Archive for the ‘Membership’ Category

Did you know the difference between the Pag-IBIG Overseas Program and the regular Pag-IBIG Program, likewise known as Pag-IBIG I? Most OFWs assume that since they are based overseas, they should be getting the Pag-IBIG Overseas Program, as they are now compelled to become members of the Pag-IBIG Fund. Well, that’s not really the case. [...]

Here’s another letter that we’d like to share to every reader of this website. It’s about the use of the Income Tax Return as a requirement in applying for a Housing Loan. The letter is shown below. “I want to become a member of [the] Pag-IBIG Fun. My question is, is it possible na maging [...]

This article is inspired by a letter sent by one of the site visitors who was planning to apply for a Pag-IBIG Housing Loan. He was doubtful whether he qualifies for certain amount of loan which is equivalent to the selling price of the a particular lot-only piece of real estate considering that the amount [...]

Recently, we’ve been bombarded with questions about Pag-IBIG Fund Membership from our website visitors. These questions came from formerly active Pag-IBIG members, from Overseas Filipinos who wanted to join the program, and from people who were never sure if they were once members of the Pag-IBIG Fund or not. Well try to address each type [...]

With the introduction of the Republic Act 9679, otherwise known as the Home Development Mutual Fund Law of 2009 or simply Pag-IBIG Fund Law of 2009, a number of changes have been implemented to the existing rules of the Pag-IBIG Fund. This article touches those affecting the Overseas Filipino Workers and those things that are [...]

A good number of our website visitors came from Filipinos based overseas – both OFWs and immigrants. And occasionally, we also have dual-citizenship holders and former Filipinos who are certainly interested in the Pag-IBIG Fund Program. The messages and inquiries that we received from them are as varied as the different cultures they are currently [...]

In case you are wondering how much loan amount you are entitled, this article intends to address that. By now, you should already know that the maximum housing loan amount Pag-IBIG can possibly grant to a member is P 3,000,000 while the smallest amount is only P 100,000. And the corresponding interest rate is actually [...]

Most visitors coming to this website are Overseas Filipino Workers based from different places abroad. And many of them are asking about the online facilities of the Pag-IBIG Fund (the official website is at http://www.pagibigfund.gov.ph) so they can do some transactions anywhere they are comfortable. Some of the most common questions we encounter are listed [...]

This article is a must read for every Pag-IBIG Member whether active or inactive. If you are a member, please read carefully. If you know someone who is a member, please share it. How Your Money Enters The Pag-IBIG Fund The moment you become a member of the Pag-IBIG Fund, that’s the first time your [...]

Yes, that’s a wrong question and later I will explain why. The main purpose of this article is simply to tell you not to ask that question from now on, because it’s a wrong question. Enough of that question. Period. The Right Answer To The Wrong Question We have received that kind of question several [...]