Palace releases list of holidays for 2014

By Kristine Angeli Sabillo
INQUIRER.net

3:57 pm | Monday, September 30th, 2013

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MANILA, Philippines – The much-anticipated list of official holidays was released by Malacañang on Monday.

Filipinos can now plan their vacations months earlier, especially with four long weekends expected next year.

Students also have a lot to look forward to as most regular and special holidays fall on a weekday.

Proclamation no. 655 reiterated that all holidays, except those religious in nature, will be moved to the nearest Monday.

The document said the national holidays for “observance of Eid’l Fitr and Eidul Adha shall hereafter be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations.”

The complete list is as follows:

A. Regular Holidays

1 January (Wednesday) – New Year’s Day

9 April (Wednesday), Araw ng Kagitingan

17 April, Maundy Thursday

18 April, Good Friday

1 May (Thursday), Labor Day

12 June (Thursday), Independence Day

25 August (Monday), National Heroes Day

30 November (Sunday), Bonifacio Day

25 December (Thursday), Christmas Day

30 December (Tuesday), Rizal Day

B. Special (Non-Working) Days

31 January (Friday), Chinese New Year

19 April, Black Saturday

21 August (Thursday), Ninoy Aquino Day

1 November (Saturday), All Saints Day

24 December (Wednesday),

26 December (Friday), Additional non-working days

31 December (Wednesday), Last Day of the Year

C. Special Holiday (for all schools)

25 February (Tuesday), EDSA Revolution Anniversary

Regular holidays mean an employee will be paid in full even if the person does not report for work and will be paid double if he or she does.

For special holidays, the employee will not be paid if he or she doesn’t work but will be entitled to 130 percent of the usual pay if the person does.

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In the just-released September 2013 Licensure Examination for Teachers-Secondary, PLM got a passing rate of 89.33% (67 out of 75) for first-timers, or an overall rate of 69.31%. National passing rate is only 39.75%.
Congrats for an annually increasing passing rate! :)
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N.B.: Only this March 2013, PLM got the Top 1 with 94%, which is reputedly the highest-ever rate in the history of PRC's Board for Professional Teachers.

PRC: September 2013 Licensure Examination for Teachers-Secondary

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The US National Library of Medicine (NLM); the world's largest medical library is providing a temporary free access to full text articles from major bio-medicine titles to healthcare professionals, librarians, and the public affected by disasters from November 11, 2013 - December 9, 2013. Log in now! (PLM College of Medicine)

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CEP:
The Quake & Fire Drill this Friday, 3pm, is intended:
1) For PLM to simulate the scenarios of an actual outbreak
2) For the Brigade to respond to the outbreak & rescue victims, all in yet undisclosed locations
according to the plan devised by the Manila Fire Department.
The cooperation of everyone is earnestly enjoined to consider the simulation experience as if the outbreak is actually progressing.
This helps us amplify our disaster preparedness and save precious lives.

Are you a selfie addict? Grab your smartphone, "smize" and celebrate, because SELFIE is 2013 Oxford word of the year!http://edition.cnn.com/2013/11/19/living/selfie-word-of-the-year/

Selfie named word of the year for 2013

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The Oxford Dictionaries have named "selfie" international word of the year.

PLM announces the opening of PLMAT application today.
Qualification: Manila resident with 85% GWA in the 3rd-year level OR 4th-year's 2nd grading period.
Documentary submittals (Orig & photocopy):
*High school ID
*F-138/F-137
*Proof of Manila residency: Parent's latest Voter's Reg w/ Voting Record &/or applicant's SK voter's certificate OR Parent's 2013 Income Tax/Real Property Tax w/ company ID; plus Barangay certificate (if available)
*NSO-certified birth certificate
PLMAT fee: PhP 605
For more info:

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Do you regularly use "Copy-Paste" to your assignments/researches? Then maybe you should know the dangers of using "Copy-Paste." Read the article below.http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/10/5-myths-about-copyright-teachers-need.html

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MARAMING SALAMAT SA SUPORTA....

The PLM College of Medicine announces the preliminary visit of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) accreditors on 14-15 November 2013. It is the first step towards the recognition and accreditation of the CM as an excellent medical school.

PLM students offered a moment of prayers for those who have been affected by the most powerful typhoon in the world's recorded history.#ReliefPH

"LIGHTS AND PRAYERS"

PLMayers intercede for the victims and survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda by offering prayers and lighting candles along Muralla St. at 5pm, today. The ceremony was organized by Bukluran Students' Alliance-- Integrated Students' Organization (Photo courtesy of BSA-ISO).

GMA News on the power of social media amidst absolute devastation & total chaos:
Ngayong panahon ng kalamidad, mas pinadali ng social media ang paghahatid ng tulong at ng impormasyon sa mga apektadong pamilya. Pwedeng mahanap ang nawawalang mahal sa buhay o 'di kaya nama'y magbigay ng impormasyon tungkol sa isang taong napaulat na nawawala.

Social media, naging malaking tulong din sa panahon ng kalamidad | Video

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The CUES Office is now accepting donations (in kind or cash) for typhoon "Yolanda" victims. They need water, clothes, rice, food, etc. Please help our fellow Filipinos. Any donation that you will give is a big relief to them. This will be their early Christmas gift from you! Always remember that, it is better to give than to receive!

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PLM's annual passing rate in the CPA state licensure exams keeps on getting higher! With 70.69% for first-takers and 60% overall in the October 2013 CPA board, at the backdrop of a mere 40.84% national passing rate, PLM has everything to rise as a formidable dark horse CPA powerhouse soon! :)

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Due to the onslaught of super storm Yolanda, classes at all levels in PLM are suspended.
CUES continues in accepting donations for calamity victims.
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Education Secretary Releases Urgent Memorandum regarding Typhoon Yolanda

 Additional Reminders regarding Typhoon Yolanda (TS Haiyan) 

 URGENT MEMORANDUM 

TO:ALL SCHOOL HEADS 

FROM :BR. ARMIN A. LUISTRO FSC, Secretary 

 DATE :6 November 2013 

 SUBJECT : Additional Reminders regarding Typhoon Yolanda (TS Haiyan) 

 This is to reiterate the earlier memorandum from Undersecretary Rizalino D. Rivera on the precautionary measures in anticipation of typhoon Yolanda. As discussed during the NDRRMC emergency meeting today, school heads are hereby advised to take precautionary measures in anticipation of strong winds (which could reach a speed of up to 200 kph) and heavy rains that may affect specifically the provinces of Samar, Leyte, Cebu, Romblon, Masbate, and Palawan. 

(1) As directed in our earlier memo, school heads are reminded to work with their respective school communities and ensure that: 

a) computers and other electrical equipment are unplugged; and, 

b) textbooks, furniture, and other important materials are moved to safer areas. 

(2) Additionally, the following measures should also be undertaken with the help of the local community or LGU: 

a) secure roof beams with wires or heavy duty ropes; 

b) board up jalousies and windows with plywood or other secure material; and,

c) prune trees especially those adjacent to buildings and along electrical posts. 

(3) For schools that have been designated by LGUs as evacuation centers, school heads should immediately contact their respective Division Offices via text message and identify the DepED school coordinator and contact details. 

 We continue to pray that under your leadership we will be better prepared to  any difficulties ahead.

Br. Armin A. Luistro, FSC

Secretary

Have you started decorating your house for Christmas? Some of the sections in the library have started putting up their Christmas trees. See their Christmas tree styles and design only here at PLM Library.

Good morning Isko and Iska!!! 

It's the start of the 2nd semester SY 2013-2014. Don't forget to have your library cards ENDORSED for the current semester. Endorsement of library cards is at the Circulation Section. Just present your library card, of course! 

For those LOST library cards, you may now apply for a new one at the Circulation Section. You have to pay PHP21 + PHP5 (plastic) = PHP26. Just present your registration form and your payment.

Remember, library cards that are NOT ENDORSED for the current semester are NOT ALLOWED to enter the PLM Library.