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  • How to get an Alien Employment Permit in the Philippines: a step by step guide 2025

    How to get an Alien Employment Permit in the Philippines: a step by step guide 2025

    If you are hiring a foreign national in the Philippines or you are a foreign professional joining a Philippine based employer, your very first stop in the compliance journey is the Alien Employment Permit or AEP. Think of the AEP as the Philippines’ Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) gatekeeper for local employment. NOTE: It…

  • Are you lonely? – Personal Corner Entry

    Are you lonely? – Personal Corner Entry

    Another week, another entry for the Personal Corner of this humble website. It’s Sunday. I don’t have a washing machine in my current apartment yet, so I either do laundry by hand or send it over to a service run by a wonderful lady who is always very attentive. I’ve been thinking about what to…

  • The Quiet Strength of Saying No – Personal Corner Entry

    The Quiet Strength of Saying No – Personal Corner Entry

    I wrote this post a year a go and I’ve decided to post it kind of late. Here’s the whole post: This post is deeply personal to me, and it belongs right here in this little sanctuary I call the “Personal Corner.” It’s not the flashiest part of the website, but it’s where my truth…

  • How to Register a Data Processing System or Data Protection Officer (DPO) in the National Privacy Commission Registration System (NPCRS) | A Step-by-Step Guide

    How to Register a Data Processing System or Data Protection Officer (DPO) in the National Privacy Commission Registration System (NPCRS) | A Step-by-Step Guide

    Next article: How to renew registration at the NPCRS (article plus how to video incoming…) In today’s digital age, protecting personal data is more crucial than ever. If you’re running a business, handling personal data like customer information or employee records, or working in a government institution in the Philippines, you need to comply with…

  • What to Do If You Are Being Stalked or Harassed Online in the Philippines

    What to Do If You Are Being Stalked or Harassed Online in the Philippines

    Have you been stalked online? Feeling unsafe because someone is stalking or harassing you online is deeply distressing. You deserve clarity and confidence in your next steps. This article hopes to explain, in everyday language, your rights under Philippine law and guides you through a clear, practical process to protect yourself. And if ever you…