Sunday, October 26, 2014

Unliquidated cash advances of govt agencies reach P10B – COA

The unliquidated cash advances of government agencies in 2013 ballooned to some P10 billion, about 25 times the amount recorded the previous year, the Commission on Audit (COA) found.

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Over 50,000 pass teacher licensure exams –PRC

A total of 25,301 elementary teachers out of 70,786 examinees (35.74%) and 26,767 secondary teachers out of 77,803 examinees (34.40%) passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (L.E.T.) given last August 17, 2014, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Monday.

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Oplans Nognog, Maligno just ‘political noise’ —Palace

MalacaƱang described on Monday supposed campaigns to discredit possible presidential candidates for the 2016 polls, such as "Oplan Nognog" and "Oplan Maligno" as "political noise."

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Pemberton snubs prelim probe anew

Suspect US Marine Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton was again a no-show at the preliminary investigation on the killing of Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude in Olongapo City on Monday.

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Soldier pushed by Laude’s fiance cited by AFP

The soldier who blocked the sister and the German fiance of slain Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude from entering the compound where suspect Joseph Scott Pemberton is being detained last week was cited on Monday for not using force against the two.

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Akbayan Rep. Bello files joint resolution seeking to terminate VFA

Akbayan party-list Rep. Walden Bello on Monday filed a joint resolution calling for the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States, claiming the US is using the treaty to evade accountability for the crimes its soldiers are implicated in.

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Steel railings set up anew outside Olongapo venue of Laude preliminary probe

Steel railings were again placed outside the Olongapo City Hall of Justice hours before the resumption of the preliminary investigation into the killing of transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude.

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Some commuters in Cebu reported stranded due to protest caravan

Some commuters in Cebu were reported stranded Monday morning due to a protest caravan by militant public transport drivers and operators.

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Avoid carrying too much baggage, Coast Guard advises Undas travelers

Filipinos taking sea vessels to their home provinces for Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days) were advised Monday to avoid carrying too much baggage for the trip.

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Militant transport groups start protest in NCR, Cebu

Militant transport groups in parts of Metro Manila and Cebu started early Monday their protest actions against a joint admimistrative order imposing heavier penalties on colorums and other traffic violations.

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12.1M families consider themselves poor – SWS Q3 poll

A third quarter 2014 survey taken by pollster Social Weather Stations estimated that around 12.1 million families considered themselves poor.

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PHL thanks US Jewish community anew for Yolanda assistance

Philippine officials in the United States over the weekend thanked the Jewish community there anew for their assistance to residents affected by super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) last year.

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Church starts gathering signatures for people's initiative vs. pork barrel

The signature campaign for the people's initiative against pork barrel was launched on Sunday with a sign-up booth set up outside Quiapo Church in Manila.

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Sueselbeck rushed to hospital after being blocked from leaving

Marc Sueselbeck, the German fiance of slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, was rushed to a hospital Sunday evening after he was barred from leaving the Philippines.

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House bill makes chief justice interim president in case of failed elections

In case of a general failure of national polls, who is supposed to lead the country when the president- and vice president-elect have not yet been proclaimed, and the Senate and House of Representatives have yet to elect their leaders?

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House seen to OK budget on Wednesday despite solon’s threat of going to SC

The chair of the House appropriations committee is determined to have the P2.6-trillion national budget passed by Wednesday despite a progressive lawmaker’s threat to go to the Supreme Court if House leaders block the discussion of the errata inserted in the general appropriations bill (GAB).

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Bar examinees file out of UST as test ends

Some of year's Bar examinees started filing out of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila past 5 p.m. on Sunday.

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De Lima: BI to bar Sueselbeck from leaving PHL

Marc Sueselbeck, the German fiance of slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, will not be allowed to leave the country because he will have to face deportation proceedings first, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said Sunday.

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Government focused on preparations vs. Ebola – Palace

Preparations against Ebola are a top priority for government, a MalacaƱang spokesman said Sunday in light of concern that the virus might reach the country.

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Palace: Govt agencies have started preparing for Undas

Government agencies have started preparing for the yearly exodus of Filipinos to the provinces to be with their families for the traditional observance of All Saints' and All Souls' Days.

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Saturday, October 25, 2014

Laude fiancƩ leaving PHL Sunday evening

Marc Sueselbeck, the German fiancƩ of slain transgender Filipino woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, may leave the country before immigration authorities have a chance to deport him.

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Amid Vatican’s openness toward gays, bishop maintains unchastity wrong

Amid the Vatican's more open attitude toward gays, a Catholic priest in Mindanao maintained impure deeds and thoughts are still sinful, a Mindanao-based bishop reminded the faithful.

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Group warns vs. toxic candles for Undas

With just over a week to go before Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Days), an ecological group warned the public against using toxic candles – such as imported Chinese candles with metal wicks – in paying respects to their dearly departed.

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Examinees flock to UST for final Bar Exam day

Examinees filed into the University of Santo Tomas campus in Manila before 6 a.m. Sunday for the final day of the bar exams.

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Job Opening: Web Graphic Artist

Job Position Needed:  Web Graphic Artist

Key Skills
Adobe Illustrator / Adobe InDesign / Adobe Lightroom / Adobe Photoshop / Corel Draw / Freehand Drawing / Quark Xpress / Web Graphics / Browser Compatibility / CSS / GUI design / W3C Compliancy / Web 2.0 / xHTML / Gimp

Job Description

The Web Graphic Artist will work within the client's marketing team to produce creative and high-quality web design work including web assets, responsive email templates, dynamic email artwork and display banner ads.


Key responsibilities include:
  • Reporting to a full-time designer
  • Working closely with the Digital Marketing Executive to develop creative and original email designs for two brands – Bookworld and Angus & Robertson – and all related web artwork such as banners, pods and landing page designs.
  • Building mobile responsive emails and have strong knowledge of responsive design practices.
  • Producing high-quality work within tight deadlines on a weekly basis while working with brand guidelines, but will also be able to think outside the square to create interesting, fun and eye-catching designs.

If hired, you will be working for the top online book retailer based in Australia. They are known to have over half a million customers and with millions of titles to choose from, including an outstanding selection of Australian and international bestsellers, they always provide great customer service by feeding the imagination of every kind of reader.

Requirements
  • At least 1-3 years of related working experience
  • Has worked both agency and client side (preferably for online retail)
  • Proven design skills
  • Experience as developer and designer - respects both disciplines
  • Expertise on Mac utilizing Adobe CS applications
  • Great sense of typography
  • Comfortable working within brand guidelines
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality within tight deadlines and high volumes
  • Ability to create responsive and modular email templates with the use of media queries
  • Excellent understanding of HTML & CSS with troubleshooting skills - ambitiously solving code hurdles before they become problems
  • Strong knowledge of current mobile/responsive design practices
  • Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree
  • Willing to work at our Mall of Asia site  in Pasay City, Manila on a Day Shift schedule

Why Join Us?

MicroSourcing offers diversity in career options. We welcome individuality in self-expression without losing the value for team involvement. We are a fresh look at the BPO & KPO industry. Come experience the MicroSourcing life and be part of our growing family.

Cultures and Values

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‘Oplan Maligno’ underway to discredit Roxas, boost VP Binay's ratings, Erice warns

Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice on Saturday said Oplan Maligno — campaign to bolster Vice President Jejomar Binay's political standing — is underway.

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CBCP meets with whistleblowers in alleged Makati City corruption

Some members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) have met with seven whistleblowers in alleged corruption in Makati City during the administration of Jejomar Binay, now vice president of the Philippines.

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CBCP: Replace life imprisonment with ‘indefinite’ prison terms

Citing Pope Francis' call to end life imprisonment, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines is pushing for the replacement of life terms with "indefinite" prison terms.

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Erap open to political alliance with Arroyo

Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada said Saturday that he has buried the hatchet and is now open to forming a political alliance with Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

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Palace: Agencies working to ensure orderly ‘Undas’

MalacaƱang 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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Friday, October 24, 2014

Guard ‘pushed’ by Laude’s fiancĆ© 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, MalacaƱang 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

MalacaƱang 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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Tiu may face obstruction of justice, tax evasion charges – Cayetano

Businessman Antonio Tiu could be charged with obstruction of justice and tax evasion if it is shown that he covering up Vice President Jejomar Binay's ownership of the 350-hectare property in Rosario, Batangas.

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Maguindanao massacre case: De Lima ‘considering’ removing Baraan from prosecution team

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima has admitted being torn between warring members of the prosecution in the almost five-year Maguindanao massacre case.

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PNoy prays for peace, solution to greed in JIL anniversary

Even in his prayers, President Benigno Aquino III does not forget the greedy and the power hungry. During the anniversary gathering of the Jesus is Lord (JIL) religious movement, Aquino, who had expressed openness for a second term as President, concluded his speech with a prayer for solutions to the country's problems, including hunger, poverty and persons who are hungry for power.

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Job Openings: Web Designer

Job Position:  Web Designer

COSMOTECH PHILS., INC. - Makati
  • Design and develop web application that specializes on the front-end or user interface aspect
  • Collaborate with the lead developers, testers and project managers during the design and development phase
Bachelor’s Degree
Arts, Design, Creative Multimedia, IT, Computer Science

Skills Required:
CSS/Javascript, JQUERY/JAVA, ASP.NET, MVC 4
Knowledge in testing tools used in testing web UI/application
Knowledge in cross-browser/platform issues and code solutions
Knowledge in using different frameworks such as Bootstrap, AJAX, AngularJS and others

For more information visit: Indeed

PHL's ‘triple-action plan’ to address, not aggravate South China Sea tension – DFA

Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said Friday that the Philippines is trying to address the escalating tension in the West Philippine Sea with its Triple Action Plan (TAP) contrary to the claim of China that it will complicate and aggravate the situation.

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 Laude laid to rest amid cries for justice

Slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude was laid to rest at The Heritage Garden in Olongapo City shortly after 5 p.m. Friday, amid calls for justice by Laude's loved ones.

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Laude funeral procession arrive at Olongapo memorial park

The funeral procession of slain transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude arrived at the Heritage Memorial Park in Olongapo City shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, GMA News' Hadji Rieta said on his Twitter account.

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