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For many years, the government of the Philippines has been preaching the growing number of job vacancies. But it's puzzling to realize how this...

Manila Rank Drops to 125th Among 146 Cities in 2024 IMD Smart City Index

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9 Signs of Overpopulation in the Philippines

There's so much debate about overpopulation in the Philippines. From census to population projection models, is the country ripe for population control? Or is it just there's a great disparity between rich and poor? Let's check the signs. Voters find themselves in long lines during the election period With more qualified voters than anywhere in history, casting ballots has never been...

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Self-employed, voluntary SSS members and overseas Filipino workers who have already paid their contributions in advance for the applicable months onwards based on the old contribution schedule are advised as follows: 1. Those with advance payments at the minimum MSC of P1,000 (P5,000 for OFW members) shall settle underpayments amounting to P6.00 per month (P30.00 per month for OFW members);...

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