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Saturday, November 26, 2016

"VERY HIGH" OPTIMISM AMONG FILIPINOS UNDER DUTERTE LEADERSHIP

Filipinos have a ‘very high’ optimism level under the Duterte leadership.

According to the survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations on the 3rd quarter of 2016 form July 24-27, many Filipinos has high hopes of better economy in the next 12 months expected to be translated into improved quality of life.

A score of +43 net personal optimism was posted as more and more people felt the improvement of their lives in the coming year.

On the other hand, as more respondents foresee better improvement in general economy, net economy optimism scored a +44.

This latest survey was welcomed by Malacañang taking note of so-called "very high net gainers" or those who believed that their individual quality of life had changed presently as compared to the life they had 12 years back. The score of +19 can be considered as a record high against -11 in March 1987, according to Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar.

This is a record-high from the previous +11 in March 1987,” Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said.

" [The numbers are] encouraging and are consistent with the findings, also from SWS, that declining number of families rating themselves as poor/mahirap.”Andanar added.

“They affirm that the Duterte Administration is on the right track in its fight against drugs and crime while pursuing a 10-point socioeconomic program, “ Andanar stated.

However, the saying: "God helps those who help themselves", still applies even at our present time.
People cannot blame anyone for their being poor.
Quality of life does not depend solely on how the President perform or how high the economy is, but depends on how you plan and work for it.

Meanwhile, the government is giving assistance for individuals who want to start a small business by giving financial education and business capital through various government offices and agencies such as the recently held Bank of China Global SME Cross Border Trade and Investment Conference 2016.
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China's plans to hire Filipino household workers to their five major cities including Beijing and Shanghai, was reported at a local newspaper Philippine Star. it could be a big break for the household workers who are trying their luck in finding greener pastures by working overseas China is offering up to P100,000 a month, or about HK$15,000. The existing minimum allowable wage for a foreign domestic helper in Hong Kong is around HK$4,310 per month. Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the haven for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income. DOLE is expected to have further negotiations on the launch date with a delegation from China in September. according to Usec Say, Chinese employers favor Filipino domestic workers for their English proficiency, which allows them to teach their employers’ children. Chinese embassy officials also mentioned that improving ties with the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte has paved the way for the new policy to materialize. There is presently a strict work visa system for foreign workers who want to enter mainland China. But according Usec. Say, China is serious about the proposal. Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said an estimated 200,000 Filipino domestic helpers are presently working illegally in China. With a great demand for skilled domestic workers, Filipino OFWs would have an option to apply using legal processes on their desired higher salary for their sector. Source: ejinsight.com, PhilStar Read More: The effectivity of the Nationwide Smoking Ban or E.O. 26 (Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-free Environment in Public and Enclosed Places) started today, July 23, but only a few seems to be aware of it. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Executive Order 26 with the citizens health in mind. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the executive order is a milestone where the government prioritize public health protection. The smoking ban includes smoking in places such as schools, universities and colleges, playgrounds, restaurants and food preparation areas, basketball courts, stairwells, health centers, clinics, public and private hospitals, hotels, malls, elevators, taxis, buses, public utility jeepneys, ships, tricycles, trains, airplanes, and gas stations which are prone to combustion. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas to be provided by the owner of the establishment. Smoking in private vehicles parked in public areas is also prohibited. What Do You Need To know About The Nationwide Smoking Ban Violators will be fined P500 to P10,000, depending on their number of offenses, while owners of establishments caught violating the EO will face a fine of P5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the destination for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income.

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"VERY HIGH" OPTIMISM AMONG FILIPINOS UNDER DUTERTE LEADERSHIP