Updates and insights
Short posts about changes to government requirements, fees and portals, and about what our own data shows. Each post links to the guide or tool it affects and lists its sources.
What has changed recently?
Update · passport fees ·
Passport Fee Increase 2026: ₱950 Stays, ₱1,500 Explained
The DFA passport fee is still ₱950 regular and ₱1,200 rush. Who proposed ₱1,500, why the DFA asked to wait until 2028, and what it would mean for you.
Insight · dmw ·
How Many DMW Agencies Lost Their License in 2026
We counted 3,791 agencies on the DMW list on 5 October 2026: 48 carry a non-valid status dated 2026, including 8 cancelled, and 1,166 show a valid license.
Insight · dmw job orders ·
DMW Approved Job Orders by Country: 131,000 Orders Counted
We counted 131,001 DMW approved job orders by destination. Saudi Arabia and Japan hold a third. What the numbers show, what they do not, and how to check.
Update · ofw pass ·
OFW Pass Valid 90 Days: What Changed for Balik-Manggagawa
The OFW Travel Pass in the eGovPH app is valid 90 days and can be renewed in the app. Who can use it, what stays valid, and what to check before you fly.
Update · sss ·
MySSS Card Replaces UMID: How to Get the New SSS Card
The MySSS Card replaced the SSS UMID card, but old UMID cards stay valid. Who can apply, the My.SSS steps, bank fees and release times in 2026.
Update · lto ·
LTO Late Registration Penalty: What the Two LTO Rules Say
LTO late registration penalty: ₱200 after your plate week (₱100 motorcycles), 50% of the MVUC after your month, and what two LTO rules say past 12 months.