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  PhilHealth for Solo Parents: 2026 Premium Rules  If you're raising your kids on your own, there's already a lot to keep track of. PhilHealth shouldn't be one more confusing thing on the list. A new PhilHealth circular changes how premium contributions are handled for qualified solo parents — particularly those who are employed. PhilHealth Circular No. 2026-0015  was published in the  Manila Standard  on  September 26, 2026  and took effect upon publication. PhilHealth says that beginning  October 2026 , qualified employed solo parents may no longer have to pay their employee share of PhilHealth premiums — but there is an important condition:  the subsidy is not automatic. Source:  PhilHealth Here's what solo parents need to know. Quick Summary Who is covered?  Filipino solo parents and their children or dependents who are registered with their local Solo Parent Office or Solo Parent Division. What changed?  Qualified employed...

  Shakespeare in the Park presents Macbeth Looking for something different to do with the kids this weekend?  Shakespeare in the Park is back in Makati — and this time, they're staging  Macbeth . Best of all, admission is free. The outdoor production runs  October 2 to 4, 2026 , with two nights at Ayala Triangle and a Sunday performance at Circuit Park. If you have older kids or teens studying Shakespeare — or you simply want an unusual family night out — this one caught my attention. Quick Details Event:  Shakespeare in the Park:  Macbeth October 2–3:  Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue, Makati October 4:  Circuit Park, Circuit Makati Time:  7:00 PM Admission:  FREE; donations are encouraged Directed by:  Nelsito Gomez Starring:  Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Tarek El Tayech Take note that there are  two different venues . Friday and Saturday are at Ayala Triangle, while Sunday's performance moves to Circuit Park, so double-check ...

October 2026 Credit Card Dining Deals Happy last day of September! October is when the “ber” months start to fill up with reunions, birthday dinners and Christmas-planning lunches — and it’s also when banks start rolling out their dining promos. I went through the current ones so you don’t have to. Here are four that caught my eye for October, from BDO, Metrobank and RCBC. Quick heads-up: BDO’s Conti’s promo (up to 45% off) ends  today, September 30 , so if that's on your list,  check the details here . Quick comparison Here are some dining credit cards deal for the month of October. Promo details are as of September 30, 2026. Always double-check the official promo page before you go. 1. CIBO: up to 55% off or free pasta (BDO) BDO cardholders get either a big discount or a free pasta at CIBO, depending on the card, from  October 1 to 30, 2026 . It's weekday afternoons and evenings only. BDO Elite credit cards:  50% off with a minimum dine-in bill of ₱3,000 (excluding...

  We've been to a fair share of museums around Metro Manila, but this is the first time I've heard a kid say,  "You don't usually get to experience this in other museums"  — and mean it. We recently visited  Museo del Galeón , the new maritime museum at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. We went as a family, but the kids spent most of the visit with their friends from our homeschool club, which honestly made it even more fun for them. (And a little quieter for us parents. 😄) Here's our honest take: what we loved, what to expect, how much it costs, and a few tips to make your visit smoother. What Is Museo del Galeón? Museo del Galeón is an experiential museum all about  Philippine maritime history , with a special focus on the  Manila–Acapulco Galleon Trade  — the trade route that connected Asia, the Americas, and Europe for 250 years (1565–1815). It opened to the public on  May 1, 2026 , inside a four-level, dome-shaped building in the MOA Complex in P...

  There's a New FREE Playground at Trinoma! Here's What Families Should Know (2026) Trinoma now has a free outdoor playground on the Garden Level with swings, rope climbing and more. Here's what QC parents should know. Trinoma Outdoor Playground Trinoma Playground at a Glance 💰  Entrance:  FREE 📍  Location:  Garden Level (Level 4), near the cinema area, Trinoma — EDSA corner North Avenue, Quezon City 🛝  Activities:  Swings, mini rock climbing wall, rope and pole climbing dome, benches for guardians ☀️  Setting:  Outdoor, artificial turf surface, shaded by canopies/umbrellas, landscaped green areas 🏗️  Equipment by:  Playpoint 👧  Best for:  The climbing equipment appears best suited to children comfortable with independent climbing; younger children may need closer supervision. Check posted age guidelines on-site. ⏰  Hours:  Within regular mall hours — Mon to Fri, 11 AM to 9 PM; Sat to Sun, 10 AM to 10 PM...