Palace: Agencies working to ensure orderly ‘Undas’

Malacañang on Saturday assured the public government agencies are making preparations to ensure an orderly Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days) this coming week.

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Palace: Ebola preps in place for balikbayans during holidays

Health authorities are prepared to undertake proper screening and quarantine processes for overseas Filipino workers returning for the holidays from countries where Ebola Virus Disease cases have been recorded.

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Guard ‘pushed’ by Laude’s fiancé gets kudos from AFP chief

Armed Forces of the Philippines' Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr lauded a non-commissioned officer who was deployed to guard US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton, suspect in the killing of Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude in Olongapo City last October 11.

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Group asks cemeteries to reduce waste at Undas

An ecological group appealed to cemeteries to reduce their waste generation during Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days).

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P87-M compensation for Tubbataha Reef damage not enough — militant group

Militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) on Saturday said the P87 million reported compensation of the United States government for the damage of the Tubbataha reef due to the grounding of minesweeper USS Guardian a year ago is not enough.

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Palace: US payment for Tubbataha damage in documentation stage

The agreement by the United States to pay an P87-million fine for the damage caused by the minesweeper USS Guardian on Tubbataha Reef in 2013 is in the documentation stage, Malacañang said Saturday.

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PNoy urged: Certify as urgent resolution to extend application for HR violations claims

An alliance of human rights groups on Friday urged President Benigno Aquino III to immediately act and certify as urgent a joint resolution seeking to extend the deadline for the filing of claims of Martial Law victims.

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Palace: Proper procedures to be followed in deporting Laude BF

Malacañang on Saturday assured the public the proper procedures will be followed in the prospective deportation of the German fiance of slain transgender woman Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude.

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List of flights canceled due to bad weather

At least four flights were canceled on Saturday morning due to bad weather conditions, the Department of Transportation and Communications said.

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DOLE reminds employers of All Saints’ Day wage rules

The Department of Labor and Employment on Friday reminded employers to comply with the pay rules for All Saints' Day, November 1.

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Customs Bureau seizes 268 'Viagra' tablets sent through mail

The Bureau of Customs said Friday that Customs officers had seized 268 anti-impotence tablets illegally brought into the country from the United States through the mail.

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Customs Bureau seizes 268 'Viagra' tablets sent through mail

The Bureau of Customs said Friday that Customs officers had seized 268 anti-impotence tablets illegally brought into the country from the United States through the mail.

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Local Job Opening: Graphic Designer (GD01)

Job Position:  Graphic Designer (GD01)
Emapta - Philippines

 

Job Description
EMAPTA is looking for a Graphic Designer who will create design solutions that have a high visual impact. The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time and deadlines.

Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain marketing and operational materials
• Design and develop layouts for web including wireframes and graphics
• Create lay-out of marketing collateral and advertising through both traditional and new media for marketing promotions, product and content
• Create Final Artwork for suppliers for printed media
• Coordinate with different departments and clients 

Requirements
• Proven commercial design experience
• Strong portfolio of digital design work for web and print
• Strong Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator skills
• Has knowledge in HTML and CSS is a plus
• Ability to create visually stunning and professional imagery for web and print campaigns
• Experience in graphic design for websites, web applications and mobile devices
• Strong English language and communication skills
• Agile development understanding
• Ability to produce print ready artwork (not essential)
• Must be able to work well in a team or autonomously
• Tertiary qualification required
• Must have an eye for detail 

Small Private Above all, we offer a fun, dynamic and highly professional working environment where we provide you with the training, skills and international exposure to become a more powerful player in the global economy!

Please email your CV to apply@emapta.com with the subject " EMAPTA Applicant" 

Job Source:  Indeed

BSP ill-equipped to store, preserve confiscated Marcos paintings

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has asked the Sandiganbayan to allow the transfer of 15 paintings, seized recently as part of the ill-gotten wealth of the family of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, to another facility.

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