Malacañang has announced the early suspension of work in government offices at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, to allow workers to spend time with their families and celebrate "Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day". Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea signed on Tuesday, Sept. 21 Memorandum Circular...
The Paranaque City government launched on Wednesday a “cash for work” project that will help displaced workers in the city who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Mar Jimenez, Public Information Office chief, 1,000 individuals coming from Districts I and II were...
As the country moves on its second week of school opening, a new challenge in the implementation of distance learning was exposed online cheating. (Photo from Unsplash) A Facebook group called “Online Kopyahan” came to light over the weekend as it was used to leak answers from online learning...
Information Technology Business Process Management (IT-BPM) enterprises in economic zones may implement a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement until the end of the first quarter next year, the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) approved. Based on the FIRB Resolution No. 19-21, IT-BPM enterprises...
WASHINGTON, United States – Australia said Thursday that more US troops will rotate through the island nation and that the allies will cooperate on missile development, the latest joint steps amid shared concerns over a rising China. (From left) Australian Minister of Defense Peter Dutton,...
Anthony’s Wonderland Like a page in a fairytale book, Anthony Palo’s Cruising Through the Clouds and Angels on Patrol take us back to wonderland. His whimsical and colorful pieces are part of the group exhibit “Parts and Parcels” at the Arra Bettina Gallery. HAPPY TOY MAKER Anthony Palo “...
The Caloocan City government suspended the work in all city government offices starting 3 p.m. on Wednesday due to inclement weather caused by severe tropical storm “Jolina”. "Dahil sa sama ng panahon dulot ng Bagyong Jolina, suspendido na ngayong alas-3 ng hapon ang pasok sa mga tanggapan ng...
Foreign nationals who want to work in the country may now apply for the necessary permit or certificate for long-term employment, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III issued last week an advisory allowing...
Employees across the country continue to work from home during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and more Filipino employees say they are more productive while on alternative work arrangements. (Unsplash) Citing a survey conducted by the Development Academy of the Philippines, Civil...
Kim’s art is talking back CONCRETE BED, Cement, wooden mannequin, wood shaving, wooden box frame, 2921 Everything has a beginning. Every beginning has an ending. And after every ending is another beginning. Kim Hamilton Sulit’s pieces, which were included in the group exhibition entitled...
Age of Authenticity: Is there room for professionalism and poise in the online world? MAKE WORK FROM HOME WORK Karen Ostrea on the job in today's pandemic setup at her home The first time I ever attended a professional etiquette class was during my training as a TV reporter. Part of our preparation...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will find out for itself which companies have been imposing the alleged "no vaccine, no work" policy on its employees. DOLE Undersecretary Benjo Benavidez (Screengrab from Facebook live) DOLE Undersecretary Benjo Benavidez said Thursday, Aug. 12 that...
