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Philippines Mobile to Landline Call Rates

Calling a Philippines Landline from a Philippine Cellphone.

Calling a landline is often more expensive than calling another Cell or Mobile phone.  Also, not all plans will include landline calls in special deals.

Globe Prepaid rates June 2020:

Globe to landline: ₱7.50 per minute
Checked on 9th June 2020 at globe.com.ph/prepaid.html

Sun Prepaid rates June 2020:

Sun to landline: ₱7.50 per minute
Checked on 9th June 2020 at suncellular.com.ph/prepaid/rates

The following were the rates in 2015.

There appears to have been no change for Globe, but there was a slight increase for Sun, bringing Sun to the same cost as Globe.

Globe Mobile to Landline Call Rates March 2015

7.5 pesos per minute.  http://www.globe.com.ph/prepaid/rates

Smart Mobile to Landline Call Rates March 2015

7.5 pesos per minute.  http://smart.com.ph/help/prepaid/article/2011/11/12/smart-prepaid-regular-rates

Sun Mobile to Landline Call Rates March 2015

6.5 pesos per minute.  http://suncellular.com.ph/prepaid/rates

Skype to Philippine Landline Call Rates March 2015

8.9 pesos per minute + 6.6 pesos connection fee. http://www.skype.com/en/rates/

COVID-19 Cases Philippines May 2020

May 2020 COVID-19 Statistics – Philippines

The first recorded case in the Philippines was on 29 January 2020.

    • At 31st May 2020 there had been 18,086 reported COVID-19 cases and 957 reported deaths in the Philippines. There were 9,598 new cases, and 389 new deaths in May.
    • At 30th April 2020 there had been 8,488 reported COVID-19 cases and 568 reported deaths in the Philippines. There were 6,942 new cases, and 490 new deaths in April.
    • At 30th March 2020 there had been 1,546 reported COVID-19 cases and 78 reported deaths in the Philippines.

These figures show the numbers of deaths and cases for the COVID-19 Coronavirus in the Philippines during May 2020.

May 2020 COVID-19 Statistics – Philippines

At 31st May 2020 there had been 18,086 reported COVID-19 cases and 957 reported deaths, in the Philippines.

During May 2020, there were 9,598 new cases, and 389 new deaths.  This is an average of 310 new cases per day, with 13 deaths per day.

  • Sun, 31 May 20 : 862 new cases since the day before, with another 7 deaths. There are now 13,220 active cases from the total of 18,086 reported cases. There have been a total of 957 deaths.
  • Sat, 30 May 20 : 590 new cases since the day before, with another 8 deaths. There are now 12,466 active cases from the total of 17,224 reported cases. There have been a total of 950 deaths.
  • Fri, 29 May 20 : 1,046 new cases since the day before, with another 21 deaths. There are now 11,972 active cases from the total of 16,634 reported cases. There have been a total of 942 deaths.
  • Thu, 28 May 20 : 539 new cases since the day before, with another 17 deaths. There are now 11,069 active cases from the total of 15,588 reported cases. There have been a total of 921 deaths.
  • Wed, 27 May 20 : 380 new cases since the day before, with another 18 deaths. There are now 10,639 active cases from the total of 15,049 reported cases. There have been a total of 904 deaths.
  • Tue, 26 May 20 : 350 new cases since the day before, with another 13 deaths. There are now 10,371 active cases from the total of 14,669 reported cases. There have been a total of 886 deaths.
  • Mon, 25 May 20 : 284 new cases since the day before, with another 5 deaths. There are now 10,123 active cases from the total of 14,319 reported cases. There have been a total of 873 deaths.
  • Sun, 24 May 20 : 258 new cases since the day before, with another 5 deaths. There are now 9,918 active cases from the total of 14,035 reported cases. There have been a total of 868 deaths.
  • Sat, 23 May 20 : 180 new cases since the day before, with another 6 deaths. There are now 9,737 active cases from the total of 13,777 reported cases. There have been a total of 863 deaths.
  • Fri, 22 May 20 : 163 new cases since the day before, with another 11 deaths. There are now 9,648 active cases from the total of 13,597 reported cases. There have been a total of 857 deaths.
  • Thu, 21 May 20 : 213 new cases since the day before, with another 4 deaths. There are now 9,588 active cases from the total of 13,434 reported cases. There have been a total of 846 deaths.
  • Wed, 20 May 20 : 279 new cases since the day before, with another 5 deaths. There are now 9,447 active cases from the total of 13,221 reported cases. There have been a total of 842 deaths.
  • Tue, 19 May 20 : 224 new cases since the day before, with another 6 deaths. There are now 9,262 active cases from the total of 12,942 reported cases. There have been a total of 837 deaths.
  • Mon, 18 May 20 : 205 new cases since the day before, with another 7 deaths. There are now 9,158 active cases from the total of 12,718 reported cases. There have been a total of 831 deaths.
  • Sun, 17 May 20 : 208 new cases since the day before, with another 7 deaths. There are now 9,054 active cases from the total of 12,513 reported cases. There have been a total of 824 deaths.
  • Sat, 16 May 20 : 214 new cases since the day before, with another 11 deaths. There are now 8,927 active cases from the total of 12,305 reported cases. There have been a total of 817 deaths.
  • Fri, 15 May 20 : 215 new cases since the day before, with another 16 deaths. There are now 8,825 active cases from the total of 12,091 reported cases. There have been a total of 806 deaths.
  • Thu, 14 May 20 : 258 new cases since the day before, with another 18 deaths. There are now 8,749 active cases from the total of 11,876 reported cases. There have been a total of 790 deaths.
  • Wed, 13 May 20 : 268 new cases since the day before, with another 21 deaths. There are now 8,595 active cases from the total of 11,618 reported cases. There have been a total of 772 deaths.
  • Tue, 12 May 20 : 264 new cases since the day before, with another 25 deaths. There are now 8,493 active cases from the total of 11,350 reported cases. There have been a total of 751 deaths.
  • Mon, 11 May 20 : 292 new cases since the day before, with another 7 deaths. There are now 8,361 active cases from the total of 11,086 reported cases. There have been a total of 726 deaths.
  • Sun, 10 May 20 : 184 new cases since the day before, with another 15 deaths. There are now 8,151 active cases from the total of 10,794 reported cases. There have been a total of 719 deaths.
  • Sat, 9 May 20 : 147 new cases since the day before, with another 8 deaths. There are now 8,064 active cases from the total of 10,610 reported cases. There have been a total of 704 deaths.
  • Fri, 8 May 20 : 120 new cases since the day before, with another 11 deaths. There are now 8,033 active cases from the total of 10,463 reported cases. There have been a total of 696 deaths.
  • Thu, 7 May 20 : 339 new cases since the day before, with another 27 deaths. There are now 8,040 active cases from the total of 10,343 reported cases. There have been a total of 685 deaths.
  • Wed, 6 May 20 : 320 new cases since the day before, with another 21 deaths. There are now 7,840 active cases from the total of 10,004 reported cases. There have been a total of 658 deaths.
  • Tue, 5 May 20 : 461 new cases since TWO DAYS before, with another 30 deaths. (An average of 230 cases and 15 deaths per day). There are now 7,639 active cases from the total of 9,684 reported cases. There have been a total of 637 deaths.
  • Mon, 4 May 20 : No Data
  • Sun, 3 May 20 : 295 new cases since the day before, with another 4 deaths. There are now 7,402 active cases from the total of 9,223 reported cases. There have been a total of 607 deaths.
  • Sat, 2 May 20 : 156 new cases since the day before, with another 24 deaths. There are now 7,201 active cases from the total of 8,928 reported cases. There have been a total of 603 deaths.
  • Fri, 1 May 20 : 284 new cases since the day before, with another 11 deaths. There are now 7,109 active cases from the total of 8,772 reported cases. There have been a total of 579 deaths.
Previous Months
April 2020 COVID-19 Statistics – Philippines

At 30th April 2020 there had been 8,488 reported COVID-19 cases and 568 reported deaths, in the Philippines.

During April 2020 there were 6,942 new cases, and 490 new deaths. This is an average of 224 new cases and 16 deaths per day.

    • More: April Coronavirus cases.
March 2020 COVID-19 Statistics – Philippines

At 30th March 2020 there had been 1,546 reported COVID-19 cases and 78 reported deaths, in the Philippines.

During March 2020 there were xxx new cases, and xx new deaths. This is an average of …

    • More: March Coronavirus cases.

Coronavirus Deaths in the Philippines

Cost of Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC)

Cost of an ECC Emigration Clearance Certificate or Exit Clearance Certificate

The cost for an ECC-A, checked at immigration.gov.ph on 29 May 2020, is either 710 or 1,210 pesos depending on age.

Under 14 years of age:
Php
ECC 200.00
LRF 10.00
Express Lane Fee 500.00
TOTAL Php 710.00

Adult:
Php
ECC 700.00
LRF 10.00
Express Lane Fee 500.00
TOTAL Php 1,210.00

Phoning the Philippines from Australia

Call Rates to the Philippines from Australian Mobile Phones

The cost to make a phone call from Australia to the Philippines can vary a lot, depending which phone provider you use.

A 10 minute call, using the rates from the four providers shown below, could vary between $1.00 and $15.20, depending on which Telco you are with.

Pay As You Go call rates to Philippine Mobile Phones

  • ALDI Mobile: 10 cents per minute. No connection fee.
  • Optus: 20 cents or 25 cents per minute, depending which plan you have..
  • Vodafone: 50 cents per minute.
  • Telstra: $0.40 Connection fee plus $1.48 per minute.

COVID-19 Cases Philippines April 2020

April 2020 COVID-19 Statistics – Philippines

The first recorded case in the Philippines was on 29 January 2020.

    • At 30th April 2020 there had been 8,488 reported COVID-19 cases and 568 reported deaths in the Philippines. There were 6,942 new cases, and 490 new deaths in April.
    • At 30th March 2020 there had been 1,546 reported COVID-19 cases and 78 reported deaths in the Philippines.

These figures show the numbers of deaths and cases for the COVID-19 Coronavirus in the Philippines during April 2020.

April 2020 COVID-19 Statistics – Philippines

At 30th April 2020 there had been 18,086 reported COVID-19 cases and 957 reported deaths, in the Philippines.

During April 2020 there were 6,942 new cases, and 490 new deaths. This is an average of 224 new cases per day, with 16 deaths per day.

  • As at Thursday 30th April 2020, there had been 568 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 6877 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 31 in critical condition, after 1043 from the total of 8488 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Wednesday 29th April 2020, there have been 558 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 6631 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 31 in critical condition, after 1023 from the total of 8212 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Tuesday 28th April 2020, there have been 530 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 6453 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 31 in critical condition, after 975 from the total of 7958 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Monday 27th April 2020, there have been 511 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 6334 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 31 in critical condition, after 932 from the total of 7777 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Friday 24th April 2020, there have been 477 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 5953 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 762 from the total of 7192 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Thursday 23rd April 2020, there have been 462 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 5797 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 722 from the total of 6981 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Wednesday 22nd April 2020, there have been 446 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 5571 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 693 from the total of 6710 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Monday 20th April 2020, there have been 428 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 5418 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 613 from the total of 6459 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Sunday 19th April 2020, there have been 409 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 5278 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 572 from the total of 6259 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Saturday 18th April 2020, there have been 397 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 5174 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 516 from the total of 6087 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Friday 17th April 2020, there have been 387 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 5004 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 487 from the total of 5878 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Thursday 16th April 2020, there have been 362 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 4863 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 435 from the total of 5660 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Wednesday 15th April 2020, there have been 349 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 4751 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 353 from the total of 5453 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Monday 13th April 2020, there have been 315 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 4375 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 242 from the total of 4932 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Friday 10th April 2020, there have been 221 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 3834 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 140 from the total of 4195 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Thursday 9th April 2020, there have been 203 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 3749 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 124 from the total of 4076 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Wednesday 8th April 2020, there have been 182 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 3592 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 96 from the total of 3870 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Tuesday 7th April 2020, there have been 177 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 3503 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 84 from the total of 3764 cases, have been reported as recovered.
  • As at Sunday 5th April 2020, there have been 152 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
    There were 3030 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 64 from the total of 3246 cases, have been reported as recovered.
Previous Months

 

March 2020 COVID-19 Statistics – Philippines

At 30th March 2020 there had been 1,546 reported COVID-19 cases and 78 reported deaths, in the Philippines.

During March 2020 there were xxx new cases, and xx new deaths. This is an average of …

    • More: March Coronavirus cases.

Coronavirus Deaths in the Philippines

 

COVID-19 Cases Philippines March 2020

March 2020 COVID-19 Statistics – Philippines

As at Monday 30th March 2020, there had been 78 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
There were 1,426 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 42 from the total of 1,546 cases, have been reported as recovered.

As at Saturday 28th March 2020, there have been 68 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
There were 972 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 35 from the total of 1075 cases, have been reported as recovered.

As at Monday 23rd March 2020, there have been 33 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
There were 411 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 18 from the total of 462 cases, have been reported as recovered.

As at Sunday 22nd March 2020, there have been 25 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
There were 340 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 15 from the total of 380 cases, have been reported as recovered.

As at Saturday 21st March 2020, there have been 18 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
There were 204 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 8 from the total of 230 cases, have been reported as recovered.

As at Friday 20th March 2020, there have been 17 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
There were 192 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 8 from the total of 217 cases, have been reported as recovered.

As at Wednesday 18th March 2020, there have been 14 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
There were 175 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 4 from the total of 193 cases, have been reported as recovered.

As at Tuesday 17th March 2020, there have been 12 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
There were 125 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 5 from the total of 142 cases, have been reported as recovered.

As at Monday 16th March 2020, there have been 12 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
There were 125 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 5 from the total of 142 cases, have been reported as recovered.

As at Sunday 15th March 2020, there have been 8 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
There were 101 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 2 from the total of 111 cases, have been reported as recovered.

As at Saturday 14th March 2020, there have been 6 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
There were 56 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 2 from the total of 64 cases, have been reported as recovered.

As at Friday 13th March 2020, there have been reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
There were 2 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 45 in critical condition, after from the total of cases, have been reported as recovered.

As at Thursday 12th March 2020, there have been 2 reported deaths in Philippines from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
There were 45 people in Philippines with the active virus, with 1 in critical condition, after 2 from the total of 49 cases, have been reported as recovered.

As at Thursday 29th January 2020, there was ONE reported case in Philippines with the COVID-19 coronavirus.

 

Coronavirus Deaths in the Philippines

The first recorded case of COVID-19 in the Philippines was on 29 January 2020.

 

Philippines visa Extensions during COVID-19

Philippine Visas may not need renewing until after the COVID-19 emergency is over.

Philippine Immigration Advisory to the Public

All aliens whose visa will expire during the duration of the Enhanced Community Quarantine shall be allowed to file their application within thirty (30) days from the lifting of the Enhanced Community Quarantine.

immigration.gov.ph/images/Advisory/2020/03_Mar/2020Mar19_advisory.pdf

Philippines Visa Extensions during COVID-19

Philippines Suspends all Visa Issuing

Philippines are suspending Visa Issuance to all Foreign Nationals.

March 19, 2020: The Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary stated: “Starting today, all our Embassies and Consulates will temporarily suspend visa issuance to all foreign nationals as well as the visa-free privileges of all foreign nationals.”

This does NOT mention visa renewals at the Bureau of Immigration offices in the Philippines.

The rule is in place to stop any Foreign National from entering the country, and try to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus.

All previously issued Philippine visas to foreign nationals are now deemed cancelled.  (I assume this relates to unused visas, where the holder has not entered the Philippines)

Visas already issued to foreign spouses and children of Filipino nationals remain valid.

Update:  Visa Renewals.  See more at: Philippines visa Extensions during COVID-19

No Foreign Nationals to be Permitted Entry

But there are some exemptions. (Foreign Spouse and children will be allowed entry when travelling with a Filipino spouse.)

Philippines Immigration Press Release: http://immigration.gov.ph/images/News/2020_Yr/03_Mar/2020Mar20b_Press.pdf

The text of the above Press Release is shown below:

2020 March 20
BI to implement DFA circular on suspension of arrivals

MANILA, Philippines—Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente announced that they will be implementing the restricted entry of foreign nationals in the country starting March  22.

Said move follows the issuance of a Foreign Service Circular by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) suspending visa issuance and visa-free privileges for foreign nationals arriving in the Philippines due to the declaration of a State of Calamity throughout the Philippines because of the Covid-2019, and the declaration of a public health emergency throughout the Philippines.

According to Morente, all issuance for entry visas for visa-required foreign nationals were suspended by the DFA, while all previously-issued visas are deemed cancelled.

The DFA circular adds that visa-free privileges of foreign nationals are likewise temporarily suspended.

Currently, nationals of 157 countries enjoy visa free privileges. These countries include the South Korea, United States of America, Canada, Japan, and Singapore.
South Korea remains the top arrival in the country with more than 2.1M arrivals in 2019.

Exempted from this suspension are foreign spouses and children who are traveling with the Filipino national, foreign crew members, as well as foreign government and International Organization officials accredited to the Philippines.

“We will be implementing it in 48 hours, or 12mn of March 22, 2020 to give ample time to the DFA to inform foreign posts and embassies,” said Morente.

The suspension of visa issuance and visa-free privileges is tantamount to a total suspension of the entry of foreign nationals.

“Following the direction of the DFA who decides on our foreign policy, we will likewise be temporarily restricting the entry of foreign nationals who have converted to both immigrant and non-immigrant visas, those under visa waiver agreements, as well as special visa holders,” said Morente. “Only Filipinos, their spouse and children, foreign diplomats, and foreign crew members will be allowed entry,” he clarified.

 

Mobile Cell Phone Prefixes in Philippines

Which Mobile Cell Numbers are operated by Smart, Sun or Globe?

List of Mobile Number Prefixes (Globe, Smart, and Sun)

0813 is operated by Smart
0817 is operated by Globe
0904 is operated by Globe
0905 is operated by Globe
0906 is operated by Globe
0907 is operated by Smart
0908 is operated by Smart
0909 is operated by Smart
0910 is operated by Smart
0911 is operated by Smart
0912 is operated by Smart
0913 is operated by Smart
0914 is operated by Smart
0915 is operated by Globe
0916 is operated by Globe
0917 is operated by Globe
0918 is operated by Smart
0919 is operated by Smart
0920 is operated by Smart
0921 is operated by Smart
0922 is operated by Sun
0923 is operated by Sun
0924 is operated by Sun
0925 is operated by Sun
09253 is operated by Globe Postpaid
09255 is operated by Globe Postpaid
09256 is operated by Globe Postpaid
09257 is operated by Globe Postpaid
09258 is operated by Globe Postpaid
0926 is operated by Globe
0927 is operated by Globe
0928 is operated by Smart
0929 is operated by Smart
0930 is operated by Smart
0931 is operated by Sun
0932 is operated by Sun
0933 is operated by Sun
0934 is operated by Sun
0935 is operated by Globe
0936 is operated by Globe
0937 is operated by Globe
0938 is operated by Smart
0939 is operated by Smart
0940 is operated by Sun
0941 is operated by Sun
0942 is operated by Sun
0943 is operated by Sun
0944 is operated by Sun
0945 is operated by Globe
0946 is operated by Smart
0947 is operated by Smart
0948 is operated by Smart
0949 is operated by Smart
0950 is operated by Smart
0951 is operated by Smart
0953 is operated by Globe
0954 is operated by Globe
0955 is operated by Globe
0956 is operated by Globe
0961 is operated by Smart
0963 is operated by Globe
0965 is operated by Globe
0966 is operated by Globe
0967 is operated by Globe
0968 is operated by Smart
0970 is operated by Smart
0973 is operated by Sun
0974 is operated by Sun
0975 is operated by Globe
0976 is operated by Globe
0977 is operated by Globe
0978 is operated by Globe
0979 is operated by Globe
0981 is operated by Smart
0989 is operated by Smart
0992 is operated by Smart
0994 is operated by Globe
0995 is operated by Globe
0996 is operated by Globe
0997 is operated by Globe
0998 is operated by Smart
0999 is operated by Smart

Updated:

Where to get a Passport in the Philippines

DFA Offices in the Philippines

DFA Regional Consular Offices are available at about 36 locations in the Philippines.

This is a list of the offices shown at the Department of Foreign Affairs website, that handle new Philippine Passports.  The information at their website shows the local address and the local phone number of each office.
www.passport.gov.ph

Angeles – MarQuee Mall, Angeles, Pampanga
Antipolo – SM Cherry, Antipolo City, Rizal
Bacolod – Robinsons, Bacolod
Baguio – SM City, Baguio
Butuan – Robinsons, Butuan
Cagayan De Oro – Centrio Mall, CDO City
Calasiao – Robinsons, Calasiao, Pangasinan
Cebu – Pacific Mall, Metro Mandaue, Cebu
Cebu POW – at SM Seaside
Clarin – Town Center, Clarin, Misamis OCC
Cotabato – Mall of Alnor, Cotabato City
DFA Manila – Aseana
DFA NCR East – SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
DFA NCR North – Robinsons Novaliches, Quezon City
DFA NCR Northeast – Ali Mall, Cubao, Quezon City
DFA NCR South – Metro ATC, Muntinlupa City
DFA NCR West – SM City, Manila
Davao – SM City, Davao
Dumaguete – Robinsons, Dumaguete
General Santos – Robinsons, Gen. Santos City
Ilocos Norte – Robinsons Place, San Nicolas
Iloilo – Robinsons, Iloilo
La Union – Manna Mall, San Fernando, La Union
Legazpi – Pacific Mall, Legazpi
Lipa – Robinsons, Lipa
Lucena – Pacific Mall, Lucena
Malolos – CTTCH., Xentro Mall, Malolos City
Pampanga – Robinsons StarMills, San Fernando
Paniqui, Tarlac – WalterMart
Puerto Princesa – Robinsons, Palawan
San Pablo – SM City, San Pablo
Santiago, Isabela – Robinsons Place, Santiago
Tacloban – Robinsons, N. Abucay, Tac. City
Tagum – Gaisano, Mall of Tagum
Tuguegarao – Reg. Gov’t Center, Tuguegarao City
Zamboanga – Go-Velayo Bldg. Vet. Ave. Zamboanga

9G Working Visa Philippines

Pre-Arranged Employees (Commercial) Visa (9G)

Any foreign national wishing to work in the Philippines must obtain a valid work visa, normally the 9(G) visa.

This is a working visa that allows employers or proprietors [in the Philippines] to employ foreign nationals with skills, qualifications and experience that may be short in supply in the Philippines.

The Pre-Arranged Employees (Commercial) visa under Section 9 (g) and Section 20 of the Commonwealth Act No. 613 or Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 (PIA).

immigration.gov.ph/visa-requirements/non-immigrant-visa/pre-arranged-employment-visa

immigration.gov.ph/faqs/visa-inquiry/pre-arranged-employee-visa

Cost for the 9G Visa is currently shown as:

A 1 year 9G Visa will cost

Php 10,630 for the Principal Applicant
Php 8,620 for the Dependent Spouse
Php 8,370 for the Dependent Child B16
Php 7,870 for the Dependent Child B14

A 2 year 9G Visa will cost

Php 18,170 for the Principal Applicant
Php 14,960 for the Dependent Spouse
Php 14,710 for the Dependent Child B16
Php 14,210 for the Dependent Child B14

A 3 year 9G Visa will cost

Php 25,710 for the Principal Applicant
Php 21,300 for the Dependent Spouse
Php 21,050 for the Dependent Child B16
Php 20,550 for the Dependent Child B14

There is also an Additional Fee for the ACR I-Card

US $50 for the 1 year 9G Visa
US $100 for the 2 year 9G Visa
US $150 for the 3 year 9G Visa

Average Wages in Philippines 2018

Philippines Average Nominal Wages

Average Wages in the Philippines increased to 13,487 pesos per month in 2018, up from 12,646 pesos per month in 2017.

Monthly Average Wages for each year from the year 2001, in pesos per month.

  • 2001 – 5,798
  • 2002 – 5,905. An increase of 1.85% from last year.
  • 2003 – 6,002. An increase of 1.64% from last year.
  • 2004 – 6,106. An increase of 1.73% from last year.
  • 2005 – 6,400. An increase of 4.81% from last year.
  • 2006 – 6,831. An increase of 6.73% from last year.
  • 2007 – 6,955. An increase of 1.82% from last year.
  • 2008 – 7,275. An increase of 4.60% from last year.
  • 2009 – 7,583. An increase of 4.23% from last year.
  • 2010 – 7,995. An increase of 5.43% from last year.
  • 2011 – 8,280. An increase of 3.56% from last year.
  • 2012 – 8,707. An increase of 5.16% from last year.
  • 2013 – 9,107. An increase of 4.59% from last year.
  • 2014 – 9,582. An increase of 5.22% from last year.
  • 2015 – 9,876. An increase of 3.07% from last year.
  • 2016 – 12,220. An increase of 23.73% from last year.
  • 2017 – 12,646. An increase of 3.49% from last year.
  • 2018 – 13,487. An increase of 6.65% from last year.

That shows an average increase, if averaged over the years 2001 to 2018, of 5.09% per year.  However, the increase in 2016 is the major influence on that.

Source: tradingeconomics.com/philippines/wages

However, a Government source shows these recent figures

Average Daily Salary, for all industries
Jan 2016 – 400.95
Jan 2017 – 414.64. An increase of 3.41% from last year.
Jan 2018 – 427.76. An increase of 3.16% from last year.

Source: Average Daily Basic Pay of Wage and Salary Workers by Major Industry Group, Philippines: 2016 – January 2018. Table 18.
psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/attachments/cls/Tab18_9.pdf

400.95 per day over 30 days would be 12,028 per month.
414.64 per day over 30 days would be 12,439 per month.
427.76 per day over 30 days would be 12,833 per month.

PISA 2018 Results Philippines

PISA 2018 Results Philippines released December 2019

For the first time, the Philippines joined the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2018, as part of the Quality Basic Education reform plan and a step towards globalizing the quality of Philippine basic education.

600,000 students from 79 countries participated in the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) testing.

PISA-eligible students are those who are 15 years and 3 months to 16 years and 2 months at the time of testing, and came from both Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS).

PISA 2018 was administered in the Philippines in English and assumes that the test-takers would have reached a sufficient level of understanding in English to work on the PISA test without encountering linguistic problems.

The results of the 2018 testing were released on 3rd December 2019.

The highest performers across in PISA 2018 were in China and Singapore.

The Philippines shared the lowest results with the Dominican Republic.

PISA 2018 Reading Literacy in English

  • Filipino students obtained an average score of 340 points in Overall Reading Literacy, which was significantly lower than the OECD average of 487 points.
  • Only 1 out of 5 Filipino students (19.4%) achieved at least the minimum proficiency level (Level 2) in Overall Reading Literacy.
  • In the Philippines, female students performed significantly better than male students in Overall Reading Literacy with a 27-point difference.
  • Majority of male students (84.82%) and female students (76.90%) did not obtain the minimum proficiency level (Level 2) in Overall Reading Literacy.
  • Filipino students from private schools averaged 390 points, which was significantly higher than public school students who averaged 328 points.
  • The mean Reading Literacy score of SHS students (428 points) was significantly higher than that of JHS students (339 points).
  • The National Capital Region (NCR), Region 7 (Central Visayas), and Region 11 (Southern Mindanao) achieved the highest Overall Reading Literacy average performance for their respective island groups.
  • The mean Reading Literacy score of students residing in urban communities (355 points) was significantly higher than the mean score of those living in rural communities (313 points).

PISA 2018 Mathematical Literacy

  • Filipino students achieved an average score of 353 points in Mathematical Literacy, which was significantly lower than the OECD average of 489 points.
  • Only 1 out of 5 Filipino students (19.7%) attained at least the minimum proficiency level (Level 2) in Mathematical Literacy.
  • The average Mathematical Literacy score of female students (358 points) was significantly higher than that of male students (346 points).
  • The average Mathematical Literacy score of students in private schools (395 points) was significantly higher than the average score of those in public schools (343 points).
  • SHS students performed significantly better than JHS students with a 96-point difference.
  • The National Capital Region (NCR) achieved the highest Mathematical Literacy average score across all the administrative regions with 385 points.
  • The mean Mathematical Literacy score of students in urban areas (365 points) was significantly higher than that of students in rural areas (329 points).

PISA 2018 Scientific Literacy

  • Filipino students attained an average score of 357 points in Scientific Literacy, which was significantly lower than the OECD average of 489 points.
  • Female students obtained an average score of 359 points for Scientific Literacy, which was slightly higher but not significantly different from the average score of male students (355 points).
  • Students from private schools scored an average of 399 points in Scientific Literacy, which was significantly higher than that of public school students who averaged at 347 points.
  • SHS students (439 points) performed significantly better than JHS students (356 points).
  • The National Capital Region (NCR) achieved the highest Scientific Literacy scores across all the administrative regions included in the study.
  • Region 7 (Central Visayas) obtained the top average score for Scientific Literacy in the Visayas group of islands, while Region 11 (Southern Mindanao) had the highest in Mindanao.
  • The average performance of students in urban areas for Scientific Literacy was 370 points, which was significantly greater than the average performance of those in rural areas (333 points).

Full PISA 2018 Philippines Report at: deped.gov.ph/…/PISA-2018-Philippine-National-Report.pdf

Snapshot of PISA 2018 Results.

PISA 2018 results Philippines

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Jail for Overstaying a Visa

Can you be Jailed for Overstaying a Visa?

Many visitors to the Philippines appear to be NOT too worried about maintaining a valid visa during their stay, after all, it isn’t that important is it? What can happen? You get a short ban from coming back?  That is normal in many countries.

But, this is the Philippines, and there are fines involved too.

Some of these people say the fine is miniscule, and are not concerned about paying it.

But.. (yes, another BUT), some people actually do get jailed.

Most people say that only happens to criminals.  I wonder how true that it…

This news report in December 2019, shows how it can be more of a problem than they think…

Australian in jail (possibly) because he overstayed his visa by seven months

In this story, an Australian overstayed his visa by 7 months, with no valid reason, and ended up being detained at Zamboanga Airport, and jailed in the Philippines.

As at December 1st, he had been in jail for 5 weeks, and it is not a comfortable jail either.  No recreation time and no food, unless you buy it yourself.  He says that the prison conditions are horrific, with cells full of trash and no running showers.

  • He does say “I am detained for standing for truth and resisting extortion. I just want to go home.“

Philippines officials have not confirmed to the Media what charges the Australian man is facing.

Is it ONLY for overstaying a visa, or was something else involved?

The advice from the Australian government is to keep your visa up to date or risk being detained.

This advice should be considered by ALL visitors to the Philippines.

Overstaying will cost you:

  • All Unpaid Visa fees.
  • Extra Penalty for each month overstayed.
  • Possible Jail time.

Jail time may be more common with people who cannot pay the outstanding visa fees and penalties.  It may also be related to other aspects of time in the Philippines, found when checks are done on applying for an ECC.

An ECC needs to be applied for after 6 months in the Philippines.

Maxbank, Puerto Galera

Maxbank is a Thrift Bank in the Philippines.

Updated Locations as 30th October 2019

Maxbank – Sabang, Puerto Galera Branch

No. 54, Barangay Sabang, Puerto Galera, 5203 Oriental Mindoro
Phone: 043 287 3480
Fax: 043 287 3483

Maxbank – Calapan Branch

G/F HOMEMARK Bldg., JP Rizal St., Camilmil, Calapan City, 5200 Oriental Mindoro
Phone: 043 288 1448
Fax: 043 288 1448

MaxBank Head Office, Batangas City.

#24 Antonio A. Pastor Bldg., P. Burgos St., Batangas City, 4200 Batangas
Phone: 043 723 8438
Fax: 043 425 4075

Maxbank – Alabang, Muntinlupa

8th Floor Unit 8A, NOL Tower, Commerce Avenue, Madrigal Business Park, Alabang, Muntinlupa
Phone: 02 845 0747
Fax: 02 845 0747

Maxbank Email and Website:

Email: info@maxbank.com.ph
Web: www.maxbank.com.ph

April 5, 2011 – philstar.com
Maximum Microfinance Savings Bank (Maxbank) will be deploying its first automated teller machine (ATM) in Sabang, Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro with the help of Megalink, the country’s pioneering ATM consortium. Maxbank is the newest member of MegaLink. It has its head office at Sabang with one OBO or other banking office in Calapan and another to follow shortly in Batangas.

It has a branch in Puerto Galera.

  • MaxBank, 54 Oppax Building, Sabang, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro Tel: 043 328-8233

www.maxbank.com.ph

 

Philmania Apartelle, Angeles City, Pampanga

Philmania Apartelle

formerly Geomania Apartelle

332 Mt. Arayat St.
Angeles City
Pampanga

Contact:

Tel: 045 624 0068
Mob: 0995 667 6794

Booking and Price Checking: www.hotelscombined.com

Information:

The Philmania Apartelle (formerly Geomania Apartelle)is located 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of Angeles City, and offers a poolside snack bar.

The Philmania Apartelle provides a number of facilities including an outdoor pool, massage services and room service. The property also provides a safe, an airport shuttle and wireless internet access in public areas.

All comfortable apartments at the Philmania Apartelle are air conditioned and offer a refrigerator, a flat-screen TV and an in-room safe.

Guests can enjoy a drink at the property’s on-site bar, after sampling a meal in the restaurant.

The Philmania Apartelle Angeles City is under 10 minutes’ drive from Clark International Airport.

 

Hotels in the Philippines, by Region

Hotels in the Philippines, by Region

Aklan, Philippines
Albay, Philippines
Antique, Philippines
Aurora, Philippines
Bataan, Philippines
Batanes, Philippines
Batangas, Philippines
Bulacan, Philippines
Busuanga, Philippines
Cagayan Valley, Philippines
Camarines Norte, Philippines
Camarines Sur, Philippines
Caraga, Philippines
Catanduanes, Philippines
Cavite, Philippines
Cebu, Philippines
Cordillera Region, Philippines
Coron, Philippines
Davao, Philippines
Eastern Samar, Philippines
El Nido Region, Philippines
Ilocos Region, Philippines
Iloilo, Philippines
La Union, Philippines
Laguna, Philippines
Leyte, Philippines
Luzon, Philippines
Masbate Province, Philippines
Metro Manila, Philippines
Mindanao, Philippines
Negros Occidental , Philippines
Negros Oriental, Philippines
Northern Samar, Philippines
Pampanga, Philippines
Puerto Galera Region, Philippines
Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Quezon, Philippines
Rizal, Philippines
Romblon, Philippines
San Vicente, Philippines
Sorsogon, Philippines
Southern Leyte, Philippines
Surigao Del Norte, Philippines
Visayas, Philippines
Zambales, Philippines

Cost to Remove Name from Immigration Blacklist

How Much does it cost to be removed from Immigration Blacklist?

There are fees that you have to pay to the Bureau of Immigration when you file your Request or Petition. Of course, you have to pay the minimal filing fees.

If your request is granted, you will also pay a lifting penalty of Php55,000. You can see this in the Lifting Order issued by the Bureau of Immigration.

You also have to pay the unpaid overstaying fees, if any, plus penalties when you have been blacklisted for overstaying.

You have to settle all these fees as soon as possible, otherwise, the Lifting Order will not be implemented and your Blacklist Order will remain in the immigration database.

The above information is sourced from a Philippines Immigration Lawyer that has been recommended on this site.

Source: Guzman Acain -Philippine Law Firm > How to lift your name in the Philippine immigration blacklist?

From what I have seen, some people have difficulties in clearing their names from a blacklist, as they often do not know the procedures.
A Philippines Immigration Lawyer should have the experience required to get this dealt with faster, whenever possible.

Pocket Tagalog Dictionary

Pocket Tagalog Dictionary : Tagalog-English English-Tagalog

By: Renato Perdon

Look up words quickly and easily with this great little Tagalog dictionary.

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Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to The Philippines Pocket Tagalog Dictionary is an essential tool for communication and a great way to learn Tagalog.

It features all the critical Tagalog vocabulary appropriate for beginning to intermediate students.

It’s handy pocket format, and easy-to-read type will make any future trip to The Philippines much easier. In addition to being an excellent English to Tagalog dictionary and Tagalog to English dictionary, Pocket Tagalog Dictionary contains essential notes on the Tagalog language, Tagalog grammar and Tagalog pronunciation.

All Filipino words are written in English and Tagalog so that in the case of difficulties the book can directly be shown to a native Tagalog speaker.

This dictionary contains:

The 3,000 most commonly used words in the Tagalog language.
Tagalog-English and English-Tagalog sections.
An introduction to and history of the Tagalog language.
Information on Tagalog grammar.
A guide to pronouncing Tagalog correctly.

English-Tagalog Dictionary

Format: Paperback | 96 pages
ISBN: 9780794603458
Language: American English and Tagalog

English Tagalog Dictionary

Concise English Tagalog Dictionary

By: Jose Villa Panganiban

A convenient and travel-sized English to Tagalog Dictionary

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Over ten million Filipinos speak Tagalog, the official language of the Philippines.

This dictionary is ideal for teachers, students, businesspeople, travelers, and others who are interested in studying Tagalog, and it addresses the growing need for a concise, reliable, and inexpensive English-Tagalog dictionary.

The key to understanding the Tagalog language is a thorough familiarity with the stresses, glottal vowels, and basic vocabulary of the language, all of which are treated in this book.

Pronunciation guidelines were determined by the Institute of National Language, which based its preference on standard Manila dialect.

Used in conjunction with Tagalog for Beginners or Elementary Tagalog, also published by Tuttle Publishing, this dictionary is an indispensable tool for those learning Tagalog or traveling to the Philippines.

Over 6,000 practical entries.
Perfect for learning everyday vocabulary.
Uses pronunciation guidelines from the Institute of National Language in the Philippines.
Ideal for teachers, students and travelers.

English-Tagalog Dictionary

Format: Paperback | 196 pages
ISBN: 9780804819626
Language: American English and Tagalog