Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Tuesday, November 7 pushed for the declaration of November 7 of every year as a special working holiday to commemorate the first mosque established in the Philippines and the introduction of Islam in the country. Angara, in filing Senate Bill No....
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Oct. 30, reminded the public to ensure the practice of safety precautions especially in the upcoming holiday season to avoid life-threatening incidents. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) PRC Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang, in a statement,...
Malacañang has no plans to declare Oct. 31,2023 as a non-working holiday, a Palace official said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PPA Pool/Yummie Dingding) Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garail disclosed that the Office of the Executive...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday, Oct. 16 reminded employers to follow the payment of wages for those who will report for work on the official non-working days. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said that the “no work, no pay” policy will be in effect for Oct. 30...
The government should clarify if the Edsa People Power Anniversary on February 25 of next year would be a holiday or non-holiday, Sen. Imelda “Imee” Marcos said on Sunday, Oct. 15. Sen. Imee Marcos (Senate PRIB Photo) Marcos made the call after her brother, President...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Adding All-Star guard Jrue Holiday and Latvian big man Kristaps Porzingis has given the revamped Boston Celtics new belief they can contend for their first NBA crown since 2008. Latvia's Kristaps Porzingis (AFP) The Celtics have lost in the Eastern Conference finals in four of the...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Responding to the blockbuster NBA trade that sent Damian Lillard to Milwaukee, the Boston Celtics obtained former Milwaukee guard Jrue Holiday from the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade deal on Sunday, Oct. 1. Jrue Holiday (AFP) The Celtics confirmed they are sending guard...
ENJOY BEFORE YOU FLY Sheraton Manila near NAIA 3 provides world-class Filipino hospitality The September Online Sale (2023) is back this year with its biggest edition ever—a month-long event that invites travelers across the Philippines to fall in love with the country’s beautiful destinations...
The Philippines and Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the establishment of a Work and Holiday visa arrangement, which would allow nationals of both countries to seek employment while on a holiday to supplement the cost of their stay. President Marcos with Australian...
Everybody wishes weekends would last forever. Close enough, this August, after last weekend, there’s another exciting long weekend coming up. Newport Resorts has five international luxury hotels in one expansive property to choose from, so you can make the most out of this rare three-day...
Malacañang has declared June 28, 2023 a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid'l Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice. *(File photos: President Marcos and a copy of Proclamation No. 258)* Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation No. 258 by the authority of President...
A total of 1,370 IT business process management (ITBPM) firms with combined investments of P8.185 billion have transferred their registration to the Board of Investments (BOI) from other investment promotion agencies (IPAs) to continue enjoying fiscal perks even if they operate under the...
