ARCHIVE March2015
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WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD | Five things to do after graduating from college
It’s graduation season again and everyone is excited to walk on to the stage to receive their hard-earned college diploma. No matter how long it took us to get there, everything is […]
2015 PBA COMMISSIONER’S CUP | Purefoods sweeps Alaska, advances to semis vs TNT
Purefoods Star Hotshots survived a late rally from the Alaska Aces, 96 to 89, to advance to the semifinal round of the 2015 PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Hotshots won Game 1 of […]
history / holiday announcements / philippines
BATAAN DAY | April 9 2015 – Araw ng Kagitingan holiday
The country will be observing the 73rd anniversary of the Fall of Bataan this coming April 9, Thursday. The day, also referred to as “Araw ng Kagitingan” (Day of Valor) is a […]
commentary / education / philippines
WHO-GOAT PA! | Commentary on Krisel Mallari’s viral ‘hugot’ speech
Upon watching Krisel Mallari tell her story through her abruptly-ended salutatory address, many Filipinos were able to relate to it. Many of us perhaps concluded that “may pinaghuhugutan” si Krisel. At least once […]
2014 BAR EXAMS: Complete list of 1126 new lawyers
The Supreme Court released this March 26 the list of passers during the October 2014 bar examinations. Only 1,126 or 18.8% of the 5,984 takers passed. Irene Mae Alcobilla of San Beda College topped everyone […]
Irene Mae Alcobilla of San Beda College tops 2014 Bar Exam
Irene Mae Alcobilla, a graduate of the San Beda College of Law, topped the October 2014 bar exams. Her rating is 85.50%. Only 1,126 or 18.8% of the 5,984 takers passed. Below is the […]
commentary / education / philippines
KRISEL MALLARI | Looking beyond the unfinished salutatory speech
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve perhaps watched already the video of Krisel Mallari delivering her salutatory speech, only to be stopped halfway by school officials. As of posting time, the […]
education / news / philippines
FULL TEXT: Krisel Mallari graduation speech
A pleasant morning to my fellow batchmates, to my teachers, and guests. Welcome to the 13th Commencement Exercises! Sa okasyong ito ay pinipili kong magsiwalat sa wika na aking kinagisnan, ang wikang […]
holiday announcements / philippines
BLACK SATURDAY | April 4 2015 declared a holiday
President Benigno Aquino III has declared Black Saturday, which this year falls on April 4, 2015, as a special non-working holiday. This is indicated in Proclamation 831, which was released last July. […]
HOLY WEEK 2015 | Pay rules for April 2 and 3 2015 holidays
The Philippines, a predominantly Catholic nation, will be celebrating the annual Holy Week next week. The highlight of the Lenten Season are the following dates: April 2, 2015 – Maundy Thursday April […]
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How can gov’t workers apply for a 14-day COVID leave?
Second of two parts As previously reported by The Filipino Scribe, government employees can apply for a paid leave of 14 calendar days in case they need to be quarantined due to […]
CSC grants 14-day paid leave for gov’t workers who get COVID-19
First of two parts Government employees who test positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 can avail of a 14-day paid leave, according to a memorandum released last year by the Civil […]