TESDA Scholarship Allowance: How Much, and When Does It Actually Arrive?
TL;DR: TWSP pays a Training Support Fund of ₱160 a day, released in two tranches (50% around two weeks in,...
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How to check your SSS loan balance and contribution history in My.SSS
TL;DR: To check your SSS loan balance, log in to My.SSS and go to Loans then Loan Status. For contribution...
TESDA Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Can You Skip Retraining?
TL;DR: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) lets TESDA assess your existing work experience instead of requiring you to retake full...
What Holiday is Today in the Philippines? (August 21, 2026)
TL;DR: Asking what holiday is today in the Philippines? August 21, 2026 (Friday) is a Special Non-Working Holiday: Ninoy Aquino...
TESDA Scholarship Guide: Requirements, Documents, and How to Apply (TWSP, STEP, PESFA)
TL;DR: TESDA has three main scholarships: TWSP for job-focused training, STEP for indigent and marginalized applicants building a livelihood, and...
SSS for self-employed and voluntary members: the complete guide
TL;DR: If you earn any income from a business or profession, SSS for self-employed registration is your category. If you...
How to Renew a TESDA National Certificate (NC), and What It Actually Costs
TL;DR: A TESDA National Certificate is valid for 5 years. Renewal at the issuing TESDA office costs roughly ₱35 to...
Pag-IBIG MPL vs calamity loan: which one should you take?
TL;DR: When comparing Pag-IBIG MPL vs calamity loan, the calamity loan wins on interest rate (5.95% vs 10.5%–12.5%) but comes...
How to Get a TESDA CAV for DFA Apostille (Step-by-Step Guide)
TL;DR: A TESDA CAV (Certification, Authentication and Verification) is TESDA's official confirmation that your National Certificate is genuine. You get...
Which TESDA Courses Are Most In-Demand for Working Abroad?
TL;DR: Caregiving, welding (SMAW), electrical installation, automotive servicing, and RAC servicing are the five TESDA courses with the strongest OFW...
