Current Events
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How to file closure of business with BIR in 2026: RMC 47-2026 guide for sole proprietors
TL;DR: The BIR issued RMC 47-2026 on May 19, 2026, making the closure of business BIR registration much faster. Micro...
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What is APCAS in PSA? How Filipinos can fix birth certificate errors faster in 2026
TL;DR: If you're asking what is APCAS in PSA, here's the short answer: it's the PSA's new digital platform for...
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How to apply for a PWD ID card in the Philippines (2026 guide)
TL;DR: Getting a PWD ID card is free and done in one day at most MSWDOs. You need five documents:...
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How to renew your driver’s license online in the Philippines (2026)
TL;DR: Online driver's license renewal in the Philippines runs through the LTO-LTMS portal and the eGovPH app. It covers plain...
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How to apply for a Postal ID in the Philippines (2026 guide)
TL;DR: Applying for a Postal ID in 2026 is faster than most guides say. Bring one valid ID plus proof...
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Meralco generation charge 2026: why one line item is eating more than half your bill
TL;DR: Your April 2026 Meralco bill jumped because the generation charge hit ₱8.39 per kWh, driven by a weakening peso...
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Philippine passport requirements: what you need, how to apply, and what to avoid (2026)
TL;DR: Getting a Philippine passport for the first time takes about 3 to 4 weeks from booking to release. You...
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Oil price hike in the Philippines 2026: why it happened, who benefits, and what to do
TL;DR: The oil price hike in the Philippines in March–April 2026 was triggered by the Iran conflict, which disrupted the...
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Skip the Lines! How to Get Your MySSS RCBC Card Online in 2026 (Full Step-by-Step Guide)
TL;DR: Filipino SSS members can get a free MySSS RCBC DiskarTech card in 2026 with just one valid government ID....
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Mastering the 2026 Tax Season: A Step-by-Step Guide to Filing BIR Form 1701/1701A Online
TL;DR: Filipino freelancers, sole proprietors, and Lazada/Shopee sellers have two deadlines in 2026: April 15 for the 1701A filing, and...
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