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What's Up With Philhealth?

2015-12-07T13:00:00.000+08:00

A quick look at my posts from last year shows that a lot of people read my article about the issue with Philhealth last year not being able to pay the hospitals their due, subsequently resulting with hospitals threatening not to honor Philhealth deduction from their medical bills.

I am glad to be able to say that this has been resolved. In fact, I was even able to use my benefits when I gave birth last October 2014!

Since then, there hasn't been any major news for Philhealth, with everybody else focusing on tanim-bala modus, the upcoming elections and the never ending traffic here in the metro. But why should we join Philhealth anyway? Let me give you a few reasons why I think we should never forget to contribute to Philhealth:

1. It serves as your emergency hospitalization fund.

Yes, I know the amount subsidized by Philhealth is not very high. But for me, every single peso saved is worthwhile. You can be paying as high as Php5,520.00 per year for your contributions, or as low as Php1,200.00 - but look at what you can get in hospitalization benefits!

Philhealth has put up a search engine on their website where you can check how much your hospital deductions could be. You can check it out at this link. It's not very easy to use, but at least it's a start! I made a sample search for cancer, and I came out with up to Php32,000 in benefits from hospitalization fees to professional fees.

2. Philhealth covers a wide range of ailments

For a list of Philhealth's coverage, you can check out their summary list here. There's quite a lot of it, and majority of it is related to hospitalization, but that's what Philhealth is for. Philhealth was established to provide medical insurance for its members.

3. You can't benefit from an HMO membership (health maintenance organization) without beign a member of Philhealth.

Many companies nowadays provide membership to HMOs as additional medical support for their employees. However, many of these organizations stipulate that their benefits may only be availed after benefits for Philhealth has been exhausted. They also charge fees if their member is not a Philhealth member.

4. Contributing to Philhealth helps support our senior citizens medical needs.

Senior citizens can register for lifetime membership with Philhealth, and they get the same benefits as regular members, without having to pay the premium.

This may sound unfair to us paying young'uns, but this is a very big help for the older generation. It's also a big help to us who help support our elders. Like I said in #1, I believe every peso saved is worthwhile!

Do you have other reasons for contributing to Philhealth? Feel free to share with us your reasons and encourage everybody to join Philhealth!

List of Philippine Holidays for 2016

2015-12-03T13:00:00.000+08:00

I'm back!

I've been gone for a long time from blogging, but my desire to continue sharing information still burns bright!

So here's a nice infographic made by Rappler summarizing the list of holidays for the incoming year:

I always love the official infographics released by the government, but I haven't found the official one for 2016 yet.

Not included in the list, though are the 2 nationwide muslim holidays. As of this time, we may expect them around these dates:

Eid'l Fit'r - July 8, 2016

Eid'l Ad'ha - September 13, 2016

Time to start planning those vacation leaves! There's not as many long weekends this coming year, but here's a run-down of all of them, assuming your rest day is on a Sunday and no leaves are filed:

For those with 5 day work week

1. February 6 - 8 (3 days) Chinese New Year

2. March 24 - 27 (4 days) Holy Week

3. July 8 - 10 (3 days) Eid'l Fit'r (tentative)

4. August 27 - 29 (3 days) National Heroes Day

5. October 29 - November 1 (4 days) All Saint's Day

6. December 30 - January 1 (3 days) New Year

For those with 6 day work week

1. February 7 - 8 (2 days) Chinese New Year

2. March 24 - 27 (4 days) Holy Week

3. April 9 - 10 (2 days) Araw ng Kagitingan

4. August 28 - 29 (2 days) National Heroes Day

5. October 30 - November 1 (3 days) All Saint's Day

6. December 24 - 25 (2 days) Christmas Day
7. December 30 - January 1 (3 days) New Year

Philhealth Members To Pay Full Cost Of Their Bills In Private Hospitals

2014-05-19T12:00:00.001+08:00

Manila Bulletin has released news that the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PHAPI) plans to make Philhealth members pay their full hospital bills. Private hospitals will no longer remove the philhealth subsidized portion from the medical bills before the computation of the total fees for payment. This decision has been caused by Philhealth's delay in paying the hospitals their dues.

The current process should be as follows:
1. Member informs the hospital that he is a Philhealth member.

2. The hospital provides the member with a philhealth form to fill out and submit to the hospital records.

3. The hospital's billing department will compute the total costs of all medical expenses and subtract the Philhealth subsidy form the member's bill. The member will only have to pay for the amount not subsidized by Philhealth and his other medical insurances.

If PHAPI's plan pushes through, the process will probably be as follows:
1. The hospital's billing department will subtract only the costs from non-Philhealth medical insurances of the member (such as HMO, or medical insurance).

At this point, I am not sure if the hospital will indicate how much the Philhealth subsidized portion should be, for easy reference of the member and his medical insurance(s).

2. The member must keep the hospital receipts and medical abstracts and other pertinent documents during his confinement. These should be attached to a filled out Philhealth claim form to be submitted to the Philhealth office for reimbursement of the subsidized portion.

3. The member has to file the request for reimbursement with Philhealth and wait for Philhealth to approve his request and give him his money.

This change in process is a lot of bad news for our countrymen for several reasons:
1. Philhealth members must have the money to pay for their hospital bills at the time of their hospitalization. Not everyone has enough money to be able to handle emergency expenses. I can predict a rise in the business of loans and more of us falling into debt because of unexpected medical emergencies.

2. Philhealth members will have to suffer through the beaureaucracy of additional paperwork, and slow processing of reimbursement. I have one testimony from a close friend where this process has already been implemented last march, and Philhealth has promised them a one month timeline for the reimbursement. To this day, they have not yet received their reimbursement.

Also, the fact that you have to take a day off work to submit your papers to Philhealth for a reimbursement would be a big concern. Not everybody can afford to lose a day's worth of pay, or even a day's worth of workload, just to be able to file reimbursement requests.

3. This will cause even higher congestion at public hospitals where, I assume, the Philhealth subsidy will be honored prior to the payment of the final bill.

At the end of it all, it's the common man that suffers because of inefficiencies in the system. I can only cross my fingers and hope that our government looks into this issue and addresses it quickly. In the current process, only Philhealth wins because they get away with not paying their hospitals on time, but the citizens still get the quality healthcare that they deserve. In the new process, we citizens lose on all counts because we may not even get the treatments for our ailments, we may end up in debt, and we also have to start fighting a battle for our financial compensation. The private hospitals wouldn't worry abotu us because they would get paid anyway, and Philhealth may simply twiddle their thumbs.

SSS will now be open six days a week starting October 26

2013-10-25T15:44:00.002+08:00

While waiting to get a ride to work this afternoon, I saw the headline that SSS offices will now be open until saturday, 5:00pm! This is great news for everybody! Check out this official announcement from SSS itself.

SSS branches to open for members every Saturday

Social Security System (SSS) members can transact at SSS branches all over the country every Saturday, starting on October 26, 2013, as part of the agency's thrust to make SSS services more accessible to its membership.

SSS Officer-in-Charge Edgar Solilapsi said the Social Security Commission has approved the extended branch schedule, which aims to acccommodate members who cannot transact at SSS branch offices during regular business hours on weekdays.

“Under the new schedule, SSS branches will be open to serve members from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday, on top of their regular business hours on Mondays to Fridays,” Solilapsi said. “We encourage members, as well as regular and household employers, to take advantage of this special SSS branch schedule, which starts on October 26.”

The extended work schedule will also benefit Cebu and Bohol-based members affected by the recent earthquake covered by the SSS Calamity Relief Package. The package includes the Salary Loan Early Renewal Program (SLERP) for members with existing salary loans; the waived one percent service fee for new salary loan borrowers; advance release of three-month pensions; and the fixed six percent annual interest rate and waived application fee under the special House Repair and Improvement Loan Program.

Solilapsi said a similar calamity relief package is also on-going for members and pensioners affected by Typhoon “Santi,” which left the town of San Miguel, Bulacan in a state of calamity as declared by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council or “NDRRMC.”

The state-run pension fund has 132 branch offices nationwide that serve over 30 million members and about 871,000 registered employers. SSS plans to create additional 10 branches and increase the number of branch personnel to improve service delivery and enhance its accessibility to members and employers, especially with the continuing growth in SSS membership.

“Apart from SSS branches, members who plan to transact during the weekend can also visit SSS Service Offices in various malls nationwide, which are open from Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m,” he said.

source: https://www.sss.gov.ph/sss/index2.jsp?secid=5045&cat=6&pg=null

August 9, 2013 is a Regular Holiday to Celebrate the Muslim Holiday Eid'l Fit'r

2013-08-03T08:20:00.001+08:00

Malacañang has released the official proclamation declaring August 9, 2013 as a regular non-working holiday throughout the country.

This means that work rendered on this day will mean an additional 100% day's wage for 8 hours of work. All employees who have regular working schedules on this day are not required to report for work to celebrate the holiday, but will still be paid their basic daily rate.

You may download a copy of the proclamation at these websites:
PMAP website - http://pmap.org.ph/content/research/circular-2013-016/
Philippine's Official Gazette - http://www.gov.ph/2013/08/01/proclamation-no-629-s-2013/

The full text of the proclamation is as follows:

MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. 629

DECLARING FRIDAY, 9 AUGUST 2013, AS A REGULAR HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY IN OBSERVANCE OFEID’L FITR (FEAST OF RAMADHAN)

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9177 declared Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) as a regular holiday throughout the country;

WHEREAS, Eid’l Fitr is celebrated by the Muslim World for three (3) days after the end of the month of fasting;

WHEREAS, to promote cultural understanding and integration, the entire Filipino nation should have the full opportunity to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in the observance and celebration of Eid’l Fitr; and

WHEREAS, in order to bring the religious and cultural significance of the Eid’l Fitr to the fore of national consciousness, it is necessary to declare Friday, 9 August 2013, as a regular holiday throughout the country.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Friday, 9 August 2013, as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan). The Eid’l Fitr Prayer shall be performed depending on the result of the moon-sighting activity on 7 August 2013.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

Done in the City of Manila, this 1st day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Thirteen.

(Sgd.) BENIGNO S. AQUINO III

By the President:
(Sgd.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA, JR.Executive Secretary

IT Vacancies at WNS Corp with Competitive Salaries

2013-07-03T15:59:00.000+08:00

Feel free to email your resume/referrals to ria.dolencio@wns-corp.com

Company Website: http://www.wns-corp.com/

SAP BASIS Security Administrator - CONTRACTUAL BASESalary Offer: P40,000 - P65,000
Work Location - Makati City

Provide security administration support for all SAP environments
3 years' experience as a Security Administrator in SAP Security ECC, BW, SRM, CRM, SCM,WMS, Portal.
Expert level understanding of SAP Security in development, QA and Production SAP clients
Day to day support of environments to ensure all user ID's and assigned roles/profiles are maintained according to SOD (Segregation of Duties)
Knowledge of SAP GRC tools and audits
Maintain documentation surrounding best practice security procedures

NETWORK and EMAIL SUPPORT (Jr. Level) - CONTRACTUAL BASESalary Offer: P30, 000 - P65, 0000
Work Location - Makati City

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for reviewing and implementing all change requests to corporate network
In close conjunction with network providers to ensure a consistent service is provided
All firewalls, routers and network links for all offices including both central data centers
ISG Local network together with network provider and Windows Platform Architect

Qualifications

At least 2 years network and email support experience
Experience in MS Exchange or messaging and network configuration
Information Security background
Firewall configuration
Excellent communication protocols knowledge
Hands-on technical ability for routers and firewalls
Willing to accept contractual status of 6 mos. to 1 year (Can be extended)
Travel and out-of-office hours work may be required.

Senior Test Analyst - CONTRACTUAL BASESalary Offer: Max P70, 000
Work Location - Makati City

JOB DESCRIPTION

To assist in the estimation of testing job and in coming up with test strategy and plan
To lead the team in the creation of test cases, scenarios and scripts
To submit testing status report
To guide, coach and support test resources reporting to him/her
Attend regular status meetings as required with the testing and project teams

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree preferably in business or technical discipline such as Computer Science or equivalent technical / business experience
A minimum of 4-5 years' work experience with 2-3 years business systems experience performing Testing functions including testing, test plan development, measurement and reporting of quality issues and maintaining quality related records
Basic knowledge of general industry standard testing approaches and techniques as they apply to business or project settings, a must

With at least two years working experience in SAP, MM and SD modules
With background in Pharmaceutical or Distribution company an advantage

General/basic knowledge or exposure in manual or automated testing tools (HP QC)
A fast learner with a very good diagnostic and problem solving skills
With a Can-Do Attitude, can adapt easily in a collaborative team environment
Ability to multi-task and good organizational skills
Confident and fluent both in oral and written English communication
Good understanding of system programming is an edge
Exposure in different platforms/systems preferably on web technologies is highly desirable.
Good English communication skills essential (both written and oral)
Willing to work public holidays and long hours at times especially during roll out of application updates

St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic

2013-04-24T12:48:00.002+08:00

St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (Manila Based) is currently looking for the following:

(1) cashier - Graduate of any Business/Management/Accounting course, at least 2 years experience
(1) IT staff/Comp technician - at least 1 year experience, newly grads are welcome

Interested applicants may send their CV to ocampo_cecille@yahoo.com

ExeQserve Corp's clients' Job vacancies in IT, Training & Account Maangement

2013-04-22T13:50:00.000+08:00

ExeQserve Corp is looking for candidates for our clientsNon IT and IT vacancies.
In case you're exploring for a job and would like to apply in any of these positions, (or know someone fit for these posts) just send us a message or send your resume to peej_villamin@yahoo.com.

And for those who'd like to know more about the vacancies, just give us a ring at 893-3199 loc. 104

Makati (IT Positions)
http://www.exeqserve.com/?p=6393 – Sr. R&D Engineer
http://www.exeqserve.com/?p=6405 - Mid- Sr. Java Developers
http://www.exeqserve.com/?p=6222 – DBA (Oracle)
http://www.exeqserve.com/?p=6413 – Network Engineer
http://www.exeqserve.com/?p=6417 – Business Analyst
http://www.exeqserve.com/?p=7112 - Remote Support Engineer

Makati (Non IT Positions)
http://www.exeqserve.com/?p=6276 – Recruitment and Manpower Planning Officer
http://www.exeqserve.com/?p=7107 - Sales Training Specialist
http://www.exeqserve.com/?p=7097 - Global Accounts Manager
http://www.exeqserve.com/?p=7126 - Accounting Coordinators

Ortigas (IT Position)
http://www.exeqserve.com/?p=6408 – Sr. Ruby on Rails Developer

Mandaluyong
http://www.exeqserve.com/?p=7121- Director of Electronic Discovery

Greenhills
http://www.exeqserve.com/?p=7063 - Controller

Taguig (IT Positions)
http://www.exeqserve.com/?p=7068 - Sr. C# Programmer
http://www.exeqserve.com/?p=7075 - C# Programmer
http://www.exeqserve.com/?p=7118 - AS400 Sr. Programmer

Photographers Wanted

2013-04-19T12:22:00.001+08:00

GTGO Enterprises, Inc. is looking for Site Supervisors

2013-04-17T14:04:00.000+08:00

GT GO ENTERPRISES, INC. is forty year old construction and development company specializing in residential, industrial and commercial applications with historical applications in industrial applications during its beginnings. It has worked on projects that have enabled the company to endear itself to its long time customers that seek the time tested qualities of construction: quality and reliability. The company has in its roster a workforce of architects, engineers and other professionals. We seek to engage additional professionals to complement our current workforce to be able to better serve our ever growing clientele.

Project Engineer
National Capital Reg

Responsibilities:

The Project Engineer is expected to do the following:

Ensures that all data gathering and analysis for the project is accomplished
Ensures that on-site production follows the forecasted schedule
Coordinates directly with the client for all construction implementation needs

Requirements:

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Architecture, Engineering (Civil), Engineering (Mechanical), Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) or equivalent. Professional License (Passed Board/Bar/Professional License Exam) is a plus
Required skill(s): MS Office, AutoCad.
Required language(s): English, Filipino. Chinese (Fuk Yuen/ Mandarin) is a plus.
At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
Preferably 1-4 Yrs Experienced Employees specializing in Engineering - Civil/Construction/Structural or equivalent.
Preferably with experience in cost estimating and cost planning
Experience in high rise construction is an advantage

Applicants may bring their detailed CVs with transcript of records to:

176H Tandang Sora Street Quezon City

(in between Visayas and Mindanao Avenues)

Tel. Nos. +63.2.939.7244; +63.2.455.5167

Processing of applicants is from

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat - 9:00am to 3:00pm

Thursday - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Job Vacancies for G4S

2013-04-15T11:36:00.002+08:00

G4S, the world's leading security solutions provider engaged in manned security services, security training, electronic security systems, cash management, etc., is need of qualified individuals who will fill in our URGENT vacancies for positions as follows:

RECONCILIATION MANAGER

Bachelor's Degree in Banking and Financing or related courses
Has at least 5 years experience in cash reconciliation in the banking industry
With at least 3 years experience in managerial position
With proven record of achieving SLAs and KPIs
Has excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly proficient in MS Excel
Can interface in all levels of management
With strong interpersonal skills

CASH PROCESSING CENTER MANAGER

Bachelor's degree in any business-related course; preferably with Master's degree in Finance or Business Management
At least three (3) years experience in a managerial/supervisory position
At least five (5) years relevant experience preferably in the banking industry (cash processing)
With proven track record in delivering target objectives
With excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills
Highly proficient in MS Excel
Willing to be assigned in Libis

FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS MANAGER

Master's degree in Finance / Accounting / Professional Accounting Qualificatio
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Self-starter with high levels of energy and commitment.
Ability to constructively challenge business.
Cross functional team player.
High proficiency in English for both of speaking and writing.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Excel/Power Point presentation environment.
Good personality and interpersonal and negotiation skills.

GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

Graduate of BS Accountancy
At least 1 year experience in General Accounting
Adept in applying accounting procedures and practices to the analysis of complex accounting problems
Ability to decide and recommend relative to accounting responsibilities
Ability to find solutions
Knowledgeable in accounting software
With excellent written and oral communication skills
Can interface with members of management
Keen to details and can work under pressure
CPA preferred but not required

ATM TECHNICIANS

Graduate of any 4 year business or technical courses
Willing to be assigned in the field and work in all weather conditions
Willing to work for six (6) days, on shifting schedule, weekends, holidays, and long hours
Accustomed to physical labor; physically fit with excellent physical dexterity

CASHIERS

Graduate of any 4 year course
Physically fit with excellent manual dexterit
Willing to work for long hours, 6 days a week, on holidays, on weekends, and shifting schedule
With above average skills in MS Office Applications
Willing to be assigned in Libis or in Muntinlupa
Experience in cash processing/money sorting is an advantage
Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

Applicants may submit their updated Curriculum Vitae to HR & Administration Department anytime between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday, from April 15 until April 30, 2013. You may also call 571-8861 extension 205 for inquiries. Look for Ms. Princess Maddawin or Ms. Rohayna Brillantes or email application top.maddawin@ph.g4s.com or r.brillantes@ph.g4s.com.

VISIT OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE

www. g4s.com

The Cockroach Theory of Self-development: A Story On How To Handle Stress

2013-03-19T18:28:00.003+08:00

I found this interesting story posted by a friend in my facebook timeline. It is an interesting take on such a simple everyday occurrence, but the lesson is sound.

At a restaurant, a cockroach suddenly flew from somewhere and sat on a lady. She started screaming out of fear. With a panic stricken face and trembling voice, she started jumping, with both her hands desperately trying to get rid of the cockroach. Her reaction was contagious, as everyone in her group also got panicky.

The lady finally managed to push the cockroach away but... it landed on another lady in the group. Now, it was the turn of the other lady in the group to continue the drama.

The waiter rushed forward to their rescue. In the relay of throwing, the cockroach next fell upon the waiter. The waiter stood firm, composed himself and observed the behavior of the cockroach on his shirt. When he was confident enough, he grabbed it with his fingers and threw it out of the restaurant.

Sipping my coffee and watching the amusement, the antenna of my mind picked up a few thoughts and started wondering, was the cockroach responsible for their histrionic behavior? If so, then why was the waiter not disturbed? He handled it near to perfection, without any chaos.

It is not the cockroach, but the inability of the ladies to handle the disturbance caused by the cockroach that disturbed the ladies. I realized that, it is not the shouting of my father or my boss or my wife that disturbs me, but it's my inability to handle the disturbances caused by their shouting that disturbs me. It's not the traffic jams on the road that disturbs me, but my inability to handle the disturbance caused by the traffic jam that disturbs me. More than the problem, it's my reaction to the problem that creates chaos in my life.

Lessons learnt from the story:
I understood, I should not react in life. I should always respond. The women reacted, whereas the waiter responded. Reactions are always instinctive whereas responses are always well thought of, just and right to save a situation from going out of hands, to avoid cracks in relationship, to avoid taking decisions in anger, anxiety, stress or hurry.

Salary Increases Do Employees Have A Right To Receive Salary Increases?

2013-03-18T08:29:00.001+08:00

Author: Elsabé Huysamen, March 2010
Source: http://www.masconsulting.co.za/uploads/news/2010_-_Do_employees_have_the_righ_to_a_salary_increase.pdf

Employers are regularly faced with the question whether or not their employees should receive salary increases.

The basic rule is that employees do not have a right to an annual salary increase, unless it is so stipulated in an employee’s contract of employment; or determined by a collective agreement between the employer and a trade union; or a bargaining council agreement; or a sectoral determination applicable to the sector within which the employer operates. In the absence of any of these, salary increases remain within management’s prerogative. Obviously, if the right to an increase is catered for in any of the aforementioned, the
employer cannot unilaterally remove this right and replace it with, e.g., a discretionary annual salary increase or take away the right all together. This would amount to a breach of contract. The employee’s agreement would have to be obtained to effect such a change.

However, even if an annual salary increase is not guaranteed, not providing an increase to an employee may still amount to an unfair labour practice. This would be the case, for example, if an employee meets all the requirements of a discretionary increase but the employer, without a valid reason, refuses to increase the employee’s salary. The employee who relies on this ground, would need to prove that:

a. he/she has some entitlement to receiving an increase (e.g. it has become established practice in the company to provide annual increases, or all other employees received one); and

b. the employer acted unfairly in not increasing the employee’s salary (e.g. by deciding arbitrarily not to give the employee an increase).

Even if there is no guarantee of an increase, employers who are running into financial problems, but whose employees might expect an increase, should at least inform the employees of its difficulties and decision not to implement an increase well in advance. Not doing so is harmful to good workplace relations and also opens up the risk of an unfair labour practice complaint.

Unless an employer is contractually or through a collective agreement or sectoral determination bound to give an increase, it is good practice to include a clause in the contracts of new appointees that there is no right to an increase and that the decision whether or not to award an increase falls squarely within management’s discretion. At the same time, of course, when awarding increases, employers should be clear about the criteria used to grant them, inform the employees about them and ensure that the criteria are
applied fairly and consistently.

Finally, it is important to communicate the basis on which salary increases are awarded to all employees. If the employer has a written policy regarding this, it should make reference to it in any contract of employment and ensure that existing staff, whose contracts might not contain such a clause, are provided with a copy of the policy. Employees should know in advance, what the criteria is for receiving increases, how regularly they are awarded and on what basis they are calculated. This creates certainty and clarity for employees in relation to increases and would result in fewer disputes regarding salary increases. The actual increase received by each individual employee, however, like other information that is personal to an employee, should be kept confidential.

Official Proclamation for Eid'l Fit'r 2012 Released

2012-08-14T09:02:00.000+08:00

The official proclamation of August 20, 2012 as a regular non-working holiday across the Philippines in celebration of the muslim holiday Eid'l Fit'r has been released by the Palace. Below is a transcription of the actual proclamation:

Proclamation No. 455, s. 2012

MALACAÑAN PALACEMANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. 455

DECLARING MONDAY, 20 AUGUST 2012, AS A REGULAR HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY IN OBSERVANCE OF EID’L FITR (FEAST OF RAMADHAN)

WHEREAS, Republic Act No 9177 declared Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) as a regular holiday throughout the country;

WHEREAS, Eid’l Fitr is celebrated by the Muslim World for three (3) days after the end of the month of fasting;

WHEREAS, in order to bring the religious and cultural significance of the Eid’l Fitr to the fore of national consciousness, it is necessary to declare Monday, 20 August 2012, as a regular holiday throughout the country.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Monday. 20 August 2012, as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

Done in the City of Manila, this 13th day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Twelve.

(Sgd.) BENIGNO S. AQUINO III

By the President:
(Sgd.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA, JR.
Executive Secretary

source: http://www.gov.ph/2012/08/13/proclamation-no-455-s-2012/

DOLE issues Q&A on payment of wages due to suspension of work in private sector on 7 August

2012-08-13T10:12:00.001+08:00

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) yesterday issued guidelines on the payment of wages due to the suspension of work in the private sector on August 7, pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 33-A, Series of 2012 issued by the Office of the President, declaring work suspension in all offices in the private sector in the National Capital Region (NCR), and in the provinces of Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Bulacan, Laguna, Cavite, and Rizal on August 7, 2012 in the view of the continuing inclement weather brought about by southwest monsoon (Habagat).

The Q&A consists of 11 questions that might be of concern to workers or employers.

It answers concerns such as how to compute the premium pay of 30 percent for employees who worked on that day, particularly those who worked in shifts.

To request for a copy of the Q&A, please e-mail the Labor Communications Office at laborcommunications@gmail.com, or call 5273446.

1. What is Memorandum Circular No. 33-A?

Answer: Memorandum Circular No. 33-A is a Presidential issuance declaring work suspension in all offices in the private sector in the National Capital Region, and in the provinces of Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Bulacan, Laguna, Cavite, and Rizal.

2. What is the period covered by MC 33-A?

Answer: The work suspension covers only the 24-hour period from 12:01 A.M. of 7 August 2012 to 12:00 M.N. of the same day.

3. If an employee did not report to work on 7 August 2012, is he or she entitled to be paid his/her wage?

Answer: No. In this instance, the principle of “no work, no pay” applies. However, an employee can avail of his or her accrued leave credits, or be covered by a favorable company policy and practice, or by collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment of wages during calamities or emergencies.

4. May an employer require his employees to report for work on 7 August 2012 despite the suspension of work pursuant to MC 33-A?

Answer: Yes, but under the following conditions: (a) the employer should ensure the safety of the employee in going to and from work, like the provision of free transportation, personal protective equipment, first aid medicine, etc. and (b) payment of 30% premium pay.

5. How is the premium pay computed when an employee is suffered or required to work on 7 August 2012?

Answer: The 30% premium pay is computed as follows:

(a) For normal 8-hour work, usually rendered from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Sample Computation (Using NCR minimum wage rate):

Applicable daily rate = (Basic Pay x 130%) + COLA, if applicable

= (P426 x 1.3) + P20

= P553.80 + P20

= P573.80

(b) For shift work rendered from 10:00 P.M. of 6 August 2012 to 7:00 A.M. of 7 August 2012

For work rendered from 10:00 P.M. to 12:00 M.N. of 6 August 2012, the regular hourly rate (basic pay + 10% night shift differential) plus COLA, if applicable

For work rendered from 12:01 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. of 7 August 2012, the regular hourly rate (basic pay + 10% night shift differential until 6 A.M. + 30% premium pay) plus COLA, if applicable

For work rendered from 10 PM to 12:00 midnight of August 7, 2012, the regular hourly rate (basic pay + 10% night shift differential until 6 AM + 30% premium pay) plus COLA, if applicable

For work rendered from 12:01 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. of August 8, 2012, the regular hourly rate (basic pay + 10% night shift differential) plus COLA, if applicable

6. If the employee is permitted or suffered to work for less than the normal 8-hour work on 7 August 2012, is the employer required to pay the employee the 30% premium pay?

Answer: Yes. The employer should pay the 30% premium pay based on the actual work hours rendered.

Sample computation: 4 hours of work rendered (Using NCR minimum wage rate):

Applicable daily rate = (Basic Pay x 130%) divided by 8 hours x 4 hours + COLA, if applicable

= (P426 x 1.3) divided by 8 hours x 4 hours + COLA

= P276.90 + P20

= P296.90

7. If the employer requires his employee to work in excess of 8 hours on 7 August 2012, how much should the employer pay his employee?

Answer: The employer should pay the 30% overtime premium pay in addition to the regular wage and 30% premium pay.

8. What is the compensation of an employee whose work shift started from 8:00 A.M. of 7 August 2012, but was suspended, for example, at 10:00 A.M. of the same day?

Answer: The employee shall be entitled to the following:

For work rendered from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M., the hourly rate shall be based on the regular wage plus 30% additional pay based on the basic pay; and

For the unworked period (10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.), the principle of “no work, no pay” applies. But the employee can avail of his/her accrued leave credits, or be covered by a favorable company policy and practice, or by collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment of wages during calamities or emergencies.

9. Who are covered by the premium pay?

Answer: The premium pay benefit applies to all employees, except managerial employees, officers or members of a managerial staff, house helpers, workers who are paid by results, and field personnel.

10. May an employee be disciplinarily sanctioned for failing to report to work?

Answer: No, provided he/she has advised the employer of his/her inability to report for work.

11. If the employer requires or suffers his/her employee to work at home based on agreed output or standards, is the latter entitled to the 30% premium pay ?

Answer: Yes.

Perspectives: Let Go of Resistance

2012-07-31T08:58:00.002+08:00

by Jason Jennings | Chief Learning Officer

Smoke jumpers are highly trained, highly evolved, elite firefighters who parachute into difficult terrain to put out wildfires. They need to have an extensive resume in remote terrain firefighting and be skilled in all of the tools of the trade. They must be in excellent physical condition and possess a high degree of emotional stability and mental alertness.

In the last century, 15 of the bravest smoke jumpers were battling a fire in a deep canyon when suddenly the inferno turned and raced right at them. The men tried to retreat, scrambling up the steep walls to get away. Tragically, 12 souls were lost.

The testimony of the three survivors and a review of the scene revealed a surprising finding. Large poleaxes, shovels and 12 heavy backpacks, in all some 115 pounds per man of professional gear, were on the ground hundreds of yards from where the smoke jumpers first turned from fighting the wildfire to race away. Only three dropped their gear early; the rest couldn't let go until it was too late.

This is all too human. Those tools represented who they were. Dropping them was like abandoning their knowledge and relationships for uncertainty. It was a hard choice, and the majority of them never had a second chance to learn how to make the right choices in the future.

The same is true of all of us. When we've got something we want, we'll resist like hell before letting go.

During research for my book, The Reinventors - How Extraordinary Companies Pursue Radical Continuous Change, my research team and I identified nine skill sets shared by organizations that have mastered the art of embracing continuous change. Here are three of them.

1. Yesterday's breadwinners:
Every product or service has a natural life cycle that begins with an introduction, followed by growth, maturity and inevitably a decline as it becomes yesterday's breadwinner. There are no exceptions. One would imagine any highly intelligent business leader would be quick to offload its crumb bearers, but history repeatedly demonstrates that even the best companies - much like the smoke jumpers - find it impossible to let go of their legacy services and products and frequently hold onto them so long they end up destroying the enterprise.

Thirty years ago Kodak was warned by its own engineers that digital photography would eventually replace film, but leadership couldn't let the legacy go and endured decades of downsizings, layoffs and plant closures, managing to stay alive only by suing other companies. Blockbuster refused to abandon a brick and mortar business model that relied on late payments for most of its profits and was upended by Netflix, which is now getting its own butt kicked by Redbox because it also refused to let go.

2. Ego:
Egoism maintains that individuals always act in their own self interest. Egotism means having an exaggerated sense of self importance and narcissism. Both are equally dangerous. Until leaders replace egotism with healthy ambition, stop doing everything in their own self interest and begin doing everything in the interests of the organization, no good change will occur.

3. Conventional wisdom:
In recent years, most Western economies have only grown by 2 or 3 percent annually, and most forecasts predict more of the same. Conventional wisdom dictates that if every company gets its fair share, achieving a 2 or 3 percent revenue increase would be acceptable. Most companies find the prospect of such anemic growth unacceptable and instead strive for an unconventional 5 or 10 percent growth target. Then, they do something really dumb and employ conventional wisdom in hopes of achieving an unconventional result.

To achieve an unconventional result, unconventional strategies and tactics must be employed. As writer Oscar Wilde said, "For any positive change or improvement to take place, look to the unreasonable man or woman. Reasonable people will just go along with the status quo."

It's the CLO's responsibility to make certain that letting go of yesterday's breadwinners, ego and conventional wisdom are a core part of any learning curriculum and become part of the organization's guiding principles.

[About the Author: Jason Jennings is the author of The Reinventors - How Extraordinary Companies Pursue Radical Continuous Change.]

When It Rains, It Pours: Food Discounts Galore

2012-07-23T20:39:00.000+08:00

Many thanks to social networking, I still get up to date news and announcements even though I don't actively read the newspaper or read information sites. And what a way to start the week with three brand spankin' new food deals coming up just this week?

First up is a Pasta-All-You Can promo from The Old Spaghetti House, who has just recently released it's new menu for 2012. The promo is available on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm - 10pm starting July 26, 2012 - only applicable for the UP Ayala Technohub branch.

Next up is a one day Eat-All-You-Can pizza promo from Papa John's - tomorrow, from 6pm to 9pm! Applicable to all branches stated in the flyer below.

This may now be my chance to finally try out a Papa John's pizza :D

Lastly is a half-price off promo from Johnny Rockets between 2pm to 4pm for their hamburger of the day. This promo may be even better than Brothers' Burger's annual half-price off sale!

Check out their website or facebook page for more details.

10 Ways To Boost Your Metabolism

2012-07-21T08:40:00.000+08:00

source: http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/ease-pain-10/slideshow-headache-relief?ecd=wnl_dep_072012
Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD

The Elusive Metabolism Boost

Boosting the metabolism is the holy grail of weight watchers everywhere, but how fast your body burns calories depends on several factors. Some people inherit a speedy metabolism. Men tend to burn more calories than women, even while resting. And for most people, metabolism slows steadily after age 40. Although you can't control your age, gender, or genetics, there are other ways to get a boost. Read on for 10 ways to rev up.

Build Muscle

Our bodies constantly burn calories, even when we’re doing nothing. This resting metabolic rate is much higher in people with more muscle. Every pound of muscle uses about 6 calories a day just to sustain itself, while each pound of fat burns only 2 calories daily. That small difference can add up over time. In addition, after a bout of resistance training, muscles are activated all over your body, increasing your average daily metabolic rate.

Step Up Your Workout

Aerobic exercise may not build big muscles, but it can rev up your metabolism in the hours after a workout. The key is to push yourself. High-intensity exercise delivers a bigger, longer increase in resting metabolic rate than low- or moderate-intensity workouts. To get the benefits, try a more intense class at the gym or include short bursts of jogging during your regular walk

Fuel Up with Water

The body needs water to process calories. If you are even mildly dehydrated, your metabolism may slow down. In one study, adults who drank eight or more glasses of water a day burned more calories than those who drank four. To stay hydrated, drink a glass of water or other unsweetened beverage before every meal and snack. In addition, try munching on fresh fruits and vegetables, which are full of fluid, rather than pretzels or chips

Energy Drinks

Some ingredients in energy drinks can give your metabolism a boost. They're full of caffeine which increases the amount of energy your body uses. They sometimes have taurine, an amino acid. Taurine can speed up your metabolism and may help burn fat. But using these drinks can cause problems like high blood pressure, anxiety, and sleep issues for some people. The American Academy of Pediatrics doesn’t recommend them for kids and teens.

Sinless Snacking

Eating more really can help you lose weight -- eating more often, that is. When you eat large meals with many hours in between, your metabolism slows down between meals. Having a small meal or snack every 3 to 4 hours keeps your metabolism cranking, so you burn more calories over the course of a day. Several studies have also shown that people who snack regularly eat less at meal time.

Spice Up Your Meals

Spicy foods contain chemical compounds that can kick the metabolism into a higher gear. Eating a tablespoon of chopped red or green chili pepper can boost your metabolic rate. The effect is likely temporary, but if you eat spicy foods often, the benefits may add up. For a quick boost, spice up pasta dishes, chili, and stews with red-pepper flakes.

Power Up with Protein

The body burns many more calories digesting protein as it uses for fat or carbohydrates. Although you want to eat a balanced diet, replacing some carbs with lean, protein-rich foods can boost the metabolism at mealtime. Healthy sources of protein include lean beef, turkey, fish, white meat chicken, tofu, nuts, beans, eggs, and low-fat dairy products.

Booster Shot: Black Coffee

If you're a coffee drinker, you probably enjoy the increased energy and concentration that follows your morning ritual. Taken in moderation, one of coffee's benefits may be a short-term increase in your metabolic rate.

Recharge with Green Tea

Drinking green tea or oolong tea offers the combined benefits of caffeine and catechins, substances shown to rev up the metabolism for a couple hours. Research suggests that drinking two to four cups of either tea may push the body to burn 17% more calories than normal during moderately intense exercise for a short period of time.

Avoid Crash Diets

Crash diets -- those involving eating fewer than 1,000 calories a day -- are disastrous for anyone hoping to quicken their metabolism. Although these diets may help you drop pounds (at the expense of good nutrition), a high percentage of the loss comes from muscle. The lower your muscle mass, the slower your metabolism. The final result is a body that burns fewer calories (and gains weight faster) than the one you had before the diet.

Best Bets

The impact of different foods and drinks on the metabolism is small compared to what you need for sustained weight loss. Your best bet for creating a mean calorie-burning machine is to build muscle and stay active. The more you move during the day, the more calories you burn. And remember: working out in the morning has the benefit of revving up your metabolism for hours.

GSN+p Architecture Studio is Looking for New Blood To Bolster Their Growing Team

2012-05-25T17:34:00.001+08:00

GSN+p Architecture Studio was established in 1995 as a multi-disciplined firm committed to design and deliver works of exceptional quality that are highly responsive to the clients' needs in an honest, efficient and professional manner.

As architects and designers, we also take lead in caring for our environment by educating and encouraging our clients on integrating modern green principles in their buildings. As a firm, we practice energy-saving and eco-friendly measures in the office, believing that in our own little ways, together, we can help the environment.

We are looking for the following people to achieve our goals:

Project Architect/ Interior Designer
Responsible for administrative and professional architectural work by managing the full life cycle of a project

Qualifications:

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Architecture or Interior Design
Required skill(s): Google Sketchup, AutoCAD
Optional skill(s): Revit Architectural Design Software, 3D Studio Max
Required language(s): English, Filipino
Preferably 3-5 Yrs Experienced Employees specializing in Architecture/Interior Design or equivalent.
With experience in client management and background in mid-rise, high-rise or hotel projects
Professional license is a plus

Architectural Staff (CAD Operator/ Renderer)

Shall work with the production team preparing CAD drawings using AUTOCAD software. These will range from architectural to interior design drawing documentation.
Responsible for preparation of design concepts, images and matgerials for project presentation.
Communicates with contractors and all project personnel for client's requirements and project progress.

Qualifications:

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or any related course
Required skill(s): Google Sketchup, AutoCad
Optional skills(s): Revit Architectural Design Software, 3D Studio Max
Fresh graduates/Entry level applicants are encouraged to apply

All interested applicants must email your resumé to gsnp.hr@gmail.com along with samples of your works.

Qualified applicants will be contacted through email and/or through phone.

Interview Schedules:
Monday, Wednesdays & Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Address:

GSNB Building, 118 Scout Lozano Street, Barangay Sacred Heart, Quezon City

View GSN+P Architecture Studio in a larger map

Half-Price off on Starbucks Frappucinos

2012-04-28T12:46:00.000+08:00

As posted on the Starbucks Philippines Facebook Page:

At least there's something to look forward to on Monday. Have a good weekend everyone and don't forget our Frappuccino® Happy Hour every Monday! Click on share and spread the happy news!

Baker Needed

2012-04-20T19:19:00.001+08:00

We're looking for someone to join our team here at the Bunny Baker cake studio. We're a home-based operation looking to expand and we want someone to be part of our team as we grow.

Our studio baker will be responsible for baking, making fondant and gum paste, and assist in cake assembly and decoration. The job is flextime but the studio baker must be willing to work on weekends and long hours.

Applicants must:
- Have baking experience
- Be a self-starter
- Be organized
- Be highly responsible
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be able to multi-task
- Be an excellent team player
- Have a college degree
- Be willing to adapt

Applicants may submit their resume and cover letter to aila@thebunnybaker.com with the subject header: STUDIO BAKER APPLICATION

Selected applicants will be contacted for interview, which involves a practical test.
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The above ad was lifted directly from The Bunny Baker's Facebook Page. For interested applicants, please contact The Bunny Baker directly with their given contact details.

April 7, 2012 (Black Saturday) officially declared as a non workingholiday

2012-04-03T08:21:00.001+08:00

Last March 29, a proclamation declaring April 7, Black Saturday, as an official non working holiday was signed by Malacanang.

A copy of the proclamation can be found at this link:
http://www.gov.ph/downloads/2012/03mar/20120329-PROC-0360-BSA.pdf

Careers at Ayala Foundation

2012-03-31T08:24:00.000+08:00

SENIOR IT SPECIALIST

Department/Division : Information Systems Development / Finance and Corporate Services

Location : BPI Head Office

Description of the Job:

The position reports directly to the Chief Information Officer. Specifically, the jobholder will handle the following:

1. Perform systems analysis and design in the development, implementation, and deployment of applicants, either developed internally or purchased
2. Handle and maintain all the programming requirements and source codes used in the organization
3. Determine the divisions' requirements and suggest ways to automate the divisions' functions
4. Conduct data gathering activity to determine the actual user requirements
5. Create, manage and secure the security of the database
6. Develop programs / applications and create report templates as needed
7. Ensure that all applications are bug free before deployment maintain all deployed applications and monitor users' feedbacks and make necessary enhancements as needed
8. Trouble shoot programming problems
9. Installs application and trains users

Selection Criteria:
1. Graduate of any computer related course with at least 3 years working experience
2. Knowledgeable in Microsoft technologies, specifically VB6 and/or VB.Net and MS SQL 2000 server
3. Basic project management, database and program flow design skills
4. Data gathering and analysis skills
5. Organized and systematic, with keen attention to details

IT ASSOCIATE

Department/Division : Information Services Department / Finance and Corporate Services

Location : BPI Head Office

Description of the Job:

The position directly reports to the Chief Information Officer. Specifically, the jobholder will perform the following tasks:

1. Daily monitoring of local area connection and email system
2. Installation of security patches, monitoring of prompt anti-virus updates and deployment
3. Provide specific and up to date hardware and software standards
4. Perform hardware maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs
5. Provide prompt technical support
6. Regular testing and check and wireless router and configuration
7. Deploy new / upgraded units

Selection Criteria:
1. Graduate of IT or computer related courses
2. Knowledgeable in local area networking, VPN technology, Active Directory, firewall configurations
3. Excellent knowledge on PC troubleshooting and repair with at least 2 years experience
4. Above average knowledge of Microsoft products particularly Windows 7/Vista/XP and Microsoft Office
5. With good oral and written communication skills
6. With very good interpersonal skills and high customer orientation

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

Department/Division : Comptrollership and Accounting Department (CAD) / Finance and Corporate Services

Location : BPI Head Office

Description of the Job:

The position directly reports to the Senior Manager of CAD. Specifically the jobholder will perform the following tasks:

1. Handle issuance of official receipts for all money received in cash, checks, direct bank deposits, etc
2. Administer payment thru petty cash funds, checks, bank drafts, telegraphic transfers, etc.
3. Monitor daily bank balances and fund movements
4. Receive calls and provide necessary information on queries for check payments
5. Maintain complete record of released checks and monitor unreleased checks
6. Prepare daily collection and cash position reports
7. Administer petty cash and other funds, as may be required
8. Keep abreast of new developments in banking and other regulatory requirements
9. Perform other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Selection Criteria:
1. Graduate of accounting or any business related course
2. With experience in cashiering
3. Preferably knowledgeable in general accounting, banking regulations and internal control in cash handling
4. Proficient in MS applications, particularly Excel
5. With above average communication skills
6. With good interpersonal skills
7. With good time management skills

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE

Department/Division : Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations in the Philippines Project (SCCSOPP) / USAID

Location : BPI Head Office

Description of the Job:

The position reports directly to the Chief of Party –SCCSOPP. Specifically, the jobholder will handle the following:

1. Attend to the administrative needs of the COP and the project as a whole
2. Coordinate meetings, and activities as assigned
3. Document meetings and disseminate minutes to the consortium members
4. Assist in the preparation, gathering and consolidation of reports
5. Handle inventory, requisition, purchase, replenishment and distribution of materials relative to the needs of the project
6. Arrange travel and accommodation requirements of the project

Selection Criteria:
1. Graduate of any management related courses
2. Good communication skills
3. Proficient in MS Office applications
4. Preferably with experience in handling administrative functions and report preparation
5. Team player with good interpersonal skills,
6. Hard working, reliable, flexible, highly resourceful, with a sense of urgency and customer and detail oriented

TRAINING OFFICER

Department/Division : Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations in the Philippines Project (SCCSOPP) / USAID
Location : BPI Head Office

Description of the Job:

The position reports directly to the Capacity Building Manager -SCCSOPP. Specifically, the jobholder will handle the following:

1. Assist in vetting applicant Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
2. Perform diagnosis of CSOs
3. Analyze the gaps between current capacities of CSOs versus desired state
4. Work with Technical Leads in reviewing existing training modules of consortium partners and recommends items for improvement in relation with the knowledge gaps
5. Coordinate with consortium partners and CSO recipients for the training schedule
6. Prepare administrative and logistical requirements for the training activities
7. Serve as trainer/facilitator during training activities/Deliver training when necessary
8. Keep track of the technical consultancy needs of CSO recipients
9. Evaluate training conduct and quality
10.Provide assistance to CSOs in meeting their benchmarks

Selection Criteria:

1. With at least 2 years of experience in conducting training sessions to varied audience
2. With working knowledge in training management and training design using adult learning principles
3. Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
4. Proficient in MS Office applications particularly in MS PowerPoint

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

Department/Division : Text2Teach (T2T) / Education and Leadership Development

Location : BPI Head Office

Description of the Job:

The position directly reports to the Manager of T2T. Specifically the jobholder will perform the following tasks:

1. Provide administrative and logistical support to the T2T project
2. Coordinate with DepEd / schools / local government units on fundraising and operations – related activities for scheduling purposes
3. Update schools database related to school contact information as needed
4. Consolidate and maintain the donors database
5. Update and maintain the media contacts database and communication files (press releases, articles, etc.)
6. Do school validations, launches, deployments, monitoring as needed
7. Provide research support to the project

Selection Criteria:

1. Graduate of development related courses
2. Proficient in MS applications, particularly Excel
3. Knowledgeable in office management
4. With above average communication skills
5. With good interpersonal skills
6. With good time management skills
7. Open to traveling
8. Detail-oriented
9. Can work with minimal supervision
10.Can work under pressure

MASTER TEACHER

Department/Division : Center of Excellence in Public Elementary Education (CENTEX)

Location : BPI Head Office and CENTEX Schools in Batangas and Manila

Description of the Job:

The job holder directly reports to the Director of the CENTEX and is tasked to:

1. Mentor teachers in CENTEX schools
2. Manage teacher's resources and materials donated by Ayala Foundation Inc. to both schools
3. Liaison between CENTEX Project Management Office (PMO) and individual schools
4. Coordinate with the principal on teacher assignment and teacher observation and evaluation
5. Handle duties related to CENTEX PMO activities

Selection Criteria :

1. Graduate of Education, major in Elementary Education
2. With excellent communication skills
3. With excellent interpersonal skills
4. Has at least 5 years experience in elementary classroom instruction
5. Has knowledge in strategies and techniques of instruction and management in the elementary school classroom.
6. Knowledgeable in Microsoft applications

These are urgent requirements. Interested candidates may submit their comprehensive resumes via email to Francis L. Estolano at applications@ayalafoundation.org with subject: Application for (Position): (Surname).

To learn more about Ayala Foundation, Inc. you may visit www.ayalafoundation.org

Job Vacancies in The Expressions Company

2012-03-27T12:02:00.000+08:00

The Expressions Company, a subsidiary of the Sterling Group of Companies, is in need of the following:

* Web Developer/Programmer
- Responsible for maintaining web site functionality, developing and styling web pages and executing Database Queries.

Requirements:
- at least a Bachelor's/College Degree , Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication) or equivalent.
- Required skill(s): Java, Adobe PhotoShop, Macromedia Flash, MYSQL.
- At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Preferably 1-4 Yrs Experienced Employees specializing in IT/Computer - Network/System/Database Admin or equivalent.
- Full-Time positions available.

* Project Engineer
The project engineer shall process permits and supervise projects. Experience in Project Management is a must.
Requirements:
- at least a Professional License (Passed Board/Bar/Professional License Exam), Engineering (Civil) or equivalent.
- Required skill(s): driving, project estimation, Documentations, MS Office.
- At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Preferably 1-4 Yrs Experienced Employees specializing in Engineering - Civil/Construction/Structural or equivalent.
- Full-Time positions available.

* Category Supervisor
The Category Supervisor effectively achieves the Category Sales Plan (as approved by Management) in terms of sales, AIT, and margin by completing various responsibilities.

Requirements:
- at least a Bachelor's/College Degree , Computer Science/Information Technology, Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication), Business Studies/Administration/Management or equivalent.
- At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Preferably Supervisor / 5 Yrs & Up Experienced Employees specializing in Sales - Retail/General or equivalent.
- Full-Time position(s) available.

Applicants must be willing to work in Makati.

Interested applicants may send resume at essi_recruitment@sterlingpaper.com

Graphic Artist Needed by The Oriental Hotel

2012-03-27T11:57:00.003+08:00

The Oriental Hotels is in need of Graphic Artist with the following qualifications:

M/F not more than 30 years old.
Graduate of Advertising/ Audio Visual Communication or any related course
At least 2 years experience as graphic artist or lay out artist
Knowledgeable in Photoshop, illustrator and indesign

Interested applicants may send their resume to hr@theorientalhotels.com, please put the position applying for in the subject tab.

You may check their website www.theorientalhotels.com
Head Office: No. 30 Wilson Street West Greenhills, San Juan