Who is Eligible for SSS Funeral Benefits?

Who is Eligible for SSS Funeral Benefits?

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Philippines – Social Security System or SSS is a government social insurance program that provides death, funeral, maternity leave, permanent disability, retirement, sickness and involuntary separation/unemployment benefits.

The majority of SSS members who are paying their monthly contribution is to secure their future of having SSS Pension during their retirement period.

Aside from the benefits such as retirement pension that we as member, could enjoy during are senior year we have also the eligibility of having burial assistance from SSS when the times comes out for us.

If a member dies, SSS will provide a Funeral benefit worth PHP 20,000 pesos up to PHP 40,000 pesos defending on the amount of contribution of a deceased member.

The PHP 20,000 Pesos burial assistance is eligible for those members with a minimum one month contribution. If a member dies despite having only one month SSS Contribution he or she is still eligible for burial assistance or burial benefits..

The immediate family of the deceased member may claim the SSS burial assistance after they complete the necessary requirements such as Death Certificate, SSS ID of the deceased person, official receipt of payment issued by the funeral parlor, affidavit of funeral expenses, photo of filer and valid IDs.

Take Note. All SSS members are eligible for burial assistance or funereal benefits despite having one month SSS contribution only! so know your rights.

While members who had more contributions defending on the number of services? he or she might eligible for the maximum burial benefits of PHP 40,000 pesos. So know your rights.

Meanwhile, don't be confused of burial benefits and death benefits, these are two different benefits. Burial benefits are for burial assistance only while the death benefits are benefit comes with monthly pension and lump sum.

How to Pay Bills at ExpressPay Bayad Center

How to Pay Bills at ExpressPay Bayad Center

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Philippines – Just recently I discovered another payment center called ExpressPay! I don’t know when this payment center started? But it was a great help for me which it gives me another options in paying my monthly bills as well as receiving and transferring remittances.

For years, I've tried using many payment centers in the country, but most of the time I go to Western Union, for all we know Western Union is perhaps the most popular payment and remittance center in the country and because of that many customers patronized the said Bayad Center, which gives long lineup of customer waiting for their turn to be called and that’s a little bit of a hassle especially if you are a type of persons who does not want to wait.

And if you are that kind of person that do not want to wait, perhaps the answer for you is ExpressPay? As I have noticed this new payment center is not yet popular in our area, maybe people can hardly notice the payment center because it’s small just like a small booth where there is only one personnel to entertain any customer or maybe customer are confused and somewhat distrustful and instead choose the same Bayad Center that they use to go for paying their bills.

This is why ExpressPay is the best way to pay your bills because there are new there is no pile of customer waiting for their turn to be called where only a few customers are currently using their services but sooner or later we expect that a lot people will start using their services as the days and months goes bye.

Just like the other Bayad Center, ExpressPay accept the most common bills like meralco bills, internet bills, water bills, credit card bills and others bills, they also accept money remittance, travel and tours ticketing and loads. To be sure if your bills are accredited by this new Bayad Center kindly asked the personnel inside the booth.

For now, when I am paying my bills I go directly to ExpressPay and it’s already my second month of using their services.

Pay PLDT Bills through Pay Express Online

Pay PLDT Bills through Pay Express Online

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Are you one of those PLDT subscribers that has no time to pay your bills at the nearest PLDT Branches or PLDT accredited payment partners or facilities? This article might be the right for you. As one of the thousands of PLDT Fibr users, I recently discovered a payment option that I don’t need to go outside my house just to pay my PLDT Bills and here’s why? 

Step by step guide on how to pay PLDT Bills online through PLDT Pay Express Online:

1. Smartphone – to use this system payee must have a smartphone.

2. QR Scanner – download any version of QR scanner or barcode scanner at Google Play Store.

3. Latest PLDT Bills – All current bills are can be seen in your PLDT account or just wait for the latest bills mailed at your doorstep.

4. If you already have your latest bills, scan the QR Code at the right lower part of your bill.

5. After a successful scan of the QR code you will be directed to another link just simply open it.

6. Enter your 10 – digit PLDT account number and then click submit to proceed.

7. Now, you will be directed to Pay Express Online which shows your payment details, amount to pay and modes of payments.

8. Check the Terms and Condition and choose your payment options between Credit Card or Debit/ATM Card. (This option I choose Credit Card).

9. You will be directed to Peso Pay Services to choose on what type of card is your credit card? Its either VISA or Mastercard?

10. You will be directed to another link again to add your credit card details such as credit card numbers, expiration date, name of the credit card holder and card verification number.

11. Review your payment details if all are correct, click OK to proceed to another link.

12. Wait for a few second to process your payments.

13. If Payments are successfully a confirmation link stating your payments is completed and an options showing that you can either print your transaction or if you want, just click continue to choose email options so all the transaction can be emailed to your email address.

14. A pop up message showing the Email was sent successfully and that’s it.

Take note: If you used GCASH MasterCard as your credit card payment options you may also receive a text message confirming your latest GCASH transactions.

LeBron James makes 3 in a row as co - Captain of the 2020 NBA All - Star Game

LeBron James makes 3 in a row as co - Captain of the 2020 NBA All - Star Game

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NBA - The 2020 NBA All -Star Voting has finally ended and as expected the most popular player won the fans vote and that is none other than the Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James with 6,275,459 fan votes just slightly ahead of Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic with 6,111,735 fans vote.

LeBron James, who is in his 3rd straight All- Star as Captain will lead the Western Conference for the second time around which counterpart The East top vote getter the Milwaukee Bucks and the reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo who is also happens to be on his 2nd straight All- Star as Captain.

In 2018, the NBA change the All - Star format to whomever the NBA player that will top the East and West fan votes instead of the what is used to be East vs West.

The first format named LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the East as Team LeBron and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors as Team Steph in the West as both Captains of the 2018 NBA All - Star, eventually, after the game LeBron James named as the first MVP of the newly said format and his 3rd All -Star MVP overall.

In the 2019 NBA All - Star, LeBron James was named once again as Captain, but this time he was already in the Western Conference as part of the Los Angeles Lakes while the East new Captain was the upcoming superstar of the Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo. as the 2019 All - Star ends Team LeBron was once again crown as the winner for the 2nd straight All - Star while Kevin Durant won the All - Star MVP.

LeBron James is entering his 16 straight All - Star appearance the 3rd most appearances all time just behind Kobe Bryant with 18th appearance and the most with 19th appearance by Kareem Abdul Jabbar.

James is currently tied with Kobe with 15th All - Star Starts, James currently holds the NBA All - Star career most points with 362 points and for sure will add more points for the upcoming 2020 NBA All - Star.

Will Team LeBron make it 3 in a row this upcoming 2020 NBA All - Star in Chicago on February 16, 2020? Or will Team Giannis finally ends the reign of Team LeBron? Let's wait and see...

What are the Health Issue Causes by Volcanic Ash?

What are the Health Issue Causes by Volcanic Ash?

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Philippines - On January 12, 2020 just a few days ago after celebrating the New years eve in the country a devastating natural event happens in the province of Batangas.

Taal Volcano the second most active volcano in the country and one of the smallest but destructive volcano in the Philippine history, show her power on Sunday after blowing up volcanic ashes several miles in the sky that leads to ash fall in several nearby provinces.

The effect of the volcanic ash, causes several health problems for children and adults, especially for those people who had health problems like asthma. The ashfall causes also zero visibility for the motorist nearby the Taal Volcano like the provinces of Batangas, Laguna and Cavite.

Due to the Volcanic ash, the country had suspended all works and classes in the entire Luzon and advise the public to wear face mask and goggles to avoid direct contact with volcanic ash.

Volcanic ash or ashfall is like a powdered sand mixing in the air came from a volcanic explosion. These ashes are composed of carbon dioxide and flourine that could cause health issues for those people that could have a direct contact.


What are the effect of volcanic ash or ashfall to human?

1. Irritation of the eyes, nose and throat

2. severe coughing and difficulty breathing

3. Skin Irritation

4. damage caused by a roof collapsed or accident due to slippery road.


What are the things to do to avoid volcanic ash or ashfall?

1. Avoid leaving or going out of the house and close all doors and windows.

2. Hang or put some damp curtains on windows and doors to stop ashes from coming in.

3. Use a face mask or dust musk to prevent inhalation of dust.

4. Use goggles for eye protection.

5. Keep the animals or pets in a safe place.

6. Clean the roof of the house so that it does not collapse.

7. Determine the situation on the road before commuting and obey the traffic law