This year, 2009, August 21 (Friday) to August 23 (Sunday) is a long weekend (click to see other long weekends for 2009 or the declared holidays in 2010). August 21 is a special non-working holiday, to commemorate the death of Ninoy. Incidentally, the burial date of Pres. Cory Aquino, on August 5, 2009, has just been declared as a special non-working holiday (Proclamation 1851).
The labor and employment secretary said the following rules shall apply for special days:
If the day is unworked, the no work, no pay policy shall apply unless there is a favorable company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment on a special day even if the day is unworked.
If worked, plus 30 percent of the employee's daily rate of 100 percent shall apply on the first eight hours of work, and in excess of eight hours, plus 30 percent of the hourly rate on said day.
If the day falls on the employee's rest day and is worked, plus 50 percent of the daily rate of 100 percent shall apply on the first eight hours of work, and in excess of eight hours, plus 30 percent of the hourly rate.
This info is sponsored by: http://visitpinas.comWhat comes to your mind with the celebration of Ninoy Aquino Day? Please use the comment section below.
Red Horse Muziklaban 2009 invites all filmmakers, both pro and amateur, to take part in the upcoming indie film challenge! Tell the story of the Happy Horse!
Gumawa nang sariling version tungkol sa pinagmulan ng Happy Horse.
THEME CONTENT:
The legend of the Happy Horse)
“The Happy Horse, bottles of Red Horse Beer allegedly featuring a smiling horse icon, has long been rumored in existence. No one knows for sure what they do or where they came from.”
ABOUT THE CONTEST
- Entrants will come up with their own version of “Ang Pinagmulan Ng Happy Horse”.
- Entries can be Short Feature, Animation, Mock – Documentary or Documentary ,Music Video or combination of all formats.
- Contest is open to all Filipino 18 yrs old & above
- Contest will have 2 categories (Novice and open category)
- Entrants can join one or more categories and may submit as many entries for each category.
- Use of digital cameras and cellular phone are allowed.
- Total running time should be 1 – 5 minutes in length.
- San Miguel Brewery will retain ownership of all copies submitted. These entries will also be considered San Miguel Brewery’s property once submitted.
- San Miguel Brewery will also have the right to use the entry (s) for vehicles/promotion as San Miguel Brewery, Inc. sees fit.
- San Miguel Brewery, Inc. assumes that all entries submitted are original works and are developed solely for this challenge.
MODE OF SUBMISSION
- Short Film Entry should be in DVD FORMAT (3 copies) or in data format (.avi or .mov)
- Entrant(s) should submit their Entry together with the following requirements :
FOR OPEN CATEGORY
- 10 finalists will be selected by a judging panel of industry professionals. All entries are judged equally based on the following areas:
FOR NOVICE CATEGORY
- 3 finalists will be selected by a judging panel of industry professionals. All entries are judged equally based on theff areas: (80%)
Open Category : On July 19, 2009
Novice : September 1, 2009
Open Category : PRODUCTION CONTRACT WITH SAN MIGUEL BREWERY, INC. and a cash prize.
Novice : Cash Prize and gifts from sponsors.
Winners will be awarded at the Grand Finals of Muziklaban Rock Challenge on November 2009.
SCREENING & VIEWING PARTY OF THE ENTRIES
- Finalists for the Open category will be announced on July 31, 2009 at the kick off “VIEWING PARTY” at CubaoX. And the 3 finalists for the novice category will be announced on September 18, 2009.
RED HORSE and BLUEFISH ASIA will throw a VIEWING PARTY for the FINALISTS at the following venues :
VOTING PERIOD
FOR THE OPEN CATEGORY
Voting period is from July 31 – November 8, 2009.
FOR THE NOVICE ENTRIES
Voting period is only from September 18 – November 8, 2009.
MECHANICS AND POINT SYSTEM
- 1 Red Horse Beer crown = 1 vote
- 1 ticket at the viewing party = 20votes
Drop boxes are available on all participating trade outlets, bars, San Miguel Brewery offices and at Bluefish Asia office.
Voter should enclose a minimum of 5 crowns on the envelope with the following data :
The more vote entries people and viewers will send the more chances of winning the following prizes :
- free tickets at Muziklaban Rock Challenge
Grand Finals. (10 winners)
- Getaway package trip for a barkada of 5
- Gadgets (i-pod, cell phones, laptap , digital camera, PSP, etc.)
Raffle draw is on November 11, 2009 at the San Miguel Brewery Office.
Winners will be notified through email/mail and winners will be posted at the website, www.redhorsebeer.com
Call Kat Cervantes of Bluefish Asia at 468-2822/ 408-8824 / 902-0922 / 0916-6130173.
This information is sponsored by: SineBuano.com
Dresses and Clothes which are made from UK or the so called "Ukay-Ukay" in Cebu Philippines. lol...hahaha...Ukay-Ukay is known especially in the Streets of Cebu City, Wise Consumer enjoy shopping..! 
The press launched yesterday at the Cafe Laguna was attended by Mandaue Chamber officers, City of Mandaue officials and the Hon. Governor Gwen Garcia who also inducted the MCCI Officers for 2009-2010.
MCCI President Eric Mendoza said the promising events for this year’s MBM despite the crisis that (we) are experiencing today.
Mr. Phillip Tan, MBM 2009 Chair, also presented the line up of events and activities. The ONE Cebu expo by the province of Cebu will also be merged with the activities of MCCI.
The One Cebu Business Summit that is set on August 10 will also be one of the major events during the celebration and will tackle more on global economic crisis, corporate growth during difficult times and strategies to enable stakeholders to match economic goals with environmental solutions.
For the 2nd year, the MCCI will also hold the My Business Idol search to promote entrepreneurship among students from different schools and Universities here in Cebu.
There will also be a three-day Organic Market and Agri Fair to promote organic farming.
The Inter-Car Club Meet will also participated by car enthusiasts lead by MCCI Trustee Glenn Soco.
There will also be a job and livelihood fair, medical and dental missions and bloodletting at the Mandaue Sports Complex.
The Province of Cebu and the Mandaue City offered a total of P4.5M financial support for the said celebration.
Day 2: Carcar and Argao Shoot
Day 3: Photo Taken somewhere in the North Reclamation Area
Press Secretary Cerge Remonde said the proclamation would "give Filipinos a chance to pay their respects and appreciation" to the late former president.
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo would cut short her trip in the United States so she could attend the funeral. He said she would fly Monday from New York to San Francisco for a refuel stop and was expected to arrive in Manila early Wednesday morning, just in time for the funeral.
Wednesday, Cebu will have two other holidays for the month of August.
On Wednesday, the whole Province of Cebu, as well as the highly urbanized cities of Cebu, Mandaue, and Lapu-Lapu, celebrates a special non-working holiday to commemorate the 439th founding anniversary of the province.
It will also be a special non-working holiday on Monday, August 18, in celebration of the death anniversary of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino on August 21.
Though Aquino’s death anniversary is on August 18, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, through Presidential Proclamation 1468, moved its celebration to August 21 to give Filipinos an extended weekend.
The same proclamation moves the celebration of National Heroes Day from Aug. 28 to August 31 – a regular non-working holiday – again to give Filipinos an extended weekend.
Wednesday’s holiday is covered by Republic Act (RA) 8952 passed in 1999, said Elias Cayanong, regional director of Department of Labor and Employment Central Visayas.
RA 8952 amends RA 7698, the Charter of the Province of Cebu. The amendment includes in the province’s holiday component cities and highly urbanized cities that were once part of the province.
Cayanong said those who work on special non-working holidays like Wednesday and August 18 are to receive 30 percent more compensation for the day. Those who chose not to work are not entitled to any pay.
On regular non-working holidays like August 25, workers still get the equivalent of a day’s pay if they do not report for work, and double pay if they do report for work, Cayanong said.
People here in Cebu love to celebrate festivals or are fiesta-loving people. Cebu has one of the most colorful and world-renowned festivals in the Philippines and they celebrate it with excitement and high spirits. Cebu celebrates different festivals in different towns and cities. Cebu celebrate fiestas with religious rituals and dancing in the streets to the beat of the drums.
The Cebu Festivals and Events Calendar will list all major events in Cebu for the whole year of 2009 so get ready and join us as we celebrate all year round.
Organized by the Consular Office of Japan in Cebu in cooperation with the Japanese Association in Cebu, Inc., Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Cebu, Inc. and Ayala Center Cebu, a showcase of unique films from Japan is being presented in Ayala Center Cebu Cinema 4.Admission is free-of-charge.
The films, their show dates and times follow below.
Mind Game (2004) – R 13
August 1 (Saturday), 4:00 PM
Synopsis: This animated film follows Nishi, a loser who has a crush on his childhood girlfriend. After an encounter with the Japanese mafia, the film follows Nishi as he journeys to heaven and back, and ends up trapped in an even more unlikely place.
Memories of Tomorrow (2006) – General Audience
August 1 (Saturday), 7:00 PM
Synopsis: A successful businessman’s family life is shattered by an early onset of Alzheimer’s.
Kamome Diner (2006) – PG-13
August 2 (Sunday), 4:00 PM
Synopsis: A good-natured film about inter-human relations which concerns a Japanese woman trying to make it to Helsinki by running her own diner with Japanese food
Memories of Matsuko (2006) – R 18
August 2 (Sunday), 7:00 PM
Synopsis: Shou’s father Norio finds his son in a rather meaningless existence in Tokyo dominated by alcohol and porn videos.
Seating is first-come, first-serve basis. For your information and viewing pleasure.
