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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Do You Know That You Can Do Online Appointment For Your LTO License And Registration Online?

Life has been made easier by the rise of modern technology. It saves resources and time, making every second productive. The Internet has been a great help o the life of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) as well as local workers as the Philippines started to automate government transactions. Recently, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) started online appointment services for the renewal of drivers license and vehicle registration which eliminate the hassle of piling up on their branches in long queues.
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Life has been made easier by the rise of modern technology. It saves resources and time, making every second productive. The Internet has been a great help o the life of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) as well as local workers as the Philippines started to automate government transactions. Recently, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) started online appointment services for the renewal of drivers license and vehicle registration which eliminate the hassle of piling up on their branches in long queues. Advertisement Sponsored Links Land Transportation Office (LTO) launched Abril 24, its online system where motorists can set appointments for applying or renewing their driving license and vehicle registration. According to LTO Management Information Division chief Rector Antigua, the online appointment at scheduling system will hasten the process of the needed documents of the motorists from the agency. However, on its initial launch, it will be available only in four districts namely Marikina, Pasig, Muntinlupa, and Novaliches. The service will be available nationwide soon. Para sa mga nais mapakinabangan ang serbisyo, gaya halimbawa ng pagkuha o pag-renew ng lisensiya, unang i-access o buksan ang www.lto.net.ph. Basahin ang terms and condition bago i-fill up ang form kung saan hihingin ang pangalan, e-mail, at driver's license number. Matapos isumite, titingnan ng sistema kung kailangan nang i-renew o hindi ang lisensiya. Sakaling malapit nang mawalan ng bisa ang lisensiya, mare-redirect ang motorista sa ibang page kung saan maaari itong pumili ng tanggapan, petsa at oras ng appointment para sa renewal. Para naman sa mga nais i-renew ang rehistro ng kanilang sasakyan, makatatanggap ng confirmation e-mail ang motorista matapos magtakdang appointment schedule sa website. Ipapakita lang ang confirmation e-mail sa mga licensing office ng LTO para maasikaso ng mga tauhan. Balak ng LTO na ipatupad ang online system sa buong bansa bago matapos ang taon. READ MORE: AFP Personnel To Get MRT Free Ride Starting April 25; Workers On Labor Day How Do You Pay Your Electric, Water, Phone And Other Bills Using BDO Online? 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 ©2018 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com

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Land Transportation Office (LTO) launched Abril 24, its online system where motorists can set appointments for applying or renewing their driving license and vehicle registration.
Life has been made easier by the rise of modern technology. It saves resources and time, making every second productive. The Internet has been a great help o the life of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) as well as local workers as the Philippines started to automate government transactions. Recently, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) started online appointment services for the renewal of drivers license and vehicle registration which eliminate the hassle of piling up on their branches in long queues. Advertisement Sponsored Links Land Transportation Office (LTO) launched Abril 24, its online system where motorists can set appointments for applying or renewing their driving license and vehicle registration. According to LTO Management Information Division chief Rector Antigua, the online appointment at scheduling system will hasten the process of the needed documents of the motorists from the agency. However, on its initial launch, it will be available only in four districts namely Marikina, Pasig, Muntinlupa, and Novaliches. The service will be available nationwide soon. Para sa mga nais mapakinabangan ang serbisyo, gaya halimbawa ng pagkuha o pag-renew ng lisensiya, unang i-access o buksan ang www.lto.net.ph. Basahin ang terms and condition bago i-fill up ang form kung saan hihingin ang pangalan, e-mail, at driver's license number. Matapos isumite, titingnan ng sistema kung kailangan nang i-renew o hindi ang lisensiya. Sakaling malapit nang mawalan ng bisa ang lisensiya, mare-redirect ang motorista sa ibang page kung saan maaari itong pumili ng tanggapan, petsa at oras ng appointment para sa renewal. Para naman sa mga nais i-renew ang rehistro ng kanilang sasakyan, makatatanggap ng confirmation e-mail ang motorista matapos magtakdang appointment schedule sa website. Ipapakita lang ang confirmation e-mail sa mga licensing office ng LTO para maasikaso ng mga tauhan. Balak ng LTO na ipatupad ang online system sa buong bansa bago matapos ang taon. READ MORE: AFP Personnel To Get MRT Free Ride Starting April 25; Workers On Labor Day How Do You Pay Your Electric, Water, Phone And Other Bills Using BDO Online? 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 ©2018 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com

According to LTO Management Information Division chief Rector Antigua, the online appointment at scheduling system will hasten the process of the needed documents of the motorists from the agency.

However, on its initial launch, it will be available only in four districts namely Marikina, Pasig, Muntinlupa, and Novaliches. The service will be available nationwide by next year.Life has been made easier by the rise of modern technology. It saves resources and time, making every second productive. The Internet has been a great help o the life of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) as well as local workers as the Philippines started to automate government transactions. Recently, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) started online appointment services for the renewal of drivers license and vehicle registration which eliminate the hassle of piling up on their branches in long queues. Advertisement Sponsored Links Land Transportation Office (LTO) launched Abril 24, its online system where motorists can set appointments for applying or renewing their driving license and vehicle registration. According to LTO Management Information Division chief Rector Antigua, the online appointment at scheduling system will hasten the process of the needed documents of the motorists from the agency. However, on its initial launch, it will be available only in four districts namely Marikina, Pasig, Muntinlupa, and Novaliches. The service will be available nationwide soon. Para sa mga nais mapakinabangan ang serbisyo, gaya halimbawa ng pagkuha o pag-renew ng lisensiya, unang i-access o buksan ang www.lto.net.ph. Basahin ang terms and condition bago i-fill up ang form kung saan hihingin ang pangalan, e-mail, at driver's license number. Matapos isumite, titingnan ng sistema kung kailangan nang i-renew o hindi ang lisensiya. Sakaling malapit nang mawalan ng bisa ang lisensiya, mare-redirect ang motorista sa ibang page kung saan maaari itong pumili ng tanggapan, petsa at oras ng appointment para sa renewal. Para naman sa mga nais i-renew ang rehistro ng kanilang sasakyan, makatatanggap ng confirmation e-mail ang motorista matapos magtakdang appointment schedule sa website. Ipapakita lang ang confirmation e-mail sa mga licensing office ng LTO para maasikaso ng mga tauhan. Balak ng LTO na ipatupad ang online system sa buong bansa bago matapos ang taon. READ MORE: AFP Personnel To Get MRT Free Ride Starting April 25; Workers On Labor Day How Do You Pay Your Electric, Water, Phone And Other Bills Using BDO Online? 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 ©2018 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com

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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Getting a Driver's License? Here's What to Expect in LTO's Practical Driving Exam

With your driver's license, you are given the privilege to drive on the road. Aside from this, a driver's license is one of an identification card in the Philippines that is commonly accepted in all transaction, be it private or public. This September, the Land Transporation Office (LTO) started the distribution of driver's license with five years validity. It means drivers who will renew or apply for a license will now be issued with plastic cards by the LTO.

With your driver's license, you are given the privilege to drive on the road. Aside from this, a driver's license is one of an identification card in the Philippines that is commonly accepted in all transaction, be it private or public.

This September, the Land Transporation Office (LTO) started the distribution of driver's license with five years validity. It means drivers who will renew or apply for a license will now be issued with plastic cards by the LTO.
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But before getting a driver's license, a driver first, must pass both the written exam and the practical driving exams that aim to filter and guarantee responsible drivers on the road.

 Applying for a license can take more or less than a day. The written exam is the first process of application to be followed by the practical exam for those who are qualified to take.

For non-professional license examiners, a score of 30/40 is needed to be qualified for the practical driving exam. While a score of 45/60 is needed for professional license examiners.

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The practical driving exam requires a round of driving or riding in the obstacle course. The types of vehicle available for rent are motorcycles, manual cars, automatic cars and light trucks. Applicants can also opt to use their own vehicles when taking the exam.

Renting a motorcycle costs P150, a 4-wheeled vehicle (manual or automatic) costs P250, and a 6-wheeler vehicle costs P300.

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Examiners are given a road test score sheet when examining an applicant. Every applicant will start with 100 points. The examiner's criteria for imposing a demerit are based on three criteria:

1. pre-driving checks - worth a total of 10 points. Under this criteria, drivers are expected to:
  • check the tires and batteries
  • adjust mirrors, light, and windshield
  • use the seat belt/helmet
  • check the hand and foot brake
  • Disengage the clutch when starting the engine.

2. driving skills is 50 points in the exam

3. observance of traffic rules is worth 40 points

The actual practical driving exam will only take 5 minutes. Applicants only need to make one round of the approximately 1000 square kilometers obstacle course and park.
The passing rate of the actual driving exam is 70/100.

While getting the practical exam, applicants may automatically fail for the following condition:
  • striking another car 
  • striking another pedestrian or fixed object 
  • improper action causing a collision 
  • near collision of another vehicle 

With this, the LTO advice drivers to make sure that practice before the exam and applicants should listen to the briefing and guidelines given to them because it will help them pass.

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Saturday, August 05, 2017

Fuel Efficient Jeeps Start Transport Operations - Here's How To Get One or Apply as Driver

The Philippine government's Jeepney Modernization program has introduced a slew of energy efficient and electric jeepneys. The good news - some have started plying roads in Quezon City and other metros across the country officially! While the early routes for e-jeeps and fuel efficient jeeps were merely test routes, the LTFRB are now opening franchise for these energy efficient public transports. The BEEP - or "Bagong Jeeps" - were introduced under an initiative led by transport group "Kilusan sa Pagbabago ng Industriya ng Transportasyon" (Kapit). The bright blue BEEPs were acquired by their new owners through a loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines, which can be paid back in seven years. The deal has new BEEP owners turning over their old jeeps for these new Euro 4 compliant jeeps with emissions well below the standard. The government aims to eventually phase out smoke emitting public utility transports that are 15 years old or older, in a bid to modernize the Philippines' transport sector. There are currently about 250,000 registered jeepneys in the country. Among the aim is to introduce 10,000 electric jeepneys within the next three years. Currently, among the number of newly deployed BEEPs, it's not clear how many of them are electric. KAPIT Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said it is a good move from the government in ensuring the safety and protection of the riding public. The group said several Beeps jeepneys are already plying in Quezon City, Cagayan de Oro, Tarlac City, Baguio City and Cebu City. These BEEP Jeeps have GPS so the operator can do strict monitoring of the BEEP's speed and route. While previous designs say they will have televisions, I have yet to see one that has a TV inside. But CCTV and dashcam are installed for safety. They also have a fire extinguisher inside each unit, something you will rarely find in old jeeps. The LTFRB said modernized PUVs will soon have Internet connection too. BEEP cards, for e-payments will also be incorporated. The BEEPs are Euro 4 compliant, meaning they are environment-friendly and fuel efficient. This means the new e-jeeps follow a world standard set in 2008-2010 while many of the old jeeps we are used to have standards well before the 90's - that's about 30 years ago or more! A standard BEEP has a capacity of 25 persons, and is more spacious than the traditional jeep. So how do you get one of these cool rides? KAPIT Chairman Mendoza explains the requirements. 1. An operator has to be a member of a transport association. They will have to sign a Management Contract, allowing the transport association management of the vehicle for franchise purposes. If the operator has an old jeepney unit, he has to retire it. It is unclear if this program is allowed for new operators. 2. The official price for these new units are 1.4 Million for the non air-conditioned BEEPS and P1.6 Million for the air-conditioned BEEPs. But the operator does not need to shell out money! 3. KAPIT will actually provide the initial capital for the downpayment or guarantee in lieu of. They will also assist with the banking requirements. 4. The monthly amortization of the air-conditioned BEEP is P17,000 per month. Each unit can service up to 600 passengers per day. Are they good for Drivers? Under the transport association, the BEEPs are good for drivers too. Unlike in the old system, BEEP drivers are regular employees. They get a fixed salary of P1,100 per day and there is no profit boundary or quota required! That's for an 8-10 hour's worth of driving. They also wear uniforms, have SSS contributions. Drivers get assistance from a “passenger assistance officer” on board better known as conductors. The group also have their own mechanics for the maintenance and repair of the BEEP units. What are the Passenger Benefits? Apart from the bigger and more spacious interior, passengers of air conditioned BEEPS travel in comfort, even if stuck in traffic. They also pay similar fare compared to older jeeps, starting with P8 minimum fare. Passenger safety is also foremost as drivers undergo medical, drug and psychological tests, and attend weekly seminars with their operators. If you are interested or have questions, you may contact BEEP Program below. Apparently, they are also looking for drivers. For the BEEP Facebook Page, click the BEEP logo below: You may also contact them at 410-8601 or visit their website at 1team.ph (currently under construction) Interested driver applicants may contact 0950-524-7994 You should be at least 25 years old, high school graduate and posses a restriction code 2 license.



The Philippine government's Jeepney Modernization program has introduced a slew of energy efficient and electric jeepneys. The good news - some have started plying roads in Quezon City and other metros across the country officially! While the early routes for e-jeeps and fuel efficient jeeps were merely test routes, the LTFRB are now opening franchise for these energy efficient public transports.
The Philippine government's Jeepney Modernization program has introduced a slew of energy efficient and electric jeepneys. The good news - some have started plying roads in Quezon City and other metros across the country officially! While the early routes for e-jeeps and fuel efficient jeeps were merely test routes, the LTFRB are now opening franchise for these energy efficient public transports. The BEEP - or "Bagong Jeeps" - were introduced under an initiative led by transport group "Kilusan sa Pagbabago ng Industriya ng Transportasyon" (Kapit). The bright blue BEEPs were acquired by their new owners through a loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines, which can be paid back in seven years. The deal has new BEEP owners turning over their old jeeps for these new Euro 4 compliant jeeps with emissions well below the standard. The government aims to eventually phase out smoke emitting public utility transports that are 15 years old or older, in a bid to modernize the Philippines' transport sector. There are currently about 250,000 registered jeepneys in the country. Among the aim is to introduce 10,000 electric jeepneys within the next three years. Currently, among the number of newly deployed BEEPs, it's not clear how many of them are electric. KAPIT Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said it is a good move from the government in ensuring the safety and protection of the riding public. The group said several Beeps jeepneys are already plying in Quezon City, Cagayan de Oro, Tarlac City, Baguio City and Cebu City. These BEEP Jeeps have GPS so the operator can do strict monitoring of the BEEP's speed and route. While previous designs say they will have televisions, I have yet to see one that has a TV inside. But CCTV and dashcam are installed for safety. They also have a fire extinguisher inside each unit, something you will rarely find in old jeeps. The LTFRB said modernized PUVs will soon have Internet connection too. BEEP cards, for e-payments will also be incorporated. The BEEPs are Euro 4 compliant, meaning they are environment-friendly and fuel efficient. This means the new e-jeeps follow a world standard set in 2008-2010 while many of the old jeeps we are used to have standards well before the 90's - that's about 30 years ago or more! A standard BEEP has a capacity of 25 persons, and is more spacious than the traditional jeep. So how do you get one of these cool rides? KAPIT Chairman Mendoza explains the requirements. 1. An operator has to be a member of a transport association. They will have to sign a Management Contract, allowing the transport association management of the vehicle for franchise purposes. If the operator has an old jeepney unit, he has to retire it. It is unclear if this program is allowed for new operators. 2. The official price for these new units are 1.4 Million for the non air-conditioned BEEPS and P1.6 Million for the air-conditioned BEEPs. But the operator does not need to shell out money! 3. KAPIT will actually provide the initial capital for the downpayment or guarantee in lieu of. They will also assist with the banking requirements. 4. The monthly amortization of the air-conditioned BEEP is P17,000 per month. Each unit can service up to 600 passengers per day. Are they good for Drivers? Under the transport association, the BEEPs are good for drivers too. Unlike in the old system, BEEP drivers are regular employees. They get a fixed salary of P1,100 per day and there is no profit boundary or quota required! That's for an 8-10 hour's worth of driving. They also wear uniforms, have SSS contributions. Drivers get assistance from a “passenger assistance officer” on board better known as conductors. The group also have their own mechanics for the maintenance and repair of the BEEP units. What are the Passenger Benefits? Apart from the bigger and more spacious interior, passengers of air conditioned BEEPS travel in comfort, even if stuck in traffic. They also pay similar fare compared to older jeeps, starting with P8 minimum fare. Passenger safety is also foremost as drivers undergo medical, drug and psychological tests, and attend weekly seminars with their operators. If you are interested or have questions, you may contact BEEP Program below. Apparently, they are also looking for drivers. For the BEEP Facebook Page, click the BEEP logo below: You may also contact them at 410-8601 or visit their website at 1team.ph (currently under construction) Interested driver applicants may contact 0950-524-7994 You should be at least 25 years old, high school graduate and posses a restriction code 2 license.
A BEEP with its LTFRB Franchise number - Aurora Blvd Route.

The BEEP - or "Bagong Jeeps" - were introduced under an initiative led by transport group "Kilusan sa Pagbabago ng Industriya ng Transportasyon" (Kapit).

 The bright blue BEEPs were acquired by their new owners through a loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines, which can be paid back in seven years. The deal has new BEEP owners turning over their old jeeps for these new Euro 4 compliant jeeps with emissions well below the standard.
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 The government aims to eventually phase out smoke emitting public utility transports that are 15 years old or older, in a bid to modernize the Philippines' transport sector. There are currently about 250,000 registered jeepneys in the country. Among the aim is to introduce 10,000 electric jeepneys within the next three years. Currently, among the number of newly deployed BEEPs, it's not clear how many of them are electric.
KAPIT Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said it is a good move from the government in ensuring the safety and protection of the riding public. The group said several Beeps jeepneys are already plying in Quezon City, Cagayan de Oro, Tarlac City, Baguio City and Cebu City.
The Philippine government's Jeepney Modernization program has introduced a slew of energy efficient and electric jeepneys. The good news - some have started plying roads in Quezon City and other metros across the country officially! While the early routes for e-jeeps and fuel efficient jeeps were merely test routes, the LTFRB are now opening franchise for these energy efficient public transports. The BEEP - or "Bagong Jeeps" - were introduced under an initiative led by transport group "Kilusan sa Pagbabago ng Industriya ng Transportasyon" (Kapit). The bright blue BEEPs were acquired by their new owners through a loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines, which can be paid back in seven years. The deal has new BEEP owners turning over their old jeeps for these new Euro 4 compliant jeeps with emissions well below the standard. The government aims to eventually phase out smoke emitting public utility transports that are 15 years old or older, in a bid to modernize the Philippines' transport sector. There are currently about 250,000 registered jeepneys in the country. Among the aim is to introduce 10,000 electric jeepneys within the next three years. Currently, among the number of newly deployed BEEPs, it's not clear how many of them are electric. KAPIT Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said it is a good move from the government in ensuring the safety and protection of the riding public. The group said several Beeps jeepneys are already plying in Quezon City, Cagayan de Oro, Tarlac City, Baguio City and Cebu City. These BEEP Jeeps have GPS so the operator can do strict monitoring of the BEEP's speed and route. While previous designs say they will have televisions, I have yet to see one that has a TV inside. But CCTV and dashcam are installed for safety. They also have a fire extinguisher inside each unit, something you will rarely find in old jeeps. The LTFRB said modernized PUVs will soon have Internet connection too. BEEP cards, for e-payments will also be incorporated. The BEEPs are Euro 4 compliant, meaning they are environment-friendly and fuel efficient. This means the new e-jeeps follow a world standard set in 2008-2010 while many of the old jeeps we are used to have standards well before the 90's - that's about 30 years ago or more! A standard BEEP has a capacity of 25 persons, and is more spacious than the traditional jeep. So how do you get one of these cool rides? KAPIT Chairman Mendoza explains the requirements. 1. An operator has to be a member of a transport association. They will have to sign a Management Contract, allowing the transport association management of the vehicle for franchise purposes. If the operator has an old jeepney unit, he has to retire it. It is unclear if this program is allowed for new operators. 2. The official price for these new units are 1.4 Million for the non air-conditioned BEEPS and P1.6 Million for the air-conditioned BEEPs. But the operator does not need to shell out money! 3. KAPIT will actually provide the initial capital for the downpayment or guarantee in lieu of. They will also assist with the banking requirements. 4. The monthly amortization of the air-conditioned BEEP is P17,000 per month. Each unit can service up to 600 passengers per day. Are they good for Drivers? Under the transport association, the BEEPs are good for drivers too. Unlike in the old system, BEEP drivers are regular employees. They get a fixed salary of P1,100 per day and there is no profit boundary or quota required! That's for an 8-10 hour's worth of driving. They also wear uniforms, have SSS contributions. Drivers get assistance from a “passenger assistance officer” on board better known as conductors. The group also have their own mechanics for the maintenance and repair of the BEEP units. What are the Passenger Benefits? Apart from the bigger and more spacious interior, passengers of air conditioned BEEPS travel in comfort, even if stuck in traffic. They also pay similar fare compared to older jeeps, starting with P8 minimum fare. Passenger safety is also foremost as drivers undergo medical, drug and psychological tests, and attend weekly seminars with their operators. If you are interested or have questions, you may contact BEEP Program below. Apparently, they are also looking for drivers. For the BEEP Facebook Page, click the BEEP logo below: You may also contact them at 410-8601 or visit their website at 1team.ph (currently under construction) Interested driver applicants may contact 0950-524-7994 You should be at least 25 years old, high school graduate and posses a restriction code 2 license.


These BEEP Jeeps have GPS so the operator can do strict monitoring of the BEEP's speed and route. While previous designs say they will have televisions, I have yet to see one that has a TV inside. But CCTV and dashcam are installed for safety. They also have a fire extinguisher inside each unit, something you will rarely find in old jeeps. The LTFRB said modernized PUVs will soon have Internet connection too. BEEP cards, for e-payments will also be incorporated.

 The BEEPs are Euro 4 compliant, meaning they are environment-friendly and fuel efficient. This means the new e-jeeps follow a world standard set in 2008-2010 while many of the old jeeps we are used to have standards well before the 90's - that's about 30 years ago or more!

 A standard BEEP has a capacity of 25 persons, and is more spacious than the traditional jeep.



So how do you get one of these cool rides?
KAPIT Chairman Mendoza explains the requirements.
1. An operator has to be a member of a transport association. They will have to sign a Management Contract, allowing the transport association management of the vehicle for franchise purposes. If the operator has an old jeepney unit, he has to retire it. It is unclear if this program is allowed for new operators.

2. The official price for these new units are 1.4 Million for the non air-conditioned BEEPS and P1.6 Million for the air-conditioned BEEPs. But the operator does not need to shell out money!

3. KAPIT will actually provide the initial capital for the downpayment or guarantee in lieu of. They will also assist with the banking requirements.

4. The monthly amortization of the air-conditioned BEEP is P17,000 per month. Each unit can service up to 600 passengers per day.
The Philippine government's Jeepney Modernization program has introduced a slew of energy efficient and electric jeepneys. The good news - some have started plying roads in Quezon City and other metros across the country officially! While the early routes for e-jeeps and fuel efficient jeeps were merely test routes, the LTFRB are now opening franchise for these energy efficient public transports. The BEEP - or "Bagong Jeeps" - were introduced under an initiative led by transport group "Kilusan sa Pagbabago ng Industriya ng Transportasyon" (Kapit). The bright blue BEEPs were acquired by their new owners through a loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines, which can be paid back in seven years. The deal has new BEEP owners turning over their old jeeps for these new Euro 4 compliant jeeps with emissions well below the standard. The government aims to eventually phase out smoke emitting public utility transports that are 15 years old or older, in a bid to modernize the Philippines' transport sector. There are currently about 250,000 registered jeepneys in the country. Among the aim is to introduce 10,000 electric jeepneys within the next three years. Currently, among the number of newly deployed BEEPs, it's not clear how many of them are electric. KAPIT Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said it is a good move from the government in ensuring the safety and protection of the riding public. The group said several Beeps jeepneys are already plying in Quezon City, Cagayan de Oro, Tarlac City, Baguio City and Cebu City. These BEEP Jeeps have GPS so the operator can do strict monitoring of the BEEP's speed and route. While previous designs say they will have televisions, I have yet to see one that has a TV inside. But CCTV and dashcam are installed for safety. They also have a fire extinguisher inside each unit, something you will rarely find in old jeeps. The LTFRB said modernized PUVs will soon have Internet connection too. BEEP cards, for e-payments will also be incorporated. The BEEPs are Euro 4 compliant, meaning they are environment-friendly and fuel efficient. This means the new e-jeeps follow a world standard set in 2008-2010 while many of the old jeeps we are used to have standards well before the 90's - that's about 30 years ago or more! A standard BEEP has a capacity of 25 persons, and is more spacious than the traditional jeep. So how do you get one of these cool rides? KAPIT Chairman Mendoza explains the requirements. 1. An operator has to be a member of a transport association. They will have to sign a Management Contract, allowing the transport association management of the vehicle for franchise purposes. If the operator has an old jeepney unit, he has to retire it. It is unclear if this program is allowed for new operators. 2. The official price for these new units are 1.4 Million for the non air-conditioned BEEPS and P1.6 Million for the air-conditioned BEEPs. But the operator does not need to shell out money! 3. KAPIT will actually provide the initial capital for the downpayment or guarantee in lieu of. They will also assist with the banking requirements. 4. The monthly amortization of the air-conditioned BEEP is P17,000 per month. Each unit can service up to 600 passengers per day. Are they good for Drivers? Under the transport association, the BEEPs are good for drivers too. Unlike in the old system, BEEP drivers are regular employees. They get a fixed salary of P1,100 per day and there is no profit boundary or quota required! That's for an 8-10 hour's worth of driving. They also wear uniforms, have SSS contributions. Drivers get assistance from a “passenger assistance officer” on board better known as conductors. The group also have their own mechanics for the maintenance and repair of the BEEP units. What are the Passenger Benefits? Apart from the bigger and more spacious interior, passengers of air conditioned BEEPS travel in comfort, even if stuck in traffic. They also pay similar fare compared to older jeeps, starting with P8 minimum fare. Passenger safety is also foremost as drivers undergo medical, drug and psychological tests, and attend weekly seminars with their operators. If you are interested or have questions, you may contact BEEP Program below. Apparently, they are also looking for drivers. For the BEEP Facebook Page, click the BEEP logo below: You may also contact them at 410-8601 or visit their website at 1team.ph (currently under construction) Interested driver applicants may contact 0950-524-7994 You should be at least 25 years old, high school graduate and posses a restriction code 2 license.


Are they good for Drivers?
Under the transport association, the BEEPs are good for drivers too. Unlike in the old system, BEEP drivers are regular employees. They get a fixed salary of P1,100 per day and there is no profit boundary or quota required! That's for an 8-10 hour's worth of driving. They also wear uniforms, have SSS contributions. Drivers get assistance from a “passenger assistance officer” on board better known as conductors. The group also have their own mechanics for the maintenance and repair of the BEEP units.The Philippine government's Jeepney Modernization program has introduced a slew of energy efficient and electric jeepneys. The good news - some have started plying roads in Quezon City and other metros across the country officially! While the early routes for e-jeeps and fuel efficient jeeps were merely test routes, the LTFRB are now opening franchise for these energy efficient public transports. The BEEP - or "Bagong Jeeps" - were introduced under an initiative led by transport group "Kilusan sa Pagbabago ng Industriya ng Transportasyon" (Kapit). The bright blue BEEPs were acquired by their new owners through a loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines, which can be paid back in seven years. The deal has new BEEP owners turning over their old jeeps for these new Euro 4 compliant jeeps with emissions well below the standard. The government aims to eventually phase out smoke emitting public utility transports that are 15 years old or older, in a bid to modernize the Philippines' transport sector. There are currently about 250,000 registered jeepneys in the country. Among the aim is to introduce 10,000 electric jeepneys within the next three years. Currently, among the number of newly deployed BEEPs, it's not clear how many of them are electric. KAPIT Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said it is a good move from the government in ensuring the safety and protection of the riding public. The group said several Beeps jeepneys are already plying in Quezon City, Cagayan de Oro, Tarlac City, Baguio City and Cebu City. These BEEP Jeeps have GPS so the operator can do strict monitoring of the BEEP's speed and route. While previous designs say they will have televisions, I have yet to see one that has a TV inside. But CCTV and dashcam are installed for safety. They also have a fire extinguisher inside each unit, something you will rarely find in old jeeps. The LTFRB said modernized PUVs will soon have Internet connection too. BEEP cards, for e-payments will also be incorporated. The BEEPs are Euro 4 compliant, meaning they are environment-friendly and fuel efficient. This means the new e-jeeps follow a world standard set in 2008-2010 while many of the old jeeps we are used to have standards well before the 90's - that's about 30 years ago or more! A standard BEEP has a capacity of 25 persons, and is more spacious than the traditional jeep. So how do you get one of these cool rides? KAPIT Chairman Mendoza explains the requirements. 1. An operator has to be a member of a transport association. They will have to sign a Management Contract, allowing the transport association management of the vehicle for franchise purposes. If the operator has an old jeepney unit, he has to retire it. It is unclear if this program is allowed for new operators. 2. The official price for these new units are 1.4 Million for the non air-conditioned BEEPS and P1.6 Million for the air-conditioned BEEPs. But the operator does not need to shell out money! 3. KAPIT will actually provide the initial capital for the downpayment or guarantee in lieu of. They will also assist with the banking requirements. 4. The monthly amortization of the air-conditioned BEEP is P17,000 per month. Each unit can service up to 600 passengers per day. Are they good for Drivers? Under the transport association, the BEEPs are good for drivers too. Unlike in the old system, BEEP drivers are regular employees. They get a fixed salary of P1,100 per day and there is no profit boundary or quota required! That's for an 8-10 hour's worth of driving. They also wear uniforms, have SSS contributions. Drivers get assistance from a “passenger assistance officer” on board better known as conductors. The group also have their own mechanics for the maintenance and repair of the BEEP units. What are the Passenger Benefits? Apart from the bigger and more spacious interior, passengers of air conditioned BEEPS travel in comfort, even if stuck in traffic. They also pay similar fare compared to older jeeps, starting with P8 minimum fare. Passenger safety is also foremost as drivers undergo medical, drug and psychological tests, and attend weekly seminars with their operators. If you are interested or have questions, you may contact BEEP Program below. Apparently, they are also looking for drivers. For the BEEP Facebook Page, click the BEEP logo below: You may also contact them at 410-8601 or visit their website at 1team.ph (currently under construction) Interested driver applicants may contact 0950-524-7994 You should be at least 25 years old, high school graduate and posses a restriction code 2 license.
Beep Operators, Drivers and Employers
What are the Passenger Benefits?
Apart from the bigger and more spacious interior, passengers of air conditioned BEEPS travel in comfort, even if stuck in traffic. They also pay similar fare compared to older jeeps, starting with P8 minimum fare. Passenger safety is also foremost as drivers undergo medical, drug and psychological tests, and attend weekly seminars with their operators.
The Philippine government's Jeepney Modernization program has introduced a slew of energy efficient and electric jeepneys. The good news - some have started plying roads in Quezon City and other metros across the country officially! While the early routes for e-jeeps and fuel efficient jeeps were merely test routes, the LTFRB are now opening franchise for these energy efficient public transports. The BEEP - or "Bagong Jeeps" - were introduced under an initiative led by transport group "Kilusan sa Pagbabago ng Industriya ng Transportasyon" (Kapit). The bright blue BEEPs were acquired by their new owners through a loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines, which can be paid back in seven years. The deal has new BEEP owners turning over their old jeeps for these new Euro 4 compliant jeeps with emissions well below the standard. The government aims to eventually phase out smoke emitting public utility transports that are 15 years old or older, in a bid to modernize the Philippines' transport sector. There are currently about 250,000 registered jeepneys in the country. Among the aim is to introduce 10,000 electric jeepneys within the next three years. Currently, among the number of newly deployed BEEPs, it's not clear how many of them are electric. KAPIT Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said it is a good move from the government in ensuring the safety and protection of the riding public. The group said several Beeps jeepneys are already plying in Quezon City, Cagayan de Oro, Tarlac City, Baguio City and Cebu City. These BEEP Jeeps have GPS so the operator can do strict monitoring of the BEEP's speed and route. While previous designs say they will have televisions, I have yet to see one that has a TV inside. But CCTV and dashcam are installed for safety. They also have a fire extinguisher inside each unit, something you will rarely find in old jeeps. The LTFRB said modernized PUVs will soon have Internet connection too. BEEP cards, for e-payments will also be incorporated. The BEEPs are Euro 4 compliant, meaning they are environment-friendly and fuel efficient. This means the new e-jeeps follow a world standard set in 2008-2010 while many of the old jeeps we are used to have standards well before the 90's - that's about 30 years ago or more! A standard BEEP has a capacity of 25 persons, and is more spacious than the traditional jeep. So how do you get one of these cool rides? KAPIT Chairman Mendoza explains the requirements. 1. An operator has to be a member of a transport association. They will have to sign a Management Contract, allowing the transport association management of the vehicle for franchise purposes. If the operator has an old jeepney unit, he has to retire it. It is unclear if this program is allowed for new operators. 2. The official price for these new units are 1.4 Million for the non air-conditioned BEEPS and P1.6 Million for the air-conditioned BEEPs. But the operator does not need to shell out money! 3. KAPIT will actually provide the initial capital for the downpayment or guarantee in lieu of. They will also assist with the banking requirements. 4. The monthly amortization of the air-conditioned BEEP is P17,000 per month. Each unit can service up to 600 passengers per day. Are they good for Drivers? Under the transport association, the BEEPs are good for drivers too. Unlike in the old system, BEEP drivers are regular employees. They get a fixed salary of P1,100 per day and there is no profit boundary or quota required! That's for an 8-10 hour's worth of driving. They also wear uniforms, have SSS contributions. Drivers get assistance from a “passenger assistance officer” on board better known as conductors. The group also have their own mechanics for the maintenance and repair of the BEEP units. What are the Passenger Benefits? Apart from the bigger and more spacious interior, passengers of air conditioned BEEPS travel in comfort, even if stuck in traffic. They also pay similar fare compared to older jeeps, starting with P8 minimum fare. Passenger safety is also foremost as drivers undergo medical, drug and psychological tests, and attend weekly seminars with their operators. If you are interested or have questions, you may contact BEEP Program below. Apparently, they are also looking for drivers. For the BEEP Facebook Page, click the BEEP logo below: You may also contact them at 410-8601 or visit their website at 1team.ph (currently under construction) Interested driver applicants may contact 0950-524-7994 You should be at least 25 years old, high school graduate and posses a restriction code 2 license.
A fully-loaded air-conditioned BEEP. Notice the passenger assistance officer wearing a uniform?


If you are interested or have questions, you may contact BEEP Program below. Apparently, they are also looking for drivers.

For the BEEP Facebook Page, click the BEEP logo below:
The Philippine government's Jeepney Modernization program has introduced a slew of energy efficient and electric jeepneys. The good news - some have started plying roads in Quezon City and other metros across the country officially! While the early routes for e-jeeps and fuel efficient jeeps were merely test routes, the LTFRB are now opening franchise for these energy efficient public transports. The BEEP - or "Bagong Jeeps" - were introduced under an initiative led by transport group "Kilusan sa Pagbabago ng Industriya ng Transportasyon" (Kapit). The bright blue BEEPs were acquired by their new owners through a loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines, which can be paid back in seven years. The deal has new BEEP owners turning over their old jeeps for these new Euro 4 compliant jeeps with emissions well below the standard. The government aims to eventually phase out smoke emitting public utility transports that are 15 years old or older, in a bid to modernize the Philippines' transport sector. There are currently about 250,000 registered jeepneys in the country. Among the aim is to introduce 10,000 electric jeepneys within the next three years. Currently, among the number of newly deployed BEEPs, it's not clear how many of them are electric. KAPIT Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said it is a good move from the government in ensuring the safety and protection of the riding public. The group said several Beeps jeepneys are already plying in Quezon City, Cagayan de Oro, Tarlac City, Baguio City and Cebu City. These BEEP Jeeps have GPS so the operator can do strict monitoring of the BEEP's speed and route. While previous designs say they will have televisions, I have yet to see one that has a TV inside. But CCTV and dashcam are installed for safety. They also have a fire extinguisher inside each unit, something you will rarely find in old jeeps. The LTFRB said modernized PUVs will soon have Internet connection too. BEEP cards, for e-payments will also be incorporated. The BEEPs are Euro 4 compliant, meaning they are environment-friendly and fuel efficient. This means the new e-jeeps follow a world standard set in 2008-2010 while many of the old jeeps we are used to have standards well before the 90's - that's about 30 years ago or more! A standard BEEP has a capacity of 25 persons, and is more spacious than the traditional jeep. So how do you get one of these cool rides? KAPIT Chairman Mendoza explains the requirements. 1. An operator has to be a member of a transport association. They will have to sign a Management Contract, allowing the transport association management of the vehicle for franchise purposes. If the operator has an old jeepney unit, he has to retire it. It is unclear if this program is allowed for new operators. 2. The official price for these new units are 1.4 Million for the non air-conditioned BEEPS and P1.6 Million for the air-conditioned BEEPs. But the operator does not need to shell out money! 3. KAPIT will actually provide the initial capital for the downpayment or guarantee in lieu of. They will also assist with the banking requirements. 4. The monthly amortization of the air-conditioned BEEP is P17,000 per month. Each unit can service up to 600 passengers per day. Are they good for Drivers? Under the transport association, the BEEPs are good for drivers too. Unlike in the old system, BEEP drivers are regular employees. They get a fixed salary of P1,100 per day and there is no profit boundary or quota required! That's for an 8-10 hour's worth of driving. They also wear uniforms, have SSS contributions. Drivers get assistance from a “passenger assistance officer” on board better known as conductors. The group also have their own mechanics for the maintenance and repair of the BEEP units. What are the Passenger Benefits? Apart from the bigger and more spacious interior, passengers of air conditioned BEEPS travel in comfort, even if stuck in traffic. They also pay similar fare compared to older jeeps, starting with P8 minimum fare. Passenger safety is also foremost as drivers undergo medical, drug and psychological tests, and attend weekly seminars with their operators. If you are interested or have questions, you may contact BEEP Program below. Apparently, they are also looking for drivers. For the BEEP Facebook Page, click the BEEP logo below: You may also contact them at 410-8601 or visit their website at 1team.ph (currently under construction) Interested driver applicants may contact 0950-524-7994 You should be at least 25 years old, high school graduate and posses a restriction code 2 license.

You may also contact them at 410-8601
or visit their website at 1team.ph (currently under construction)

Interested driver applicants may contact 0950-524-7994
You should be at least 25 years old, high school graduate and posses a restriction code 2 license.




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Wednesday, August 02, 2017

President Duterte Signs Laws Extending Passport and Driver License Validity

President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law on Wednesday Republic Act 10928 extending the validity of Philippine passports to 10 years. The new law states that “Regular passports under this act shall be valid for a period of 10 years. Provided, however, that for individuals under 18 years of age, only a passport with five-year validity shall be issued.” Republic Act 10928 amends Republic Act 8239 or the Philippine Passport Act of 1996. The new law also states that the issuing authority may limit the validity to less than 10 years in cases where national economic interest or political stability is at stake. But do not get excited that the Department of Foreign Affairs will issue passports with longer validities soon. The DFA has to prepare the implementing rules and regulations of RA 10928 first, to ensure that its provisions will be implemented. The President also signed Republic Act 10930, which extends the length of the driver's license’s validity to 5 years. The law amends Section 23 of RA 4136 or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, which set a three-year validity for the license. “Except for student permits, all drivers’ licenses shall be valid for five years reckoned from the birth date of the licensee, unless sooner revoked or suspended,” the new law says. Under the law's Section 23, a driver holding a license with a 5-year validity may even be granted a license with a 10-year validity upon renewal if found that he or she has “not committed any violation of RA 4136 and other traffic laws, rules and regulations.” The law also mandates the establishment of stricter rules before the issuance of driver’s licenses. A fine of P20,000 shall be imposed on a driver’s license applicant if found to have misrepresented material information in his or her application, connived with the officer in the irregular conduct of examinations or issuance of license, falsified documents, or cheated during examinations. Both laws will be enforced and take effect take effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. The DFA and LTO will now write and publish the implementing rules and regulations for each of their jurisdictions.




President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law on Wednesday Republic Act 10928 extending the validity of Philippine passports to 10 years. The new law states that “Regular passports under this act shall be valid for a period of 10 years. Provided, however, that for individuals under 18 years of age, only a passport with five-year validity shall be issued.”

 Republic Act 10928 amends Republic Act 8239 or the Philippine Passport Act of 1996.
President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law on Wednesday Republic Act 10928 extending the validity of Philippine passports to 10 years. The new law states that “Regular passports under this act shall be valid for a period of 10 years. Provided, however, that for individuals under 18 years of age, only a passport with five-year validity shall be issued.” Republic Act 10928 amends Republic Act 8239 or the Philippine Passport Act of 1996. The new law also states that the issuing authority may limit the validity to less than 10 years in cases where national economic interest or political stability is at stake. But do not get excited that the Department of Foreign Affairs will issue passports with longer validities soon. The DFA has to prepare the implementing rules and regulations of RA 10928 first, to ensure that its provisions will be implemented. The President also signed Republic Act 10930, which extends the length of the driver's license’s validity to 5 years. The law amends Section 23 of RA 4136 or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, which set a three-year validity for the license. “Except for student permits, all drivers’ licenses shall be valid for five years reckoned from the birth date of the licensee, unless sooner revoked or suspended,” the new law says. Under the law's Section 23, a driver holding a license with a 5-year validity may even be granted a license with a 10-year validity upon renewal if found that he or she has “not committed any violation of RA 4136 and other traffic laws, rules and regulations.” The law also mandates the establishment of stricter rules before the issuance of driver’s licenses. A fine of P20,000 shall be imposed on a driver’s license applicant if found to have misrepresented material information in his or her application, connived with the officer in the irregular conduct of examinations or issuance of license, falsified documents, or cheated during examinations. Both laws will be enforced and take effect take effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. The DFA and LTO will now write and publish the implementing rules and regulations for each of their jurisdictions.
The new law also states that the issuing authority may limit the validity to less than 10 years in cases where national economic interest or political stability is at stake.

 But do not get excited that the Department of Foreign Affairs will issue passports with longer validities soon. The DFA has to prepare the implementing rules and regulations of RA 10928 first, to ensure that its provisions will be implemented.


The President also signed Republic Act 10930, which extends the length of the driver's license’s validity to 5 years. The law amends Section 23 of RA 4136 or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, which set a three-year validity for the license.

 “Except for student permits, all drivers’ licenses shall be valid for five years reckoned from the birth date of the licensee, unless sooner revoked or suspended,” the new law says.

 Under the law's Section 23, a driver holding a license with a 5-year validity may even be granted a license with a 10-year validity upon renewal if found that he or she has “not committed any violation of RA 4136 and other traffic laws, rules and regulations.”

 The law also mandates the establishment of stricter rules before the issuance of driver’s licenses.

 A fine of P20,000 shall be imposed on a driver’s license applicant if found to have misrepresented material information in his or her application, connived with the officer in the irregular conduct of examinations or issuance of license, falsified documents, or cheated during examinations.
President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law on Wednesday Republic Act 10928 extending the validity of Philippine passports to 10 years. The new law states that “Regular passports under this act shall be valid for a period of 10 years. Provided, however, that for individuals under 18 years of age, only a passport with five-year validity shall be issued.” Republic Act 10928 amends Republic Act 8239 or the Philippine Passport Act of 1996. The new law also states that the issuing authority may limit the validity to less than 10 years in cases where national economic interest or political stability is at stake. But do not get excited that the Department of Foreign Affairs will issue passports with longer validities soon. The DFA has to prepare the implementing rules and regulations of RA 10928 first, to ensure that its provisions will be implemented. The President also signed Republic Act 10930, which extends the length of the driver's license’s validity to 5 years. The law amends Section 23 of RA 4136 or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, which set a three-year validity for the license. “Except for student permits, all drivers’ licenses shall be valid for five years reckoned from the birth date of the licensee, unless sooner revoked or suspended,” the new law says. Under the law's Section 23, a driver holding a license with a 5-year validity may even be granted a license with a 10-year validity upon renewal if found that he or she has “not committed any violation of RA 4136 and other traffic laws, rules and regulations.” The law also mandates the establishment of stricter rules before the issuance of driver’s licenses. A fine of P20,000 shall be imposed on a driver’s license applicant if found to have misrepresented material information in his or her application, connived with the officer in the irregular conduct of examinations or issuance of license, falsified documents, or cheated during examinations. Both laws will be enforced and take effect take effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. The DFA and LTO will now write and publish the implementing rules and regulations for each of their jurisdictions.


Both laws will be enforced and take effect  take effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. The DFA and LTO will now write and publish the implementing rules and regulations for each of their jurisdictions.

 source: Phil Star, ABS-CBN, GMA


Senate Bill: Will Retain 5 Year-Validity For Passports Of Minors

The Senate of The Philippines recently approved the bill proposing that passport validity be made 10-years instead of the current 5-year validity. "A minor's passport should indeed be renewed every 5 years because a minor's facial changes while growing up."- Sen. C.Villar One of the reasons for the extension of the passport validity is for the convenience of Filipinos working overseas. Under the bill that has been passed in the Senate, regular passports will be valid for 10 years, instead of the current five. Based on the speech by Sen. Cynthia Villar, one of the reasons why they pushed through the change in validity period of passport is for the OFWs. "In order to make travel abroad easier for the OFWs, the bill simply extends the validity of regular passports to 10 years," After the House of Representatives approval of extending the validity of Philippine passports last February, the Senate has also approved, on its second reading, a proposal extending the validity of Philippine passports from five years to 10 years. Senate Bill 1365, authored by Senators Richard Gordon, Cynthia Villar, Ralph Recto, JV Ejercito, Loren Legarda, Sonny Angara, Joel Villanueva, Grace Poe, and Alan Peter Cayetano amends Republic Act No. 8329 or the Philippine Passport Act of 1996 extending the validity of the Philippine passports to ten years for citizens of legal age. For 18 years old and below, the validity will still be five years. During his first State of the Nation Address, President Rodrigo Duterte mentioned about the passport validity extension. According to Senator Cynthia Villar, passports of several countries, such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Vietnam, and Cambodia, already has10 years validity. The Philippine passport, however, is only valid for five years and six months before the expiration date it can no longer be used. Passport applications, she said, increase by 30 percent every year and there will be no impact on government revenue due to the validity extension. “Whatever we will lose in terms of renewal will be compensated by the increase in the passport application,” Sen Villar said. The government revenue from passport applications is P4 billion every year. Sources: Manila Standard, GMA News RECOMMENDED: A massive attack on Google hit millions of Gmail users after receiving an email which instructs the user to click on a document. After that, a very google-like page that will ask for your password and that's where you get infected. Experts warned that if ever you received an email which asks you to click a document, please! DO NOT CLICK IT! This "worm" which arrived in the inboxes of Gmail users in the form of an email from a trusted contact asking users to click on an attached "Google Docs," or GDocs, file. Clicking on the link took them to a real Google security page, where users were asked to give permission for the fake app, posing as GDocs, to have an access to the users' email account. For added menace, this worm also sent itself out to all of the contacts of the affected user Gmail or and others spawning itself hundreds of times any time a single user was hooked on its snare. Follow Google Docs ✔@googledocs We are investigating a phishing email that appears as Google Docs. We encourage you to not click through & report as phishing within Gmail. 4:08 AM - 4 May 2017 4,6234,623 Retweets 2,5192,519 likes It is a common strategy but what puzzled millions of affected users was the sophisticated construction of the malicious link which was so realistic; from the email sender to the link that remarkably looks real. Worms or phishing attacks generally access your personal information like passwords of your bank accounts, social media accounts, and others. This gmail/docs hack is clever. It's abusing oauth to gain access to accounts. 4:51 AM - 4 May 2017 Retweets 11 like Follow St George Police @sgcitypubsafety Do you Goole? Or use GMAIL? Watch out for this scam & spread the word (not the virus!) https://www.reddit.com/r/google/comments/692cr4/new_google_docs_phishing_scam_almost_undetectable/ … 4:50 AM - 4 May 2017 Photo published for New Google Docs phishing scam, almost undetectable • r/google New Google Docs phishing scam, almost undetectable • r/google I received a phishing email today, and very nearly fell for it. I'll go through the steps here: 1. I [received an... reddit.com 22 Retweets 44 likes View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Follow CortlandtDailyVoice @CortlandtDV Westchester School Officials Warn Of Gmail Email 'Situation' http://dlvr.it/P3KdGC 4:50 AM - 4 May 2017 11 Retweet 11 like Follow Shane Gustafson ✔@Shane_WMBD SCAM ALERT: Gmail accounts across the country have been hacked, several agencies are asking you to be aware. http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/gmail-hack-hits-central-illinois/705935084 … 4:48 AM - 4 May 2017 Photo published for Gmail Hack Hits Central Illinois Gmail Hack Hits Central Illinois An attack against Gmail accounts across the country also targets several agencies in central Illinois. centralillinoisproud.com 66 Retweets 33 likes Follow Lance @lancewmccarthy Man, gmail's getting hammered today with spam and phishing attacks. 4:49 AM - 4 May 2017 11 Retweet 11 like Within an hour, a red warning began appearing with the malicious email that says it could be a phishing attack. View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Follow Jen Lee Reeves @jenleereeves Be careful, Twitter people with Gmail accounts! Do not click on the "doc share" box. It's a solid attempt at phishing. 4:14 AM - 4 May 2017 44 Retweets 77 likes However, Google said that they had "disabled" the malicious accounts and pushed updates to all users. They also said that it only affected "fewer than 0.1 percent of Gmail users" still be about 1 million of the service's roughly 1 billion users around the world. What do you have to do if you experienced similar phishing attacks? Source: NBC Recommended: Do You Need Money For Tuition Fee For The Next School Year? You Need To Watch This Do you need money for your tuition fee to be able to study this coming school year? The Philippine government might be able to help you. All you need to do is to follow these steps: -Inquire at the state college or university where you want to study. -Bring Identification forms. If your family is a 4Ps subsidiary, prepare and bring your 4Ps identification card. For families who are not a member of 4Ps, bring your family's proof of income. -Bring the registration form from your state college or university where you want to study. Nicholas Tenazas, Deputy executive Director of CHED-UniFAST said that in the program, the state colleges and universities will not collect any tuition fee from the students. The Government will shoulder their tuition fees. CHED-UniFAST or the Unified Student Financial Assistance For Tertiary Education otherwise known as the Republic Act 10687 which aims to provide quality education to the Filipinos. What are the qualifications for availing of the modalities of UniFAST? The applicant for any of the modalities under the UniFAST must meet the following minimum qualifications: (a) must be a Filipino citizen, but the Board may grant exemptions to foreign students based on reciprocal programs that provide similar benefits to Filipino students, such as student exchange programs, international reciprocal Scholarships, and other mutually beneficial programs; (b) must be a high school graduate or its equivalent from duly authorized institutions; (c) must possess good moral character with no criminal record, but this requirement shall be waived for programs which target children in conflict with the law and those who are undergoing or have undergone rehabilitation; (d) must be admitted to the higher education institution (HEI) or TVI included in the Registry of Programs and Institutions of the applicant’s choice, provided that the applicant shall be allowed to begin processing the application within a reasonable time frame set by the Board to give the applicant sufficient time to enroll; (e) in the case of technical-vocational education and training or TVET programs, must have passed the TESDA screening/assessment procedure, trade test, or skills competency evaluation; and (f) in the case of scholarship, the applicant must obtain at least the score required by the Board for the Qualifying Examination System for Scoring Students and must possess such other qualifications as may be prescribed by the Board. The applicant has to declare also if he or she is already a beneficiary of any other student financial assistance, including government StuFAP. However, if at the time of application of the scholarship, grant-in-aid, student loan, or other modalities of StuFAP under this Act, the amount of such other existing grant does not cover the full cost of tertiary education at the HEI or TVI where the applicant has enrolled in, the applicant may still avail of the StuFAPs under this Act for the remaining portion. Recommended: Starting this August, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will possibly release the driver's license with validity of 5 years as President Duterte earlier promised. LTO Chief Ed Galvante said, LTO started the renewal of driver's license with a validity of 5 years since last year but due to the delay of the supply of the plastic cards, they are only able to issue receipts. The LTO is optimistic that the plastic cards will be available on the said month. Meanwhile, the LTO Chief has uttered support to the program of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) which is the establishment of the Driver's Academy which will begin this month Public Utility Drivers will be required to attend the one to two days classes. At the academy, they will learn the traffic rules and regulations, LTFRB policies, and they will also be taught on how to avoid road rage. Grab and Uber drivers will also be required to undergo the same training. LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada said that they will conduct an exam after the training and if the drivers passed, they will be given an ID Card. The list of the passers will be then listed to their database. The operators will be able to check the status of the drivers they are hiring. Recommended: Transfer to other employer An employer can grant a written permission to his employees to work with another employer for a period of six months, renewable for a similar period. Part time jobs are now allowed Employees can take up part time job with another employer, with a written approval from his original employer, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday. Staying out of Country, still can come back? Expatriates staying out of the country for more than six months can re-enter the country with a “return visa”, within a year, if they hold a Qatari residency permit (RP) and after paying the fine. Newborn RP possible A newborn baby can get residency permit within 90 days from the date of birth or the date of entering the country, if the parents hold a valid Qatari RP. No medical check up Anyone who enters the country on a visit visa or for other purposes are not required to undergo the mandatory medical check-up if they stay for a period not more than 30 days. Foreigners are not allowed to stay in the country after expiry of their visa if not renewed. E gates for all Expatriates living in Qatar can leave and enter the country using their Qatari IDs through the e-gates. Exit Permit Grievances Committee According to Law No 21 of 2015 regulating entry, exit and residency of expatriates, which was enforced on December 13, last year, expatriate worker can leave the country immediately after his employer inform the competent authorities about his consent for exit. In case the employer objected, the employee can lodge a complaint with the Exit Permit Grievances Committee which will take a decision within three working days. Change job before or after contract , complete freedom Expatriate worker can change his job before the end of his work contract with or without the consent of his employer, if the contract period ended or after five years if the contract is open ended. With approval from the competent authority, the worker also can change his job if the employer died or the company vanished for any reason. Three months for RP process The employer must process the RP of his employees within 90 days from the date of his entry to the country. Expat must leave within 90 days of visa expiry The employer must return the travel document (passport) to the employee after finishing the RP formalities unless the employee makes a written request to keep it with the employer. The employer must report to the authorities concerned within 24 hours if the worker left his job, refused to leave the country after cancellation of his RP, passed three months since its expiry or his visit visa ended. If the visa or residency permit becomes invalid the expat needs to leave the country within 90 days from the date of its expiry. The expat must not violate terms and the purpose for which he/she has been granted the residency permit and should not work with another employer without permission of his original employer. In case of a dispute the Interior Minister or his representative has the right to allow an expatriate worker to work with another employer temporarily with approval from the Ministry of Administrative Development,Labour and Social Affairs. Source:qatarday.com Recommended: The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? Transfer to other employer An employer can grant a written permission to his employees to work with another employer for a period of six months, renewable for a similar period. Part time jobs are now allowed Employees can take up part time job with another employer, with a written approval from his original employer, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday. Staying out of Country, still can come back? Expatriates staying out of the country for more than six months can re-enter the country with a “return visa”, within a year, if they hold a Qatari residency permit (RP) and after paying the fine. Newborn RP possible A newborn baby can get residency permit within 90 days from the date of birth or the date of entering the country, if the parents hold a valid Qatari RP. No medical check up Anyone who enters the country on a visit visa or for other purposes are not required to undergo the mandatory medical check-up if they stay for a period not more than 30 days. Foreigners are not allowed to stay in the country after expiry of their visa if not renewed. E gates for all Expatriates living in Qatar can leave and enter the country using their Qatari IDs through the e-gates. Exit Permit Grievances Committee According to Law No 21 of 2015 regulating entry, exit and residency of expatriates, which was enforced on December 13, last year, expatriate worker can leave the country immediately after his employer inform the competent authorities about his consent for exit. In case the employer objected, the employee can lodge a complaint with the Exit Permit Grievances Committee which will take a decision within three working days. Change job before or after contract , complete freedom Expatriate worker can change his job before the end of his work contract with or without the consent of his employer, if the contract period ended or after five years if the contract is open ended. With approval from the competent authority, the worker also can change his job if the employer died or the company vanished for any reason. Three months for RP process The employer must process the RP of his employees within 90 days from the date of his entry to the country. Expat must leave within 90 days of visa expiry The employer must return the travel document (passport) to the employee after finishing the RP formalities unless the employee makes a written request to keep it with the employer. The employer must report to the authorities concerned within 24 hours if the worker left his job, refused to leave the country after cancellation of his RP, passed three months since its expiry or his visit visa ended. If the visa or residency permit becomes invalid the expat needs to leave the country within 90 days from the date of its expiry. The expat must not violate terms and the purpose for which he/she has been granted the residency permit and should not work with another employer without permission of his original employer. In case of a dispute the Interior Minister or his representative has the right to allow an expatriate worker to work with another employer temporarily with approval from the Ministry of Administrative Development,Labour and Social Affairs. Source:qatarday.com Recommended: The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS Starting this August, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will possibly release the driver's license with validity of 5 years as President Duterte earlier promised. LTO Chief Ed Galvante said, LTO started the renewal of driver's license with a validity of 5 years since last year but due to the delay of the supply of the plastic cards, they are only able to issue receipts. The LTO is optimistic that the plastic cards will be available on the said month. Transfer to other employer An employer can grant a written permission to his employees to work with another employer for a period of six months, renewable for a similar period. Part time jobs are now allowed Employees can take up part time job with another employer, with a written approval from his original employer, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday. Staying out of Country, still can come back? Expatriates staying out of the country for more than six months can re-enter the country with a “return visa”, within a year, if they hold a Qatari residency permit (RP) and after paying the fine. Newborn RP possible A newborn baby can get residency permit within 90 days from the date of birth or the date of entering the country, if the parents hold a valid Qatari RP. No medical check up Anyone who enters the country on a visit visa or for other purposes are not required to undergo the mandatory medical check-up if they stay for a period not more than 30 days. Foreigners are not allowed to stay in the country after expiry of their visa if not renewed. E gates for all Expatriates living in Qatar can leave and enter the country using their Qatari IDs through the e-gates. Exit Permit Grievances Committee According to Law No 21 of 2015 regulating entry, exit and residency of expatriates, which was enforced on December 13, last year, expatriate worker can leave the country immediately after his employer inform the competent authorities about his consent for exit. In case the employer objected, the employee can lodge a complaint with the Exit Permit Grievances Committee which will take a decision within three working days. Change job before or after contract , complete freedom Expatriate worker can change his job before the end of his work contract with or without the consent of his employer, if the contract period ended or after five years if the contract is open ended. With approval from the competent authority, the worker also can change his job if the employer died or the company vanished for any reason. Three months for RP process The employer must process the RP of his employees within 90 days from the date of his entry to the country. Expat must leave within 90 days of visa expiry The employer must return the travel document (passport) to the employee after finishing the RP formalities unless the employee makes a written request to keep it with the employer. The employer must report to the authorities concerned within 24 hours if the worker left his job, refused to leave the country after cancellation of his RP, passed three months since its expiry or his visit visa ended. If the visa or residency permit becomes invalid the expat needs to leave the country within 90 days from the date of its expiry. The expat must not violate terms and the purpose for which he/she has been granted the residency permit and should not work with another employer without permission of his original employer. In case of a dispute the Interior Minister or his representative has the right to allow an expatriate worker to work with another employer temporarily with approval from the Ministry of Administrative Development,Labour and Social Affairs. Source:qatarday.com Recommended: The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? Transfer to other employer An employer can grant a written permission to his employees to work with another employer for a period of six months, renewable for a similar period. Part time jobs are now allowed Employees can take up part time job with another employer, with a written approval from his original employer, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday. Staying out of Country, still can come back? Expatriates staying out of the country for more than six months can re-enter the country with a “return visa”, within a year, if they hold a Qatari residency permit (RP) and after paying the fine. Newborn RP possible A newborn baby can get residency permit within 90 days from the date of birth or the date of entering the country, if the parents hold a valid Qatari RP. No medical check up Anyone who enters the country on a visit visa or for other purposes are not required to undergo the mandatory medical check-up if they stay for a period not more than 30 days. Foreigners are not allowed to stay in the country after expiry of their visa if not renewed. E gates for all Expatriates living in Qatar can leave and enter the country using their Qatari IDs through the e-gates. Exit Permit Grievances Committee According to Law No 21 of 2015 regulating entry, exit and residency of expatriates, which was enforced on December 13, last year, expatriate worker can leave the country immediately after his employer inform the competent authorities about his consent for exit. In case the employer objected, the employee can lodge a complaint with the Exit Permit Grievances Committee which will take a decision within three working days. Change job before or after contract , complete freedom Expatriate worker can change his job before the end of his work contract with or without the consent of his employer, if the contract period ended or after five years if the contract is open ended. With approval from the competent authority, the worker also can change his job if the employer died or the company vanished for any reason. Three months for RP process The employer must process the RP of his employees within 90 days from the date of his entry to the country. Expat must leave within 90 days of visa expiry The employer must return the travel document (passport) to the employee after finishing the RP formalities unless the employee makes a written request to keep it with the employer. The employer must report to the authorities concerned within 24 hours if the worker left his job, refused to leave the country after cancellation of his RP, passed three months since its expiry or his visit visa ended. If the visa or residency permit becomes invalid the expat needs to leave the country within 90 days from the date of its expiry. The expat must not violate terms and the purpose for which he/she has been granted the residency permit and should not work with another employer without permission of his original employer. In case of a dispute the Interior Minister or his representative has the right to allow an expatriate worker to work with another employer temporarily with approval from the Ministry of Administrative Development,Labour and Social Affairs. Source:qatarday.com Recommended: The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS Starting this August, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will possibly release the driver's license with validity of 5 years as President Duterte earlier promised. LTO Chief Ed Galvante said, LTO started the renewal of driver's license with a validity of 5 years since last year but due to the delay of the supply of the plastic cards, they are only able to issue receipts. The LTO is optimistic that the plastic cards will be available on the said month. Meanwhile, the LTO Chief has uttered support to the program of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) which is the establishment of the Driver's Academy which will begin this month Public Utility Drivers will be required to attend the one to two days classes. At the academy, they will learn the traffic rules and regulations, LTFRB policies, and they will also be taught on how to avoid road rage. Grab and Uber drivers will also be required to undergo the same training. LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada said that they will conduct an exam after the training and if the drivers passed, they will be given an ID Card. The list of the passers will be then listed to their database. The operators will be able to check the status of the drivers they are hiring. Recommended: Transfer to other employer An employer can grant a written permission to his employees to work with another employer for a period of six months, renewable for a similar period. Part time jobs are now allowed Employees can take up part time job with another employer, with a written approval from his original employer, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday. Staying out of Country, still can come back? Expatriates staying out of the country for more than six months can re-enter the country with a “return visa”, within a year, if they hold a Qatari residency permit (RP) and after paying the fine. Newborn RP possible A newborn baby can get residency permit within 90 days from the date of birth or the date of entering the country, if the parents hold a valid Qatari RP. No medical check up Anyone who enters the country on a visit visa or for other purposes are not required to undergo the mandatory medical check-up if they stay for a period not more than 30 days. Foreigners are not allowed to stay in the country after expiry of their visa if not renewed. E gates for all Expatriates living in Qatar can leave and enter the country using their Qatari IDs through the e-gates. Exit Permit Grievances Committee According to Law No 21 of 2015 regulating entry, exit and residency of expatriates, which was enforced on December 13, last year, expatriate worker can leave the country immediately after his employer inform the competent authorities about his consent for exit. In case the employer objected, the employee can lodge a complaint with the Exit Permit Grievances Committee which will take a decision within three working days. Change job before or after contract , complete freedom Expatriate worker can change his job before the end of his work contract with or without the consent of his employer, if the contract period ended or after five years if the contract is open ended. With approval from the competent authority, the worker also can change his job if the employer died or the company vanished for any reason. Three months for RP process The employer must process the RP of his employees within 90 days from the date of his entry to the country. Expat must leave within 90 days of visa expiry The employer must return the travel document (passport) to the employee after finishing the RP formalities unless the employee makes a written request to keep it with the employer. The employer must report to the authorities concerned within 24 hours if the worker left his job, refused to leave the country after cancellation of his RP, passed three months since its expiry or his visit visa ended. If the visa or residency permit becomes invalid the expat needs to leave the country within 90 days from the date of its expiry. The expat must not violate terms and the purpose for which he/she has been granted the residency permit and should not work with another employer without permission of his original employer. In case of a dispute the Interior Minister or his representative has the right to allow an expatriate worker to work with another employer temporarily with approval from the Ministry of Administrative Development,Labour and Social Affairs. Source:qatarday.com Recommended: The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? Transfer to other employer An employer can grant a written permission to his employees to work with another employer for a period of six months, renewable for a similar period. Part time jobs are now allowed Employees can take up part time job with another employer, with a written approval from his original employer, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday. Staying out of Country, still can come back? Expatriates staying out of the country for more than six months can re-enter the country with a “return visa”, within a year, if they hold a Qatari residency permit (RP) and after paying the fine. Newborn RP possible A newborn baby can get residency permit within 90 days from the date of birth or the date of entering the country, if the parents hold a valid Qatari RP. No medical check up Anyone who enters the country on a visit visa or for other purposes are not required to undergo the mandatory medical check-up if they stay for a period not more than 30 days. Foreigners are not allowed to stay in the country after expiry of their visa if not renewed. E gates for all Expatriates living in Qatar can leave and enter the country using their Qatari IDs through the e-gates. Exit Permit Grievances Committee According to Law No 21 of 2015 regulating entry, exit and residency of expatriates, which was enforced on December 13, last year, expatriate worker can leave the country immediately after his employer inform the competent authorities about his consent for exit. In case the employer objected, the employee can lodge a complaint with the Exit Permit Grievances Committee which will take a decision within three working days. Change job before or after contract , complete freedom Expatriate worker can change his job before the end of his work contract with or without the consent of his employer, if the contract period ended or after five years if the contract is open ended. With approval from the competent authority, the worker also can change his job if the employer died or the company vanished for any reason. Three months for RP process The employer must process the RP of his employees within 90 days from the date of his entry to the country. Expat must leave within 90 days of visa expiry The employer must return the travel document (passport) to the employee after finishing the RP formalities unless the employee makes a written request to keep it with the employer. The employer must report to the authorities concerned within 24 hours if the worker left his job, refused to leave the country after cancellation of his RP, passed three months since its expiry or his visit visa ended. If the visa or residency permit becomes invalid the expat needs to leave the country within 90 days from the date of its expiry. The expat must not violate terms and the purpose for which he/she has been granted the residency permit and should not work with another employer without permission of his original employer. In case of a dispute the Interior Minister or his representative has the right to allow an expatriate worker to work with another employer temporarily with approval from the Ministry of Administrative Development,Labour and Social Affairs. Source:qatarday.com Recommended: The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS Starting this August, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will possibly release the driver's license with validity of 5 years as President Duterte earlier promised. LTO Chief Ed Galvante said, LTO started the renewal of driver's license with a validity of 5 years since last year but due to the delay of the supply of the plastic cards, they are only able to issue receipts. The LTO is optimistic that the plastic cards will be available on the said month. Transfer to other employer An employer can grant a written permission to his employees to work with another employer for a period of six months, renewable for a similar period. Part time jobs are now allowed Employees can take up part time job with another employer, with a written approval from his original employer, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday. Staying out of Country, still can come back? Expatriates staying out of the country for more than six months can re-enter the country with a “return visa”, within a year, if they hold a Qatari residency permit (RP) and after paying the fine. Newborn RP possible A newborn baby can get residency permit within 90 days from the date of birth or the date of entering the country, if the parents hold a valid Qatari RP. No medical check up Anyone who enters the country on a visit visa or for other purposes are not required to undergo the mandatory medical check-up if they stay for a period not more than 30 days. Foreigners are not allowed to stay in the country after expiry of their visa if not renewed. E gates for all Expatriates living in Qatar can leave and enter the country using their Qatari IDs through the e-gates. Exit Permit Grievances Committee According to Law No 21 of 2015 regulating entry, exit and residency of expatriates, which was enforced on December 13, last year, expatriate worker can leave the country immediately after his employer inform the competent authorities about his consent for exit. In case the employer objected, the employee can lodge a complaint with the Exit Permit Grievances Committee which will take a decision within three working days. Change job before or after contract , complete freedom Expatriate worker can change his job before the end of his work contract with or without the consent of his employer, if the contract period ended or after five years if the contract is open ended. With approval from the competent authority, the worker also can change his job if the employer died or the company vanished for any reason. Three months for RP process The employer must process the RP of his employees within 90 days from the date of his entry to the country. Expat must leave within 90 days of visa expiry The employer must return the travel document (passport) to the employee after finishing the RP formalities unless the employee makes a written request to keep it with the employer. The employer must report to the authorities concerned within 24 hours if the worker left his job, refused to leave the country after cancellation of his RP, passed three months since its expiry or his visit visa ended. If the visa or residency permit becomes invalid the expat needs to leave the country within 90 days from the date of its expiry. The expat must not violate terms and the purpose for which he/she has been granted the residency permit and should not work with another employer without permission of his original employer. In case of a dispute the Interior Minister or his representative has the right to allow an expatriate worker to work with another employer temporarily with approval from the Ministry of Administrative Development,Labour and Social Affairs. Source:qatarday.com Recommended: The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? Transfer to other employer An employer can grant a written permission to his employees to work with another employer for a period of six months, renewable for a similar period. Part time jobs are now allowed Employees can take up part time job with another employer, with a written approval from his original employer, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday. Staying out of Country, still can come back? Expatriates staying out of the country for more than six months can re-enter the country with a “return visa”, within a year, if they hold a Qatari residency permit (RP) and after paying the fine. Newborn RP possible A newborn baby can get residency permit within 90 days from the date of birth or the date of entering the country, if the parents hold a valid Qatari RP. No medical check up Anyone who enters the country on a visit visa or for other purposes are not required to undergo the mandatory medical check-up if they stay for a period not more than 30 days. Foreigners are not allowed to stay in the country after expiry of their visa if not renewed. E gates for all Expatriates living in Qatar can leave and enter the country using their Qatari IDs through the e-gates. Exit Permit Grievances Committee According to Law No 21 of 2015 regulating entry, exit and residency of expatriates, which was enforced on December 13, last year, expatriate worker can leave the country immediately after his employer inform the competent authorities about his consent for exit. In case the employer objected, the employee can lodge a complaint with the Exit Permit Grievances Committee which will take a decision within three working days. Change job before or after contract , complete freedom Expatriate worker can change his job before the end of his work contract with or without the consent of his employer, if the contract period ended or after five years if the contract is open ended. With approval from the competent authority, the worker also can change his job if the employer died or the company vanished for any reason. Three months for RP process The employer must process the RP of his employees within 90 days from the date of his entry to the country. Expat must leave within 90 days of visa expiry The employer must return the travel document (passport) to the employee after finishing the RP formalities unless the employee makes a written request to keep it with the employer. The employer must report to the authorities concerned within 24 hours if the worker left his job, refused to leave the country after cancellation of his RP, passed three months since its expiry or his visit visa ended. If the visa or residency permit becomes invalid the expat needs to leave the country within 90 days from the date of its expiry. The expat must not violate terms and the purpose for which he/she has been granted the residency permit and should not work with another employer without permission of his original employer. In case of a dispute the Interior Minister or his representative has the right to allow an expatriate worker to work with another employer temporarily with approval from the Ministry of Administrative Development,Labour and Social Affairs. Source:qatarday.com Recommended: The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS A massive attack on Google hit millions of Gmail users after receiving an email which instructs the user to click on a document. After that, a very google-like page that will ask for your password and that's where you get infected.Experts warned that if ever you received an email which asks you to click a document, please! DO NOT CLICK IT!This "worm" which arrived in the inboxes of Gmail users in the form of an email from a trusted contact asking users to click on an attached "Google Docs," or GDocs, file. Clicking on the link took them to a real Google security page, where users were asked to give permission for the fake app, posing as GDocs, to have an access to the users' email account.For added menace, this worm also sent itself out to all of the contacts of the affected user Gmail or and others spawning itself hundreds of times any time a single user was hooked on its snare. Do You Need Money For Tuition Fee For The Next School Year? You Need To Watch This Do you need money for your tuition fee to be able to study this coming school year? The Philippine government might be able to help you. All you need to do is to follow these steps: -Inquire at the state college or university where you want to study. -Bring Identification forms. If your family is a 4Ps subsidiary, prepare and bring your 4Ps identification card. For families who are not a member of 4Ps, bring your family's proof of income. -Bring the registration form from your state college or university where you want to study. Nicholas Tenazas, Deputy executive Director of CHED-UniFAST said that in the program, the state colleges and universities will not collect any tuition fee from the students. The Government will shoulder their tuition fees. CHED-UniFAST or the Unified Student Financial Assistance For Tertiary Education otherwise known as the Republic Act 10687 which aims to provide quality education to the Filipinos. What are the qualifications for availing of the modalities of UniFAST? The applicant for any of the modalities under the UniFAST must meet the following minimum qualifications: (a) must be a Filipino citizen, but the Board may grant exemptions to foreign students based on reciprocal programs that provide similar benefits to Filipino students, such as student exchange programs, international reciprocal Scholarships, and other mutually beneficial programs; (b) must be a high school graduate or its equivalent from duly authorized institutions; (c) must possess good moral character with no criminal record, but this requirement shall be waived for programs which target children in conflict with the law and those who are undergoing or have undergone rehabilitation; (d) must be admitted to the higher education institution (HEI) or TVI included in the Registry of Programs and Institutions of the applicant’s choice, provided that the applicant shall be allowed to begin processing the application within a reasonable time frame set by the Board to give the applicant sufficient time to enroll; (e) in the case of technical-vocational education and training or TVET programs, must have passed the TESDA screening/assessment procedure, trade test, or skills competency evaluation; and (f) in the case of scholarship, the applicant must obtain at least the score required by the Board for the Qualifying Examination System for Scoring Students and must possess such other qualifications as may be prescribed by the Board. The applicant has to declare also if he or she is already a beneficiary of any other student financial assistance, including government StuFAP. However, if at the time of application of the scholarship, grant-in-aid, student loan, or other modalities of StuFAP under this Act, the amount of such other existing grant does not cover the full cost of tertiary education at the HEI or TVI where the applicant has enrolled in, the applicant may still avail of the StuFAPs under this Act for the remaining portion. Recommended: Starting this August, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will possibly release the driver's license with validity of 5 years as President Duterte earlier promised. LTO Chief Ed Galvante said, LTO started the renewal of driver's license with a validity of 5 years since last year but due to the delay of the supply of the plastic cards, they are only able to issue receipts. The LTO is optimistic that the plastic cards will be available on the said month. Meanwhile, the LTO Chief has uttered support to the program of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) which is the establishment of the Driver's Academy which will begin this month Public Utility Drivers will be required to attend the one to two days classes. At the academy, they will learn the traffic rules and regulations, LTFRB policies, and they will also be taught on how to avoid road rage. Grab and Uber drivers will also be required to undergo the same training. LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada said that they will conduct an exam after the training and if the drivers passed, they will be given an ID Card. The list of the passers will be then listed to their database. The operators will be able to check the status of the drivers they are hiring. Recommended: Transfer to other employer An employer can grant a written permission to his employees to work with another employer for a period of six months, renewable for a similar period. Part time jobs are now allowed Employees can take up part time job with another employer, with a written approval from his original employer, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday. Staying out of Country, still can come back? Expatriates staying out of the country for more than six months can re-enter the country with a “return visa”, within a year, if they hold a Qatari residency permit (RP) and after paying the fine. Newborn RP possible A newborn baby can get residency permit within 90 days from the date of birth or the date of entering the country, if the parents hold a valid Qatari RP. No medical check up Anyone who enters the country on a visit visa or for other purposes are not required to undergo the mandatory medical check-up if they stay for a period not more than 30 days. Foreigners are not allowed to stay in the country after expiry of their visa if not renewed. E gates for all Expatriates living in Qatar can leave and enter the country using their Qatari IDs through the e-gates. Exit Permit Grievances Committee According to Law No 21 of 2015 regulating entry, exit and residency of expatriates, which was enforced on December 13, last year, expatriate worker can leave the country immediately after his employer inform the competent authorities about his consent for exit. In case the employer objected, the employee can lodge a complaint with the Exit Permit Grievances Committee which will take a decision within three working days. Change job before or after contract , complete freedom Expatriate worker can change his job before the end of his work contract with or without the consent of his employer, if the contract period ended or after five years if the contract is open ended. With approval from the competent authority, the worker also can change his job if the employer died or the company vanished for any reason. Three months for RP process The employer must process the RP of his employees within 90 days from the date of his entry to the country. Expat must leave within 90 days of visa expiry The employer must return the travel document (passport) to the employee after finishing the RP formalities unless the employee makes a written request to keep it with the employer. The employer must report to the authorities concerned within 24 hours if the worker left his job, refused to leave the country after cancellation of his RP, passed three months since its expiry or his visit visa ended. If the visa or residency permit becomes invalid the expat needs to leave the country within 90 days from the date of its expiry. The expat must not violate terms and the purpose for which he/she has been granted the residency permit and should not work with another employer without permission of his original employer. In case of a dispute the Interior Minister or his representative has the right to allow an expatriate worker to work with another employer temporarily with approval from the Ministry of Administrative Development,Labour and Social Affairs. Source:qatarday.com Recommended: The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? Transfer to other employer An employer can grant a written permission to his employees to work with another employer for a period of six months, renewable for a similar period. Part time jobs are now allowed Employees can take up part time job with another employer, with a written approval from his original employer, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday. Staying out of Country, still can come back? Expatriates staying out of the country for more than six months can re-enter the country with a “return visa”, within a year, if they hold a Qatari residency permit (RP) and after paying the fine. Newborn RP possible A newborn baby can get residency permit within 90 days from the date of birth or the date of entering the country, if the parents hold a valid Qatari RP. No medical check up Anyone who enters the country on a visit visa or for other purposes are not required to undergo the mandatory medical check-up if they stay for a period not more than 30 days. Foreigners are not allowed to stay in the country after expiry of their visa if not renewed. E gates for all Expatriates living in Qatar can leave and enter the country using their Qatari IDs through the e-gates. Exit Permit Grievances Committee According to Law No 21 of 2015 regulating entry, exit and residency of expatriates, which was enforced on December 13, last year, expatriate worker can leave the country immediately after his employer inform the competent authorities about his consent for exit. In case the employer objected, the employee can lodge a complaint with the Exit Permit Grievances Committee which will take a decision within three working days. Change job before or after contract , complete freedom Expatriate worker can change his job before the end of his work contract with or without the consent of his employer, if the contract period ended or after five years if the contract is open ended. With approval from the competent authority, the worker also can change his job if the employer died or the company vanished for any reason. Three months for RP process The employer must process the RP of his employees within 90 days from the date of his entry to the country. Expat must leave within 90 days of visa expiry The employer must return the travel document (passport) to the employee after finishing the RP formalities unless the employee makes a written request to keep it with the employer. The employer must report to the authorities concerned within 24 hours if the worker left his job, refused to leave the country after cancellation of his RP, passed three months since its expiry or his visit visa ended. If the visa or residency permit becomes invalid the expat needs to leave the country within 90 days from the date of its expiry. The expat must not violate terms and the purpose for which he/she has been granted the residency permit and should not work with another employer without permission of his original employer. In case of a dispute the Interior Minister or his representative has the right to allow an expatriate worker to work with another employer temporarily with approval from the Ministry of Administrative Development,Labour and Social Affairs. Source:qatarday.com Recommended: The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS Starting this August, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will possibly release the driver's license with validity of 5 years as President Duterte earlier promised. LTO Chief Ed Galvante said, LTO started the renewal of driver's license with a validity of 5 years since last year but due to the delay of the supply of the plastic cards, they are only able to issue receipts. The LTO is optimistic that the plastic cards will be available on the said month. Transfer to other employer An employer can grant a written permission to his employees to work with another employer for a period of six months, renewable for a similar period. Part time jobs are now allowed Employees can take up part time job with another employer, with a written approval from his original employer, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday. Staying out of Country, still can come back? Expatriates staying out of the country for more than six months can re-enter the country with a “return visa”, within a year, if they hold a Qatari residency permit (RP) and after paying the fine. Newborn RP possible A newborn baby can get residency permit within 90 days from the date of birth or the date of entering the country, if the parents hold a valid Qatari RP. No medical check up Anyone who enters the country on a visit visa or for other purposes are not required to undergo the mandatory medical check-up if they stay for a period not more than 30 days. Foreigners are not allowed to stay in the country after expiry of their visa if not renewed. E gates for all Expatriates living in Qatar can leave and enter the country using their Qatari IDs through the e-gates. Exit Permit Grievances Committee According to Law No 21 of 2015 regulating entry, exit and residency of expatriates, which was enforced on December 13, last year, expatriate worker can leave the country immediately after his employer inform the competent authorities about his consent for exit. In case the employer objected, the employee can lodge a complaint with the Exit Permit Grievances Committee which will take a decision within three working days. Change job before or after contract , complete freedom Expatriate worker can change his job before the end of his work contract with or without the consent of his employer, if the contract period ended or after five years if the contract is open ended. With approval from the competent authority, the worker also can change his job if the employer died or the company vanished for any reason. Three months for RP process The employer must process the RP of his employees within 90 days from the date of his entry to the country. Expat must leave within 90 days of visa expiry The employer must return the travel document (passport) to the employee after finishing the RP formalities unless the employee makes a written request to keep it with the employer. The employer must report to the authorities concerned within 24 hours if the worker left his job, refused to leave the country after cancellation of his RP, passed three months since its expiry or his visit visa ended. If the visa or residency permit becomes invalid the expat needs to leave the country within 90 days from the date of its expiry. The expat must not violate terms and the purpose for which he/she has been granted the residency permit and should not work with another employer without permission of his original employer. In case of a dispute the Interior Minister or his representative has the right to allow an expatriate worker to work with another employer temporarily with approval from the Ministry of Administrative Development,Labour and Social Affairs. Source:qatarday.com Recommended: The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? Transfer to other employer An employer can grant a written permission to his employees to work with another employer for a period of six months, renewable for a similar period. Part time jobs are now allowed Employees can take up part time job with another employer, with a written approval from his original employer, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday. Staying out of Country, still can come back? Expatriates staying out of the country for more than six months can re-enter the country with a “return visa”, within a year, if they hold a Qatari residency permit (RP) and after paying the fine. Newborn RP possible A newborn baby can get residency permit within 90 days from the date of birth or the date of entering the country, if the parents hold a valid Qatari RP. No medical check up Anyone who enters the country on a visit visa or for other purposes are not required to undergo the mandatory medical check-up if they stay for a period not more than 30 days. Foreigners are not allowed to stay in the country after expiry of their visa if not renewed. E gates for all Expatriates living in Qatar can leave and enter the country using their Qatari IDs through the e-gates. Exit Permit Grievances Committee According to Law No 21 of 2015 regulating entry, exit and residency of expatriates, which was enforced on December 13, last year, expatriate worker can leave the country immediately after his employer inform the competent authorities about his consent for exit. In case the employer objected, the employee can lodge a complaint with the Exit Permit Grievances Committee which will take a decision within three working days. Change job before or after contract , complete freedom Expatriate worker can change his job before the end of his work contract with or without the consent of his employer, if the contract period ended or after five years if the contract is open ended. With approval from the competent authority, the worker also can change his job if the employer died or the company vanished for any reason. Three months for RP process The employer must process the RP of his employees within 90 days from the date of his entry to the country. Expat must leave within 90 days of visa expiry The employer must return the travel document (passport) to the employee after finishing the RP formalities unless the employee makes a written request to keep it with the employer. The employer must report to the authorities concerned within 24 hours if the worker left his job, refused to leave the country after cancellation of his RP, passed three months since its expiry or his visit visa ended. If the visa or residency permit becomes invalid the expat needs to leave the country within 90 days from the date of its expiry. The expat must not violate terms and the purpose for which he/she has been granted the residency permit and should not work with another employer without permission of his original employer. In case of a dispute the Interior Minister or his representative has the right to allow an expatriate worker to work with another employer temporarily with approval from the Ministry of Administrative Development,Labour and Social Affairs. Source:qatarday.com Recommended: The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS Starting this August, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will possibly release the driver's license with validity of 5 years as President Duterte earlier promised. LTO Chief Ed Galvante said, LTO started the renewal of driver's license with a validity of 5 years since last year but due to the delay of the supply of the plastic cards, they are only able to issue receipts. The LTO is optimistic that the plastic cards will be available on the said month. Meanwhile, the LTO Chief has uttered support to the program of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) which is the establishment of the Driver's Academy which will begin this month Public Utility Drivers will be required to attend the one to two days classes. At the academy, they will learn the traffic rules and regulations, LTFRB policies, and they will also be taught on how to avoid road rage. Grab and Uber drivers will also be required to undergo the same training. LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada said that they will conduct an exam after the training and if the drivers passed, they will be given an ID Card. The list of the passers will be then listed to their database. The operators will be able to check the status of the drivers they are hiring. Recommended: Transfer to other employer An employer can grant a written permission to his employees to work with another employer for a period of six months, renewable for a similar period. Part time jobs are now allowed Employees can take up part time job with another employer, with a written approval from his original employer, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday. Staying out of Country, still can come back? Expatriates staying out of the country for more than six months can re-enter the country with a “return visa”, within a year, if they hold a Qatari residency permit (RP) and after paying the fine. Newborn RP possible A newborn baby can get residency permit within 90 days from the date of birth or the date of entering the country, if the parents hold a valid Qatari RP. No medical check up Anyone who enters the country on a visit visa or for other purposes are not required to undergo the mandatory medical check-up if they stay for a period not more than 30 days. Foreigners are not allowed to stay in the country after expiry of their visa if not renewed. E gates for all Expatriates living in Qatar can leave and enter the country using their Qatari IDs through the e-gates. Exit Permit Grievances Committee According to Law No 21 of 2015 regulating entry, exit and residency of expatriates, which was enforced on December 13, last year, expatriate worker can leave the country immediately after his employer inform the competent authorities about his consent for exit. In case the employer objected, the employee can lodge a complaint with the Exit Permit Grievances Committee which will take a decision within three working days. Change job before or after contract , complete freedom Expatriate worker can change his job before the end of his work contract with or without the consent of his employer, if the contract period ended or after five years if the contract is open ended. With approval from the competent authority, the worker also can change his job if the employer died or the company vanished for any reason. Three months for RP process The employer must process the RP of his employees within 90 days from the date of his entry to the country. Expat must leave within 90 days of visa expiry The employer must return the travel document (passport) to the employee after finishing the RP formalities unless the employee makes a written request to keep it with the employer. The employer must report to the authorities concerned within 24 hours if the worker left his job, refused to leave the country after cancellation of his RP, passed three months since its expiry or his visit visa ended. If the visa or residency permit becomes invalid the expat needs to leave the country within 90 days from the date of its expiry. The expat must not violate terms and the purpose for which he/she has been granted the residency permit and should not work with another employer without permission of his original employer. In case of a dispute the Interior Minister or his representative has the right to allow an expatriate worker to work with another employer temporarily with approval from the Ministry of Administrative Development,Labour and Social Affairs. Source:qatarday.com Recommended: The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? Transfer to other employer An employer can grant a written permission to his employees to work with another employer for a period of six months, renewable for a similar period. Part time jobs are now allowed Employees can take up part time job with another employer, with a written approval from his original employer, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday. Staying out of Country, still can come back? Expatriates staying out of the country for more than six months can re-enter the country with a “return visa”, within a year, if they hold a Qatari residency permit (RP) and after paying the fine. Newborn RP possible A newborn baby can get residency permit within 90 days from the date of birth or the date of entering the country, if the parents hold a valid Qatari RP. No medical check up Anyone who enters the country on a visit visa or for other purposes are not required to undergo the mandatory medical check-up if they stay for a period not more than 30 days. Foreigners are not allowed to stay in the country after expiry of their visa if not renewed. E gates for all Expatriates living in Qatar can leave and enter the country using their Qatari IDs through the e-gates. Exit Permit Grievances Committee According to Law No 21 of 2015 regulating entry, exit and residency of expatriates, which was enforced on December 13, last year, expatriate worker can leave the country immediately after his employer inform the competent authorities about his consent for exit. In case the employer objected, the employee can lodge a complaint with the Exit Permit Grievances Committee which will take a decision within three working days. Change job before or after contract , complete freedom Expatriate worker can change his job before the end of his work contract with or without the consent of his employer, if the contract period ended or after five years if the contract is open ended. With approval from the competent authority, the worker also can change his job if the employer died or the company vanished for any reason. Three months for RP process The employer must process the RP of his employees within 90 days from the date of his entry to the country. Expat must leave within 90 days of visa expiry The employer must return the travel document (passport) to the employee after finishing the RP formalities unless the employee makes a written request to keep it with the employer. The employer must report to the authorities concerned within 24 hours if the worker left his job, refused to leave the country after cancellation of his RP, passed three months since its expiry or his visit visa ended. If the visa or residency permit becomes invalid the expat needs to leave the country within 90 days from the date of its expiry. The expat must not violate terms and the purpose for which he/she has been granted the residency permit and should not work with another employer without permission of his original employer. In case of a dispute the Interior Minister or his representative has the right to allow an expatriate worker to work with another employer temporarily with approval from the Ministry of Administrative Development,Labour and Social Affairs. Source:qatarday.com Recommended: The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS Starting this August, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will possibly release the driver's license with validity of 5 years as President Duterte earlier promised. LTO Chief Ed Galvante said, LTO started the renewal of driver's license with a validity of 5 years since last year but due to the delay of the supply of the plastic cards, they are only able to issue receipts. The LTO is optimistic that the plastic cards will be available on the said month. Transfer to other employer An employer can grant a written permission to his employees to work with another employer for a period of six months, renewable for a similar period. Part time jobs are now allowed Employees can take up part time job with another employer, with a written approval from his original employer, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday. Staying out of Country, still can come back? Expatriates staying out of the country for more than six months can re-enter the country with a “return visa”, within a year, if they hold a Qatari residency permit (RP) and after paying the fine. Newborn RP possible A newborn baby can get residency permit within 90 days from the date of birth or the date of entering the country, if the parents hold a valid Qatari RP. No medical check up Anyone who enters the country on a visit visa or for other purposes are not required to undergo the mandatory medical check-up if they stay for a period not more than 30 days. Foreigners are not allowed to stay in the country after expiry of their visa if not renewed. E gates for all Expatriates living in Qatar can leave and enter the country using their Qatari IDs through the e-gates. Exit Permit Grievances Committee According to Law No 21 of 2015 regulating entry, exit and residency of expatriates, which was enforced on December 13, last year, expatriate worker can leave the country immediately after his employer inform the competent authorities about his consent for exit. In case the employer objected, the employee can lodge a complaint with the Exit Permit Grievances Committee which will take a decision within three working days. Change job before or after contract , complete freedom Expatriate worker can change his job before the end of his work contract with or without the consent of his employer, if the contract period ended or after five years if the contract is open ended. With approval from the competent authority, the worker also can change his job if the employer died or the company vanished for any reason. Three months for RP process The employer must process the RP of his employees within 90 days from the date of his entry to the country. Expat must leave within 90 days of visa expiry The employer must return the travel document (passport) to the employee after finishing the RP formalities unless the employee makes a written request to keep it with the employer. The employer must report to the authorities concerned within 24 hours if the worker left his job, refused to leave the country after cancellation of his RP, passed three months since its expiry or his visit visa ended. If the visa or residency permit becomes invalid the expat needs to leave the country within 90 days from the date of its expiry. The expat must not violate terms and the purpose for which he/she has been granted the residency permit and should not work with another employer without permission of his original employer. In case of a dispute the Interior Minister or his representative has the right to allow an expatriate worker to work with another employer temporarily with approval from the Ministry of Administrative Development,Labour and Social Affairs. Source:qatarday.com Recommended: The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? Transfer to other employer An employer can grant a written permission to his employees to work with another employer for a period of six months, renewable for a similar period. Part time jobs are now allowed Employees can take up part time job with another employer, with a written approval from his original employer, the Ministry of Interior said yesterday. Staying out of Country, still can come back? Expatriates staying out of the country for more than six months can re-enter the country with a “return visa”, within a year, if they hold a Qatari residency permit (RP) and after paying the fine. Newborn RP possible A newborn baby can get residency permit within 90 days from the date of birth or the date of entering the country, if the parents hold a valid Qatari RP. No medical check up Anyone who enters the country on a visit visa or for other purposes are not required to undergo the mandatory medical check-up if they stay for a period not more than 30 days. Foreigners are not allowed to stay in the country after expiry of their visa if not renewed. E gates for all Expatriates living in Qatar can leave and enter the country using their Qatari IDs through the e-gates. Exit Permit Grievances Committee According to Law No 21 of 2015 regulating entry, exit and residency of expatriates, which was enforced on December 13, last year, expatriate worker can leave the country immediately after his employer inform the competent authorities about his consent for exit. In case the employer objected, the employee can lodge a complaint with the Exit Permit Grievances Committee which will take a decision within three working days. Change job before or after contract , complete freedom Expatriate worker can change his job before the end of his work contract with or without the consent of his employer, if the contract period ended or after five years if the contract is open ended. With approval from the competent authority, the worker also can change his job if the employer died or the company vanished for any reason. Three months for RP process The employer must process the RP of his employees within 90 days from the date of his entry to the country. Expat must leave within 90 days of visa expiry The employer must return the travel document (passport) to the employee after finishing the RP formalities unless the employee makes a written request to keep it with the employer. The employer must report to the authorities concerned within 24 hours if the worker left his job, refused to leave the country after cancellation of his RP, passed three months since its expiry or his visit visa ended. If the visa or residency permit becomes invalid the expat needs to leave the country within 90 days from the date of its expiry. The expat must not violate terms and the purpose for which he/she has been granted the residency permit and should not work with another employer without permission of his original employer. In case of a dispute the Interior Minister or his representative has the right to allow an expatriate worker to work with another employer temporarily with approval from the Ministry of Administrative Development,Labour and Social Affairs. Source:qatarday.com Recommended: The Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Program (BMBE) or Republic Act No. 9178 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started way back 2002 which aims to help people to start their small business by providing them incentives and other benefits. If you have a small business that belongs to manufacturing, production, processing, trading and services with assets not exceeding P3 million you can benefit from BMBE Program of the government. Benefits include: Income tax exemption from income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law (BMBE 1) 2) 3) 2 employees will still receive the same social security and health care benefits as other employees); Priority to a special credit window set up specifically for the financing requirements of BMBEs; and Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance programs for BMBE beneficiaries. Gina Lopez Confirmation as DENR Secretary Rejected; Who Voted For Her and Who Voted Against? ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS President Rodrigo Duterte , he mentioned the necessity of stretching the validity of passports from the current 5 to 10 years. However, there seemed to be a catch because minors or Filipino citizens below 18 years old is not included, and they will therefore still receive passport that is valid for 5 years only! "...although the 5-year validity of passports of minors or those individuals under 18 years old is being retained. A minor's passport should indeed be renewed every 5 years because a minor's facial changes while growing up. An adult's facial features basically remain the same for longer periods; hence the renewal of an adult's passport every 10 years is apt. " According to Senator Villar, the reason behind why minors will still receive passport with less than 10 years validity is due to the changes in facial features of a growing up child. The Department of Foreign Affairs may also lessen the period of validity "whenever in the national economic interest or political stability of the country such restriction is necessary," according to the bill. ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below


President Rodrigo Duterte’s P8-trillion infrastructure program will create a shortage in labor that might require bringing home overseas Filipinos or importing foreign workers to the Philippines. That is the view of Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno. He said the 75 projects under the President’s Build Build Build Program will create 2 million jobs annually and that currently, construction companies are “having a hard time” looking for laborers. Sec. Diokno said the Philippines is open to importing more laborers from other countries. This raised concerns among the labor sector that Filipino workers might be displaced, while those unemployed will continue to be ignored. "Build, build, build is going to create a shortage in labor," he said. “I don’t mind if we import labor just to finish the projects. We can even import labor from Pakistan, India. We have 75 major projects, there’s no way of stopping that. We won’t stop,” he said. Assuring the labor sector, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said importing labor only happens when the skills required for projects are not available domestically. “If you need special skills and they are not available in the country, then what should you do, you’ll bring it in right? Which we already do,” Dominguez said. The Finance department further assured Filipino workers, particularly those in the construction industry, should not worry about losing their jobs as only alien workers with highly technical skills are allowed to work in the country. The law only allows special work permits to be issued to aliens who are either highly technical or managerial. Under Section 20 of the Philippine Immigration Act, allowed non-residents coming for employment will only be when no person can be found in the Philippines willing or competent to perform the labor or service for which the non-immigrant is desired, and that the non-immigrant’s admission would be beneficial to public interest. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, for his part, has said the Department of Labor and Employment is considering measures to prevent the shortage of skilled workers in the country. He said the DOLE is eyeing to slow down the processing for the deployment of skilled workers abroad and to fast- track the training program to bring in more skilled Filipinos into the domestic workforce.


There is a hThere is a huge shift in the economic situation in the Middle East. In Saudi Arabia alone, huge companies like Saudi Oger, Saudi Bin Laden Group, Al Saad Group, Al-Khodari, and other similar companies have sent home foreign workers numbering in thousands due to a slow economy. Trapped in this situation are thousands of OFWs who were left with almost nothing to bring home to their families. But actually, the DFA, via the Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Welfare Affairs, has the mandate to go back after these employers who failed to pay back wages as well as end of service benefits to these former OFWs. In fact, A recent report from the Commission on Audit cited the OUMWA for failing to release over P112 in benefits to various OFWs, with some benefits reaching up to 10 years back. These benefits range from ESB, back wages, remunerations and injury or death benefits. If you have some back wages or other monetary benefits that is pending, you can actually go to the DFA to request for assistance in collecting them. The Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs is in charge of providing assistance to nationals (ATN) and legal assistance in coordination with relevant government agencies. They are mandated to provide assistance to distressed OFWs as well as repatriated OFWs. So if you have a claim to unpaid salaries or other benefits, or need legal assistance, here's what you need to do: 1. Inform OUMWA of any request for assistance through letters, telephone calls or visits to OUMWA’s office by your relatives. Requests for assistance can also be endorsed by government officials, from Congressmen and Senators, to local government officials. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as the media may also endorse such request. 2. Requests should include the following details, as applicable: Name of the OFW Address and contact number of the OFW Address and contact number of the employer Address and contact number of the foreign and/or local agency The specific reason for the request 3. If the request is about monetary compensation, unpaid wages or end of service benefits, the computation for the amount will be based on the host country's labor laws. An OFW who will be leaving behind his claim may need to execute a Special Power of Attorney to allow appointed Saudi lawyers to continue pursuing claims for unpaid wages and benefits on behalf of the OFWs after the OFWs are repatriated back to the Philippines. The same may be done by a former OFW who is already in the Philippines. 4. If the request is about end of service and unpaid wages for a deceased OFW, the OUMWA will coordinate with the host country via the Philippine Embassy there. Following the procedures and labor laws of the host country, the Embassy will process both the repatriation of the deceased, as well as facilitate the claims for the benefits. 5. Once all process is complete, the Philippine Embassy will receive the payment of the benefits and make necessary arrangements to forward the money to the account of the Department of Foreign Affairs-Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs (DFA-OUMWA) where the OFW of his/her legal beneficiaries can collect benefits. The OUMWA will require documentary proof for establishing the identification and relations of the beneficiaries. The following reasons may cause delay in processing or releasing claims: 1. OFWs using substitute names in their passport 2. illegal and undocumented workers 3. multiple marriages 4. illegitimate children 5. family disputes 6. incomplete documentary requirements 7. no identified beneficiary 8. discrepancies and inconsistencies between records 9. failure to reach an amicable settlement among the adverse claimants 10. unknown/untraceable whereabouts of the beneficiaries 11. failure of the recipients outside Metro Manila to readily open a bank account due to fund various reasons The OUMWA ay be reached through the following ways: OFFICE OF THE UNDERSECRETARY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS AFFAIRS Atty. Sarah Arriola Hotline: (+632) 834-4996 Assistance for death benefits: (+632) 834-3229 Fax number: (+632) 551-0847 e-mail address: oumwa@dfa.gov.ph, oumwa.database@gmail.com The OUMWA Office is found in DFA Main Office in Pasay, 3rd Flooruge shift in the economic situation in the Middle East. In Saudi Arabia alone, huge companies like Saudi Oger, Saudi Bin Laden Group, Al Saad Group, Al-Khodari, and other similar companies have sent home foreign workers numbering in thousands due to a slow economy. Trapped in this situation are thousands of OFWs who were left with almost nothing to bring home to their families. But actually, the DFA, via the Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Welfare Affairs, has the mandate to go back after these employers who failed to pay back wages as well as end of service benefits to these former OFWs. In fact, A recent report from the Commission on Audit cited the OUMWA for failing to release over P112 in benefits to various OFWs, with some benefits reaching up to 10 years back. These benefits range from ESB, back wages, remunerations and injury or death benefits. If you have some back wages or other monetary benefits that is pending, you can actually go to the DFA to request for assistance in collecting them. The Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs is in charge of providing assistance to nationals (ATN) and legal assistance in coordination with relevant government agencies. They are mandated to provide assistance to distressed OFWs as well as repatriated OFWs. So if you have a claim to unpaid salaries or other benefits, or need legal assistance, here's what you need to do: 1. Inform OUMWA of any request for assistance through letters, telephone calls or visits to OUMWA’s office by your relatives. Requests for assistance can also be endorsed by government officials, from Congressmen and Senators, to local government officials. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as the media may also endorse such request. 2. Requests should include the following details, as applicable: Name of the OFW Address and contact number of the OFW Address and contact number of the employer Address and contact number of the foreign and/or local agency The specific reason for the request 3. If the request is about monetary compensation, unpaid wages or end of service benefits, the computation for the amount will be based on the host country's labor laws. An OFW who will be leaving behind his claim may need to execute a Special Power of Attorney to allow appointed Saudi lawyers to continue pursuing claims for unpaid wages and benefits on behalf of the OFWs after the OFWs are repatriated back to the Philippines. The same may be done by a former OFW who is already in the Philippines. 4. If the request is about end of service and unpaid wages for a deceased OFW, the OUMWA will coordinate with the host country via the Philippine Embassy there. Following the procedures and labor laws of the host country, the Philippine Embassy will receive the payment and make necessary arrangements to forward the money to the account of the Department of Foreign Affairs-Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs (DFA-OUMWA) where the deceased OFW’s legal heirs collect their respective benefits. The OUMWA will require documentary proof for establishing the identification and relations of the heirs. The following reasons may cause delay in processing or releasing claims: 1. OFWs using substitute names in their passport 2. illegal and undocumented workers 3. multiple marriages 4. illegitimate children 5. family disputes 6. incomplete documentary requirements 7. no identified beneficiary 8. discrepancies and inconsistencies between records 9. failure to reach an amicable settlement among the adverse claimants 10. unknown/untraceable whereabouts of the beneficiaries 11. failure of the recipients outside Metro Manila to readily open a bank account due to fund various reasons The OUMWA ay be reached through the following ways: OFFICE OF THE UNDERSECRETARY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS AFFAIRS Atty. Sarah Arriola Hotline: (+632) 834-4996 Assistance for death benefits: (+632) 834-3229 Fax number: (+632) 551-0847 e-mail address: oumwa@dfa.gov.ph, oumwa.database@gmail.com The OUMWA Office is found in DFA Main Office in Pasay, 3rd Floor



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