Responding to the open invitation to write at the Forum, Mr. Basilio submitted a timely article on the potential face-off between the Senate and the House of Representatives. Now that the Supreme Court has dismissed the petition of Lambino et.al., it’s expected that the same petitioners through the President’s allies in the Lower House would [...]
Archive for October, 2006
Computation of pay for holidays: Regular, special non-working, special working
One of the more confusing matters, for employees and HR people alike, is the computation of holiday pay, complicated by the fact that there are different “kinds” of holidays. This is cleared by Memorandum Circular No. 1 of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the full text of which is reproduced and discussed below.
Anonymity
I recall MLQ3 saying in iBlog2 that bloggers are, in a sense, leaders – they are willing to risk their reputation by putting forward their opinions and beliefs for the whole world to dissect (or in similar words). On the other side of the spectrum is the anonymous blogger – he who prefers [...]
Things you’d love to say at work, but can’t
Here’s something that made me smile. This email made the rounds some time ago and, as usual, the author is not indicated in the email…will be more than glad to acknowledge authorship if someone steps up.
Credit card fraud
Credit card fraud is present in our country, although its prevalence is subject to debate. In the cases I’ve handled, a SINGLE fraudulent transaction amounted to millions of pesos. A newly-created task force addresses the dilemma of whether a credit card company, which oftentimes absorbs the loss, should spend more money in prosecuting a frudulent [...]
SC is not a trier of facts – Sigaw ng Bayan
“The arguments used as basis in the Supreme Court’s decision were questions of facts, issues that should not be tackled by the Supreme Court. The [high] court is not a trier of fact but should only decide on issues of laws and jurisdiction,” [Atty. Raul] Lambino [of Sigaw ng Bayan] told ABS-CBN’s Magandang Umaga Pilipinas.
Overtaking ONLY
I passed through the North Luzon Expressway or NLEX on my way back to Manila from a court hearing at Angeles, Pampanga. There’s no doubt that the NLEX is among the best roads or highways in the Philippines. You’ll notice many things if youre passing through NLEX, some of which are the following: (Post moved; [...]
Beach Paradise – Boracay, Philippines
Is there a place where your view is gently guided from the white sand towards the light green waters, and unto the clear blue sky? Is there a place where you can frolick on the soft white sand all day and night? Yes, such place exists. It’s called Boracay.
10 Little Things OFWs, Balikbayans and Pinoy Expats Could Do To Help
a) Spend your vacation, your dollars, in our Philippines
It is understandable for our OFWs, balikbayans and Pinoy expats to spend vacation in other countries. The world is truly beautiful and majestic. But please do spend some of your vacation, and some of your dollars, in our Philippines. Every dollar that you bring into our country [...]
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