The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
International Plastic Bag Free Day 2018 was celebrated in the Philippines on July 3, 2018. The Philippines’ Department of Natural Resources (DENR) advises households to segregate their trash given that a large amount of garbage comes from them. Individuals can do their part by bringing reusable bags like bayong or canvass bags when … Read more
The Comelec voter registration kicked off yesterday July 2, 2018! This round of voter registration will run for 3 months, until September 29, 2018. Please go to your local COMELEC office to register, from Mondays to Saturdays, 8 AM to 5 PM. Bring any valid ID. The announced comelec voter registration is for … Read more
What is the program for Nutrition Month 2018 in the Philippines? July is the Nutrition month in the Philippines. Nutrition Month is a yearly campaign held every July to create greater awareness among Filipinos on the importance of nutrition. This year’s theme encourages development of food gardens among families and in communities, … Read more
Do they speak Spanish in the Philippines? This is the question I often times read in various forums. Filipinos no longer speaks Spanish. Filipino and English are the official languages of the Philippines and these are recognized by the Philippine Constitution, the highest law in the Philippines. Today coincidentally is the Philippine-Spanish friendship … Read more
You can apply for a pag ibig housing loan if you are an active member with a 24-month contribution. You can also remit a lump sum to complete the 24-month contribution and expedite your pag ibig housing loan application. All housing loan applications including pag ibig fund housing loan requirements for ofw are subject to the … Read more