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Philippines Minimum Wage 2015

Minimum Wages in the Philippines in 2015

There are various minimum wage level in the Philippines, most commonly with each Region having its own minimum.

These rates are normally available from the Department of Labor and Employment, [DOLE]  National Wages and Productivity Commission.

The Lowest rate shown below is in Region RB-II (Cagayan Valley) at 229 pesos per day, with the Highest in the NCR at 481 pesos per day.

The following Minimum Daily wages are from that source, as of 20th March 2015.

 

Daily Rate Region Effective Date
P481 NCR April 04, 2015
P263 CAR Feb. 3, 2014
P253 RB-I Feb. 5, 2014
P229 RB-II Jan. 5, 2015
P349 RB-III December 01, 2014
P261 RB-IVA May 1, 2014
P275 RB-IVB Feb. 1, 2013
P260 RB-V Jan. 10, 2014
P298.50 RB-VI May 02, 2015
P340 RB-VII Dec. 14, 2014
P260 RB-VIII March 30, 2015
P280 RB-IX Jun. 10, 2013
P301 RB-X Jan. 1, 2014
P317 RB-XI Dec. 1, 2014
P255 RB-XII Jan 1, 2015
P268 CARAGA February 14, 2015
P250 ARMM Feb 1, 2014

Some of those have effective dates in 2013 and 2014, but are stated to be effective as at  20th March 2015.

I can’t tell if they have been changed locally and not updated to the DOLE site or not.

Updated figures may be available here: www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph

There are Exceptions to the above rates, with thios as an example:

NCR Region Minimum Daily wage rate is 444 pesos for the following employee groups:

Agriculture
Private Hospitals with bed capacity of 100 or less
Retail/Service Establishments employing 15 workers or less
Manufacturing Establishments regularly employing less than 10 workers

REGION IX, Zamboanga Peninsula, has a lower Minimum Daily wage rate of 235 pesos per day for some occupations www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph

Bahay Bata Center, Angeles City, Pampanga

Angeles Bahay Bata Center

Bahay Bata Drive
Barangay Cuayan
Angeles City
Pampanga, 2009
Philippines.

Contact:

Tel:
Mob:
Email:
Web: www.bahaybata.org (Donations and Sponsorships welcome)

Details:

The Rotary Club created the Bahay Bata Center in Angeles City, Pampanga to provide a home, education and a future for the street children of the area.

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, the then President of the Philippines, made a special visit to inaugurate the center on July 25, 2001.

Angeles City, located right next to the former USA Clark Air Base, has, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development, more than 1,500 children registered in the city as ‘street children’. There may be many more not listed.

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Have you had this Text message from chswrn@outlook.com ?

We have to talk on something very urgent and important, please contact the below email address for details: chswrn@outlook.com

[warning]This looks like a SCAM[/warning]

It gives the appearance of being a scam, so, if asked to give ANY personal information, or if being offered Money, be very wary. Best advise is to ignore it.

It seems to come from a few different telephone numbers, and many people are getting the message.

I have seen these two.

639179617036 or 0917 961 7036

639174977584 or 0917 497 7584

These are also listed elsewhere on the internet:

639174977497 or 0917 497 7497
639174977465 or 0917 497 7465
639174977672 or 0917 497 7672

If anyone knows what it really is about, feel free to let us all know.

Can A Foreigner Own a Business in The Philippines

Foreigners Owning 100% of a Business in The Philippines

Some people say that a Foreigner cannot own 100% of a business in the Philippines.

Some say they can only own 60% of the business. While some say they can own all of it 100%.

Who is right and who is wrong ?

Republic Act No. 7042 – “Foreign Investments Act of 1991“

Section 2:

As a general rule, there are no restrictions on extent of foreign ownership of export enterprises. In domestic market enterprises, foreigners can invest as much as one hundred percent (100%) equity except in areas included in the negative list.

Foreign owned firms catering mainly to the domestic market shall be encouraged to undertake measures that will gradually increase Filipino participation in their businesses by taking in Filipino partners, electing Filipinos to the board of directors, implementing transfer of technology to Filipinos, generating more employment for the economy and enhancing skills of Filipino workers.

From the RA7042 law, it seems that a Foreigner can own 100% of a business, but what is this negative list, and what do they mean by gradually increase Filipino participation in their businesses?

The following states the 40% maximum ownership of some businesses

Section 3g of RA7042

The term “Foreign Investments Negative List” or “Negative List” shall mean a list of areas of economic activity whose foreign ownership is limited to a maximum of forty percent (40%) of the equity capital of the enterprise engaged therein.

This section explains which type of business MUST NOT be owned fully by a Foreigner, and includes:

Section 8b of RA7042: (Foreign Investment Negative List).

Small and medium-sized domestic market enterprises with paid-in equity capital less than the equivalent of five hundred thousand US dollars (US$500,000) are reserved to Philippine nationals,

Source: Republic Act No. 7042

Australian Visa Processing Times from Philippines

Processing Times for Australian Immigration Visas from Manila Embassy

To give an idea of how long it takes before a Visa application is looked at by the Visa and Immigration Office of the Australian Embassy in Manila, we have pulled the following dates and times from their Website at September 9th 2015.

These dates do NOT constitute guaranteed dates, or dates of approvals.
They are an indication of dates that your application MAY be first looked at.

Visa Class and Application Dates

Visa Sub-class Permanent Visa Category Application Lodgement Dates*
Partner Visa Applications (309, 100, 300) 30 May 2015
Aged Dependant Relative (114) 30 December 2014
Remaining Relative (115) 7 May 2014
Carer (116) 03 October 2014
Child (subclass 101, 102, 117, 445) 30 June 2015
Citizenship by Descent 3 July 2015

This indicates the following:

A Partner Visa Application will be looked at maybe about  FIVE MONTHS after lodgement

An Remaining Relative application will be looked at maybe about  TEN MONTHS after lodgement

A Partner Visa Application will be looked at maybe about  SIXTEEN MONTHS after lodgement

A Carer Visa Application will be looked at maybe about  TWELVE  MONTHS after lodgement

A Child Visa Application will be looked at maybe about  FOUR MONTHS after lodgement

 

http://philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/Visa_Processing_Times2.html

 

 

Senior Citizens Benefits for Over 60’s

Benefits for Senior Citizens in The Philippines

Senior citizens are granted several benefits and privileges under Republic Act No. 9994 and Republic Act No. 10645

Basic Qualifications are:

Must present a valid and original Senior Citizens’ Identification Card.

Must be a Filipino citizen who is a resident of the Philippines
Must be 60 years old or above
have at least six months recent residency in the Philippines

Mt. Arayat National Park, Arayat, Pampanga, Luzon

Mt. Arayat National Park, Pampanga

Mt. Arayat, a 1,026 metres extinct stratovolcano, is situated in the municipalities of Arayat and Magalang in Pampanga, about 16 km East of Angeles City. Mount Pinatubo is about 52 km west of Mt Arayat.

Mt. Arayat National Park Entrance fee as at April 2015 was 75 pesos.

Hotels Near Mt. Arayat National Park

Mt. Arayat National Park

Mt Arayat, Mt Pinatubo, Angeles City

Biak-na-Bato National Park, San Miguel, Bulacan, Luzon

Biak-na-Bato National Park, San Miguel, Bulacan, Luzon

Biak-na-Bato National Park is a protected area of the Philippines, just 80 kilometers northeast of Manila,

The 2,117 hectares park is located in San Miguel, Bulacan and extends to the municipalities of San Ildefonso and Doña Remedios Trinidad.

cIt was declared a national park in 1937 by President Manuel Luis Quezon by virtue of its association with the history and site of the Biak-na-Bato Republic. The park consists of a cave network and a system of rivers and trails of both historical and ecological importance. Situated only 80 kilometers northeast from Manila, it is fast becoming a popular weekend eco-adventure destination for the city dwellers.

The Biak-na-Bato National Park appeals to the adventurous spirit with its challenging rock formations.
Hanging bridges and staircases connecting rivers and caves make for a pleasurable exploration.
Among the many ecological attractions in Biak-na-Bato National Park are Bahay Paniki Cave, Aguinaldo Cave, Madlum Cave, Tanggapan Cave, and Tilandong Falls. www.bulacan.gov.ph/tourism/

President Manuel Luis Quezon declared Biak-na-Bato National Park as a national park in 1937.

Being so close to Manila, it is popular weekend drive, but there are some hotels near the park, but not very close.

Hotels Near Biak-na-Bato National Park

Biak-na-Bato National Park

Some examples from the above link:

Falcon Crest Resort, Norzagaray, Philippines (26.3 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
Lola Corazon Leisure Farm, San Luis, Philippines (27.8 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
Hotel Masfino, San Rafael, Philippines (29.6 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
Besm Travelers Inn, San Leonardo, Philippines (30 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
Green Garden Court, Pulilan, Philippines (33.3 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
8 Waves Hotel San Rafael, Baliuag, Philippines (33.6 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)Show map
Baliuag Dormitory, Baliuag, Philippines (36.7 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
Bahay Ni Kuya Resort – Bulacan, Malolos, Philippines (38.3 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
Casa Oliva Spa Residences, Malolos, Philippines (39.1 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
Lawiswis Kawayan Garden Resort And Spa, Calumpit, Philippines (39.5 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
Hollywood Suites and Resort – Marilao, Bocaue, Philippines (40.3 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
Villa Del Carmen Resort And Restaurant, Bulacan, Philippines (42.3 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
The Harvest Hotel, Cabanatuan, Philippines (43 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
Mchotel, Quezon City, Philippines (44 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
Le Beato Hotel-Style Residences, Meycauayan City, Philippines (44.4 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
Novaview Hotel, Quezon City, Philippines (44.5 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
Pacific Waves Resort, San Jose del Monte, Philippines (45.1 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
Hollywood Suites and Resort – Bancal, Valenzuela, Philippines (45.6 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)
Klir Waterpark Resort, Plaridel, Philippines (48.4 km from Biak-na-Bato National Park)

Biak-na-Bato National Park, Bulacan, Luzon

Hotels in Luzon, Mindanao, Visayas, Philippines

Hotels in the Philippines

Hotels in the Provinces of Luzon, Philippines

Abra Albay Apayao Aurora
Bataan Batanes Batangas Benguet
Bulacan Cagayan Camarines Norte Camarines Sur
Catanduanes Cavite Ifugao Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur Isabela Kalinga La Union
Laguna Marinduque Masbate Metro Manila
Mountain Province Nueva Ecija Nueva Vizcaya Occidental Mindoro
Oriental Mindoro Palawan Pampanga Pangasinan
Quezon Quirino Rizal Romblon
Sorsogon Tarlac Zambales Philippines

Hotels in the Provinces of Mindanao, Philippines

Agusan Del Norte Agusan Del Sur Basilan Bukidnon
Camiguin Compostela Valley Cotabato Davao Del Norte
Davao Del Sur Davao Oriental Dinagat Islands Lanao Del Norte
Lanao Del Sur Maguindanao Misamis Occidental Misamis Oriental
Sarangani South Cotabato Sultan Kudarat Sulu
Surigao Del Norte Surigao Del Sur Tawi-tawi Zamboanga Del Norte
Zamboanga Del Sur Zamboanga Sibugay Mindanao Philippines

Hotels in the Provinces of Visayas, Philippines

Aklan Antique Biliran Bohol
Capiz Cebu Eastern Samar Guimaras
Iloilo Leyte Negros Occidental Negros Oriental
Northern Samar Western Samar Siquijor Southern Leyte

How Much Do Expats Spend in The Philippines

Average Monthly Spend for Expats in The Philippines

Foreigners often say that they go to live in the Philippines for the low cost of living. But some find that it isn't as cheap as they expect when they start shopping in the Malls.

What is the average Monthly Spend for Expats in The Philippines

Foreigners often say that they go to live in the Philippines for the low cost of living.

Some find that it isn’t as cheap as they expect when they start shopping in the Malls.

Some example prices in August 2015

200 pesos – MacDonalds, Big Mac Meal – (A$5.78)
197 pesos – MacDonalds, Quarterpounder with Cheese Meal – (A$5.69)
530 pesos – Yellow Cabs Pizza, 14″ Hawaiian Pizza or New Yorker etc – (A$15.31)
480 pesos – Shakeys Pizza, Large Hawaiian Pizza – (A$13.87)
62 pesos – Supermarket, 600gm Loaf Bread – (A$1.79)
65 pesos – Supermarket, 12 eggs – (A$1.88)
200 pesos – Supermarket, 1 kg Breast of Chicken no bone – (A$5.78)
420 pesos – Supermarket, 1 kg Sirloin Steak – (A$12.14)
235 pesos – Supermarket, 1 kg Local Pork pieces – (A$6.79)
53 pesos – Supermarket, 1 kg Potatos (Small) – (A$1.53)
45 pesos – Supermarket, 1 kg Onions White – (A$1.3)
50 pesos – Supermarket, 20 Litres (5 US gallons) Drinking Water – (A$1.44)
Cornflakes and other breakfast cereals are not cheap, as they are all imported.

But for those who say it is cheap, they do say “NEVER shop at the Malls”, shop where the locals shop, eat Rice, and local meat etc. And, Yes, by doing that you can keep food costs low.

Accommodation cost in the Philippines.

Renting a house or a Condo. There are many cases of people paying 5,000 pesos per month for a local house.

20,000 to 50,000 pesos per month for a Condo is also quite usual.
The price difference is often down to quality and size.

A large condo, 70 sqm with one bedroom is about 37,000 in some places or 50,000 in others. But these will have hot water in bathroom and kitchen.

A small condo, 30 sqm, studio type is about 20,000 up to 40,000 in some places.

Some of the cheaper houses have no hot water at all, and very few have hot water in the kitchen.

We paid 30,000 pm for a brand new 3 bed house just South of Cebu. Each of the three bathrooms had hot water, but the Kitchen didn’t. Hot water is not needed, or common, for Filipinos.

A survey of about 120 Westerners living in the Philippines showed these results of average monthly spending:

15.5% Under 46,000 pesos per month
19.1% about 57,500 pesos per month
18.2% about 80,500 pesos per month
12.7% about 103,500 pesos per month
13.6% about 126,500 pesos per month
10.9% about 161,000 pesos per month
10.0% Over 184,000 pesos per month

This shows that on average:

About half spend upwards of 92,000 pesos per month (A$2,875)
About one third spend under 65,000 pesos per month (A$2,030)
About one third spend over 115,000 pesos per month (A$3,600)

FX Conversion rates at Aug/Sept 2015

Foreign Citizens Resident in the Philippines

How Many Foreign Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 177,365 foreign citizens resident in the Philippines

How Many US Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 29,959 US citizens resident in the Philippines

How Many Chinese Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 28,750 Chinese citizens resident in the Philippines

How Many Japanese Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 11,583 Japanese citizens resident in the Philippines

How Many Indian Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 8,963 Indian citizens resident in the Philippines

How Many South Korean Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 5,822 South Korean citizens resident in the Philippines

How Many North Korean Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 4,846 North Korean citizens resident in the Philippines

How Many Canadian Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 4,700 Canadian citizens resident in the Philippines

How Many British Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 3,474 British citizens resident in the Philippines

How Many Australian Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 3,360 Australian citizens resident in the Philippines

How Many German Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 3,184 German citizens resident in the Philippines

Citizenship Not Stated

43,940 Census respondents did not state their Citizenship in the 2010 Census

How Many Indonesian Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 2,781 Indonesian citizens resident in the Philippines

How Many Taiwanese Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 1,538 Taiwanese citizens resident in the Philippines

How Many Italian Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 1,460 Italian citizens resident in the Philippines

How Many Spanish Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 1,099 Spanish citizens resident in the Philippines

How Many Afghanistan Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 1,019 Afghanistan citizens resident in the Philippines

How Many French Citizens are Resident in the Philippines

As at May 2010 the Philippines Census recorded 1,014 French citizens resident in the Philippines

Source: https://psa.gov.ph/content/foreign-citizens-philippines-results-2010-census

Own an Affordable Western Home Near Manila

Live in a Western Style House in the Philippines

They say that Houses in the Philippines are Cheap, but often, when you look at those CHEAP houses, you can see why they are cheap.

This Page Is NOT About Those Cheap Houses fitting 3 Bedrooms into a 50 sqm (538 sqf) block of land, with 50 sqm (538 sqf) of living space.

This page is about good sized houses, maybe 200 sqm or 2,150 sqf, something like these…

Cavite House 1  Cavite House 2  Cavite House3

Properties like these can be built to your needs, and your style. And within a reasonable Budget.

(These Houses cost the same as some One Bedroom Condos in some parts of the Philippines)

The Location is ideal for Golfers or even just people who want to live in an nice clean and relaxed location.

The area is at Riviera Golf Club Estate, Silang, Philippines. This is 46 Km south of Manila International Airport, and is shown as One Hour Driving time, when using Google Maps for directions.

For more Information, please contact me at the bottom of this page.

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    The Riviera Estate Consists of 2,114 Lots, sized between from 300 sqm and 1,000 sqm

    Philippine General Election of 2016

    The Philippine General Election and the Philippine Presidential Election is scheduled for Monday, May 9, 2016.

    Since 1992, the Philippine Presidential Election has been held every six years, on the second Monday of May.

    On Monday, May 9, 2016, the Philippines will elect a New President, as Benigno Aquino III, the current President is not allowed to seeking further re-election under the terms of the Philippine Constitution.

    Vice President Jejomar Binay is allowed to seek a further term as Vice president if he wishes.

    Elections to the Senate, House of Representatives and Local Government, will also be made on this day, May 9, 2016.

    Barangay elections are expected to be held in the October of 2016.

    The Philippine Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections

    Monday, May 10, 2010:

    42.08% Benigno Aquino III (WINNER)
    26.25% Joseph Estrada
    15.42% Manny Villar
    11.33% Gilberto Teodoro

    Monday, May 10, 2004:

    39.99% Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
    36.51% Fernando Poe, Jr.

    Monday, May 11, 1998:

    39.86% Joseph Estrada
    15.87% Jose de Venecia
    13.38% Raul Roco
    12.44% Emilio Osmena

    Philippine Senate Elections

    Monday May 13, 2013

    59.63% Franklin Drilon – Liberal
    30.82% Juan Ponce Enrile – PMP

    Philippine House of Representatives elections

    Monday May 13, 2013

    39.03% Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. – Liberal
    17.50% Mark L. Mendoza – NPC
    8.59% Pablo P. Garcia – NUP

    Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Clinics, Angeles City, Pampanga

    Ear Nose and Throat Clinics in Angeles City

    Clinica Henson Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Foundation

    Clinica Henson
    66 MacArthur Highway
    Angeles City 2009
    Philippines

    Contact:

    Tel: 045 625 2525
    Mob:
    Email: info@clinicahenson.com
    Web: http://new.clinicahenson.com

    Details:

    Clinica Henson is an Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist.
    Open Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm

    The Medical City, Angeles City

    76 Sto. Entierro
    Sto. Cristo
    Angeles City
    Pampanga

    Contact:

    Tel: 045 887 2882
    Mob:
    Email:
    Web: www.themedicalcity.com

    Details:

    The Medical City, Angeles City (the former Mercedes Medical Center), is a part of the large Medical City tertiary care hospitals.