SSS or Social Security System introduced its mobile app available in apple store and google play store. Currently it is updated on version 2.0 If you already registered with SSS on their website, you may use the same log in username and password. To create new account you may visit its official website at www.sss.gov.ph What are the features of SSS mobile app? 1. My information 2. My contributions 3. My loans 4. My benefits 5. Generate PRN/SOA 6. Maternity Notification In this article we will show you how to genrate your PRN in orde to pay your monthly contribution. SSS recently implemented the PRN or Payment Reference Number which can be generated on the mobile app, website, kiosk and SSS customer service. Below are the steps on how to generate the PRN using their mobile app. a. Click the icon Generate PRN/SOA b. Click Membership type and select whether you are OFW or Voluntary Member. c. Select the Applicable period from/to month and year you want to pay. You can pay the whole year if your budget suits. In my case my monthly contribution is 550 pesos. d. Once you completed the required information, click submit. The system will automatically generate your PRN and the total am
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One of our readers from Gulf shared her experienced about “WASTA”. The views and opinions expressed in the following article does not necessarily reflect the policies and position of Jericho’s Place. The story was shared for the lesson learned gain on her story. Please share your comments and feedback about the below article: I don’t want to write something about “wasta” because I don’t know really the meaning or if it has really a significance entity attached to the word. But I become curious as I always hear the word “wasta”. What is really the meaning of “wasta”? I google the word “wasta” if it really exists then I found the word from Wikipedia, it is an Arabic word that loosely translate to nepotism, clout or ‘who you know’. It refers to using one’s connections and/or influence to get things done, including government transactions such as the quick renewal of a passport, waiving of traffic fines, and getting hired for or promoted in a job. I first encountered the word “wasta” when one of our superintendents suddenly disappeared on site without any permission, he disappeared for one day…on second day…then on third day until the report came to our attention. I called the person t
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Our Bestfriend OFWs, we heard so much news that 737 Max 8 is banned for travelers due to aviation security. It is advised to use other airlines who are not using the same model. If you can remember, an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa bound to Nairobi crashed last Sunday (10 March 2019). It boarded a total of 157 with 149 passengers and 8 crews who died on the spot after fatal accident. News around the world said that the pilot had a problem with flight control as per recorded conversation with air traffic controller. The pilot was asked to return to base shortly before it crashed. More countries joined in suspending operation or issuing temporary prohibition and banning to their skies the Boeing Model 737 Max 8 planes. While most of corporate companies now are reissuing new flight tickets to use other airlines other than the said model. Let’s be aware OFWs! -------------------------- (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (Our Bestfriend OFWs, you can invite us to cover your events to be featured in our blog at www.jerichosplace.com and “Jon & Jeri” of ePro Webstore in YouTube Channel. We are ready to serve even on a simple gathering to mak
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To my fellow OFW, below are the steps on how to apply OWWA eCard (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On your browser, type http://ecard.owwa.gov.ph. Make sure that you are active member of OWWA in order to avail this card. Fill up the required information and select pick-up location nearest you. No need to upload photo, OWWA will capture your passport photo stored in DFA database. Click I Accept the Data Privacy Policy and check I'm not a robot and click submit application If successful, OWWA will generate reference number for your application. Track the status of your application at http://ecard.owwa.gov.ph/applicationform/tracker.php using the reference number or your passport number and birth date. In my case, after 2 weeks of application the status of my ecard is ready for pick-up. Please visit your nominated pick-up location and collect your card. If you are not available or presently outside the Philippines, you may prepare authorization letter for your representative to pick-up on your behalf. Remember, this ecard is absolutely free and you don't need to pay. View this post on Instagram
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