DOLE releases pay rules for Papal Visit special non-working days in NCR on January 15, 16, and 19, 2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said private business employers must observe proper pay rules and core labor standards for their workers on January 15, 16, and 19, 2015 which have been declared under Proclamation No. 936 as special non-working days in Metro Manila due to the much-awaited visit to the Philippines of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church and Head of the State of the Vatican.<br /><br />President Benigno S. Aquino III issued Proclamation No. 936 on December 22, 2014 through Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr.<br /><br />“In view of the Proclamation, I enjoin all private sector employers in Metro Manila to observe the proper pay rules for the benefit of their workers,” said Baldoz after she issued Labor Advisory No. 14 Series of 2014 on December 29, 2014.<br /><br />Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz said the Labor Advisory states the pay rules applicable for the special non-working days as follows:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxKQjPILpGrZq5bJCGFBCSN4vxRJfZvSbnFCs585a5wUefU07QEJXPHoftw3HBuiYJiBbbruECB5xFAlQPlF9zkTBuVD2216lUxwU1ecl_x5CMuKbwUyVVhrRgZZR5dPaTa5WA2oer-T3x/s1600/holidaypaymatrix-dole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="DOLE Pay Rules papal visit" border="0" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxKQjPILpGrZq5bJCGFBCSN4vxRJfZvSbnFCs585a5wUefU07QEJXPHoftw3HBuiYJiBbbruECB5xFAlQPlF9zkTBuVD2216lUxwU1ecl_x5CMuKbwUyVVhrRgZZR5dPaTa5WA2oer-T3x/s1600/holidaypaymatrix-dole.jpg" title="DOLE Pay Rules papal visit" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />If the employee did not work, the “no-work, no-pay” principle shall apply, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice, or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment on a special day;<br /><br />If the employee worked, he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his or her daily rate on the first eight hours of work [(daily rate x 130 percent) + COLA];<br /><br />If the employee worked in excess of 8 hours (overtime work), he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his or her hourly rate on said day (hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 130 percent x 130 percent x number of hours worked);<br /><br />If the employee worked during a special day that also falls on his or her rest day, he or she shall be paid an additional 50 percent of his or her daily rate on the first 8 hours of work [(daily rate x 150 percent) + COLA];<br /><br />If the employee worked in excess of 8 hours (overtime work) during a special day that also falls on his or her rest day, he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his or her hourly rate on said day (hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 150 percent x 130 percent x number of hours worked).<br /><br />Pope Francis’ visit is scheduled from 15 to 19 January 2015. During these dates, the Roman Catholic Church has lined up several religious activities in Manila that pay tribute to and express their faith through a joyful celebration. Filipinos who profess the Catholic faith are expected to join and participate in the five-day celebration as a way of showing support to the Catholic Church and its head.</div>

DOLE releases pay rules for Papal Visit special non-working days in NCR on January 15, 16, and 19, 2015

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said private business employers must observe proper pay rules and core labor standards for their workers on January 15, 16, and 19, …

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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Luzon, Metro Manila areas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that hit areas in Metro Manila and Luzon early on Sunday, January 11, 2015.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvPa5cP1Gy3c86HOBALrDjiFWvGIxhq7cJlGFb6lTzWNDV92Ksfw9qjxERGzzG2FKgKcY0-jqC3CPSB-5KvUkIRT-xAXFIVawLM7q4x5eR7yHnp_qmhtBW5RmieVS41nEe2o4T-1qtiPvW/s1600/earthquake-magnitude-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Luzon, Metro Manila areas" border="0" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvPa5cP1Gy3c86HOBALrDjiFWvGIxhq7cJlGFb6lTzWNDV92Ksfw9qjxERGzzG2FKgKcY0-jqC3CPSB-5KvUkIRT-xAXFIVawLM7q4x5eR7yHnp_qmhtBW5RmieVS41nEe2o4T-1qtiPvW/s1600/earthquake-magnitude-6.jpg" title="Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Luzon, Metro Manila areas" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Early report said that quake has a magnitude 5.7 but it's already corrected on its website and social media channels.<br /><br />The exact time of occurrence was recorded at 03:31:59 AM with epicenter 14.73°N, 119.76°E - 043 km S 55° W of San Antonio (Zambales).<br /><br />PHIVOLCS said that the earthquake that occurred has a tectonic origin, struck at a depth of 85 kilometers not 10km as reported earlier.<br /><br />PHIVOLCS also said that Intensity 4 was felt in the following Metro Manila areas: Pasig, Pasay, Manila, Quezon and Makati; San Mateo town in Rizal; and Obando and Hagonoy towns in Bulacan.<br /><br />Intensity 3 was felt in San Miguel town in Tarlac and Tagaytay City in Cavite.<br /><br />Intensity 2 was felt in Batangas City and Baguio City.<br /><br />Phivolcs said the quake will not cause damage but is expected to produce aftershocks.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY:</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/07/magnitude-7.2-earthquake-could-leave-37000-dead-in-metro-manila-rizal-bandila-video.html">Magnitude 7.2 earthquake could leave 37,000 dead in Metro Manila, Rizal| Bandila Video</a></div>

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Luzon, Metro Manila areas

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that hit areas in Metro Manila and Luzon early on Sunday, January 11, 2015.E…

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'The Voice PH' Team Apl Knockout Round Results (January 10, 2015)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> MANILA, Philippines - “The Voice of the Philippines” Season 2 knockout round officially started on Saturday, January 10, 2015 with Team Apl artists showcased their voice. Patricia Gomes, Mark Cando, and Jannet Cadayona get eliminated out of the competition.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd3KXrMsCptoOfToV-96BHN3pZo9osJUFic495FD9RLAJBM38RmaxDsblKiN_FJGxySdS0D77dbQIJlQWuKv6lWXJ05T-KVSdE3-moiRBI1d3yfDrNVL92fRwe9uuPPwn-N8I_jBmoVeJr/s1600/Team+Apl+Knowckout.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="'The Voice PH' Team Apl Knockout Round Results (January 10, 2015)" border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd3KXrMsCptoOfToV-96BHN3pZo9osJUFic495FD9RLAJBM38RmaxDsblKiN_FJGxySdS0D77dbQIJlQWuKv6lWXJ05T-KVSdE3-moiRBI1d3yfDrNVL92fRwe9uuPPwn-N8I_jBmoVeJr/s1600/Team+Apl+Knowckout.jpg" title="'The Voice PH' Team Apl Knockout Round Results (January 10, 2015)" width="600" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Coach Apl picked Ferns Tosco, Suy Galvez, Bradley Holmes, Daryl Ong, Alisa Bonaobra and Mackie Cao to complete his team's Top 6 and will move on to the Live Shows.<br /> <br /> First trio in the knockout includes Ferns Tosco (“Let It Be), Patricia Gomes and Suy Galvez, who coach Apl stole from Kamp Kawayan, sang “Oo” and “At Last,” respectively. Coach Sarah, Bamboo and Lea were impressed to Suy's performance.<br /> <br /> Fighting for their families and dreams on Team Apl's second set were Mark Cando (Impossible Dream”), Daryl Ong (“The Greatest Love of All”), Bradley Holmes (“Kumusta Mga Kaibigan”). Coach Lea picked Bradley while Sarah and Bamboo chose Daryl.<br /> <br /> The third group includes Alisa Bonaobra (“Follow Your Dreams”), Mackie Cao (“Salamat”) and Jannet Cadayona (“Pusong Bato”). Coach Lea was impressed by Mackie while Sarah and Bamboo chose Alisah.<br /> <br /> <b>PLAYLIST: Team Apl Knockout Rounds (videos courtesy of ABS-CBN/ The Voice PH)</b><br /> <br /> <center> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/GeRoYlNikGA?list=PLU0Icula35rNJY_w2ALDyRYKSGH5w4JYM" width="600"></iframe></center> <br /> In the knockout rounds, three artists from each team will be pitted against one another. From each trio, the coaches will be forced to eliminate an artist and pick two that will stay. <br /> <br /> But unlike in the battle rounds, the artists get to choose their own songs and they won’t be informed about who their contenders will be, so they are compelled to give the performance of their lives to help them stand out.<br /> <br /> On Sunday, Team Lea artists will give their unique renditions of hits in an effort to advance to the next round.<br /> <br /> Don’t miss the knockouts in “The Voice of the Philippines” Season 2 every Saturday at 8:45PM and Sunday at 8:30 PM on ABS-CBN.</div>

'The Voice PH' Team Apl Knockout Round Results (January 10, 2015)

MANILA, Philippines - “The Voice of the Philippines” Season 2 knockout round officially started on Saturday, January 10, 2015 with Team Apl artists showcased their voice. Patricia Gomes, Mark Cando, …

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Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to judge Miss Universe 2015 pageant

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Filipino Congressman and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao was chosen as one of the celebrity judges in the Miss Universe pagent on January 25, 2015.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsP8QioRwVG4ujSr5rO9kosykjktkmAvjnNhozURd9DhSEnSsgU6fyamRsK6LYu8GPuP1JYDQrxVAhTUXrMqSYYWTYUiBy2SI11pTUrOE0dMRgmkKZYm3Ebqr_xXoHGB-YaeKej2iffkzk/s1600/Manny-Pacquiao-judge-Miss-Universe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to judge Miss Universe 2015 pageant" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsP8QioRwVG4ujSr5rO9kosykjktkmAvjnNhozURd9DhSEnSsgU6fyamRsK6LYu8GPuP1JYDQrxVAhTUXrMqSYYWTYUiBy2SI11pTUrOE0dMRgmkKZYm3Ebqr_xXoHGB-YaeKej2iffkzk/s1600/Manny-Pacquiao-judge-Miss-Universe.jpg" title="Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to judge Miss Universe 2015 pageant" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Official <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MissUniverse/photos/a.10150376598079047.405664.293243119046/10153079419169047/?type=1&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page of Miss Universe</a> revealed the list of celebrities who will be judges at the 63rd Miss Universe contest.<br /><br />Aside from Pacquaio, the first group of judges to join the Miss Universe judging panel includes TV host and shoe designer Kristin Cavallari, TV and film actor who was previously named People En Espanol’s Sexiest Man Alive William Levy, star of the hit show “Vanderpump Rules” and “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” Lisa Vanderpump and fashion journalist, author, host of “Plain Jane” on MTV International and the upcoming TLC fashion series, “Style By Jury” Louise Roe.<br /><br />The coronation night will be broadcast LIVE on NBC at 8/7c from the FIU Arena in Doral, Florida. Singers Nick Jonas and Prince Royce are set to perform in the pageant night.<br /><br />The Philippines will be represented by MJ Lastimosa, who is hoping to be the fifth consecutive Filipino bet in the top five after Arida, Janine Tugonon, Shamcey Supsup and Venus Raj.<div><br /></div>Miss Universe 2015 will be telecast on ABS-CBN Channel 2.</div>

Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to judge Miss Universe 2015 pageant

MANILA, Philippines - Filipino Congressman and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao was chosen as one of the celebrity judges in the Miss Universe pagent on January 25, 2015.Official Facebook page of Miss Unive…

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