Greetings from the Chairman & Council of Brgy. 885
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
First Row from left to right : Kagawads Percy Areopagita, Lulu Ignacio, Secretary Marcy Cristobal, Chairman Marie G. Vergara, Belle Amatorio, Kagawads May Fernandez and Jesi Bautista
Second Row from left to right : Kagawads Virgilio Rivera, Josephine Go and Richard Lopez
Labels: celebrations, Community Service
Christmas gift for HER
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Calling all loving husbands out there! By now I’m sure you are scouting on what to give your wives this Christmas. There’s no better way than to visit redenvelope.com for christmas gift ideas for your wife. Here you will surely find an assortment of items for her ranging from clothings and apparels, accessories, jewelries, home decors and a lot more. You can even have them personalized. Check out their catalog and order now.
Labels: celebrations, Online Shopping
Invites here and there
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
I have a number of social invitations this month for different events like weddings, birthdays, and house blessings and to sit among major judges in competitions. I’m excited about the later when I will be among the priviledged ones to choose in the District wide Mr. and Ms. Little United Nations whose contestants are winners from their respective Day Care Centers from different Barangays in District 6. I’m even thinking of coming in Chinese costume but on second thoughts asking myself I might look over acting. What do you think?
Labels: celebrations, Online Shopping
Invites here and there
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Invitations keep pouring in! I just cannot give in to all of them. Socials and civic functions, birthdays, weddings and even advance graduation invitations are already at hand. There are several times when I just cannot attend all the invites from personal friends because of official mandatory functions and activities from the City Government that you cannot refuse since they are all part of my job as Barangay Official or Community Head.
Labels: Barangay Governance, celebrations, Online Shopping
Barangay. 885 proudly waves our Philippine Flag
Saturday, June 4, 2011
In commemoration of our 113th Independence Day, we enjoined everyone to display our national flag in our offices, at home and everywhere else where it would be appropriate and patriotic to display the national colors.
Likewise, Araw ng Maynila’s 440th anniversary is celebrated every 24th day also this month.
Be a proud Pinoy ….. display our flag.
Likewise, Araw ng Maynila’s 440th anniversary is celebrated every 24th day also this month.
Be a proud Pinoy ….. display our flag.
Labels: Barangay Governance, celebrations, Patriotism
Santa Ana Town Fiesta coming up!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
The Handugan (Offering) last May 3, 2011 officially signaled the beginning of The festivities in honor of Santa Ana Patroness Our Lady of the Abandoned. The Town Fiesta is every 12th day of May. The different sectors of our town were represented andwere asked to offer flowers according to a theme color (yellow flowers) and height (12 inches including vase). The Chairman usually represents the Barangay unless a proxy is assigned in his or her absence.
Labels: celebrations
Ready for special occasions
Sunday, February 6, 2011
I had the chance to get a good connection with one of the famous couturiers in the country today and was able to fit several of his gowns and formal dresses which were offered to me at discounted prices. It was my long time wish to have even just one gown made by this designer. I would really love to store special occasion dresses since I always attend special functions and social gatherings in lieu of my present position. If I have them on hand, I will always be prepared and not cram for something to wear in cases of short term invites.
Labels: celebrations, Online Shopping, Personal - things I love
From our home to yours!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
All About Philippine Holidays
Thursday, August 5, 2010
National, Official and Non-working Holidays Philippines 2010
National, Official and Non-working Holidays in the Philippines 2010
In general, providing a fixed list of holiday dates is difficult because most of the 2010 regular holidays and nationwide special holidays in the Philippines are movable, as provided under Republic Act 9492 (an Act rationalizing the celebration of national holidays). For these movable holidays, the President is tasked by law to issue a Proclamation, at least 6 months prior to a movable holiday, fixing the specific date of that non-working day.
National Regular Holidays List for 2010 - Philippines
New Year's Day January 1, 2010 Friday
Chinese Lunar New Year's Day February 14, 2010 Sunday
People Power Anniversary February 22, 2010 Monday
Maulid un-Nabi February 26, 2010 Friday
Maundy Thursday April 1, 2010 Thursday
Good Friday April 2, 2010 Friday
Holy Saturday April 3, 2010 Saturday
Easter Day April 4, 2010 Sunday
Araw ng Kagitingan April 9, 2010 Tuesday
Labor Day May 3, 2010 Monday
National Elections May 10, 2010 Monday
Independence Day June 14, 2010 Monday
Ninoy Aquino Day August 23, 2010 Monday
National Heroes Day August 29, 2010 Sunday
National Heroes Day Holiday August 30, 2010 Monday
Eid-ul-Fitr September 1, 2010 Wednesday
All Saints Day November 1, 2010 Monday
Id-ul-Adha November 17, 2010 Wednesday
Bonifacio Day November 29, 2010 Monday
Chritmas Eve December 24, 2010 Friday
Christmas Day December 25, 2010 Saturday
Rizal Day December 27, 2010 Monday
New Year's Eve December 31, 2010 Friday
National Regular Holidays Compensation - Philippines
a. If it is an employee’s regular workday
• If unworked - 100%
• If worked - 1st 8 hours - 200%
• Excess of 8 hours - plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
b. If it is an employee’s rest day
• If unworked - 100%
• If worked - 1st 8 hours - plus 30% of 200%
• Excess of 8 hours - plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
Nationwide Special Holidays List - Philippines
Ninoy Aquino day Monday nearest August 21
All Saints Day November 1, 2010
Last Day of the Year December 31, 2010
Special Days - Philippines
For declared special days such as Special Non-Working Day, Special Public Holiday, Special National Holiday, in addition to the two nationwide special days (November 1, All Saints Day and December 31, Last Day of the Year), the following rules shall apply:
a. If unworked
• No pay, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment of wages on special days even if unworked.
b. If worked
• 1st 8 hours - plus 30% of the daily rate of 100%
• excess of 8 hours - plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
c. Falling on the employee’s rest day and if worked
• 1st 8 hours - plus 50% of the daily rate of 100%
• excess of 8 hours - plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
Special Working Holidays - Philippines
For work performed, an employee in the Philippines is entitled only to his basic rate. No premium pay is required since work performed on said days is considered work on ordinary working days.
National, Official and Non-working Holidays in the Philippines 2010
In general, providing a fixed list of holiday dates is difficult because most of the 2010 regular holidays and nationwide special holidays in the Philippines are movable, as provided under Republic Act 9492 (an Act rationalizing the celebration of national holidays). For these movable holidays, the President is tasked by law to issue a Proclamation, at least 6 months prior to a movable holiday, fixing the specific date of that non-working day.
National Regular Holidays List for 2010 - Philippines
New Year's Day January 1, 2010 Friday
Chinese Lunar New Year's Day February 14, 2010 Sunday
People Power Anniversary February 22, 2010 Monday
Maulid un-Nabi February 26, 2010 Friday
Maundy Thursday April 1, 2010 Thursday
Good Friday April 2, 2010 Friday
Holy Saturday April 3, 2010 Saturday
Easter Day April 4, 2010 Sunday
Araw ng Kagitingan April 9, 2010 Tuesday
Labor Day May 3, 2010 Monday
National Elections May 10, 2010 Monday
Independence Day June 14, 2010 Monday
Ninoy Aquino Day August 23, 2010 Monday
National Heroes Day August 29, 2010 Sunday
National Heroes Day Holiday August 30, 2010 Monday
Eid-ul-Fitr September 1, 2010 Wednesday
All Saints Day November 1, 2010 Monday
Id-ul-Adha November 17, 2010 Wednesday
Bonifacio Day November 29, 2010 Monday
Chritmas Eve December 24, 2010 Friday
Christmas Day December 25, 2010 Saturday
Rizal Day December 27, 2010 Monday
New Year's Eve December 31, 2010 Friday
National Regular Holidays Compensation - Philippines
a. If it is an employee’s regular workday
• If unworked - 100%
• If worked - 1st 8 hours - 200%
• Excess of 8 hours - plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
b. If it is an employee’s rest day
• If unworked - 100%
• If worked - 1st 8 hours - plus 30% of 200%
• Excess of 8 hours - plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
Nationwide Special Holidays List - Philippines
Ninoy Aquino day Monday nearest August 21
All Saints Day November 1, 2010
Last Day of the Year December 31, 2010
Special Days - Philippines
For declared special days such as Special Non-Working Day, Special Public Holiday, Special National Holiday, in addition to the two nationwide special days (November 1, All Saints Day and December 31, Last Day of the Year), the following rules shall apply:
a. If unworked
• No pay, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment of wages on special days even if unworked.
b. If worked
• 1st 8 hours - plus 30% of the daily rate of 100%
• excess of 8 hours - plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
c. Falling on the employee’s rest day and if worked
• 1st 8 hours - plus 50% of the daily rate of 100%
• excess of 8 hours - plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
Special Working Holidays - Philippines
For work performed, an employee in the Philippines is entitled only to his basic rate. No premium pay is required since work performed on said days is considered work on ordinary working days.
Labels: celebrations, Community Service
112th Philippine Independence Day
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Mabuhay! Greetings to Fellow Filipinos.
It has been my 3rd year of hanging and posting Philippine flags and requests business establishments in the stretch of our Barangay days before to commemorate Philippine Independence Day in the spirit of Nationalism. Our sound system will also be playing nationalistic songs the whole day today.
Labels: celebrations, holidays
Love Day/Chinese New Year
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Here's wishing everyone,
too!
In celebration of Valentine's Day, we the Council of Barangay 885 will be launching a Medical and Dental Mission tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. As usual, yours truly the Chairman will be handling Valentine stuffs such as artificial roses, key chains and heart pins to my constituents as well as passers-by and guests.
And ......
too!Labels: celebrations
Welcome 2010 !!!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Year 2009 went by in a blink of an eye, oh how fast! I can't say I didn't do much last year because there were much improvements done in the Barangay but oh it's really difficult to balance everything that some aspects in my life have suffered. I'm just hoping to start the year right and do whatever I think is best for me and everyone else (how broad!). I'll be keeping my fingers crossed and be careful of what comes out of my mouth - "less talk less sin".
I’m not going to make a list of resolutions this year, instead give everything my best shot!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!!
Labels: celebrations
Merry Christmas to All
Friday, December 25, 2009
Brgy. 885's Trick or Treat 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The day before the scheduled Trick or Treat was stormy bought about by super typhoon Santi. Classes were suspended in all levels because Manila was placed under storm signal no. 3. I remember hearing roofs clicking and banging at 3:00 a.m. during the height of the storm due to strongwinds but with less rainfall.
The following morning was still gloomy. Hopeful kids kept coming back and forth to ask if the event will push through. We were blessed (not lucky cause I don't believe in luck) with an almost fine weather that our Halloween 2009 proved to be a success once again with attendance that surpassed last year's affair.
Labels: Barangay Governance, celebrations
Another year!
I thank the Lord for all the blessing bestowed upon me.... a good husband, friends plus technology who brightens up my life and good health and strength that keeps me going in serving others. Happy birthday also to my dear darling daughter Queenie, may she mature and grow up under the Lord's care and guidance.
Labels: celebrations
Authentic Christmas trees
Monday, October 19, 2009
Oh my! How time flies so quickly that you’ll not even notice that Christmas Season is fast approaching. While our living room is still undergoing renovation, I’ve asked my household helpers to check and clean our Christmas decors and saw that our trees are kind of old already and I’m now thinking of purchasing artificial christmas trees that would look really like real ones. I’m now looking around for these kinds of stuffs and would start decorating right after Halloween.
Labels: celebrations, holidays, Home and Living
Not too busy
Saturday, June 20, 2009
After busy schedules the past days in preparation for my MIL's coming birthday, I was in a relax mode today and had all the time to visit my farms, pets and restaurants - I'm referring here to Facebook games where I'm addicted to.Late in the afternoon, I got the chance mingling with fellow lady Chairmen from Pandacan and Sta. Ana in one of my neighboring Chairman's birthday none other than former classmate Chairman Myrna Del Prado (the one standing with me in purple vest) of Barangay 887.
Labels: Barangay Governance, celebrations
The merry month of May - Part I
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Just to catch up with my missed entries, I just have to do a shortcut by posting photos of them.
May 11, 2009 - The "Bisperas" (The day before the Town Fiesta)
May 11, 2009 - The "Bisperas" (The day before the Town Fiesta)
Labels: celebrations
Lenten Season Highlights and Traditions
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
The Penitence
On with the Good Friday tradition with cuz and looking forward to more of these.
A "Pabasa" or Chanting of the Passion of Christ was held within our Barangay which is a yearly "Panata" or tradition of the family of one of our Brgy. Council Member, Jonas Go. The Pabasa was supported by us Council Members through some PERSONAL contributions and solicitations from generous kabarangays.
Good Friday
A group from a certain company in Sta. Ana sponsored an annual "Senakulo" or a play also featuring the Passion of Christ wherein they toured all the 19 barangays of Sta. Ana which highlighted the Crucifixion of Christ in the Town Plaza. They startedthe first scene in our barangay and depicted a total of 4 scenes here.
The Penitence
While about to shoot the first scene of the senakulo, I spotted this passing by and doing his thing right in front of the mini ggrotto beside our home. I was told this man is one of the pedicab drivers in my barangay who does this yearly after he was released from jail. Öh my! I had no idea but I'll check that out this Monday coz I was kinda intrigued to know.
Annual Good Friday Coffee Tradition with Cuz
Annual Good Friday Coffee Tradition with Cuz
On with the Good Friday tradition with cuz and looking forward to more of these.
Labels: celebrations
Happy birthday friend!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
I met Tonyboy and Anna Aquino in the middle of last year at the church we previously attend. They were newbie members then. Because we both belong in the political and community service - he being a former Congressman of Tarlac from the famous and well respected Aquino clan whose father is the older brother of Ninoy Aquino, we shared the same interests. We became much closer then when we both transferred to our new church, The Next Generation International Christian Church where we work in the Outreach Ministry dedicated to serving and discipling less fortunate fellowmen in different communities sharing our blessings through feedings and gift giving and most of all sharing the word of God.
Last Friday, his wife Anna hosted a surprise birthday party for the Golden Boy held at the 34th floor of the Petron Mega Towers in Makati City with our church family and close friends from the political and military world. It was a night of fun music and brotherhood.
Here’s wishing you strenght, good health and continuous faith and service to the Lord.
Labels: celebrations, Community Service, faith
