For many people in other parts of the world, the mention of Christmas time usually evokes images of snowflakes, snow-covered trees, families gathering around a crackling fire and snowmen. For Filipinos, however, Christmas is less about the cold season and more about eating delicious foods, celebrations, and gift-giving. The absence of a winter season means …
Christmas bonus is only discretionary but 13th-month pay is mandatory. All wage and salary workers in the country are entitled to the 13th-month pay as mandated by law but not the Christmas bonus which is only discretionary on the part of employers, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) today said. Labor and Employment Secretary …
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“Amoy Pasko Na!” More than anybody else in the world, the Christmas season starts off with saying the words ber months and it literally starts the first day of September wherein as early as this date, radios and television programs already play Christmas songs making the feel even more near the holiday season. Month-long celebration …
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Pag-Ibig housing calculator will let you estimate the loan you can have in a given property. This is a quick calculator to give you an idea of a home loan you could qualify for, subject to a full credit assessment. Mortgage Affordability Meaning Affordability is the ratio of the ongoing financing costs of a property to …
All Saints Day and All Soul’s Day in the Philippines. Due to the pandemic, again we have an odd celebration this year 2021. Filipinos are predominantly catholic, and we have a tradition of visiting our lost loved ones in the cemeteries and columbariums. The Corona Virus Inter-Agency Task Force ordered the closure of “all public …
The population of Lipa City as of 01 May 2020 is 372,931 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH). This accounts for about 12.82 percent of Batangas population in 2020. Among seventy-two (72) barangays of Lipa City, Sabang had the biggest population in 2020 with 22,153 persons. Lipa City Population Table …
August 30, 2021. Today, as we commemorate National Heroes Day, we honor and pay tribute to the bravery of our modern-day heroes during this pandemic, just as how all Filipino Heroes did and struggled for the nation’s freedom. Maligayang “Araw ng mga Bayani” Diamond Heights! Diamond Heights Lipa is the flagship project of JJS Realty …
What is the retirement age in the Philippines? This is the question frequently asked by Filipinos nearing retirement age. There has been a miss understanding of what is the retirement age. Some say it’s 60, some say it’s 65, some say it’s 56. Why 65 years of age? First, let’s talk about why it is …
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A homeowner’s association in the Philippines means a private association that manages a planned community or condominium. When you purchase a property that is managed by an HOA, you agree to abide by the HOA’s rules and pay its monthly or annual HOA dues. If you fail to pay and/or comply, they often have the …
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Owning a house has always been one of the greatest achievements in life or a dream to many and JJS Realty and Development Inc. is more than willing to help you make that 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌 to 𝐎𝐖𝐍 a 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄! In helping you get that dream home, you must have a guide in making that decision. …
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