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QUEZON City, Philippines (January 8) – A holiday is a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done. A time when almost everybody does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want. Such as travel to different parts of the Philippines or out of the country. Holiday is usually the time when we rest and relax. A holiday is usually created by custom or by law on which normal […]
Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz urges the public to learn more about R.A. 10361, otherwise known as the Domestic Workers Act, or Batas Kasambahay. Domestic workers, or kasambahay, employers, recruitment agencies, DOLE partners in government, and civil society organizations can access e-learning course on Batas Kasambahay via elearning.dole.gov.ph, the e-learning portal of the DOLE Labor Governance Learning Center. In a statement, Baldoz said that the DOLE, through the Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns, […]
As the country continues to suffer from the ravages of the El Niño phenomenon, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) encourages the public to conserve water especially during the summer months. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/66QD8dumMV8
The Makati City will close to traffic the length of JP Rizal Extension from Lawton Avenue to Buting in celebration of the city’s New Year Eve’s Countdown. Said road closure will start on December 31 at 2:00 PM and will last until January 1 at 2:00 AM. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
“Eating too much fatty, sweet and salty foods is dangerous to your health,’ so said the Department of Health (DOH) region 2 to caution the public during the New Year’s eve celebration. Regional director Jesus Valeriano Lopez said it is already embedded in the psyche of Filipinos a culture and tradition of extravagant spending particularly on food, at times, disregarding proper diet. He said eating these kinds of foods prepared for ‘media noche’ should be […]
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) urged parents to attend career guidance and coaching conducted in schools to learn about labor market information and help address the problem of jobs and skills mismatch. Engracio Bailon, head of the DOLE-Dagupan Field Office, said that by educating and empowering parents on labor market information, they would be able to direct their children towards careers with high employability after graduation. “DOLE has high regard to parents as […]
The Department of Health (DOH) appealed to parents to watch their children to avoid firecracker-related injuries or deaths. In a media release, DOH strongly advised parents and caregivers not to allow children to use firecrackers especially in welcoming the New Year. “Hanggat maaari, huwag nating bigyan at pagamitin ng paputok ang mga bata. Siguraduhin na hindi mamumulot ng paputok ang mga bata. Ang tetano ay nakamamatay at ito ay nakukuha sa impeksiyon na dulot ng […]
Members of the Social Security System (SSS) from areas devastated by Typhoon “Nona” can avail of a calamity relief package that includes early renewal of salary loans, advance disbursement of pensions and preferential terms for house repair and improvement loans starting on January 4, 2016. SSS Assistant Vice President for Member Loans Department Boobie Angela A. Ocay said the calamity relief package for Typhoon “Nona” would be open starting January 4 in all areas in the country as […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (December 25) – Every individual has given their own name when they were born. But sometimes some people are not content and still want to have a new one. At times, they just want to change their identity to start a new life and disregard their past or they want to change because of their religion and culture and a lot more. Changing names is not an easy thing to do, everyone who’s planning […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA advises the public to expect heavy traffic along the Roxas Boulevard area for the parade of stars for the much-awaited Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Starting at 1:00 this afternoon, December 23, the route of the parade will start from Coral Way (kick-off point near SM Arena), right to J.W. Diokno, to EDSA Extension, to Roxas Blvd. (Southbound), left to South Road, then right to Independence Road to […]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) disclosed that old peso bills can be used for buying and payments until December 31 only. As such, the bsp has been urging the public to swap their old peso bill called new design series (NDS) with the new generation currency (NGC). Ma. Lourdes Laconsay, Senior Research Specialist of BSP-San Fernando branch, said the NDS banknotes can still be used for paying, buying and other transactions requiring the use […]
This Holiday season, cardholders are given some ATM card safety tips. The Philippine National Police (PNP) reminds cardholders to always guard their PIN or personal identification number. It is also important to handle transactions personally and to protect their ATM card as if its cash. Authorities also advise cardholders to be always on alert and always think of their safety when using an ATM. It’s a must to check first the safety of the surroundings […]
