Firms told to adopt flexi work schedule amid high heat; Senator lobbies for incentives
Firms told to adopt flexi work schedule amid high heat; Senator lobbies for incentives.....»»
‘No tax breaks for eco-zone work-from-home firms’
Work-from-home setups of business enterprises in economic zones should no longer get tax incentives under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act as the public health emergency status for COVID-19 has already been lifted, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla clarified in a legal opinion......»»
BPO workers in economic zones must work on-site, says DOJ
Business process outsourcing firms (BPOs) within special economic zones that adopt work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for their employees are no longer entitled to tax incentives, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). In a legal opinion dated Jan. 3, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla contradicted the position taken by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI),.....»»
Dole-Davao urges employers to adopt WFH setup amid extreme heat
AN OFFICIAL from the Department of Labor and Employment-Davao Region (Dole-Davao) said that they encourage employers in the region to adopt a work-from-home (WFH) setup amid extreme temperatures caused by the El Niño phenomenon......»»
Mandaue City changes venue for cash aid distribution due to intense heat
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Mandaue City will make adjustments to the distribution of financial assistance for senior citizens due to the intense heat. Earlier, the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs in Mandaue City posted the schedule for the distribution of the first tranche of cash assistance from April 16 to 24. The schedule also.....»»
Scorching Heat
Pedestrians brave the scorching heat in downtown Davao City, as the heat index hit 43 degrees Celsius at 1 p.m. Monday, 25 March 2024, according to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. The agency advised the public to observe extreme caution as high temperatures could lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. MindaNews photo.....»»
48ºC heat index hounds Aparri, Cagayan – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — A scorching 48ºC heat index hounded Aparri, Cagayan on Tuesday while 30 other areas / locations likewise experienced a dangerous heat index, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa defines heat index as a measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s.....»»
SC allows courts, personnel to adopt flexible work hours due to intense heat
In a circular issued by the Office of the Court Administrator on Thursday, courts will observe revised working hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., from April 5 until May 31, to "prevent health complications" caused by the intense heat......»»
Beat the Heat: Tips for Staying Cool at Work
Summer is just around the corner, and you know how hot the days get, especially with a looming El Niño — days would get hotter and hotter. Sometimes we can’t avoid going outside, especially during work. Whether you are going to meet a client somewhere around the city or just commuting to work, the heat […].....»»
PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 11 areas on Black Saturday
PAGASA warned of heat indexes reaching "danger levels" in almost a dozen areas in the Philippines on Black Saturday, with continued exposure possibly causing heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke......»»
Sanitary program achievers awarded P1-M incentives
Sanitary program achievers awarded P1-M incentives.....»»
Mindoro heat index could reach 42 Celsius – Pagasa
Mindoro is expected to sizzle today with heat index to reach as high as 42 degrees, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), which warned the public to guard against heat stroke and heat cramps......»»
IT-BPM firms deemed best places to work in Philippines
Firms engaged in information technology and business process management topped this year’s list of the best places to work in the country......»»
Mandtra Residences Showroom Opens In Mandaue City
Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) and Cebu Homegrown Developers Inc. opened Mandtra Residences’ showroom in Casuntingan, Mandaue City. Elegantly designed with an urban tropical style, the high-ceiling showroom includes outdoor and indoor lobbies, a reception area, a meeting room, sales office, a bare studio type unit, and fully-furnished studio and one-bedroom units. CLI Chairman and Chief.....»»
Cebuanos told: Brace for extreme caution heat index in next days
Cebuanos told: Brace for extreme caution heat index in next days.....»»
DOLE monitoring ventilation in workplaces amid heat wave
With the high heat index being experienced this summer and aggravated by the El Niño phenomenon, the regional office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is encouraging businesses to allow work-from-home arrangements......»»
17 areas experience dangerous heat index on Wednesday
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that 17 areas in the Visayas and Mindanao experienced a dangerous heat index on Wednesday. Heat index refers to the measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s ability to cool itself. A heat.....»»
Central Visayas cops told to take cover….against the sun
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Central Visayas cops specially those who are out on the streets are reminded to always protect themselves against the scorching heat. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, PRO-7 spokesperson told policemen to always keep themselves hydrated in order to be fit to work despite the hot weather. Ever since summer began,.....»»
CSC: Adopt flexible work arrangements for Ramadan
All state agencies should allow flexible work arrangements for Muslim officials and employees during the fasting period of Ramadan, according to the Civil Service Commission......»»
1st District drivers, operators to adopt PUVMP
1st District drivers, operators to adopt PUVMP.....»»
Government to adopt digital tools, AI in agriculture
The Marcos administration plans to adopt digital technologies, including artificial intelligence to modernize the country’s agriculture sector, according to the Philippine Development Report......»»