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 According to Republic Act 11934 or  “Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act”  all existing mobile and broadband subscribers needs to register starting December 27, 2022 until June 27, 2023 GLOBE (from globe website) 1.  Access the SIM registration website here . 2.  Enter your 10-digit mobile number (ex. 9171234567) and click the “Register” button. 3.  If eligible to register, you’ll receive a One Time Pin (OTP) text message on your mobile phone. 4.  Enter the 6-digit OTP on the registration website. Note that the OTP expires in five minutes. 5.  After your OTP is validated, you may now proceed with the registration.  6.  Enter all required fields: Name, Birthday, Gender, Address, and Nationality 7. Take a selfie and select the type of government ID to be uploaded. Click the “attach” button to upload a copy of your valid government ID. 8. Tick the checkbox to agree with Globe's Privacy Notice and Attestation of Completeness a...

Here are the list of Philippines Top 10 Richest forbes list 1. Sy siblings with $12.6B 2. Manuel Villar $7.8B 3. Enrique Razon Jr. with $5.6B 4. Lance Gokongwei $ siblings with $3.1B 5. Aboitiz family with $2.9B  6. Isidro Consunji & siblings with $2.65B 7. Tony Tan Caktiong & family with $2.6B 8. Jaime Zobel de Ayala & family with $2.55B 9. Ramon Ang with $2.45B 10. Andrew Tan with $2.4B

Celeste Cortesi   image from Miss Universe official website The Philippines Miss Universe 2022 is Celeste Cortesi. She was born on December 15, 1997. Her mother is a Filipina and her father is an Italian. Cortesi is 5 feet and 9 and 1/2 inches tall.  Miss Cortesi was also the previous winner of Miss Earth Philippines 2018, and was one of the top 8 in Miss Earth pageant.  Celeste Cortesi will compete this coming January 15, 2023 for the 71st Miss Universe pageant   which will be held at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Lousiana, United States. Filipinos can watch the pagent which will be aired by ABS-CBN station this coming Sunday morning at 9 Philippine time. Awards: Miss Earth Philippines 2018: Swimsuit Competition Long Gown Competition Cocktail Wear Competition Darling of the Press Hana Beauties finalist Miss Laus Group Resorts Wear Competition Miss Universe Philippines 2022: Miss Photogenic Best in Swimsuit Frontrow Best Arrival L...

Regular holidays: New Year’s Day – January 1 (Sunday) Maundy Thursday – April 6 Good Friday – April 7 Araw ng Kagitingan – April 10 (Monday nearest April 9) Labor Day – May 1 (Monday) Independence Day – June 12 (Monday) National Heroes Day – August 28 (Monday) Bonifacio Day – November 27 (Monday nearest November 30) Christmas Day – December 25 (Monday) Rizal Day – December 30 (Saturday) Special non-working days: EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary – February 25 (Saturday) Black Saturday – April 8 Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21 (Monday) All Saints’ Day – November 1 (Wednesday) Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary – December 8 (Friday) Last Day of the Year – December 31 (Sunday) Special working days: January 2 (Monday) November 2 (Thursday)

Regular holidays: January 1, 2021 = Friday = New Year's Day April 1, 2021 = Maundy Thursday  April 2, 2021 = Good Friday April 9, 2021 = Friday = Araw ng Kagitingan May 1, 2021 = Saturday = Labor Day June 12, 2021 = Saturday = Independence Day August 30, 2021 = last Monday of August = National Heroes' Day  November 30, 2021 = Tuesday = Bonifacio Day December 25, 2021 = Saturday = Christmas Day  December 30, 2021 = Thursday = Rizal Day Special non-working days: February 12, 2021 = Friday = Chinese New Year  February 25, 2021 = Thursday = EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary April 3, 2021 = Black Saturday  August 21, 2021 = Saturday = Ninoy Aquino Day  November 1, 2021 =  Monday = All Saints' Day  December 8, 2021 = Wednesday = Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Special working days: November 2, 2021 = Tuesday = All Souls' Day December 24, 2021 = Friday = Christmas Eve December 31, 2021 = Friday =  last day of the year

Philippine Tropical Cyclone Names for 2018 Agaton Basyang Caloy Domeng Ester Florita Gardo Henry Inday Josie Karding Luis Maymay Neneng Ompong Paeng Queenie Rosita Samuel Tomas Usman Venus Waldo Yayang Zeny Auxiliary Names Agila Bagwis Chito Diego Elena Felino Gunding Harriet Indang Jessa

1. What is the Multi-Purpose Loan? The Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL) is a cash loan under Pag-IBIG’s short-term loan program that aims to provide financial assistance to qualified members for: House Repair  Minor Home Improvement  Home Enhancement  Tuition/ Educational Expenses  Health and Wellness  Livelihood  Other purposes 2. Who are eligible? The loan is open to any Pag-IBIG member who: Has made at least 24 monthly mandatory savings (MS)  Has 5 MS for the last 6 months prior to date of loan application  If with an existing Housing Loan and/or MPL and/or Calamity Loan, the account/s must not be in default prior to loan application. 3. How much can one borrow? The borrower’s loan value shall be a percentage of his Total Accumulated Value (TAV), to wit: No. of monthly savings Loan Value 24 – 59 months Up to 60% of Total Accumulated Value (TAV) 60 – 119 months Up to 70% of TAV At least 120 months Up to 80% of TAV However, an e...

Proclamation No. 269 was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on July 17, 2017 on the list of the holidays for year 2018. Month Date Day Holiday Type January January 1, 2018 Monday New Year's Day Regular February February 16, 2018 Friday Chinese New Year Special February February 25, 2018 Sunday EDSA Revolution Anniversary Special March March 29, 2018 Thursday Maundy Thursday Regular March March 30, 2018 Friday Good Friday Regular March March 31, 2018 Saturday Black Saturday Special April April 9, 2018 Monday Araw ng Kagitingan Regular May May 1, 2018 Tuesday Labor Day Regular June June 12, 2018 Tuesday Independence Day Regular August August 21, 2018 Tuesday Ninoy Aquino Day Special August August 27, 2018 Monday National Heroes' Day Regular November November 1, 2018 Thursday All Saints' Day Special November November 30, 2018 Friday Bonifacio Day Regular December December 25, 2018 Tuesday Christmas Day Regular December December 30, 2018 Sunday Rizal Day Reg...

1. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) The executive department of the Philippine Government responsible for the coordination of science and technology-related projects in the Philippines and to formulate policies and projects in the fields of science and technology in support of national development. 2. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) The executive department of the Philippine Government tasked to expand Philippine trade, industries and investments as the means to generate jobs and raise incomes for Filipinos. It acts as catalyst for intensified private sector activity in order to accelerate and sustain economic growth through comprehensive industrial growth strategy, progressive and socially responsible trade liberalization and deregulation programs and policymaking designed for the expansion and diversification of Philippine trade - both domestic and foreign. 3. Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) A government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) ...

The big winner for PBB All In 2014 is Daniel Matsunaga. Daniel Kenji Matsunaga or simply Daniel Matsunaga is a Brazilian-Japanese model and actor. He became known in the Philippines by appearing in Cosmopolitan Philippines’s September 2009 "Cosmo Men" supplement. Second is Maris Racal. Third placer is Jane Oineza and fourth placer is Vickie Rushton. The big night was held at Resorts World Manila on August 24, 2014. The big winner will receive 1 million pesos, Asian tour for two, 750 000 pesos fanchise from Buko Loko, 1.5 million franchise and condominium unit from Amaia.  Second price will receive five hundred thousand pesos, third winner will receive three hundred thousand pesos and the fourth winner will receive two hundred thousand pesos.

Satellite Picture at 10:30 a.m., 17 January 2014  " AGATON " is 165 km Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur or 190 km East of Surigao City  as of PAGASA's Weather Bulletin Number TWO issued at 5:00 p.m., Friday, 17 January 2014. Below are the list of provinces under Storm Signal: Signal 1:    Surigao del Norte  Siargao Is. Surigao del Sur Dinagat Province Agusan del Norte Agusan del Sur Davao Oriental Compostella Valley    Southern Leyte PAGASA Track as of 8 a.m., 07 Jan 2014  Pagasa said Agaton is expected to be in the vicinity of 80 km North of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur or 75 km East of Butuan City Saturday morning; at 50 km Southeast of Malaybalay, Bukidnon or 75 km Northwest of Davao City Sunday morning; at 130 km West of General Santos City Sunday morning. Pagasa said in its 10:30 a.m. Friday weather bulletin that Agaton has a maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center. Estimated rainfall ...

Update of Tropical Cyclone Yolanda Issued at: 11:00 a.m., 07 November 2013  MTSAT ENHANCED-IR Satellite Image 11:57 a.m., 07 November 2013 Storm Signal Signal 3: Eastern Samar  Samar Leyte Southern Leyte Siargao Island Dinagat Province   Signal 2: Northern Samar Biliran Province Bantayan and Camotes Islands Northern Cebu including Cebu City Bohol Surigao Del Norte Camiguin Surigao Del Sur Agusan Del Norte Signal 1: Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Catanduanes Albay Mindoro Provinces Burias Island,  Romblon  Marinduque  Calamian Group of Island  Southern Quezon Aklan Capiz Iloilo Antique, Guimaras, Negros Occidental and Oriental Rest of Cebu Siquijor Misamis Oriental Agusan del Sur

The most talked topic in the Philippines nowadays is on the Pork Barrel issue.  Everywhere from television to the internet, even to the ordinary Juan dela Cruz talks about Janet Napoles and Pork Barrel. What is Pork Barrel? Definition from Wiki: Pork barrel is the appropriation of government spending for localized projects secured solely or primarily to bring money to a representative's district. In the Philippines it is called PDAF or Priority Development Assistance Funds. Each senator receives P 200-million while a congressman receives P 70-million annually. The PDAF issue becomes a hot topic when a whistleblower named Benhur Luy exposed the 10 billion scam and points out Janet Lim Napoles as the mastermind.  Napoles would creates a non existent NGO's and that's where some government officials puts their PDAF. Current senators involved in Napoles Pork Barrel Scams are senators Bong Revilla, Jinngoy Estrada,  Juan Ponce Enrile, Bongbong Marcos and Honasan. Ja...

Good news for us Filipinos, we are now called as "rising tiger of Asia".  This is given to us by the World Bank on February 5, 2013 during the Philippine Development Forum at the Marco Polo Hotel.   According to them the propaganda of President Noynoy Aquino against corruption help the stability of our economy.  The propaganda for good governance convinced many investors to invest in our country. “The continued presence of the country’s development partners is a sign of confidence. The Philippines Development Forum represents the very best of the ideals behind public-private partnerships,” President Noynoy said. As of now we can see many BPO's and call centers in the different parts of our country.  There are also many building and establishments rising.  We hope this growth and our positive economy will continue not just after President Noynoy's end of term but it will be for a long term. We hope the progress of our economy will not only bring com...

courtesy yahoo photo Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon is the first runner up for Miss Universe held at Las Vegas, Nevada. Miss  Philippines answer for Q and A: Question:   "As an international ambassador, do you believe that speaking English should be a prerequisite to being Miss Universe? Why or why not?" Answer: "For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing how to speak a specific language. It's being able to influence and inspire other people. As long as your heart wants to serve and you have a strong mind to show people, then you can be Miss Universe." The list of winners are: Miss Universe: Miss USA Olivia Culpo, 1st runner up: Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon, 2nd runner up: Miss Venezuela Irene Sofiá Esser Quintero 3rd runner up: Miss Australia Renae Ayris 4th runner up: Miss Brazil Gabriela Markus

Satellite Picture at 10:30 a.m., 04 December 2012  "PABLO" is 50 km East of Malaybalay, Bukidnon   as of PAGASA's Weather Bulletin Number EIGHT issued at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, 04 December 2012. Below are the list of provinces under Storm Signal: Signal No. 3 - Bohol - Siquijor - Southern Cebu - Southern Negros Oriental - Southern Negros Occidental - Misamis Oriental - Bukidnon - Lanao del Sur - Lanao del Norte - Misamis Occidental - Zamboanga del Norte - Camiguin Signal No. 2 - Northern Palawan - Calamian Grp. Of Islands - Cuyo Islands - Southern Leyte - Antique - Iloilo - Rest of Cebu - Camotes Island - Rest of Negros Oriental - Rest of Negros Occidental  - Surigao del Norte - Siargao - Surigao del Sur - Dinagat Province - Agusan del Norte - Agusan del Sur - Davao del Norte - Samal Island - Compostela Valley - Davao Oriental - North Cotabato - Zamboanga del Sur - Zamboanga Sibugay - Maguindanao Signal No.1 - ...

Satellite Picture at 4:30 p.m., 03 December 2012 "PABLO" is 390 km Southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur as of PAGASA's Weather Bulletin Number FIVE issued at 5:00 p.m., Monday, 03 December 2012. Below are the list of provinces under Storm Signal: Signal No. 3 - Surigao del Norte - Siargao - Surigao del Sur - Dinagat Province - Agusan del Norte - Agusan del Sur - Misamis Oriental - Bukidnon - Davao Oriental - Compostela Valley - Davao del Norte - Samal Island Signal No. 2 - Southern Leyte - Bohol - Southern Cebu - Negros Oriental - Siquijor - Misamis Occidental - Lanao del Norte - Lanao del Sur - North Cotabato - Zamboanga del Norte  Signal No.1 - Northern Palawan - Calamian Grp. Of Islands - Cuyo Island - Eastern Samar - Western Samar - Leyte - Biliran - Aklan - Capiz - Antique - Iloilo - Guimaras - Negros Occidental - Rest of Cebu - Camotes Island  - Zamboanga del Sur - Maguindanao - Sultan Kudarat - Sar...

Andres Bonifacio (from wikipedia.org) November 30, 2012 is a regular Holiday in the Philippines.  It is the day to remember and honor Andres Bonifacio. Who is Andres Bonifacio in the Philippines? Andres Bonifacio is the father of Katipunan and the father of Philippine Revolution.  He was the founder of Katipunan which was formed to fight independence from the Spaniards. He was born on November 30, 1863.  He died on May 10, 1897 at the age of 33 by execution. Bonifacio was one of our national heroes who fight and died for our freedom.  May we always remember him and his fight.  On November 30 let's give thanks to Bonifacio and for his bravery and let us thank God for giving us a hero like him.

On October 31, 2012 is the last day of voters registration. REQUIREMENTS: I. If you belong to the following type of applicants: 1) New Registration   - This are those who has never filed an application for registration in Comelec.     a) At least eighteen (18) years of age     b) Filipino citizen     c)  A resident in the place wherein he proposes to vote for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the election     d)  Not otherwise disqualified by law. 2) Transfer from another district, city or municipality - This is for those registered voters who has transferred residence from another district, city or municipality. 3) Transfer within the same district, city or municipality due to change of address - This is for those registered voters who change their address but is within the same city or district. 4) Change of name - This is for those registered voters who got married and change su...

PAGASA Satellite Picture at 4:30 a.m., 25 October 2012 "OFEL" has made landfall over the southwestern part of Masbate and over Sibuyan Island. as of PAGASA's Weather Bulletin Number TEN issued at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, 25 October 2012. Below are the list of provinces under Storm Signal: Signal No. 2   - Aklan - Antique - Iloilo - Capiz - Guimaras - Northern part of Negros Occidental - Masbate - Ticao Islands - Romblon - Oriental and Occidental Mindoro - Lubang Island - Marinduque - Batangas Signal No.1 - Leyte Provinces - Samar Provinces - Cebu - Camotes Island - Rest of Negros Occidental - Negros Oriental - Metro Manila - Bataan - Zambales - Pampanga - Bulacan - Rizal - Cavite - Laguna - Southern part of Quezon Province - Camarines Norte - Camarines Sur - Catanduanes - Albay - Sorsogon - Burias Island - Calamian Group of Island - Cuyo Island Pagasa said in its 5 a.m. Thursday weather bulletin that Ofel was packing ma...