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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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 …
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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While all dads are different, there are definitely things that all dads want to hear, and using this day to maybe get a little sentimental is completely appropriate. Your dad will appreciate some time to see you and hear how everything’s been going. Father’s Day is right around the corner and it’s time to make …
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How would you describe your dad, grandpa or father figure in your life? A hero, a comedian, a disciplinarian, a mentor or a best friend? Whether he was a bit of a wise-cracker or a master chef in the kitchen – most of them are great at doing what they do best – loving their …
Father’s Day in the Philippines is just around the corner, so to commemorate this special day for the most special men in our lives, we did a little research on what gifts make Filipino fathers happy. If you find any of these very interesting, why not give them as a gift to your dad this …
What and when is Independence Day? Independence Day or Araw ng Kasarinlan and also Araw ng Kalayaan in Filipino is an annual public holiday in the Philippines commemorating its independence from Spain in 1898. It is celebrated every 12th of June. The Philippines under Spanish Colonial Rule A Spanish expedition around the world led by Portuguese-born …
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so to commemorate this special day for the most special women in our lives, we did a little research on what makes the Filipino Mother’s Day tradition special. If you find any of these very interesting, why not incorporate it into your own family celebration? #1 The traditional …
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In the Philippines, Labor Day, the day which is dedicated to all the hardworking men and women of the country, is celebrated on the 1st of May of every year. Labor Day Is Significant For Two Reasons. For the religiously inclined, it is the Catholic feast day of St. Joseph the worker For those of …
