Corruption in the Philippines: A Deep Dive into Power and Greed

Corruption in the Philippines is a deep-rooted problem that permeates within the very fabric of the Filipino society. It harms governance, economic growth, and...

Should Sari-Sari Stores Sell Prescription Medicine?

Sari-sari stores play a vital role in Filipino communities, serving as convenient hubs where locals can purchase daily necessities and engage in social interactions....

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Graduation day is more than a ceremony that features medals, speeches, and photo opportunities. It's a celebration of years of effort and dreams fulfilled....

Breaking the Cycle of Vote-buying and Fraud in Philippine Elections

Philippine elections are a vital component of the country’s democratic process, held regularly to allow citizens to choose their leaders at various levels of...

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

Manila has further declined in the 2024 Smart City Index published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), falling to 125th place out...

8 Reasons Why It’s Hard to Find Jobs in the Philippines

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 does not translate to real jobs as joblessness and difficulty to find means of livelihood continue to send troubling signals to the labor market. According to the Department of Trade and Industry, 820,255 business establishments were...

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Most of us tend to demonize temptations. We usually associate them with the devil and eternal damnation. But actually, the temptation is a neutral...

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How Much Should I Pay for My SSS Contribution?

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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