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Friday, February 03, 2017

SEN. GRACE POE PUSHING FOR "JUNIOR CITIZENS" BILL

The 20% discount awarded to our senior citizens are proven useful for them by providing them discounts and other privileges they may help them to enjoy their life as they get older. But this is only for seniors. Now how about the juniors?

A bill seeking a 20-percent discount and value added tax exemptions for poor children aged 12 and below was filed by Senator Grace Poe.

Poe's proposal came as President Rodrigo Duterte seeks additional revenue sources to offset a planned reduction in income taxes to provide help for those in the middle class and the poor.
This bill once approved will give poor families with children 12 and below a helping hand.

“This proposed legislation would surely help every poor Filipino family’s financial constraints, raise their level of living and improve their quality of life,” Poe said.

It is called as the Senate Bill 1295 or the Junior Citizens Act of 2017.
Under this bill, "junior citizens," whose family's annual income doesn't exceed P250,000, will enjoy a 20-percent discount and VAT exemption on medicine, vaccines and essential medical supplies, accessories and equipment.

The same discounts will apply on movie, concert and amusement park tickets and on funeral and burial services, according to a statement from the lady senator's office .

This bill, if fully implemented, may lessen the financial burden among families belonging to the poorest of the poor up to the families which are considered as middle class.

Source: http://news.abs-cbn.com/business/02/03/17/poe-seeks-discount-tax-exemption-for-junior-citizens

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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.

Wednesday, May 06, 2015

NATIONAL Museum Waving its PHP 150 Entrance Fee As We Celebrate National Heritage Month

The Philippines is a rich country. Maybe you won't agree on that statement if you are only looking on its economic standing. But we are referring to its natural resources, its cultural heritage, its historic background. And most importantly its people, it includes those who lives in our history, those who make up "us" right now, and our future generation. We are highly skilled, and professional workers and our services are valued in many countries. I remember one time meeting a westerner, she said kindly, "I meet Filipinos everywhere I go. I can't even imagine the world anymore without them. They are in the hospitals, the cruise ships, salons, air planes, and in the household of my friend...." Indeed, we should always remember, we are part of the wealth of our county. The deeply held values, our family, our history, our culture- these are only some of the things that makes us "Filipinos".

As we celebrate the National Heritage Month, the National Museum is offering a FREE entrance for the entire month of May. On ordinary days they charge Php 150 entrance fee to the museum.

Contact details:
Address: P. Burgos St., Ermita

Ermita, Manila

+63 2 527 1215

http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/

Open from: Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Free Internet to All Smart, TNT and Sun Sim Users in the Philippines!

Free Internet for two months with Smart Philippines!

Ang kailangan mo lang ay P1 na balance sa iyung load at pwede ka ng magparegister araw-araw, hanggang November 30, 2014 sa pamamagitan ng pagtext ng FREE sa 9999 at magkakaroon ka ng libreng 30MB na internet data sa buong araw. Pwede ka ng magFacebook, mag-upload ng larawan, magsend ng email, makinig sa music, at magbrowse ng mga pages. Please check the question and answer below and share to your friends and families! So sa mga may cellphone, aba'y try niyong magregister at free internet yan!

What is the FREE INTERNET offer?

As a special promo/offer, ALL PREPAID subscribers of Smart will enjoy FREE MOBILE INTERNET access.

What does FREE INTERNET mean?

FREE INTERNET is a promotion available to all ACTIVE prepaid subscribers to enjoy access to mobile Internet with no extra cost, initially up to 30MB, and subject to the promo terms and fair use policy.

Who are considered ACTIVE subscribers?

An ACTIVE Smart subscriber has an available airtime balance of at least one peso (P1) or is subscribed to any load bucket/promo.

With the FREE INTERNET offer, what can subscribers access for free?

Subscribers using their mobile phones can access their favorite Internet sites or apps for free, including:

Browse through or post photos and status updates on their social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Read news and entertainment sites (Rappler, CNN, and the like)
Stream music through the likes of Spinnr
Shop online (Zalora, Lazada, eBay, Amazon, etc.)
Search for information (Google, Wikipedia, Yahoo!, etc.)
Send and receive emails (Gmail, Yahoo! Mail)
Visit their favorite blogs and update their own
Use navigation apps like Waze

When is the START of the promo period?

The promo started September 26, 2014. Check it now!

What sites/apps are EXCLUDED from the free internet promo?

The FREE INTERNET special offer EXCLUDES the following:

Download, stream and watch videos (Youtube, Vimeo)
Use VOIP apps (FaceTime, FaceTime Audio, Skype, Viber, Tango)
Use messaging apps (Whatsapp, WeChat, Line, Viber)
Peer-to-peer file-sharing sites and apps like Bittorrent

What is the promo period?

The promo will run until November 30, 2014.

How can I avail of this special offer?

All ACTIVE Smart subscribers can avail of the free Internet promo anytime within the promo period.

To avail of the service, the subscriber must register daily, by sending FREE to 9999.

Registration is FREE. The subscriber will then receive an SMS confirmation upon successful registration.

What will happen to my existing data subscriptions?

Your existing data package will NOT be affected, and you will still be allowed to register to the Free Internet special offer.

While using the Free Internet special offer and you access the sites/apps that are EXCLUDED under the promo terms, these transactions will be charged against your existing data subscription.

Is the FREE INTERNET unlimited?

No it is NOT unlimited. Subscribers can enjoy all-day access to their favorite sites for free, initially up to 30MB. The free service, however, is subject to the promo use conditions.

What can you do with 30MB?

On the average, a subscriber with 30MB can enjoy ALL of the following services:

20 social media posts with photo
50 web pages loads
20 plain emails
15 minutes of music streaming

Is the Free internet service available for roaming?

No. Promo can only be used while in the Philippines.

Is the free internet available for postpaid and broadband subscribers?

No. Postpaid and broadband will have their own promotions.

What is the speed of the service?

Speed will depend on several factors, such as the device/handset being used, the location and the time of use of the subscriber.

The service is delivered across all network platforms – 2G/3G/4G.

Minimum speed is 12kbps.

Per DTI-FTEB SPD PERMIT No. 3332 Series of 2014

Source: http://www1.smart.com.ph/

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

FREE FACEBOOK ACCESS AND USAGE

DO YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN USE FACEBOOK FOR FREE? OPO, LIBRENG GAMIT SA FACEBOOK, KUNG WALA KANG INTERNET/WIFI O LOAD, AS LONG AS YOU HAVE VALID SIMCARD AT SMARTPHONE, PWEDE!

The Facebook Zero is a project by Facebook inpartnerships with mobile phone internet based providers where you as customers can use FACEBOOK for free even you don't have credit load, or internet connection as long as you are using a simcard that belongs to Facebook partners. In the Philippines, you can use Globe or Touch Mobile Sim and in Saudi Arabia you can use STC Aljawal Sim.

Facebook free can be access in a text-based without video or images. You can see the link and when you click it, you have to pay some data usage.

Free Facebook can be accessed by typing 0.facebook.com which include update of status, read your news feeds, you can LIKE, COMMENT in POSTS, SEND and REPLY to MESSAGES or send a MESSAGE to your friends and family TIMELINES.

(Ang mga photos ay makikita mo pa rin, kung icli-click mo ito pero may bayad na.)

Paano po ang gagawin? (What to do)

Make sure you have a valid simcard like the network provider listed below.

In Saudi Arabia, use STC, while in the Philippines, you can use Sun o Globe or Touch Mobile

Anong klaseng Smart Phone (What kind of phone)

3G o 4G Smartphones. May iilang Smartphone na 2G, subukan niyo rin po. Hindi ko pa nasubukan sa mga phablet at tablet pero kung walang simcard, seguradong hindi gagana.

Pagkatapos? (After that)

Magopen ng browser sa inyong Smartphone.

Sa akin, ang ginagamit ko ay

OPERA MOBILE

NEXT BROWSER

DOLPHIN BROWSER

sa Android na Operating System

Kung minsan kung anong nakabuilt in na browser, yun ang gumagana. Itype ang

0.facebook.com

ENJOY FACEBOOK!

These are the list of the initial 50 Network o Mobile Operators that provides free ACCESS to Facebook.

0.facebook.com
Country	Network Provider
Philippines	Globe, Sun, Smart
Saudi Arabia	STC
UAE	DU
KUWAIT	VIVA
BAHRAIN	VIVA
QATAR	VODAFONE
EGYPT	ETISALAT
HONGKONG	3
MALAYSIA	DIGI
THAILAND	DTAC
UK	3
US	T-MOBILE GO SMART
NEW ZEALAND	Telecom NZ
AUSTRALIA	TELSTRA
DENMARK	TELENOR
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC	VIVA
FINLAND	SAUNALAHTI
HUNGARY	T-MOBILE
INDIA	RELIANCE, VIDEOCON, AIRTEL
INDONESIA	3, AXIS, TELKOMSEL, XL
ROMANIA	VODAFONE
TURKEY	VODAFONE, TURKCELL, AVEA
FRANCE	SFR
IRELAND	3
CYPRUS	MTN
SINGAPORE	SINGTEL

Mark Zuckerberg mentioned about Philippines here in this video and the free internet provided by mobile operators in partnership with Facebook.

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