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Latest Philhealth Contribution Table 2023

Post author By Belle
Post date February 3, 2023

PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance Organization) is a government-owned and managed corporation tasked with making healthcare reasonable and accessible to all Filipino residents.

For the year 2023, the PhilHealth premium contribution rate shall remain at 4%. Pursuant to a memorandum issued by the Office of the President, the implementation of the new premium contribution rates and income ceiling for PhilHealth has been temporarily suspended as the Philippine population continues to face economic hardships resultant of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here’s the Philhealth Contribution Table for 2023:

For Employed Members and Employers

For Self-Employed and Voluntary Members

For Kasambahay

For OFW

Source: Philhealth

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Adulting

Full List of Valid IDs in the Philippines

Post author By Belle
Post date February 2, 2023

As a young adult in the Philippines, you must have a valid government-issued identity document. Having one grants you access to a variety of services and activities, from processing documents, applying for a job, opening a bank account, getting a loan, and even voting. We will provide you a list of the most generally recognized IDs in the Philippines as primary and secondary.

Here is a list of valid identification documents in the Philippines:

Primary IDs

ID Type	Validity	Government Agency
Philippine Passport	10 years	DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs)
UMID (Unified Multi-Purpose ID)	Lifetime	Single ID Card of all SSS, GSIS, Philhealth and PAG-IBIG Members
SSS Card	Lifetime	SSS (Social Security System)
GSIS Card	Lifetime	GSIS (Government Service Insurance System)
PRC ID	3 years	PRC (Professional Regulation Commission)
Driver’s License	Student Permit for 1 year Non-Professional for 3 years Professional for 5 years or 10 years	LTO (Land Transportation Office)
National ID	Lifetime	PSA (Philippine Statistics Authority)
Voter’s ID	Lifetime	COMELEC (Commission on Election)
Senior Citizen ID	Lifetime	Office for Senior Citizens Affairs

Secondary IDs

ID Type	Validity	Government Agency
NBI Clearance	1 year	NBI (National Bureau of Investigation)
Police Clearance	6 months	PNP (Philippine National Police)
Barangay Certification	6 months	Barangay Hall
Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)	1 year	Barangay Hall
TIN ID	Lifetime	BIR (Tax Identification Number ID)
PhilHealth ID	Lifetime	Philhealth
Voter’s ID	Lifetime	COMELEC
Postal ID	3 years	PHLPost (Philippine Postal Corporation)
Solo Parent ID	Lifetime	DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development)
PWD ID Card	5 years	PDAO (Persons with Disability Office)
Seaman’s Book	10 years	MARINA (Maritime Industry Authority)
Seafarer’s ID	5 years	MARINA (Maritime Industry Authority)
OFW ID	Lifetime	POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Association)
OWWA ID	2 years	OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration)
Student ID	Depends	Schools
Company ID	Depends	Private companies

Whether you’re looking for a convenient all-in-one ID or a more specialized one for a specific purpose, there’s a valid ID out there for everyone. Select the one that best meets your need and be ready to take the first step towards it. Take your time conducting research, gathering essential paperwork, and making the application process as stress-free as possible.

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Finance

Latest Pag-IBIG Contribution 2023

Post author By Belle
Post date January 31, 2023

The Pag-IBIG Fund, commonly known as the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), is a government-run savings program aimed at providing Filipinos with affordable homes and loans.

Here’s the new Pag-ibig Contribution Table for 2023:

For Employed Members and Employers

For Self-Employed

For Kasambahay

For Non-Working Spouse

For OFW Employers Subjected to HDMF

For OFW Employers Not Subjected to HDMF

Source: Pag-ibig Fund

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Finance

Latest BIR Income Tax Rates 2023 Philippines

Post author By Belle
Post date January 5, 2023

Another year, another tax season.

Taxpayers will start seeing additional personal income tax reductions on January 1st, 2023, thanks to the implementation of Republic Act 10963, also known as the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law.

Here’s the new Personal Income Tax Rates for 2023.

Source: BIR

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