DILG: Cebu Province policy for tourist and travellers’ entry acceptable
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Department of Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Epimaco Bensing III said the policy of Cebu Province for the entry of tourists and travellers is acceptable. This he clarified after it was reported that the DILG will force the governor to follow the guidelines on tourists, which Bensing said was only based […] The post DILG: Cebu Province policy for tourist and travellers’ entry acceptable appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu bans for 45 days entry of live birds from Leyte
Cebu bans for 45 days entry of live birds from Leyte.....»»
5-day forecast: Fair weather expected in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The weather in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province is forecast to be generally fair and pleasant over the next five days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. The Pagasa Visayas Regional Services Division has forecast that the Visayas, including the whole of Cebu, will.....»»
Retirement 101
Sixty years is the age, under the law, that is considered a retiring age. Aside from discounts on basic necessities and prime commodities, senior citizens, who are still part of the working sector, may avail themselves of retirement benefits under the law. Retirement benefits, as explained by the Supreme Court, are “intended to help the employee enjoy the remaining years of his life, lessening the burden of worrying about his financial support, and are a form of reward for his loyalty and service to the employer.” (Pantranco North Express Inc. v. NLRC, 328 Phil. 470 [1996]) Article 302 (287) of the Labor Code mandates that in the absence of a retirement plan or agreement providing for retirement benefits of employees in an establishment, an employee upon reaching the age of 60 years or more, but not beyond 65 years, which is hereby declared the compulsory retirement age, who has served at least five years in the said establishment, may retire and shall be entitled to retirement pay equivalent to at least one-half month salary for every year of service, a fraction of at least six months is considered as one whole year. Thus, retirement is optional at the age of 60 and compulsory at 65. The retirement pay law applies to all employees in the private sector, regardless of their position, designation, or status and irrespective of the method by which their wages are paid. They include part-time employees, employees of service and other job contractors, and domestic helpers or persons in the personal service of another. The law, however, does not cover (1) employees of retail, service, and agricultural establishments or operations employing not more than 10 employees or workers; and (2) employees of the national government and its political subdivisions, including government-owned and/or controlled corporations, if they are covered by the Civil Service Law and its regulations. (Postigo v. Philippine Tuberculosis Society, G.R. 155146, 24 January 2006) Further, the law applies only to a situation where (1) there is no Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) or other applicable employment contract providing for retirement benefits for an employee, or (2) there is a CBA or other applicable employment contract providing for retirement benefits for an employee, but it is below the requirement set by law. (Grace Christian High School v. Lavandera, G.R. No. 177845, 20 August 2014). Clearly, the determining factor in choosing which retirement scheme to apply is still superiority in terms of benefits provided. (Elegir v. Philippine Airlines Inc., G.R. 181995, 16 July 2012). In other words, the retirement pay under the Labor Code is simply the minimum benefit to which a retiree is legally entitled and will not apply if there are higher benefits provided under the CBA, employment contract, or existing company policies or practices. The phrase “one-half (1/2) month salary” means 22.5 days: 15 days plus 2.5 days representing one-twelfth (1/12) of the 13th month pay, and the remaining five days for service incentive leave. (Elegir v. Philippine Airlines Inc.). It is not uncommon that companies offer early retirement benefits to their employees. While such offer may be acceptable to some employees, it may not be financially feasible for others who still need to earn for themselves and their families. Thus, jurisprudence requires that for early retirement programs to be valid, acceptance by the employees of an early retirement age option must be explicit, voluntary, free, and uncompelled. (Robina Farms Cebu v. Villa, G.R. 175869, 18 April 2016). *** For more of Dean Nilo Divina’s legal tidbits, please visit www.divinalaw.com. For comments and questions, please send an email to cabdo@divinalaw.com. The post Retirement 101 appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DILG: Cebu Province policy for tourist and travellers’ entry acceptable
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Department of Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Epimaco Bensing III said the policy of Cebu Province for the entry of tourists and travellers is acceptable. This he clarified after it was reported that the DILG will force the governor to follow the guidelines on tourists, which Bensing said was only based […] The post DILG: Cebu Province policy for tourist and travellers’ entry acceptable appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Chan sees big challenge in establishing COVID-19 vaccine storage facility
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines – Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan admits that one of the city’s biggest challenges in procuring the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine would be the storage facility that would maintain the efficacy of the medicine. Chan said that an acceptable storage facility is of utmost importance since some vaccines need to […] The post Chan sees big challenge in establishing COVID-19 vaccine storage facility appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cavite declares state of calamity due to pertussis outbreak
The province’s Sangguniang Panlalawigan declared a state of calamity on Wednesday, according to the Cavite’s information office......»»
Unilab launches hub for health policy issues
Unilab Foundation recently launched the Unilab Center for Health Policy to serve as a venue for stakeholders to examine health policy issues.....»»
Cebu topnotcher shares secret to success: Strong support system of family, friends
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A good support system of family and friends is Elijah Cabase’s secret to his placing 5th in the March 2024 Medical Technologists Licensure Examinations (MTLE). This 23-year-old University of Cebu-Banilad alumnus said that he was not even expecting to pass because he described himself as a confessed procrastinator — or one.....»»
Holy Week 2024: Tabor Hill in Talamban, experience the authentic essence of Via Crucis
CEBU CITY, Philippines – This Holy Week, the Via Crucis, also known as the Stations of the Cross, is one of the most practiced form of devotion among Catholics, particularly in the Philippines. The Via Crucis commemorates the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It typically involves a series of 14 stations.....»»
Capitol mulls putting ‘integrated south bus’ terminal in Talisay instead of at SRP
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Instead of at the South Road Properties (SRP), the new location of a new south bus terminal in Cebu might be in Talisay City. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Wednesday, Mar. 27, said that they had received an unsolicited proposal of developing a brand new, south bus terminal. READ: Mayor Rama.....»»
Cebu Pacific books P8 billion profit in 2023
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific found itself landing on solid ground in 2023, as it booked a profit of nearly P8 billion on the back of a resurgent demand for air travel......»»
EAM Jaishankar visits Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar in Manila
Manila [Philippines], March 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar on Tuesday during its port call to Manila and said that India's Act East policy and Indo-Pacific vision will continue to give it a more contemporary form. He presented his remarks at the Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar on Tuesday and said that his visit and the ship's presence signify th.....»»
Cebu bus terminals: 100,000 passengers expected on March 27
CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 100,000 passengers are expected to flock to two of the biggest bus terminals here in Cebu for the Holy Week this year. As early as 7 a.m. on Holy Wednesday, dozens already queued for buses at the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) in the North Reclamation Area. READ MORE:.....»»
Cebuano Larz Dawson first runner-up for Mister Tourism Universe 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Another Cebuano is putting Cebu on the centerstage of pageants. Larz Kent Dawson, 22, from Tisa, Cebu City recently bagged the first runner-up title for this year’s Mister Universe Tourism. Dawson, who was crowned Ginoong Pilipinas 2023, added another title in his bag, this time on the international stage. “Joining Mister Universe.....»»
Danao City ‘gun maker’ nabbed in raid
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 39-year-old man, who was accused of the illegal manufacture of guns, was arrested in a raid in his residence in Sitio Sapangdako, Barangay Matija, Danao City in northern Cebu, Tuesday dawn, March 26. In a report, the Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) said that the raid was based on a.....»»
Cebu City buy-bust: Over P12M ‘shabu’ seized from 2 HVIs
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police confiscated over P12 million worth of suspected shabu from the possession of two men during a bust-bust operation in Brgy. Bulacao, Cebu City on Tuesday evening, March 26. The buy-bust operation was conducted at around 10 p.m. in Lower Sario in Brgy. Bulacao. One of the suspects was identified as.....»»
Yogi Ruiz: Salaries, incentives for City Hall employees must be paid on time
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Job order (JO) employees at the Cebu City Hall have not been paid their salaries from January to March 2024. They have not also received their share of the Charter Day incentive amounting to P5, 000 each. Councilors Noel Wenceslao and Nestro Archival have raised a concern on the delay in.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: 6 Cebu graduates top medical technologists licensure exam 2024
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. 6 Cebu graduates top medical technologists licensure exam 2024 Six graduates from Cebu universities recently made it to the top 10 list of the Medical Technologists Licensure Examination for March.....»»
Boxing trainer Domingo is confident Jerusalem will upset Shigeoka
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran boxing trainer, Michael Domingo of ZIP Sanman Boxing Team, is confident that his prized ward Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem will make a repeat of the latter’s January 2023 world title victory in Japan. The Cebu-based Jerusalem will face the defending World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion, Yudai Shigeoka, in Nagoya,.....»»
Holy Week 2024: A peek into 7 Metro Cebu churches for Visita Iglesia
The Lenten Season is also about reflection and prayer about the passion of Christ. There are days to fast and during the Holy Week on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, the Catholic faithful usually practice the Visita Iglesia or the tradition to visit 7 or 14 churches, where they pray and reflect and do.....»»