Before Ferdinand Marcos became president in 1965, the Philippines was already the second largest economy in Asia after Japan. The administration of then-president Carlos P. Garcia that spanned from 1957 to 1961 weathered the economic impacts of the Second World […]
Guide: BIR Registration for PRC Licensed Professionals
Under the Tax Code of the Philippines and the guidelines of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, PRC licensed practicing professionals such as lawyers, certified public accountants, and doctors not employed by an organization fall under the self-employed category of taxpayers. […]
The War Medals of Marcos: Real or Fake?
As one of his selling propositions to the voting public during the 1959 Midterm Election, then-senator aspirant Ferdinand Marcos banked on being the most decorated Filipino war hero. He claimed that he received 33 war medals and decorations, including the […]
Debunking the WW2 Exploits of Ferdinand Marcos
Former President Ferdinand Marcos portrayed himself as an accomplished war veteran throughout his political career. He also labeled himself as the most decorated war hero in the Philippines with about 33 war medals and decorations he supposedly received for his […]
Roles and Accomplishments of Ferdinand Marcos During WW2?
A compilation of reference materials and media reports published during the 1960s to 1980s provided details about the supposed wartime activities of Ferdinand Marcos during the Second World War. Take note that these accounts were based mostly on the publicized […]
Guide: SSS Membership for Freelancers and Self-Employed
Individuals who are not employed by an organization but are still earning as freelance professionals, licensed professional, or registered sole proprietors of a business can still become a member of the Social Security System or SSS. There are several benefits […]
Biography: Who Was Primitivo Mijares?
Scholars of Philippine history and those who have read a lot of materials about the Marcos regime would easily recognize Primitivo Mijares as one of the close confidants of the Marcos family and the author of the widely celebrated book […]
7 Books About Martial Law in the Philippines
A number of materials have been published about the Marcos regime. Most of these materials are historical while others are analytical and anecdotal. This article lists down and describes some of the books written and published about the Martial Law […]
Procedures in Civil Wedding in the Philippines
The practicality and other advantages that come with civil wedding make it ideal for couples who are on a tight budget and schedule, or for those who simply want to do away from traditional religious ceremonies due to personal reasons. […]
Guide: BIR Registration for Freelancers
The gig economy in the Philippines has been thriving. While being a freelancer or non-licensed self-employed professional has several perks over regularly employed individuals, there are also numerous drawbacks. One of such is taxation. Unlike being a regular employee, a […]