19th Asian Games 2023 Latest Medal Tally

Catch the 19th Asian Games 2023 Latest Medal tally.

Meanwhile, are you ready for the Hangzhou 19th Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming Online? 

Watch the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Opening Ceremonies on September 23, LIVE at 8:00 p.m. on One Sports!

Originally scheduled to take place from 10 to 25 September 2022, on 6 May 2022 the Games were postponed to 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new dates were announced on 19 July 2022. Hangzhou will be the third Chinese city to host the Asian Games, after Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010.

To get the latest schedule and results with the current medal tally, visit the official website of the 2023 Asian Games, HERE!

The emblem of the Games, "Surging Tides", was unveiled during a ceremony at the headquarters of the Hangzhou Culture Radio Television Group on 6 August 2018; it is designed to resemble a traditional hand fan from Zheijang, a running track, the Qiantang River tidal bore , and radio waves (symbolising wireless connectivity).

#AsianGames #HangzhouAsianGames

How to Pay Overdue Bills via GCash

Can I pay overdue bills via GCash? I was not able to pay my bills on time, how can I pay via GCash?

You can pay for overdue bills using GCash except Meralco which does not accept late payments. Please refer to the additional reminders from the biller.

If you've received a disconnection notice from Meralco, you can no longer use GCash to pay for your bill. Instead, please pay your overdue balance in any Meralco branch.

Fees and posting of your payment will differ depending on your biller. You may view the full list of Partner Billers and their corresponding fees here.

Please make sure you input the correct information and review the details before making your transaction.

Follow the steps below to pay your bills via GCash:

1. On your GCash homepage, tap Bills
2. Find and tap to select your biller
3. Input the information required by your biller then tap Next
4. Confirm the details of your transaction

You will receive an SMS or email in your GCash-registered email address once your transaction has been confirmed. Confirmation of the bill processing may take time depending on your biller.

If you cannot pay your bill through GCash due to an error or your payment is being rejected, try the following steps:

1. Restart the app and check your internet connection
2. You can also try troubleshooting common app issues
3. Check your wallet balance if you have sufficient funds
4. Please check the GCash Help Center if your biller has a system downtime or maintenance
5. Check if you have exceeded your GCash transaction limit. If you have reached your limit, you will need to wait until the start of the following month for it to refresh
6. If you still can't pay your bill, submit a ticket and include a screenshot of the error message

Get your Salary in Advance with BPI Salary On-Demand

Now you can get your salary in advance with Bank of the Philippine Island's Salary On-Demand.

BPI is gearing up to launch a new financial product called Salary On-Demand. The bank is partnering with companies that use its payroll service to let their employees get a salary advance which will then be deducted from their upcoming paycheck.

This service comes via another app and will have no interest fees, aside from a one-time fee of P175 that will be charged to users.

Know more about this product in this interview with BPI Head of Institutional Banking John-C Syquia: bit.ly/3ro66km

How to Schedule your Billers Payment via GCash

Scheduling your biller's payment via GCash helps you manage your bill payments on time to avoid missing payments on the due date. Whenever my due date for Maynilad and Meralco is approaching, I receive a notice on my mobile from the GCash app reminding me of the payment schedule.

Before scheduling your bill payment, please make sure to have sufficient balance in your account by 12AM. If you cash in the middle of the day, or if your scheduled bill payment fails, the scheduled bill payment will automatically be canceled. You will need to process the bill payment manually in GCash.

credit:GCash

Here are the procedure to schedule your bill payment:

1. Tap Bills

2. Select the category of your biller

3. Tap your desired biller
4. Tap input payment schedule and tap next
5. Input the details of your preferred schedule of payments and tap set schedule

6. Tap Next 

7. Review the details of your scheduled payments and tap confirm

8. You will be redirected back to the pay bill page where you can now see your scheduled bill payment.

The new ROG Ally with AMD Ryzen Z1 Now Available

 Play All your games with ROG Ally.

This is not a prank anymore! The new ROG Ally featuring AMD Ryzen Z1 processor is now available! 

A new processor but with the same cutting-edge hardware that takes your gaming experience to the next level! You can start to #PlayALLYour games, from any platform, wherever you go.

Enjoy your ROG Ally without worry as you get the ASUS Premium Care exclusive preventive maintenance program and 2-Years International Warranty. And that's not all, we have included 3 months of Xbox Game Pass when you buy the new ROG Ally featuring AMD Ryzen Z1 so you can get a head start on your games!

Get to know more about the best gaming ALLY: https://ph.rog.gg/ROGAlly
Click here to get yourself an ROG Ally: https://ph.asus.click/WhereToBuyLaptops

#ROG #ROGAlly #playALLYourgames

How to Withdraw Getpaid Funds to GCash

Here's the tutorial on How to Withdraw Getpaid Funds to your GCash or Bank Account. See the summary of how to withdraw funds from Getpaid: Payment Link dashboard to your bank account or GCash:

1. Log-in to your Getpaid :Payment Link Account.

2. In Settlement, Tap withdraw money.

3. Enter the withdrawal amount and the target bank account for the transfer. Tap submit.

4. Enter the OTP sent to your e-mail address before withdrawal.

credit:GCash

Meanwhile, here's how to keep your GCash account safe tips:

1. Never share your GCash MPIN or OTP (authentication code) with anyone. GCash or its representatives will never ask for your personal information unless you request help through the GCash Help Center.
2. Access GCash through a safe device. Do not log in to GCash using another person's device since they may access your information.

DITO going PISO?

 Does DITO Telecommunications' Philippine stock price, going to hit One Peso? The DITO stock price hit P2.020 peso on September 18,2023.

I bought my 20,000 shares with an average of P8.00 pesos and now I'm losing P108,000 already due to the continuous drop of DITO's stock price. It drops 0.050 (-2.42%) at 2:40 p.m. PHST from its previous closing price of  P2.070. 

The current volume is P9542k which is 45% vs Average. Sixty-five-day average is 2.14M. 

DITO CME Holdings Corp. engages in the provision of information technology, multimedia telecommunications, and other similar industries. The company was founded on January 3, 1925 and is headquartered in Taguig, Philippines.

How to Apply Visa Waiver in Philippines

Here's the tutorial on How to Apply Visa Waiver in Philippines.

Non-visa-required tourists admitted initially for thirty (30) days and is requesting for an initial extension of twenty-nine (29) days can apply for a Visa Waiver at the BI Main Office. Other Immigration Offices (Click here to see the list of offices authorized to process this transaction). The total application fee is P3,030. 

What you should bring?

1. Checklist TVS-C-VE-2016 with complete documentary requirements

2. Application Form TVS-CGAF-VE-2016

3. Additional Information on Applicant's children (if needed)

How to Apply?

1. 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.
2. Submit the completely filled-out application form and attachments together with the passport to the frontline officer.
3. If the applicant has no derogatory records, a BI Clearance Certificate shall be issued. Otherwise, the applicant must proceed to the Verification and Certification Unit for Clearance.
4. Get the Order of Payment Slip and proceed to Cashier for payment.
5. Pay the fees and get the Official Receipt.
6. Submit the Official Receipt with the application form, attachments and passport to the receiving/assessment Officer.
7. Claim the passport stamped with the requested extension of stay.

HERO 12 Black Quik for Mac

The first and Only HERO Camera I bought was Her0 3 back in 2024 when I was working in Dubai. And just how fast the night changes there is already a HERO 12.

The best HERO camera ever made — HERO12 Black takes GoPro’s best-in-class image quality to the next level with new HDR (High Dynamic Range) 5.3K and 4K video, upgraded HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization and an industry-leading 177° field-of-view with Max Lens Mod 2.0. Other new features include a totally redesigned power management system for improved thermal performance and up to 2x longer runtimes1, and Bluetooth audio support for Apple AirPods and other headphones to record sound and give remote voice commands. There are also pro-level features like wirelessly synchronizing multiple HERO12s via timecode, advanced color controls, and more. HERO12 wraps all of this into GoPro’s legendary waterproof, ultra-rugged design to ensure you get the shot, no matter the environment.

Meanwhile, HERO announced that Quik for Mac Application will be available soon!

Product Details

• Includes HERO12 Black camera, Enduro Rechargeable Battery, curved adhesive mount, mounting buckle + thumb screw and USB-C cable
• HDR (High Dynamic Range) Video + Photo for more vivid images
• Longer runtimes, including 1.5 hours at 5.3K30 and over 2.5 hours at 1080p30²
• Optional Max Lens Mod 2.0 lens accessory enables ultra wide angle, 177-degree field of view in 4K60
• New Bluetooth audio support for AirPods + other Bluetooth audio devices for wireless sound recording and voice control
• 5.3K60, 4K120 and 2.7K240 video resolutions
• HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization with 360° Horizon Lock³
• Large image sensor captures ultra wide 156° field of view in 8:7
• 27 megapixel photos with 24.7 megapixel stills from video
• Waterproof to 33ft + legendary GoPro ruggedness
• New Timecode Sync to wirelessly synchronize multiple HERO12 Black cameras at once
• GP-Log and LUT support
• A microSD card is required, but not included

S Pen with Galaxy Z Fold5 Best Deal

Where to find the Best Deal for the Galaxy Z Fold5?

Not the usual “new and improved” The new Galaxy Z Fold5 is packed with innovations, from chip to hinge. Buy Galaxy Z Fold5 to get complimentary Slim S Pen Case, Galaxy Buds2 & 25W Travel Adapter.

* Shop now and pay later with Tabby 4 monthly payments and installment plans up to 12 months with 0% interest.* Visit the Official Website for more info.

The ultimate 7.6" Main Display
Unfold a stunning, immersive screen designed to bring you a viewing experience like never before.1,2 The redesigned Flex Hinge bends to your will with a slimmer form factor for a tighter grip on what you love.

Multi Window. Your multitasking secret weapon
Stream, shop, browse and play more by multitasking with three windows on one screen.3 Switching between apps is effortless, with the task bar now holding up to twelve at once.4 Add S Pen to your task-blasting toolkit for even more efficiency.

And now for your viewing pleasure
Jump into the action with a bright screen emitting up to 1750 nits for clear visibility.6 And power your road to victory with the upgraded hardware and software of Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy.

Standout cameras. Cover to cover
An advanced camera system, paired with this unique two-display form factor, turns your phone into a mobile studio complete with 30x Space Zoom.8 With Dual Preview and Expert RAW you can shoot, reshoot, zoom and edit with a whole new level of creative freedom.

Listen for up to 73 hours, watch for up to 21 hours11
A phone this impressive — you'll want to be on it all the time. And with a massive 4400mAh (typical) battery, you can.12 Paired up with an advanced processor, it intelligently adjusts power usage to your habits and your needs, making one charge last longer than ever before.

Premium and tough, inside and out
Armor Aluminum in the frame protects the body from damage while the new, double rail Flex Hinge provides a stronger and more durable fold.13

How to Get Certificate in Claims Preparation & Dispute Management

College of Contract Management (CCM) from United Kingdom are very excited to bring its popular face-to-face Certificate in Claims Preparation & Dispute Management program to Doha, Qatar, over two weekends from 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th September 2023 from 9:30am – 5pm local time at the 5* Hilton Doha Hotel.

The training will cover four phases and categories of claims preparation (research, analysis, evaluation, effective writing) as well as the main JCT, NEC and FIDIC forms and the key techniques used to assess claims relating to the current climate. It will include practical examples and case studies for the best learning experience.

This course offers direct entry to become ACIArb upon successful completion.

The Service will consist of the following:

1. Four-day face-to-face training seminar at a 5* hotel in Doha
2. Buffet lunch and tea/coffee breaks.
3. Hard copies of documents

The course is accredited by leading chartered institutions in the UK. This programme is KHDA Approved.

Limited spaces available.

How to Get Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension (LSVVE) in PH

 Here's the tutorial on How you can Get a Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension (LSVVE) in the Philippines. 

All temporary visitors, regardless of nationality and not otherwise disqualified, who wish to extend his/her tourist visa during the last thirty (30) days of the previously issued LSVVE can apply, or upon the expiry of a regular visa extension. The total duration of extension shall be not more than six (6) months from the time of expiration of the authorized stay.

You can apply at the Bureau of Immigration's Main office. 

What do you need to bring?

1. Checklist TVS-C-VE-2016 with complete documentary requirements

2. Application Form TVS-CGAF-VE-2016

3.Additional Information on Applicant's children (if needed)

How to Apply?

1. 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.
2. Submit the completely filled-out application form and attachments together with the passport to the frontline officer.
3. If the applicant has no derogatory records, a BI Clearance Certificate shall be issued. Otherwise, the applicant must proceed to the Verification and Certification Unit for Clearance.
4. Get the Order of Payment Slip and proceed to Cashier for payment.
5. Pay the fees and get the Official Receipt.
6. Submit the Official Receipt with the application form, attachments and passport to the receiving/assessment Officer.
7. Claim the passport stamped with the requested extension of stay.

For the pricing of the processing fee, please visit the Bureau of Immigration's Official Website, HERE!

GCash Escalations Team Scam Alert

This is to warn the public regarding the GCash Scammers' new modus. An e-mail pretending to come from GCash Executive Team will send you a message saying that they apologized for a certain transaction you actually did not execute and then ask for our GCash details such as your GCash Number, GCash Name, Date of Birth, Available Balance, and Lost Amount.

If you did not lose any amount and have no problem with your GCash transactions then you have to be cautious about why you received such an e-mail from the GCash Team. The best thing to do is to check the e-mail address of the sender because sometimes the e-mail looks like from a legit company  but when you double check the e-mail address it's actually coming from an individual's account.

Anjie Estudio on Facebook wrote:

"guy's wag n wag kayo mag tiwala sganyan mag message sa inyu dahil hindi yan legit ma eml ng gcash tinanung kuna sa gcash yan omg"

GCash scammers nowadays are trying to make a new modus in order for their victims to give their GCash details so they can penetrate their accounts. The public are advised therefore to be more vigilant and share information when necessary.

Again, do not open any link provided on the body of the e-mail. Because once you do, the scammer/hacker will start to take over your account.

Where to Get Professional Diploma in Forensic Quantum Analysis

For Planning Engineers and Project Managers, where to Get a Professional Diploma in Forensic Quantum Analysis? It will be very helpful for both Planners and PM to  have a great knowledge of Delay Analysis for the Application for Extension of Time.

The College of Contract Management offers a Professional Diploma in Forensic Quantum Analysis. This one-of-a-kind live online course will give you all the skills you will need to progress as a Forensic Quantum Analyst within the construction industry.

Delivery:

This programme is delivered through live online lectures which allows you to get a British education from wherever you are in the world. The lectures are held at weekends to fit around your work schedules, as well as being recorded so that you have the option to catch up or re-watch at any time through Moodle (virtual study platform).

 

What's Covered:

• Quantum Determination
• Quantum Analysis
• The Use of Forensic Quantum Analysis by an Expert Witness

Firstly, at the beginning of a large-scale project, contracts are exchanged between both employer and contractor in order to help everything run smoothly. The agreements set out clear budgets, completion goals and construction requirements. Likewise, the start of the project is the phase of planning is where all contractual obligations should be laid out. By using dedicated software programmes, both contractors and employers will have a strong foundation and timeline for steps to complete the project – known as the ‘as-built’ phase. This software is also useful when claims and disputes do arise.

Quantum analysts can use these programmes to reconstruct where financial errors may have begun. Likewise, with chronologically dated software progress of a project, it is much easier for a quantum forensic analyst to make financial calculations.

Email enquiries@theccm.co.uk for further information.

How to Request a Birth Certificate from PSA Serbilis

Requesting a copy of Birth Certificate, CENOMAR and Marriage Certificate made faster with PSA Serbilis.

The PSA Serbilis website (www.psaserbilis.com.ph) is PSA's online facility for submitting requests for copy issuance of civil registry records (birth, marriage and death certificates) and issuance of certification of no marriage record (CENOMAR).

PSA Serbilis also provides clients with various modes for paying requests:Over-the-counter through any BDO Unibank, Inc. or UnionBank branch nationwide, Via BDO Online Banking, BDO ATM, and BDO Mobile app for BDO Unibank, Inc. account holders. Via UnionBank Online Banking, UnionBank ATM, and UnionBank Online app for UnionBank account holders.

Bayad Center
ECPAY Outlets and Collection Partners
Online credit/debit/prepaid card or e-wallet payment through PesoPay
Over-the-counter through BDO Remit subsidiary offices and remittance partners abroad offering Kabayan Bills Bayad

PSA Serbilis is the web component of the Philippine Statistics Authority – Civil Registry System IT Project (CRS-ITP). The PSA SERBILIS-IT Project is the 12-year, multi-phase computerization project of the civil registry operations of the PSA in partnership with Unisys Philippines. It is a project involving the technology modernization of PSA that covers the conversion of more than a hundred million documents to digital format, streamlining of business processes and the establishment of the agency’s nationwide service capability. The CRS-ITP is under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) scheme.

How much is the payment for PSA Services?

PAYMENT1. PSA Serbilis accepts requests for delivery within and outside the Philippines.• LOCAL REQUEST: delivery destination is within the Philippines; PHP 330.00 per copy for copy issuance of birth, marriage and death certificates, and PHP 430.00 per copy for Certificate of No Marriage Record (CENOMAR). The additional PHP 30.00 serves as the Documentary Stamp Tax (Sections 173 and 188 of the Tax Code, Revenue Memorandum Order 13-2008 and Revenue Regulations No. 4-2018) per copy issued.• FOREIGN REQUEST: delivery destination is outside the Philippines; USD 20.30 per copy for copy issuance and USD 25.30 per copy for CENOMAR.2. PSA Serbilis uses the credit/debit/prepaid card and e-wallet payment facility of PesoPay. Unisys Managed Services Corporation will appear in the credit/debit/prepaid card and e-wallet payment statement and in the official receipt(s).3. It is possible that the fee will be reflected in the requester's credit/debit/prepaid card payment statement of account before the document is received.

ORDER FULFILLMENT

1. Only paid requests shall be processed.

2. All certifications issued by PSA are considered rendered service. All requests submitted via PSA Serbilis and paid through the available payment channels will undergo processing under the Civil Registry System of PSA. Thus, these constitute rendered service, whether requests result to positive issuances or certifications (negative).

3. Returned mail delivery is also considered as rendered service. This includes wrong mailing address provided by requester, resident transferred to another address, and any other related circumstances.

4. For the issuance and release of Civil Registry documents:Only the following are authorized to receive birth/marriage/death/CENOMAR certificates:The owner himself or through a duly authorized representative;
His/her spouse, parent, direct descendants, guardian or institution legally-in-charge of him/her, if minor;
The court or proper public official whenever absolutely necessary in administrative, judicial or other proceedings to determine the identity of a person;
In case of the person’s death, the nearest of kin.

If you are the document owner and you are unable to receive the document, you may authorize a representative to do so on your behalf. Your authorized representative will have to present the following to the courier:.Your signed authorization letter/Special Power of Attorney (SPA), stating the facts of the requested documents, number of copies, and purpose.
Your valid ID (with photo and signature), including PhilID.
The valid ID (with photo and signature) of your authorized representative, including PhilID.

5. For delivery destinations within the Philippines:For delivery destinations within Metro Manila, processing and delivery of paid requests take around four (4) to six (6) working days after receipt of payment; additional 5 to 7 days for areas that are outside of courier's standard serviceable areas.For delivery destinations in other provinces, processing and delivery of paid requests take around six (6) to eight (8) working days after receipt of payment; additional 5 to 7 days for areas that are outside of courier's standard serviceable areas.6. For delivery addresses outside the Philippines, processing will immediately follow after payment, however, delivery will be dependent on the services of Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost). For special courier services through DHL Express, delivery charges shall be to the requester’s/document owner’s account and shall be billed separately and directly by DHL Express.

To Apply for a Birth Certificate, please visit PSA Official Website, HERE!

I Have Achieved Grammarly Awesome Astronaut

I have reached a new weekly streak milestone last week. Way to go! Grammarl e-mailed me to check out my new badge and to keep up the great work. Grammarly is very helpful when it comes on writing e-mails and Narrtive Summary for my work. For me, aiming for the stars has paid off. 

My Statistcis: 

You’ve written for 61 stellar weeks in a row! Did you know: The first human spaceflight happened in 1961.

You were more productive than 99% of Grammarly users with 834, 632 words analyzed.

You were more accurate than  96% of Grammarly users with 1,250 alerts shwon

You used more unique words than 96% of Grammarly users with 4235 unique words used

WORDS ANALYZED WITH GRAMMARLY OVER TIME 52,079,431

Total words analyzed by Grammarly since Jul 10, 2022 (834,632 last week). If you are doing a lot of reporting works, Grammarly is a very best tool to help you accomplished your report.

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How to Extend Authorized Stay in the Philippines

 How you can get EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZED STAY BEYOND 59 DAYS in the Philippines?

A foreign national whose stay will exceed fifty-nine (59) days should secure extensions of stay with the Bureau of Immigration.

You can get it at the BI Main Office. Other Immigration Offices (Click here to see the list of offices authorized to process this transaction).

What do you need?

1. Checklist TVS-C-VE-2016 with complete documentary requirements

2. Application Form TVS-CGAF-VE-2016

3. Additional Information on Applicant's children (if needed)

How to Apply?

1. 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.
2. Submit the completely filled-out application form and attachments together with the passport to the frontline officer.
3. If the applicant has no derogatory records, a BI Clearance Certificate shall be issued. Otherwise, the applicant must proceed to the Verification and Certification Unit for Clearance.
4. Get the Order of Payment Slip and proceed to Cashier for payment.
5. Pay the fees and get the Official Receipt.
6. Submit the Official Receipt with the application form, attachments and passport to the receiving/assessment Officer.
7. Claim the passport stamped with the requested extension of stay.

For more information on the amount of fee for processing, kindly visit the official Bureau of Immigration Website, HERE!

ETIHAD Airways named 2nd Safest Airline

Abu Dhabi's ETIHAD Airline added another achievement to it's growing list of recognition as it was named 2nd Safest Airline by World Aviation Reviews.

Air New Zealand tops the honor list in number one, while Qatar Airways took the No. 3 spot. Singapore Airline is at No. 4 while TAP Air Portugal complete the Top 5.

Congratulations to the ETIHAD Airways! Tired of travelling light? Pack a little more and save when you book your extra bags online.

Enjoy a discount with ETIHAD when you buy extra baggage while booking your ticket, or save 30% if you book up to six hours before you fly.

How much does extra baggage cost?

The amount you pay for extra baggage depends on where you are flying to and from. For some destinations, extra baggage is charged per kilogram, and for other destinations it is charged per bag.

You’ll save if you book your extra bags in advance, up to six hours before you fly. Buy at etihad.com/manage, or when you book your fligh

How to Save your VHS with NERO Recode Stick

If you have Betamax and VHS and you wanted to save your video and digitize, you're on the right track with NERO. The analogue inputs allow you to connect various devices such as video recorders, record players, camcorders or cassette decks. You can play the digitized material on all your digital devices, whether smartphone, computer or TV.

 

Digitize your analog treasures:

The Nero Recode Stick helps you bring your personal memories, recorded movies or records and cassettes into the 21st century.

Easy to connect & versatile!

 
Convenient: with Nero Video you can edit and optimize your digitized videos right away!

Easy to connect!

1. Connect Recode Stick to computer via USB
2. Connect Recode Stick to analog video source
3. Start analog video source
4. Record with Windows "Camera App"

DMW Warns Public for Fake Job Offer from Maritime Firm

 Officer in Charge Hans Leo Cacdac lead the DMW team in shutting down fake maritime consultancy that offers fake jobs. The advisory was released by the Department of Migrant Workers on 07 September 2023.

An applicant named, Ernesto stated that he was promised by RTM a job as Chief Cook onboard a container vessel in Dubai with a monthly salary of US$900, or the equivalent of P51,300. In exchange, Ernesto was asked to pay a total of P105,000 at RTM’s office representing alleged “consultancy” fees for finding him the overseas job.

Dino, meanwhile, applied for the position of Engine Cadet with a promised salary of US$350, or approximately P20,000, per month. He was asked by RTM to cough up P140,000 as consultation fee for the job placement.

𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) this morning closed down the offices of R. T. M. Maritime Consultancy Services Corp (RTM, for short) for alleged illegal recruitment activities and unauthorized collection of fees.

The closure operation was led by DMW Officer-in-Charge Undersecretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac along with Undersecretary Bernard P. Olalia, head of the DMW’s Licensing and Adjudication Services cluster, Assistant Secretary Francis de Guzman, and Atty. Geraldine Mendez, Chief of the department’s Migrant Workers Protection Bureau (MWPB).

With the assistance of personnel from the  Parañaque City police and Barangay Sto. Niño officials, Cacdac padlocked RTM’s offices located at the 2nd floor of the J & P Building along Ninoy Aquino Avenue in Santo Nino, Paranaque City.

“We cannot allow these unlicensed agencies posing as ‘consultancy firms’ to continue offering supposedly lucrative job postings to our overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and goading them to pay excessive amounts of money. This is criminal and unconscionable,” Cacdac said.

The closure comes in the wake of email complaints sent separately by “Ernesto” and “Dindo” (not their real names) to the DMW earlier this year.

Both Ernesto and Dino applied for their alleged jobs in the first quarter of 2023. After waiting several months for their deployment, they decided to file their complaints with the DMW.

The department conducted initial surveillance operations of RTM’s activities in March while a follow-up surveillance operation was undertaken in June to bolster the DMW’s case against RTM.

In summary, the DMW determined that RTM does not have a valid license  or accreditation from the department; it received and processed applications and referred these to its partner manning agency; and it collected “consultation” fees ranging from P105,000 to as much as P140,000 from their applicants who were promised fake jobs as seafarers in Dubai – this despite a no placement fee policy for seafarers.

Charges of illegal recruitment are being readied against the officers and personnel of RTM Maritime Consultancy Corp.

The DMW is also urging other victims of RTM Maritime Consultancy Corp to visit the Migrant Workers Protection Bureau (MWPB) so they may be assisted in filing their complaints and cases against the illegal recruitment agency. They may also be contacted through their Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/airbranch or email at mwpb@dmw.gov.ph and also through

How to Apply for GCash Sakto Loan (GGives)

Applying for a loan from a legit company like GCash is now made easier.

GGives Sakto Loan is a beginner-friendly loan that you can use to directly pay online, physical and GLife stores for any purchase/s.

With GGives Sakto Loans, you can buy what you need today and pay for it after 14 or 30 days. It can be used in over 110,000+ partner stores and branches nationwide. Stores must be able to accept GGives so you can shop with GGives Sakto Loans.

Keep using on GGives Sakto Loan and the regular GGives offer may become available to you!

Here's Step by Step Procedure on How o Activiate GGives on your GCash app:

1. On the GCash app, tap borrow.

2. Tap GGives

3. Tap get Started

4. Check your Initial details and tap next.

5. Input the required information and tap next

6. Input the 6-digit authentication code and tap submit

7. You will be redirected to a page to confirm that activation of your GGives

Your eligibility for GGives Sakto Loans may change from time to time and you may also be upgraded to a regular GGives offer so be sure to check your GGives dashboard.

Requirements:You must be 21 - 65 years old
You must be a Filipino citizen
Your GCash profile is Fully Verified
You have a good credit record and did not commit any fraudulent transactions
You maintain a good GScore

If GLoan Sakto is unavailable to you, it may be due to the following reasons:You do not meet GGives minimum eligibility requirements
Your GCash app is not updated to the latest version
You already qualify for the regular GGives offer
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Amazing Voltes V Legacy 5D Diamond Painting

I have seen plenty of glittering artwork on Facebook and became interested on what they called a diamond painting. I ordered from a legit seller a customized design of Voltes V Legacy and I have waited for almost a month before the canvass (set) was delivered since it was done in Taiwan Factory or work shop. At first glimpse it was intimidating considering it was my first diamond painting set and I chose a bigger size of 60 by 50 inches canvass. 

According to Chu, diamond painting is a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers. "You use an applicator to apply hundreds of sparkling resin rhinestones, one-by-one, on an adhesive color-coded canvas painting," she explains. The end result is a vivid, shimmering work of art.

It has a lot of benefits since it increases your hand-eye coordination with each tiny 2.5-millimeter diamond tile you pick up and place on the canvas. It also flexes your hand and finger muscles, making you more adept, agile and skillful at everyday tasks. Plus, it improves your overall concentration and focusing abilities.

Now, I am still thinking if I will buy another set after this since it will consume a lot of your time to finish the artwork.

DMW Warns OFW Against Online Love Scams

𝐃𝐌𝐖 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 the 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐯𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐬 with the latest victim, an OFW from Switzerland. We should be cautious with online transactions, be it related to business or love. According to GMA News, some photos of local Filipino Celebrities and Influencers are being used by scammers.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) issues a warning to the public to be cautious with their social media activities with the troubling rise of online romance swindling schemes specifically targeting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

The DMW issued the warning in the wake of the latest report of a Filipina OFW based in Switzerland who was victimized by her “rich foreigner boyfriend,” who extorted around CHF 40,000 (Swiss francs), or an estimated P2.5-million, from the victim’s hard-earned savings and personal loans.

“Kami po ay nakikiusap sa mga kababayan natin na huwag magpalinlang sa mga online romance o love scams. Huwag magpapadala sa matatamis na salita ng mga taong hindi ninyo nakita. Marami na po silang mga nabiktima mula sa iba’t-ibang bansa. Maging mapagmatyag po tayo at pahalagahan ang ating ipon na mula sa ating pawis at dugo,” said MWO Geneva in its report.

According to the report, the modus operandi of the scammer, pretending to be a ‘rich foreigner’ starts with earning the affection, trust, and ‘love’ of the victim. Once the victim’s confidence is gained, the scammer will ask for an amount of money with a promise of sending a bigger amount in return by courier. With claims of fake “customs-related issues” in getting his money to the unknowing victim, the ‘lover’ then convinces the OFW to send more money to ‘facilitate’ the alleged problem.

The DMW urges OFWs to be wary of these schemes. They should remain cautious and refrain from giving any amount of their hard-earned money and life savings to their supposed ‘online romantic partners.’

OFWs on-site who are victimized by the said modus operandi may seek proper assistance from the respective Migrant Workers Office and Philippine Embassy that has the jurisdiction over their jobsite.

Also, any suspicious activities pertaining to online illegal recruitment scams can be reported to the DMW Migrant Workers Protection Bureau through their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/airbranch or email at mwpb@dmw.gov.ph and also through their hotline number 8721-0619.

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POEA Anti-Illegal Recruitment
Philippine Migrant Workers Office - Geneva