Reintroducing ROTC in the Philippines

ROTC in the Philippines stands for Reserve Officer Training Corps, a program that provides military training to high school and college students. The program aims...

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Manila has further declined in the 2024 Smart City Index published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), falling to 125th place out...

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Senior Citizens Benefits and Discounts in the Philippines

Senior citizen benefits in the Philippines are privileges offered to citizens who are 60 years or older. They may be residents in the country or overseas Filipino workers who go home for good. The Senior Citizens Act of 1992, Republic Act No. 7432, provides certain benefits and privileges for senior citizens. Senior citizens in the Philippines have both benefits and challenges....

How Filipinos in Italy Can Apply Citizenship by Residency

According to article 9 of the Republican Act no. 91/98, Italian citizenship can be given to any foreigner that lived in the country in...

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How to Apply for Board Exam Online

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