrigo Duterte said that he is not in favor of the divorce law or the dissolution of marriage bill proposed by House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez which has already found favor from the House of Representatives. The president's main reason is that the children will be the one to suffer the most should the parents decided to get a divorce or get separated. Another reason is that his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte is also against the divorce law and not happy with it.
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President Rodrigo Duterte said that he is not in favor of the divorce law or the dissolution of marriage bill proposed by House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez which has already found favor from the House of Representatives. The president's main reason is that the children will be the one to suffer the most should the parents decided to get a divorce or get separated. Another reason is that his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte is also against the divorce law and not happy with it. Advertisement Sponsored Links President Rodrigo Duterte on his speech during the PNP change of command ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo said he cannot support House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez's dissolution of marriage bill, which is currently pending in Congress. “House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, the exponent or the proponent of the divorce law,” Duterte said as he acknowledged the House Speaker at the start of his speech. “I am sorry but I cannot follow your… My daughter is not happy with that. Really. Mag-usap na lang kayo ni Sara,” Duterte teased. Malacañang earlier confirmed that Duterte is against a divorce law in the Philippines, citing its effect on children. READ MORE: Recruiters With Delisted, Banned, Suspended, Revoked And Cancelled POEA Licenses 2018 List of Philippine Embassies And Consulates Around The World Classic Room Mates You Probably Living With Do Not Be Fooled By Your Recruitment Agencies, Know Your Correct Fees Remittance Fees To Be Imposed On Kuwait Expats Expected To Bring $230 Million Income TESDA Provides Training For Returning OFWs Cash Aid To Be Given To Displaced OFWs From Kuwait—OWWA Former OFW In Dubai Now Earning P25K A Week From Her Business Top Search Engines In The Philippines For Finding Jobs Abroad 5 Signs A Person Is Going To Be Poor And 5 Signs You Are Going To Be Rich

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 President Rodrigo Duterte on his speech during the PNP change of command ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo said he cannot support House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez's dissolution of  marriage bill, which is currently pending in Congress. 

In the earlier part of his speech, while acknowledging the House speaker, he said that he cannot back-up the proposed divorced bill.
“House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, the exponent or the proponent of the divorce law,” Duterte said as he acknowledged the House Speaker at the start of his speech. 
“I am sorry but I cannot follow your… My daughter is not happy with that. Really. Mag-usap na lang kayo ni Sara,” Duterte teased.
Malacañang earlier confirmed that Duterte is against a divorce law in the Philippines, citing its adverse effects on children.
Spouses who would be neglected after the divorce would also lose their right to file cases against their spouses.
President Rodrigo Duterte said that he is not in favor of the divorce law or the dissolution of marriage bill proposed by House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez which has already found favor from the House of Representatives. The president's main reason is that the children will be the one to suffer the most should the parents decided to get a divorce or get separated. Another reason is that his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte is also against the divorce law and not happy with it. Advertisement Sponsored Links President Rodrigo Duterte on his speech during the PNP change of command ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo said he cannot support House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez's dissolution of marriage bill, which is currently pending in Congress. “House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, the exponent or the proponent of the divorce law,” Duterte said as he acknowledged the House Speaker at the start of his speech. “I am sorry but I cannot follow your… My daughter is not happy with that. Really. Mag-usap na lang kayo ni Sara,” Duterte teased. Malacañang earlier confirmed that Duterte is against a divorce law in the Philippines, citing its effect on children. READ MORE: Recruiters With Delisted, Banned, Suspended, Revoked And Cancelled POEA Licenses 2018 List of Philippine Embassies And Consulates Around The World Classic Room Mates You Probably Living With Do Not Be Fooled By Your Recruitment Agencies, Know Your Correct Fees Remittance Fees To Be Imposed On Kuwait Expats Expected To Bring $230 Million Income TESDA Provides Training For Returning OFWs Cash Aid To Be Given To Displaced OFWs From Kuwait—OWWA Former OFW In Dubai Now Earning P25K A Week From Her Business Top Search Engines In The Philippines For Finding Jobs Abroad 5 Signs A Person Is Going To Be Poor And 5 Signs You Are Going To Be Rich

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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Lower Income Tax, Higher Taxes On Sugar, Petroleum, Tobacco Products By 2018.


The House of Representatives ratified the bill that will lower the personal income tax while taxes on sweetened beverages, petroleum products, cars and tobacco will be higher. The new tax package is expected to generate ₱134 billion to fund the administration's infrastructure projects, while reducing income tax for the 6.8 million individual income taxpayers has been approved after several meetings of the bicameral conference committee. The Congress finally approved the consolidated version of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) bill. Those earning ₱250,000 annually or around ₱22,000 per month will be exempted from paying taxes, including self-employed individuals. The bill also exempts 13th month pay and bonuses amounting to ₱90,000 from taxation. The new scheme will also lower income tax rates for those earning ₱2 million and below. Self-employed individuals and professionals may also opt to pay eight percent of their annual income tax, instead of scheduling tax returns every quarter. President Rodrigo Duterte called the tax reform package as one of the urgent bills to pass in Congress. The President should receive the consolidated version of the bill for veto or approval before it takes effect. Higher petroleum taxes The bill also provided for varied tax increases in petroleum products, while keeping to a minimum the increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), diesel, and gasoline. According to the Finance Department, the two million richest Filipino families consume 50 percent of oil products in the country. The bicameral conference committee spread the ₱3 rate increase for LPG over three years—a peso per year increase from 2018 to 2020. The proposed increase in diesel and bunker fuel—mostly used for public transportation—will be collected in 3 tranches: ₱2.50 next year, ₱4.50 in 2019 and ₱6 in 2020. Sponsored Links More environment-friendly tax scheme? The consolidated TRAIN bill also provided for a four-tier tax scheme, to accommodate the around 80 percent of Filipino households who do not own cars. Electric vehicles shall be exempt while hybrid cars will be taxed at half the rates, to encourage greener and cleaner transportation. Pick-up trucks will be exempt as well, as the bill notes they are commonly used by businessmen and entrepreneurs for commercial and agricultural purposes. Cars priced up to ₱1 million will be charged 10 percent tax. Those worth more than ₱1 million will taxed at a 20 percent rate, while cars priced up above ₱4 million will be taxed 50 percent. The bill will also increase coal excise tax from ₱10 per metric ton to ₱150 per metric ton in a span of three years. The increase will be in increments of ₱50, starting from ₱50 in 2018. The excise tax rates for all non-metallic minerals and quarry resources, and all metallic minerals were also raised from the current two percent to four percent. Sugar, tobacco, and cosmetic taxes The consolidated TRAIN bill imposed a tax of ₱6 per liter for beverages using caloric and non-caloric sweeteners, and ₱12 per liter for beverages using high fructose corn syrup. All milk and coffee products are exempted from sugar tax, as well as natural fruit and vegetable juices and meal replacements. Medically-indicated beverages would not be taxed as well. Meanwhile, tobacco excise taxes will be raised in phases at ₱2.50 per annum—starting at ₱32.50 next year. Cosmetic surgeries and enhancements for aesthetic reasons will also be imposed a five percent excise tax, which was down from the proposed 20 percent. VAT exemptions The TRAIN bill, however, exempts small businesses with total annual sales of ₱3 million and below from VAT. This, as small and micro businesses represent 98 percent of all registered businesses in the country. VAT exemptions for raw food or agricultural products, health and education, as well as of senior citizens, Persons with Disability (PWDs), business process outsourcing (BPOs), and cooperatives will be retained. The sale of prescription drugs and medicines prescribed for diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension will be VAT-free starting 2019. Source: CNN Advertisement Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below
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The House of Representatives ratified the bill that will lower the personal income tax while taxes on sweetened beverages, petroleum products, cars and tobacco will be higher.
The new tax package is expected to generate ₱134 billion to fund the administration's infrastructure projects, while reducing income tax for the 6.8 million individual income taxpayers has been approved after several meetings of the bicameral  conference committee. The Congress finally approved the consolidated version of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) bill.

Those earning ₱250,000 every year or around ₱22,000 on a monthly basis will be exempted from paying taxes, including self-employed individuals. 13th month pay and bonuses amounting to ₱90,000 from taxation are also exempted under the bill.

The new scheme will also lower income tax rates for those earning ₱2 million and below.

President Rodrigo Duterte called the tax reform package as one of the urgent bills to pass in Congress. The President should receive the consolidated version of the bill for veto or approval before it takes effect.
Higher petroleum taxes

The bill also provided for varied tax increases in petroleum products, while keeping to a minimum the increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), diesel, and gasoline.
 Finance Department said that the two million richest Filipino families consume 50% of petroleum products in the country.

The bicameral conference committee spread the ₱3 rate increase for LPG over three years—a peso per year increase from 2018 to 2020.

The proposed increase in diesel and bunker fuel—mostly used for public transportation—will be collected in 3 tranches: ₱2.50 next year, ₱4.50 in 2019 and ₱6 in 2020.
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qThe consolidated TRAIN bill also provided for a four-tier tax scheme, to accommodate the around 80 percent of Filipino households who do not own cars.

Electric vehicles will be exempted from tax while hybrid cars will be taxed at 50% rates, to encourage greener and cleaner transportation. Pick-up trucks will also be exempted, as the bill notes they are commonly used by businessmen and entrepreneurs for commercial and agricultural purposes.

The bill will also increase coal excise tax from ₱10 per metric ton to ₱150 per metric ton in a span of three years. The increase will be in increments of ₱50, starting from ₱50 in 2018.

The excise tax rates for all non-metallic minerals and quarry resources, and all metallic minerals were also raised from the current two percent to four percent.
Sugar, tobacco, and cosmetic taxes

The consolidated TRAIN bill imposed a tax of ₱6/liter for beverages using caloric and non-caloric sweeteners, and ₱12/liter for beverages using high fructose corn syrup.

However, all milk and coffee products are exempted from sugar tax, as well as natural fruit and vegetable juices and meal replacements. Medically-indicated beverages will also be exempted from taxes.

Meanwhile, tobacco excise taxes will be raised in phases at ₱2.50 every year—starting at ₱32.50 next year.

Cosmetic surgeries and enhancements for aesthetic reasons will also be subjected to 5% excise tax, which was down from the proposed 20 percent.

The TRAIN bill, however, exempts small businesses with total annual sales of ₱3 million and below from VAT. This, as small and micro businesses represent 98 percent of all registered businesses in the country.

VAT exemptions for raw food or agricultural products, health and education, as well as of senior citizens, Persons with Disability (PWDs), business process outsourcing (BPOs), and cooperatives will be retained.

The sale of prescription drugs and medicines prescribed for diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension will be free of VAT starting 2019.
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Saturday, November 25, 2017

Medical Scholarship Bill, Approved by Congress! Here's What You Need to Know!

Last November 20, the House of Representatives unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill that mandates a medical scholarship program. The measure main goal is to address the shortage of doctors in the Philippines. House Bill 6571 or the Medical Scholarship and Return Service Program Act passed in the Congress with 223 affirmative votes. No negative votes nor abstentions.

Last November 20, the House of Representatives unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill that mandates a medical scholarship program.

The measure main goal is to address the shortage of doctors in the Philippines.

House Bill 6571 or the Medical Scholarship and Return Service Program Act passed in the Congress with 223 affirmative votes. No negative votes nor abstentions.
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 Under House Bill 6571 a medical scholarship and return service program will be established for deserving students enrolled in state universities and colleges (SUCs) or in private higher education institution (PHEi) in regions where no SUC offers medicine.

At least one scholar from each municipality will be accepted in the program, but this is still dependent on the number of government doctors needed for each province or municipality as determined by the Department of Health (DOH).
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The benefits!

The following benefits will be enjoyed by the scholars of the program.
  • Free tuition and other school fees;
  • Allowance for prescribed books, supplies, and equipment;
  • Clothing or uniform allowance;
  • Allowance for dormitory or boarding house accommodation;
  • Transportation allowance;
  • Internship fees, including financial assistance during post-graduate internship;
  • Medical board review fees;
  • Annual medical insurance;
  • Other education-related miscellaneous or living allowances
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The conditions!

Scholarship grantees must meet the following conditions:
  • The scholar should finish the entire Doctor of Medicine program in the prescribed time frame in the SUC or PHEi where he/she is enrolled in, subject to the retention policies of the SUC or PHEI;
  • He/She should undertake post-graduate internship in a DOH-accredited public health facility or hospital upon graduation from a four-year Doctor of Medicine program;
  • He/she should serve in a government public health office or government hospital in the scholar’s hometown or in the absence of a need, in any municipality within the scholar’s home province or in any underserved municipality closest to the scholar’s hometown or province determined by the DOH as a priority area, for at least eight years, or two years for every scholarship year availed of.
  • Return service must be completed within 10 years upon completion of internship for those who have availed of a four-year program, and 12 years for those who have availed of a five-year program, upon passing the licensure examination for physicians, which will be part of the mandatory return service and integration into the public health and medical service system.
Grantees of the program may lose their scholarship and pay its full scholarship if he/she accepts another scholarship from other government or private agencies or entities, fails 40 percent of the subjects or fails to meet the academic requirements, fails to pass the licensure examination for physicians for the second time, and commits behavioral conduct that would bring significant damage to the HEI, government institution concerned, persons, and community.

If the scholar, upon becoming a physician, fails or refuses to serve the conditions provided in the program, he/she will be required to pay twice the full cost of the scholarship including other benefits and expenses incurred in the scholarship program.

We all know that there is a shortage of doctors in the Philippines because many choose to work abroad due to higher salary compared to what they get in working in the Philippines, especially in the government service.

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