In an earlier post, we shared some of the best Filipino tongue twisters out there. Today, we are going discuss another popular language topic in the Philippines: bugtong. Here are a couple of examples that … Read more
Good news for SSS pensioners! The Philippine Social Security System (SSS) has announced the schedule for the release of SSS pensioners’ 13th month pay. This covers those who receive their monthly pensions through PESONet participating … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, or simply OWWA for short, is an attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). It protects the interests of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. Through … Read more
Every year, the Philippines celebrates Elderly Filipino Week (EFW) during the first week of October. As part of the celebrations, the first Sunday of the month is declared as “National Respect for Centenarians Day,” a … Read more
Did you know that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has a program for victims of human trafficking? As a matter of fact, in 2021, this program had assisted more than 1,800 human … Read more
Transport or Bus Conductors, like drivers, are required to secure a Conductor’s License (CL). It is a type of license released by the Land Transportation Authority (LTO) to bus conductors as proof that they have … Read more
Creativity is one of the positive traits of Filipinos. They possess various skills and talents, including proficiency in languages. In fact, basically all Filipinos are bilingual or multilingual, with many being able to speak in … Read more
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is the country’s premier science and technology governing body with the mandate of providing central direction, leadership, and coordination of scientific and technological development activities. There are many … Read more
Among the positive traits of Filipinos are friendliness and optimism. They are sociable and make friends easily, regardless of where they may be in the world. They are also able to see the bright side, … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) offers different types of programs based on people’s needs. Among these are educational assistance, medical assistance, transportation assistance, livelihood assistance, solo parent cash assistance, and social pension, … Read more
