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May 1 Labor Day Moved to May 3

30 April, 2010 | Athan | No Comment

Tomorrow is already the start of the month of May. May 1 here in Philippines is Labor Day. But, is tomorrow a holiday? Do we get government mandated pays for May 1 Labor Day?

According to the Republic Act 9492 (An Act Rationalizing the Celebration of National Holidays) Labor Day is moved to the nearest Monday of the month. That means that non-working holiday is moved to May 3, 2010 of this year.

Additionally, here’s the official Philippine Holidays for the year 2010!

Philippine Holiday 2010 : Regular Holidays

1. January 1 ~ New Year’s day
2. April 1 & 2 ~ Maundy Thursday / Good Friday
3. April 9 ~ Araw ng kagitingan
4. June 14 ~ Independence day(moved from 12th of June)
5. August 30 ~ National Heroes day
6. November 29 ~ Bonifacio day (moved from Nov.30)
7. December 25 ~ Christmas day
8. December 27 ~ Rizal day (moved from Dec.30)

Philippine Holiday 2010 : Non Working Holidays

1. February 22 ~ EDSA People Power Revolution
2. May 3 ~ Labor day (Moved from May 1) (NEW)
3. July 27 ~ Igleasia ni Kristo founding day anniversary
4. August 23 ~ Ninoy Aquino Day (moved from Aug.21)
5. November 1 ~ All Saint’s Day
6. December 24 ~ Christmas eve
7. December 31 ~ New Year’s eve

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Liquor Licensing Code of Cebu City

16 March, 2010 | Athan | 1 Comment

It was Monday night about 7PM in the evening. I was with younger friends roaming around F. Ramos Street near the Robinson’s Place at Fuente Osmeña Circle. We were looking for a place cheaper enough for a drinking session.

Oops! I am not the bad influence here because I’m not the one who suggest the drinking session activity right after a practice they a had as a band at Area001 Studio.

Since most of these younger friends I had were still at their 19′s and 20′s, I was the only one eligible to buy a liquor. Seems every place we went to were abiding the rules. They were asking for ID’s to verify if we were at the right age.

“Dong! Strikto man gud ron. Kinahanglan man 21 up ra among baligyaan kay mao man gud ang naa sa city ordinance. Mag roving nya ba maka multa man gud mi“. (Boys! It’s really strict now. We only sell alcoholic drinks to 21 years old and above as what the Cebu City Ordinance states. It’s really hard if we will be caught and face the sanctions.)

We move on! Still looking for a place and still the same statements we got. We went to Route Stop, if my memory serves me right on the name of the place. The lady told us still about the Liquor Licensing Code of Cebu City.

“Kung masakpan man gud mi makamulta man gud mi ug Php5,000.00.“,the lady explained. (If we get caught that we serve minors alcohol drinks, we are sanctioned to pay Php5,000.00).

Reading some news online, this is true! It even closed the place near University of San Carlos.

Bakak Resto Bar Ltd.’s most serious violation is selling alcoholic beverages to minors or those under 21 years old, which is prohibited under the Liquor Licensing Code of Cebu City. Secondly, they found out that it is operating without a business permit and a special permit to sell and serve liquor within a 100-meter radius from schools.

Personally, I would say that it is good to know that those places we went to were abiding to the said Liquor Ordinance of Cebu City. At least minors are now controlled to drinking sessions and are informed about it when they get to the places.

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May 2010 Election : Bilog na Hugis Itlog

22 February, 2010 | Athan | No Comment

It’s about 77 days more to go before the May 10, 2010 Election. We are hoping everyone are aware that the voting system is now computerized. Voting process had been campaigned today through sample ballots and of course the most popular one which is through SexBomb Girls Music Video on Bilog na Hugis Itlog.

Here is the SEXBOMB GIRLS-BILOG NA HUGIS ITLOG (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) (JINGLE FOR 2010 AUTOMATED ELECTION)

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List of Candidates for Philippine Vice President this May 2010 Elections

7 February, 2010 | Athan | 3 Comments

Previously, we had the list of the candidates for Philippine President for this coming 2010 May Elections. Let us take a look as well the list of the aspirants for Vice President.

These are the candidates for Philippine Vice President this coming May 2010 Elections, to wit;

Jejomar Binay [Puwersa ng Masang Pilipino]
Senator Loren Legarda [Nationalist People's Coalition] (Guest candidate for NP)
Edu Manzano [Lakas-Kampi-CMD]
Senator Manuel “Mar” Roxas [Liberal Party]
Dominador Chipeco [Ang Kapatiran]
MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando [Bagumbayan-Volunteers for a New Philippines]
Perfecto Yasay [Bangon Pilipinas]
Journalist Jay Sonza [Independent]

I would honestly say that I am not yet decided as to who I will vote for. I am still considering looking into profiles of the candidates for this May 2010 Elections and of course feedback from friends and trusted sources  as who deserves to be voted for the positions.

Who will you vote for and why?

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