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A foreign national who has an existing Probationary Non-Quota Immigrant Visa status that is valid for one (1) year can apply for the Amendment to Permanent Non-Quota Immigrant visa by Marriage. You can visit the  Bureau of Immigration Main Office to apply. Application cost Php 8620.00 for the Principal and Dep-Spouse while Php 8,730 for DEP-B16 and Php7878 for DEP-B14. For Other Immigration Offices (Click here to see the list of offices authorized to process this transaction) Requirements: 1.  Checklist  with complete documentary requirements 2.  Application Form 3. Additional Information on Applican t's children    (if needed) How to Apply: Secure the CGAF from either at the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at BI G/F Main Office or from the official BI Website. Submit the documents for pre-screening to the Central Receiving Unit (CRU) or to the frontline officer or staff of other Immigration Offices able to process this transaction. Pay the required fees. Submit cop

An OFW who is a certified OWWA Member, active or non-active, and has completed the Enhanced Entrepreneurial Development Training (EEDT) are qualified to avail the program. Formerly known as OFW-Reintegration Program (ORP), OFW-EDLP is an enterprise development intervention and loan facility of OWWA, in partnership with Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), intended to support enterprise development among OFWs and their families. How to Avail: Visit the  OWWA Regional Welfare Office  that covers the permanent address of the OFW and undergo orientation/eligibility screening and processing/necessary training Secure the required OWWA certification for submission to LANDBANK Visit the LANDBANK Lending Center/Lending Unit nearest to your place of residence or business for more information and evaluation of project proposal. Eligible Projects Franchising business Contract tie-up with top 1000 corporations Agri- and non-agri production/manufactur

 Here is the tutorial for OFW's who want to apply for Project EASE Scholarship from OWWA.  Project EASE is an OWWA project which provides educational assistance of Php 10,000.00/annum for a maximum of 4 years in college level, to a qualified dependent of an active OWWA member-OFW at the time of repatriation to the country from the declaration of the Coronavirus 2019 outbreak on 01 February 2020, up until the pandemic is declared controlled and managed by the World Health Organization (WHO) or any other competent authorities. How to Avail: Qualified active OWWA member-OFWs who returned to the country from 01 February 2020 onwards shall file the applications for their designated child beneficiary, and submit all the required documents, through the online platform, ease.owwa.gov.ph The applicant shall receive a serial reference/tracking number via SMS or e-mail, for monitoring of the status application. Applicants who submitted incomplete or invalid requirements shall be notified vi

We have witnessed on television about some Filipinos having graduated from college through DSWD 4P's. This is a very good program from the department as it helps our fellow Filipino to have a chance to better education.  To be eligible for cash grants, poor and near-poor or families must be willing to comply with the conditions and meet any of the following criteria: Farmers, fisherfolks, homeless families, indigenous peoples, informal settlers and those in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas are automatically included in the standard targeting system in the DSWD but will still have to meet the criteria to be eligible for cash grants. The 4P's already covered 4 Million Households all over the country within 41,000 Barangays.  The Department of Social Welfare and Development has started its validation process to register new beneficiaries under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to replace the more than 700,000 households that exited from the Program in 20

According to DOLE, eligible beneficiaries are OFW groups duly registered with DOLE, CDA, and SEC. This program aims to guide and focus on the livelihood endeavors towards viable, sustainable and with immediate income-generation potential projects. The OFW group must have at least eighty percent (80%) of its members considered as OWWA members and/or their families. The remaining twenty percent (20%) may compromise of undocumented/irregular OFWs and/or their families. Those who have been previously awarded Tulong Puso grants pursuant to Memorandum of Instruction No. 006, series of 2018 otherwise known as the Guidelines and Procedures in the Implementation of the Tulong Pangkabuhayan sa Pag-Unlad ng Samahang – OFWs (Tulong Puso) shall no longer be qualified to avail of this program. How to Avail the Service: Start of application via Online Appointment System (appointment.owwa.gov.ph) Pre-Orientation and Pre-Social Preparation through webinar Evaluation and review of submitted documents A

Here's the tutorial on how to schedule passport application online. Applicants are advised to use only Google or Yahoo email accounts in securing an appointment to avoid any technical incompatibilities. Email address restrictions and accessibility may vary on your access location, country and/or email servers. This appointment and scheduling system allocates slots on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants should accept the responsibility for supplying, checking, and verifying the accuracy and correctness of the information they provide on DFA system in connection with their application. Incorrect or inaccurate information supplied may result in forfeiture of passport application. For Sites utilizing the ePayment System, all fees are non-refundable. Fees shall be forfeited for applicants who fail to show up on their confirmed appointment, applicants who cancel their appointment, applicants whose application was rejected due to inconsistency and/or incorrect information, and ap

For OFW's who are applying for DOLE-OWWA AKAP, here are the requirements and qualifications. DOLE-OWWA-AKAP is a financial assistance to support the continued implementation of the DOLE-AKAP. This program aims to support the Returning Overseas Filipino Workers directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. DOLE-OWWA AKAP covers pending and new applications for financial assistance of Php 10,000.00 for each of displaced OFWs who temporarily or permanently lost overseas employment upon the declaration of COVID-19 outbreak in the Philippines on February 2020 until its lifting by a legitimate and competent agency. 1. Documented OFWs Active OWWA Members Inactive OWWA Members 2. Qualified Undocumented OFWs 3. Balik-Manggagawa who are unable to return to host country in view of its lockdown or the Philippine’s Enhance Community Quarantine last 17 March 2020. The following are no longer eligible to receive the financial assistance: Those who received Php10,000.00 special cash assistance unde

When I lost my job in Saudi Arabia in 2018 and went back home through OWWA Repatriation program, I was very grateful for their program "Balik Pinas! Balik Hanapbuhay!" where I was given Php 20,000 to be able to start a small business. The program is intended for Repatriated Distress OFW Members. A package of livelihood support / assistance intended to provide immediate relief to returning member-OFWs ( distressed / displaced ) amounting to a maximum Php 20,000.00 as start up or additional capital for the livelihood project. How to Avail? Visit the  OWWA Regional Welfare Office  that covers the permanent address of the OFW Get queuing number or queue in the line Present and submit requirements Attend the scheduled Enterprise Development Training (EDT) session at the OWWA RWO After the EDT session, submit the application forms and complete requirements Prepare for the Business Site Inspection by the OWWA RWO For approved applications, claim the financial assistance Checklist of

Here's the tutorial on how to apply for the Welfare Assistance Program (WAP) from OWWA. OFW Members or OFW Qualified Dependents are qualified for this program. WAP is an assistance extended to OWWA members, and/or their families, who are not eligible under any of the existing OWWA social benefit programs and services. It seeks to provide cash relief assistance to OWWA members in any one of the following circumstances which are not covered under the regular programs implemented by the Secretariat: How to Avail: Visit the  OWWA Regional Welfare Office  that covers the permanent address of the OFW.  Get priority number (ticket), please wait to be accommodated. Present OFW I.D. or info to the Membership Verification Desk, based on status of membership; obtain application form and checklist of requirements. Submit accomplished claim form and required documents for validation / evaluation. For approved applications, proceed to present claim stub and claim financial assistance through che

Where to find "Malasakit" Center all over the Philippines.   The Malasakit Center program was started by the Office of the Special Assistant to the President, led by Bong Go following a directive of President Rodrigo Duterte. The center is meant as a one-stop shop for government medical assistance for indigent Filipinos.  The first Malasakit Center opened in February 2018. When Go was elected Senator in 2019, he continued to promote the Malasakit Center; authoring a bill in the Senate that would institutionalize the center. President Duterte signed into law on December 3, 2019, the Malasakit Center Act, also known as Republic Act No. 11463. As per law, the government is obliged to establish Malasakit Centers in all hospitals under the Department of Health and the Philippine General Hospital. The legislation also authorizes the Philippine National Police to set up of such facilities.

Here are the complete list of Accredited Outpatient HIV-AIDS Treatment Package Providers for CY 2023 Updated as of January 31, 2023 HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life. But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled. The three stages of HIV infection are (1) acute HIV infection, (2) chronic HIV infection, and (3) acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

List of Accredited Animal Bite Package Providers in the Philippines for CY 2023 Updated as of January 31, 2023 The vast majority of animal bites are caused by dogs (85 to 90 percent), with the remainder caused by cats (5 to 10 percent) and rodents (2 to 3 percent). Children are bitten more often than adults. The most feared complication of an animal bite is rabies, although skin infection is the most common complication. Always seek medical advice if you've been bitten by an animal or person and the bite has broken the skin. People and animals have a lot of bacteria in their mouths, which can cause an infection if a bite breaks the skin.

Here are the Complete List of Accredited Anti-TB DOTS Package Providers for CY 2023 Updated as of January 31, 2023.  Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) bacteria.Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body. Most infections show no symptoms, in which case it is known as latent tuberculosis. Around 10% of latent infections progress to active disease which, if left untreated, kill about half of those affected. Typical symptoms of active TB are chronic cough with blood-containing mucus, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. It was historically referred to as consumption due to the weight loss associated with the disease. Infection of other organs can cause a wide range of symptoms.

Patriotism is being inculcated among Filipinos as early as childhood years. This is the same patriotic spirit Filipinos who left the country bring with them which encourages them to go back and serve our country. Through the Balik Scientist Program (BSP) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Filipino scientists, technologists, and experts are encouraged to return to the country and share their expertise in order to promote scientific, agro-industrial, and economic development, including the development of our human capital in science, technology and innovation. In June 15, 2018, president Rodrigo R. Duterte institutionalized the program with RA 11035 "Balik Scientist Act" also known as the Balik Scientist Act. Then after three (3) months, the DOST crafted the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) and MC No. 006 of the Balik Scientist Law. The Balik Scientist Program aims to: 1. Reverse the effect of the brain drain 2. Strengthen S & T capabi

Where and how to pay your Traffic ticket issued by MMDA's Traffic Enforcer? Here is the tutorial on how to make Online Payment of [MMDA] Traffic Ticket. Just go to Land bank of the Philippines, online payment portal, HERE! Meanwhile, there is an Online Filing of Contest on Traffic Apprehension if you wish to contest citation tickets.  Kindly see the Google Docs Form, HERE! REMINDER/PAALALA: 1) Only those who wish to contest citation tickets issued by MMDA may use this form. (Tanging mga ticket na na-issue lamang ng MMDA ang maaring i-file gamit ang online form na ito.) 2) Only citations issued by virtue of physical apprehensions can be contested. Protests regarding NCAP citations shall not be entertained for the meantime. (Tanging mga huli lamang mula sa physical apprehension ang maaaring i-protest. Ang mga huli ng NCAP ay hindi saklaw sa ngayon ng online filing.) 3) MAXIMUM OF FIVE (5) UOVR TICKETS PER COMPLAINT FORM. (Hanggang limang (5) citation tickets lamang ang pwedeng i-cont

The Metro Manila Development Authority released a revised list of violations and penalties. If you allow another person to use your driver's license your 1st, 2nd and 3rd offense will be Php 500. If the driver allowed a passenger on top of the vehicle, you will be penalized Php150 for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd offense. It sems to me this is a major offence but the pealty is only Php150.  If you were caught driving without license then you will have to pay Php750 for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd offense. Below are the complete lists of violations and corresponding penalties.

 It is easy to apply for a postal ID in the Philippines. See below the step-by-step procedure on how to apply for a Postal ID. My postal ID expired last August 2022 and I am yet to renew it but I'm planning to visit our local post office when my schedule permits me. ​ Step 1. Submit completely filled-out application forms with your requirements and payment to any post office. Application forms are available in all post offices or you may download it here . Step 2. Upon approval of your requirements, proceed to the nearest ID capture station (see full list of capture stations on WHERE TO APPLY Page) where you will be digitally photographed and fingerprinted. There are almost 260 ID capture stations nationwide in designated post offices and selected malls. Step 3. When you complete the ID data capture process, your ID will be delivered to your mailing address. Application Requirements ​ Bring the original copy and photocopy of the following documents: I. Two (2) copies of duly-a