Share ko lang sa napansin ko lang ito. Bakit kadalasan sa mga government employees ay parang haggard? Keysa sa working sa Private. Like example for the private employee, haggard na para sa kanila yung itsura nila kahit parang hindi naman? While sa gov naman parang kahit anong ayos yung aura nila parang alas singko na ng hapon kahit umagang umaga. HAHAHA skl, from private pala ako tapos nagswitch to gov (again) tapos parang nahaggard talaga ako and I realize nong makita ko sa facebook memories ko from my previous work, parang ang fresh ko talaga tas feeling ko healthy ako dun. HAHAHA hindi namn siguro ito lahat siguro sa work environment lang talaga ito. Pero halos lahat kasi na gov yun yung napansin ko. Like ang puti2 at bango2 at fresh ng nasa private yung gov employee wala ng time magsuklay at haggard. O di kaya kahit anong try ng paganda or make up parang kopra parin na binilad sa init. Eh may aircon din naman ang government heler? Di ko alam sakto pa ba tong pinasok ko. Di narin pala maayos ang mental health ko palagi akong nag bibrain fog, hahahahaha.

My father had a heart attack.

We rushed him to the hospital near our home which is private. It was confirmed there that it’s a heart attack and he needed angiogram. The hospital doesn’t have that so they suggested to transfer my father to another hospital but the cost of the procedure is too high. While we are researching for another option, he was confined there and they gave him meds to ease the pain. Since day 2 until discharged day, the doctor just communicated with us through phone and some days, no contact at all. In the end, we asked him what we’re waiting for and he told us he is just waiting for us to make a decision to transfer my father. When we told him we plan to transfer him to a public hospital, he became defensive and says it’s not safe. But we found out that my father can claim the AMI package by Philhealth. The doctor suggested that we go there personally as emergency. No recommendations from them so it’s faster. So we called the barangay ambulance to transfer my father. Our bill was 85k+ (PF was paid in cash, even debit is unacceptable).

So we transferred my father to a public hospital. I made sure they are honoring the AMI package. We got doctor’s name from a friend. Thankfully, my father had the angiogram and angioplasty on the night of the discharge day so we got to the semi-private ward before the end of the day.

Fast forward to the discharge day, our only excess in the bill after the AMI package is around 300+ including hospital bills and PF. PF coverage is around 150k+.

But here’s the catch, the doctor who performed the procedure is charging us ADDITIONAL FEE of 180k (with senior discount already). They deducted the supposedly Philhealth fee of 120k so we have 60k balance. They are making us feel guilty about it because the 120k from Philhealth will not be given to them in full because of deduction so we should at least pay the 60k. We begged to pay it in installments because we just loaned our money for the first hospital and we don’t have enough considering the meds we need to buy afterwards. They agreed but it was hell talking to them.

Then before leaving, AFTER we had cleared our bill, the doctor relieved the first one (because they had a trip during my dad’s confinement during recovery) was charging us 15k! They’re saying that it should be 20k and that’s already discounted. They’re even threatening us that we not go out the hospital without paying. I was so scared that time and just told them that we will go back and pay them in installments during my father’s follow up check ups.

After a few days of thinking, I realize what the 150k of philhealth coverage is for? Why are we paying extra fees? Is this really a standard? Where can I ask for help or advice on this matter? Can I consult DOH or Philhealth?

Note that they told us in the hospital that the doctors are private but I don’t even know what that means.

Currently spending at least 1500/week for the meds. And check ups at 800/visit.

Any insights would help!

I’ve been unemployed since October 2025. My savings and backpay have gone out, and I’ve been receiving rejections. I hardly have anything left and it’s only my senior dad who gives me money from time to time. My freelance projects only give fees from time to time and I have debts.

Can I apply for the AICS? Can I just show my letter from my employer that I wasn’t regularized and my rejection letters from companies that I applied to? I know job hunting now is harder due to the crisis.

My thought about the that that between Baby Boomers and Generation X, certainly most of them would hold a traditional mindset and way of thinking which would influence government decisions and policies compared to younger generations which is drastically different and might benefit how a government operates. This stems from my observations on how common there are in the workplaces. Younger folks have a way of thinking that sets them apart for this 21st century world, evolving and changing and so is our views slowly.

Of course, a competent, educated, and intelligent individual is a must while at the SAME TIME, an efficient, visionary, and just government right.

f25, licensed, csc passer, no backer, from a financially challenge family. older sister. need help.

i just got promoted into regular with sg 4, clerical job (legislative), but my duties and responsibilities is for sg 11 position due to the lack of personnel despite the request for additional. there'll be openings soon but the time when still remains uncertain, since the request for JO with sg 11 is likely to be approved. I've been working for almost two years now despite the completely different field of study. even started considering to take masters in public admin with the location being favorable. it's also one ride away from home and not much traffic. can take an hour of commuting from home to work.

now, there's an offer. JO sg 12, now that's alignment, engineer 1. however, I'll have to start from scratch and spend extra energy in waking up and commuting (double ride, traffic area)--which can solved by renting near the workplace aka additional expenses which didnt exist before.

I'm really torn. honestly, I'm thrilled thinking that i can practice my profession, but stability-wise... i have a senior who's still a JO. No benefits, no paid leaves, no bonuses, just salary. but the job is so fulfilling and filled with fun and learnings. not that I'm not learning in my job rn, but paperworks is slowly draining me out.

what do you think? im having a migraine thinking about this. i lack experience and this was my first job which an answered prayer back then, now I'm confused and anxious. huhu.

Hello po! Sa mga recent pong nagapply ng disbursement account sa SSS (using BDO account, if possible) how long po bago naapprove? Nagenroll po kasi ako Thursday evening and until now ay for Branch Approval ang status. Ginamit kong ID is passport then for proof naman ng account ay validated deposit slip.

TYIA!

Hi everyone! I was informed via email that I am invited for HRMPSB Deliberation Interview next week. Any tips po for the interview 🥺 What should I expect po? And last interview na po ba ito for a plantilla position then job offer na?

Thank you po!

Need daw po ng video para daw may chenes yung hina-hanash ko veresus Reddit. Please share para makarating sa mga senators na nabanggit -- Sen Jinggoy Estrada, Sen Bam Aquino, at Sen Robin Padilla (my favorite sa vido na 'to).

At sa 'yo na Reddit Admin, na nag-organize ng workshop last year sa Makati na pinuntahan ko in person, eto po yung fulfillment ng sinabi ko sa yo sa Discord na I will do everything in my power to bring attention to the injustice that Reddit did to my account.

Thanks for watching.

Hi! Planning to apply for a Postal ID and I just want to ask about the proof of address requirement.

Okay lang ba mag-submit ng utility bill (like electricity/water) as proof of address kahit hindi naka-name sakin? For example, nakapangalan siya sa landlord namin or sa father ko. Tatanggapin kaya yun, or kailangan talaga under my name?

Thank you in advance!

Good evening po, mag tatanong lang po sana ako if possible po ba na ma download parin yung mga past PRN na nabayaran na? sa employeer account po 🥹😅. Salamat po

So, nakita ko po yung nag tanong dito if legit ba yung TIN ID nya na nagpaasikaso sa fixer.

I have mine, too. Around 2022 sinabihan ako ng tita ko na asikasuhin daw nya TIN ID ko, may kakilala raw sya. Ako naman since 18 palang ata ako non, tango lang nang tango.

Tho di ko pa naman nagamit yun, now ko lang sya nilagyan ng ID pic and ipapa laminate sana, nung nakita ko yung post here. Agad agad vinerify ko sa egov app. And ayun, no information found.

Ano po gagawin ko ngayon? Need pa ba ipa verify sa BIR mismo before getting new ID or pwede na mag apply sa egov app?

28M and living in the Ph

I’ve been really reflecting what support are we really getting from the government?

What services are they giving that will really make me an efficient and productive citizen?

Seems like none

Seems like yung government pa yung mas prinoproblema natin to be honest

Hi.

I would like to ask if anyone here has a similar experience.
I applied for my father's retirement claim sa SSS nung Feb. By March 6, may nareceive kaming pera from them. And there was an email about it na approved na daw yung claim.

I think it covered 2months from his retirement date which is Dec 22, 2025.

I did not apply for the advance 18 months lump sum disbursement.

Now, until now April 20 we have not yet receive any money for his monthly pension.
Not sure kung kailan darating, im just concerned kasi parang late na masyado.

What to do?

I only heard from a former classmate na may rape victim siyang nakita. She was apparently raped by her lolo since elementary pa siya. Wala akong info if she has parents or where she lives but if I find her how do I help her?

Wala rin kaming pera masyado but I cannot let her continue to be raped until now. Even if she isn't raped anymore I don't think she has anywhere else to go if she relied on her rapist for food and water and other necessities.

I do not believe she has a family or siblings to help her kasi if that were true she would have gotten help.

hi! i just wanna ask lang po if yung school mismo ang nagparequire na gumawa ng philhealth. requirements siya samin last year before kami mag-OJT.

1. bale 1 yr na rin pong walang hulog philhealth ko? need ko po ba bayaran yon until present?

2. how much po contribution if voluntary contri? i'm currently employed po but walang benefits

3. nakita ko lang din na walang middle name sa ID and sa MDF ko. plan ko papalitan but sabi kasi sakin need raw magbayad ng 1500 or other option naman ay hintayin ko na lang daw na employer ang magbayad (refer to no. 2)

Hello! Alam niyo po ba ang process sa DFA? Kailan kaya sila magbibigay ng schedule for exam/ interview? Last April 17 last day of application.