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#WalangPasok – Shortened work day in gov’t offices on September 27 2021
Employees in the government sector will have a shortened work day on September 27, Monday, as the country celebrates the “Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day.” According to Memorandum Circular #90 signed by Executive […]
commentary / philippines / politics
Senate hearing on frigate deal is an embarrassment even before it begins
LATER today (Monday), the Senate will conduct a hearing on the “controversial” P15.7 billion contract between the Defense Department and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of South Korea for the acquisition of two […]
education / entertainment / philippines
Tritosroda Theater Productions presents “Kalasag”
Tritosroda Theater Productions, a theater company founded by industry veterans Juan Carlo Tarobal and Diane Kristine Bautista, will have its first-ever production this November titled “Kalasag: Koleksyon ng mga Nakabiting Tinig sa Saliw ng […]
Mathematics month theme 2017: “Mathematics and Statistics.”
As in previous years, the Department of Education (DepEd) once again failed to set aside a specific week or month for the exclusive celebration of mathematics. This is based on the list of […]
Buying your first condominium? Here are five tips
After many years of working and saving, you might already be considering making your few big purchases, and one of them perhaps is buying your first condominium unit. There are many things […]
#WalangPasok / history / philippines
LONG WEEKEND | August 21 2017 Philippine holiday – Ninoy Aquino day
The country will commemorate the 34th death anniversary of democracy icon and former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. this August 21. Ninoy Aquino Day is a national non-working holiday nationwide as stipulated in Republic Act […]
Effective communication skills are integral to the BPO industry, but why exactly?
A quick look at job vacancies posted in newspapers and through online job portals will easily lead you to conclude that the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry remains very robust. Aside from […]
education / news / philippines
#WalangPasok – July 24 2017 holiday in Quezon City
(UPDATED, July 17) President Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled to deliver his second State of the Nation Address or SONA this July 24 (Monday) at the House of Representatives in Batasan Hills, Quezon City. In […]
commentary / philippines / politics
Online mob mentality at the time of Rodrigo Duterte
Three weeks ago, Chelsea Clinton made international headlines when she called out Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for making a joke about soldiers possibly committing sexual abuses while a part of the country […]
#WalangPasok / history / philippines
#WalangPasok – June 24 2017 holiday in Manila
The City of Manila will be celebrating its 446th Foundation Day this June 24, Saturday. The day, more popularly known as Araw ng Maynila, is expected to be declared a special non-working holiday just like […]
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#WalangPasok – October 28 2021 declared holiday in Davao Occidental
The people of Davao Occidental will be celebrating its 8th foundation anniversary this coming October 28, Thursday. The day is a special non-working holiday in the province as stipulated in Republic Act […]
Government employees to receive year-end bonus starting 15 November 2021
Government employees will be receiving their yearend bonus for 2021 beginning November 15, Monday. The full yearend bonus is equivalent to a state worker’s one month basic pay. The annual giving of […]
Leni Robredo’s powerhouse senate ticket shows she understands politics is addition – #BotongPinoy2022
Vice President Leni Robredo announced the eleven candidates who will be running for senator under her ticket in a press conference this Friday, October 15. Robredo’s senatorial slate is led by incumbent […]
Sara Duterte can still run as a substitute candidate for president – #BotongPinoy2022
As the deadline for the filing of candidacies lapsed yesterday, Davao City Mayor and presidential daughter Sara Duterte remained adamant about not running for President. According to her, she is will just […]