Sanctifying my professional work and daily ordinary duties
The first time I got hold of the prayer card of Saint Josemaria Escriva, the saint of ordinary life, was during my attendance in a Recollection in Manila Tahilan Center, Leon Guinto Street, Malate, about 9 years ago......»»
P38 daily wage increase “not enough” for Davao workers
Daily wage earners in Davao City are not satisfied with the new salary increase of only P38 daily in Region 11 announced by the Department of Labor and Employment XI......»»
5 Tech Tips for Communicating Professionally
These days, remote and hybrid work setups are the norm for many people. In these working arrangements, most communication between coworkers happens online, whether it be through video chat, email, or a messaging app like Slack. As an employee, you can make use of this technology to improve your professional communication skills. Here are fivetech […] The post 5 Tech Tips for Communicating Professionally appeared first on Kagay An......»»
Marcos to Filipinos: Emulate bravery of WWII heroes to counter modern threats
Marcos called on Filipinos to stand by their freedoms and principles, fulfill their duties with dedication and diligence, and fight for a better life and future......»»
Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work
Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»
POGO politics
If the maritime dispute between the Philippines and China wasn’t heating up, Alice Leal Guo would have likely remained under the government radar, free to indulge her fondness for McLaren 620R supercars with personalized license plates (local price tag as of 2020: P33 million, plus an estimated P16.8 million in import duties) and to set up more companies......»»
Rep. Richard Gomez: Threats won’t stop me from serving people
ORMOC CITY, Leyte — Leyte 4th District Rep. Richard Gomez assures his constituents that the alleged threats on his life will not stop him from serving and doing his public duties. Gomez was referring to the information reliable sources about the alleged plan to assassinate the Leyte 4th District representative, 4 Leyte mayors, and barangay.....»»
Abalos allows PNP, BJMP, BFP to wear light uniforms
To ease the working conditions of uniformed personnel amid the rising heat index across the country, Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Friday said police, fire and jail officers can wear light uniforms in the performance of their duties......»»
FFCCCII backs further lowering of rice tariffs
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) is supporting a proposal to further reduce the import duties slapped on rice to help bring down the prices of the staple......»»
China signals retaliation against EU s tariff-hike plans - Politico
Beijing has warned it would hit the bloc's aviation and agriculture sectors in response to duties on its electric vehicles, the outlet has said China's Commerce Ministry has warned that it will retaliate if Brussels goes ahead with plans to slap tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), according to Politico, c.....»»
International agency executives’ immunity covers only official duties – SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that the immunity granted to officials and personnel of international organizations, such as the Asian Development Bank, only covers official activit.....»»
Filipinos Should be Proud to Speak Pilipino
Robin Padilla the neophyte senator-elect who garnered the most votes among senatorial hopefuls assured the public that he was ready to fulfill his duties as a senator but noted that he would debate his colleagues in Pilipino and not in English......»»
Marcos, First Lady Liza have made full recovery from flu-like symptoms, says Palace
President Marcos 'has been in meetings today and will resume his public duties tomorrow,' Malacañang says on Monday, March 25.....»»
DepEd urged to address staffing shortages to deload teachers of admin tasks
Educators from different schools in Luzon explained that while lightening teachers’ workload is an urgent need, there are not enough non-teaching personnel to deload them of administrative duties and hiring more personnel is not a guarantee in all districts......»»
DepEd: Let teachers focus on classroom duties
The Department of Education has warned officials and personnel of administrative repercussions for requiring teachers to perform “unnecessary tasks” that distract them from teaching functions......»»
‘Not killjoys’: UP looks to inject social relevance in UAAP Season 87 hosting
‘We have to give greater value beyond sports,’ says UP president Angelo Jimenez as the state university takes on the UAAP hosting duties for Season 87.....»»
EXPLAINER: The duties, responsibilities of an acting mayor
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia assumed the role of acting mayor following the preventive suspension of Mayor Michael Rama. In a resolution on May 8, 2024, the Office of the Ombudsman has ordered Rama placed under preventive suspension for six months. The Ombudsman’s decision dated May 2, stemmed from an.....»»
Marbil vows legal aid for cops facing court cases
The Philippine National Police eyes outsourcing a law firm to help PNP personnel facing court cases related to their duties, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil said yesterday......»»
Alden Richards returning to host Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night
Actor Alden Richards is returning to hosting duties for the Miss Universe Philippines coronation night where reigning titleholder Michelle Dee will crown her successor......»»
Jericho switches jerseys for Asia Cup
San Miguel Beer’s Jericho Cruz is on a high as he serves national team duties with Guam on the heels of the Beermen’s PBA Commissioner’s Cup championship......»»
What is vintage — and gay?
It’s Vintage’s newly-opened second branch is set to be the next hotspot of the fashion-forward, the nostalgia-charmed, and those simply looking for what’s unique, personal, and out-of-the-ordinary......»»