Philippines

Expectations that the government might be sluggish to respond, force people to wait an excessively long time, treat them in an obnoxious manner, can lead to discontent with the government. But in the Philippines, people have formal avenues to report such issues and ask the government for action. Under executive order No. 6, an 8888 Citizens’ Complaint Center was set …

One of the easiest ways employed Filipinos can be sure that their deductions from wages are being transferred is by regularly checking on their level of SSS contributions on their personal records. The late or failure to make contributions may impact on the access to significant benefits, loans, and future pension benefits. The SSS Member Portal will give you a …

August 31, 2026 is a public holiday in the Philippines. Araw ng mga Bayani 2026 or National Heroes’ Day is celebrated on Monday, August 31, and it’s considered a regular holiday throughout the country.  That will shut down lots of government agencies, schools and businesses while eligible private-sector workers will be under regular-holiday pay provisions. The holiday also falls on …

Now Filipinos who don’t have a physical government ID can easily obtain a fully verified GCash account. GCash now recognizes the Digital National ID as valid ID for account verification together with the National ID card and the paper version of the ID. After verification, users can enjoy more features of the GCash app and even increased transaction limits. The …

There’s a big date on the calendar for Filipino Hooligans: Bruno Mars Philippines concert 2027 is now on sale! Following the positive responses, Bruno Mars has announced two shows at the Philippine Arena on April 3 and April 4, 2027. Here are some things every fan needs to know before attempting to get tickets for Bruno Mars’ Manila show, including …

Atty. Mae S. Divinagracia is a Filipino trial lawyer, law firm partner and law educator who was brought to public attention when she became a private prosecutor in the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Keeping time on the House prosecution panel, Divinagracia quickly made her mark for the way she carried out her court questioning with methodical …

Need pickleball courts in Metro Manila or a convenient location to play on while traveling throughout the Philippines? SM Active Hub pickleball courts have quickly grown from a handful of malls to the nation’s largest network of pickleball courts in malls. SM has now opened 102 courts across 32 malls across the country as of August 2026, with more courts …

You no longer have to pay for the entire ticket price when you book with Philippine Airlines (PAL) seat sale. In June 2026, PAL launched a 0% installment plan that lets travelers who qualify for the option to spread the cost of their domestic flights across three monthly payments with no interest. The offer is valid with select Philippine-issued credit …

In his eagerly awaited visit to the Philippines, Steve Lacy performed as the headliner of the annual world class LaLaLa Fest Manila 2026 at the World Trade Center in Pasay. The Fil-Am star opened the 10-hour music marathon with a number of fan-favourites, Internet era staples and new songs, which she then spent 75 minutes performing. The moment that Lacy …

Following the lifting of the temporary restraining order on the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) in Metro Manila, digital traffic cameras are again being used to record certain road violations. Drivers seeking to avoid potentially harsh enforcement penalties or serious registration issues can verify their driving record on official electronic records. Check the NCAP Violations Online The MMDA’s MayHulika portal …