Franklin Caña, a visual artist and a member of The Saturday Group of Artists, continuously carves a unique niche for himself in the Philippine art scene. His style, which he playfully calls “Cañaism,” is characterized by a vibrant kaleidoscope of colors. MEET THE ARTIST Franklin Caña...
By Dexter R. Matilla For as long as Fil Delacruz has been a visual artist, the diwata, a mythical being that has always been featured prominently in his works. Filipinos will almost always describe a diwata as something similar to fairies—beautiful and ethereal figures that reside in and protect...
As it adopts a new flexible work arrangement this month, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) has ensured that there will be no interruptions in the delivery of its frontline services. (CSC / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, the CSC announced the introduction of a hybrid work arrangement for its...
People walk in to a Services New South Wales office in Sydney, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The government of Australia’s most populous state ordered all public employees to work from their offices by default beginning Tuesday and urged...
To assist families and individuals affected by super typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon (habagat), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) facilitated temporary employment through the cash-for-work (CFW) program. The initiative enabled 200 beneficiaries to engage in the...
Work in government offices and classes in all levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) were suspended on Wednesday, July 24. Residents wade through almost knee-deep flood in Barangay Tañong in Malabon City on July 23, 2024. (Arnold Quizol) Malacañang made the announcement due to the...
A flooded road in Bacoor City on July 22 as Typhoon Carina enhanced southwest monsoon (Photo from Bacoor Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Office's Facebook page/MANILA BULLETIN) CAVITE – The provincial government announced the cancellation of classes in all levels, public and...
Only around 27 percent of establishments with 20 or more workers implemented a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement during the pandemic period of 2021 to 2022, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Based on the Integrated Survey on Labor and Employment, a total of 9,822 out of 36,342...
CAVITE – The city governments of Bacoor and Dasmariñas have reverted to implementing a five-day work week starting Monday, July 1. Bacoor Mayor Strike Revilla during the distribution of Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation on June 24 (Photo from the City Government of...
Across regions, Metro Manila had the highest reported cases of work-related diseases and injuries in 2021, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Based on the PSA report released on Friday, May 3, more than half, or 52.5 percent of the total work-related disease cases were reported in...
(MANILA BULLETIN) CAVITE – The local government unit (LGU) of Indang will implement a four-day workweek due to the extreme heat. Executive Order No. 18, Series of 2024, signed by Mayor Perfecto Fidel, states that the compressed workweek scheme will start on May 6 and last until July...
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – The city government will implement a four-day compressed work week starting on Monday, April 29, to reduce operating costs this dry season. Mayor Caesar S. Dy Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 20-2024 adjusting the work schedule of city government employees from 7...
