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P31 Wage Increase to minimum earners in Central Visayas

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May 28, 2022

P31 Wage Increase to minimum earners in Central Visayas

Great news for our minimum wage earners!

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Central Visayas approved on May 24, 2022 the P31 wage increase of minimum earners on both agricultural and non-agricultural sectors in Central Visayas.

Now, if you’re wondering if there is right representation, the wage board is composed of the Regional Directors of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-7, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-7 and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). Also included are two employer sector representatives, and two labor sector representatives.

This P31 increase is considered to be the highest in Region 7 since 1989 where there was an increase of P25.

According to the press release by the DOLE, under the new order the following changes on minimum daily wage will apply on two industry classifications Non-Agriculture and Agriculture/Non-Agriculture with less than 10 workers combined.

Baguio, Philippines | Photo from Unsplash

Non-Agriculture Category

Class A cities and municipalities: P435
Class B cities and municipalities: P397
Class C municipalities: P387

Agriculture/Non-Agriculture with less than 10 workers combined

Class A cities and municipalities: P425
Class B cities and municipalities: P392
Class C municipalities: P382

With this, region 7 now has an overall minimum wage range of P382 to P435.

Central Visayas / Region 7

Provinces: Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor
Urbanized Cities: Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Mandaue City

There is also good news to our helpers at home as the RTWPB-Central Visayas also approved an increase of P500 for domestic workers or “Kasambahays” in Central Visayas.

Domestic Workers/ Kasambahays

Chartered Cities and First-Class Municipalities: P5,500 per month
Other Municipalities: P4,500 per month

As stated by Undersecretary and DOLE-7 Concurrent Head, Victor A. Del Rosario, this new wage order will be submitted to the National Wage and Productivity Commission (NWPC) for review and shall take effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Island and Sun Beach Resort: Cordova’s Pristine Beach Paradise

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May 28, 2022

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Island and Sun Beach Resort: Cordova’s Pristine Beach Paradise

Proving that this resort is full of fun activities, Island and Sun Beach Resort offers activities like scuba diving, kayaking and island hopping. Guests who seek adventure are surely in for a treat who at the same time can enjoy the beauty of the Cordova Island.

Island and Sun Beach Resort is one of the popular beach resorts both locals and tourists frequent to once they are in the beautiful island of Cordova. Nestled on a white sandy stretch, this resort is a perfect place to get that “water therapy” under the sun. The white sands of the beach is so pristine that it matches with the quality of that in Boracay’s.

Photo from Island and Sun Beach Resort Facebook Page

The rooms verandah also provides a breathtaking view of the calm, open sea, where neighboring islets can also be visibly seen. Spending a lazy day here while waiting for both the sunrise and sunset is a magnificent experience, especially while you’re in one of the twenty-five deluxe suites this resort has.

Not only that, this resort is also a favorite spot for surfers with huge waves crashing all the time. Various water sports activities are also available as the resort is well-equipped with facilities like for scuba diving, snorkeling and even jet skiing.

Rates & Other Information

DAY USE RATES:

Entrance fee: P150 per head with free use of table and chairs
Boat fare: P40 per head (one-way)

Use of tents are allowed for overnight use. Overnight Rooms are not yet available until further notice.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Checkin and Out Time: After 2:00 PM and Until 12:00 NN
Contact Number: +63 32 238 1878
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Island-and-Sun-Beach-Resort-413036138773457/
Website: http://www.islandandsun.com/

HOW TO GET THERE

Exact Location: Gilutungan, Cordova, Mactan, 6017, Philippines

BY LOCAL COMMUTE: You can ride a V-Hire stationed at SM City Cebu bound for Cordova. Fare is P40-P50 and you can get off at the Cordova Grandmall. From there, you can ride a tricycle to Maribago, Mactan Island with fare around P10-P15 per person.

You can hire a boat from any tourism providers, especially those located on Maribago, Mactan Island. Or, you can also rent a ‘pumpboat’ that can drop you off to Gilutungan, Cordova.

Pump boats are available at Angasil port, beside Mactan New Town. Boat fee starts at ₱100 per head, but make sure to agree first on the fare before proceeding.

BY PLANE: If you’re outside Cebu, take a flight bound to Mactan-Cebu International Airport and from there, you can hire cars for rent than can take you to Cordove Reef Village Resort. Upon arrival, you can take a boat bound to Hilutungan Island which is around 15-20 minutes ride.

Slater and Kryz welcome 2nd baby

Marel Baluyos

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May 28, 2022

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Jan Slater Lee Young and Krystle “Kryz” Gail Uy have finally welcomed their newest member of the sky fam.

The couple have made the announcement as only established content creators do, through a vlog.

On her recent Youtube vlog uploaded on May 25, 2022, Kryz shared her experience as she gave birth to a healthy baby boy in which she titled “Our lucky baby.”

The 23-minute birth vlog documented the hard journey of Kryz giving birth to a healthy baby from the contractions to snuggling with Slater in the hospital bed to their new baby coming home. Although there were said to be some complications, they made it safe and sound

She also shared beautiful pictures on her personal Instagram saying “Finally met our lucky little baby boy. Thankful for such a positive birth experience and to my nurses and midwives for never leaving my side and taking such good care of me and baby! We can’t wait to start another crazy adventure with this little guy.”

The pictures naturally trended as even after giving birth Kryz still looks stunning in those pictures.

Slater and Kryz first announced they would be having a second child in November 2021. They got married in 2019 at Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu and welcomed their first son Scott Knoa Young last 2020.

It would be interesting how Scottie reacts to the new addition on their little hub which we know we’ll definitely see in time in their upcoming vlogs.

Now open: The New ‘Wingers Unlimited’ at Parkmall in Mandaue City

Marel Baluyos

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May 27, 2022

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Now open: The New ‘Wingers Unlimited’ at Parkmall in Mandaue City

Cebu definitely eats good food in plenty.

Proof of that is the many unlimited chicken wings that are so well-loved by Cebuanos. One of them however have step up their game with a bigger and better Wingers Unlimited complete with Al Fresco dining.

Wingers Unlimited – Parkmall branch

Wingers Unlimited officially opened its sixth branch in the stand-alone building in Parkmall, Mandaue City on May 25, 2022 and it is a vibe indeed.

You’ll get to drop by with your friends and family at Parkmall and munch on those creamy and tart chicken wings with Colonel Sweet Mustard and the creamy and hot classic ones all while sitting outdoors and basking on the busy environment.

And there’s a reason why Wingers have been a staple in every Cebuanos’ heart, it’s because they give everything we want- UNLIMITED.

Unli Flavored Chicken Wings
Unli rice
Unli Flavored Fries
Bottomless Softdrinks & Juices
Unli Dessert

At just P399, you can have all these and indulge yourself as much as you can.

Wingers Unlimited – Parkmall branch as with its predecessors also brings the internationally acclaimed Flavored Chicken Buffalo Wings in the Philippine market with their innovative array of sauces made fit for the Filipino taste.

Chicken Flavors

Major Barbecue
Sgt. Garlic Pepper
Colonel Sweet Mustard
Private Plain
John Doe

One of their unique charm is that you’ll get a surprise every time with the mysterious “John Doe” flavor. You’ll never know what you’ll get, literally.

Though, the variety of flavored chicken wings are just the start of your gastronomic journey once you visit. You’ll also get to binge on the abundant fries, different drinks and of course the overflowing soft ice cream we all love.

Other Offers

Wingers Saver Meals
Army Cuts
Chicken Wings (Ala Carte)
Combat Ration
Flavored Fries (BBQ, Cheese Sour Cream)
Ready-to-Cook Chicken (40pcs chicken wings)

NOW OPEN FOR FRANCHISE!

5 Brad’s Dragon Food Corporation (5BDF Corporation) has been doing business as Wingers Unlimited Flavored Wings since 2016 and have already opened seven (7) Wingers Unlimited branches.

Now, Wingers has finally opened its doors for franchising so you can turn your dream of unli chicken wings business into a reality! For franchise inquiries, contact them at 0917-703-7372 or email [email protected].

Franchising Details

The estimated capital starts at P8,000,000 inclusive of:

Store construction of at least 100sqm
Equipment and facilities
Furniture and fixture
Signage
Pre-opening expenses
Training fee, Initial stocks, Grand Opening
Initial Franchise Term of 5 years
Franchise Fee

Grand Opening Promo

Wingers Unlimited offers 50% OFF to its first 100 adult customers who will avail of Wingers’ All-You-Can-Eat meals.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Other Information:

Opening hours: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Contact number: 0917-705-5120 and (032) 254-2603
Email address: N/A
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/wingersunlimited/

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Stand-alone Building Unit 2101-B, Parkmall, Tipollo, Mandaue City, Cebu

BY BUS: Ride a bus or any PUJ going to Parkmall like 01K from Emall or SM City. Once you’re there just ask around to point you to Wingers.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Parkmall” in Mandaue City. Parking space is available.

2022 Travel Guide: Philippines to Bali Requirements, Quarantine Rules, Visa Exemptions

Marel Baluyos

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May 27, 2022

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2022 Travel Guide: Philippines to Bali Requirements, Quarantine Rules, Visa Exemptions

Bali is one of those places that sparks just the most picturesque of places in our minds. Its glossy beaches, lush jungles, and temples and that famous Instagrammable spot in between two pillars of stone are just a few of its wonders.

A great news for the wanderers of the world is that Bali is now open to international tourists. Tourists with feet that are just itching for a travel after that very long years of not being able to.

No worries though as we’ve got you. Here is everything that you need to know before experiencing a trip to Bali, Indonesia:

Visa Exemption for PH

The best thing about Bali is that us Filipinos are not required a Visa to visit as we are under the Visa Exemption Arrangement. With this, we can even stay for a maximum stay of 30 days to properly immersed ourselves into the local culture.

Requirements for Visit Visa Exemption:

Passport that’s valid for a minimum of six (6) months
Return ticket or pass to continue the trip to another country
Proof of ownership of health insurance

Requirements for travel from Philippines to Bali

As the pandemic is still here, we should still be vigilant with our health and safety as well as the medical and travel requirements you need to have:

Proof of vaccination (both digital and physical) showing the traveler has complete doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered 14 days before departure. Otherwise, a:
- Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result taken within 48 hours before departure
Download the mobile application “PeduliLindungi” available on iOS and Android
Register an E-Hac or Electronic Health Alert Card via PeduliLindungi
Prepare travel insurance with USD 25,000 minimum coverage, including medical and treatment expenses for COVID-19

Quarantine Rules

Vaccinated tourists – Quarantine is not required (including those who have complete doses of vaccine at least 14 days before departure)
Unvaccinated tourists/ Incomplete doses– mandatory five days quarantine upon arrival

Other Visa exempted countries for Filipinos

Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
Laos
Malaysia
Myanmar
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam

Other Information:

Visit these pages for full details:

Also known as the Island of the Gods, not even the pandemic could darken Bali’s light as it is now rising again as the top global tourist destination.

Take a scan on those requirements now and make sure to prepare for the unforgettable travel to Bali.

Upcoming ‘Winnie the Pooh’ is a Horror Movie not made for kids

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May 27, 2022

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Upcoming ‘Winnie the Pooh’ is a Horror Movie not made for kids

IMDb just dropped gruesome and mysterious images from an upcoming indie horror movie titled Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.

The movie is reportedly in post-production from writer/director Rhys Frake-Waterfield starring Amber Doig-Thorne, Maria Taylor and Danielle Scott as the main actors in the said film. According to the IMDb page, the film is a grisly retelling of the Winnie the Pooh “legend”.

Winnie the Pooh, a fictional anthrophomorphic teddy bear created by the English Author A. A. Milne, is one of the most popular characters adapted for film and television by the Walt Disney Company.

Check out the images from Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey here:

Photo from IMBDb
Photo from IMBDb
Photo from IMBDb
Photo from IMBDb
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Photo from IMBDb
Photo from IMBDb

But this movie, of course, is not done by Disney now as our fluffy cutesie teddy bear is out of Disney’s clutches and went to the public domain about 4 months ago.

Although there’s no details on its release date yet, this film is an R-rated horror film so children under 17 are adviced to have an accompanying parent or adult guardian when watching this.

Are you guys ready to ‘pooh’ yourselves?

Cochinillo de Cebu: A Tastier and Younger Variety of the Famous Lechon

Local Food

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May 26, 2022

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Cochinillo de Cebu: A Tastier and Younger Variety of the Famous Lechon

Every Cebuano has surely tasted lechon at least once in their life. The world-famous delicacy has become a staple for many Filipino occasions such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, festivals, and many more.

Photo from Cochi by Marvin Agustin Facebook Page

But did you know, that there is a variety of this Filipino favorite that’s taking the internet by storm?

Probably first popularized by actor/chef Marvin Agustin, cochinillo is similarly prepared the same way as the traditional lechon.

What’s the difference between a Cochinillo and a regular lechon?

The main difference is that cochinillos are suckling piglets, meaning they are around a month old only when prepared as a cochinillo. Most lechons use pigs that are already weaned while cochinillos use younger pigs.

Viral videos of chef Marvin Agustin crushing cochinillos with a plate has become very popular, intriguing the Filipino audience.

Chef Marvin prepares and sells cochinillos from his restaurant and his videos are part of his marketing stint, which proved to be very effective.

Cochinillos are revered by meat enthusiasts particularly because of its tender and tastier meat. Cooked in an oven until crispy, the moist and tasty meat of the cochinillo that its meat easily falls off the bone.

The buttery flavor is also noted, which is mentioned not to be present in most traditional lechons. They are also quite good when paired with a special sauce, mostly consisting of suka pinakurat and soy sauce.

Although quite relatively new in the Philippines, cochinillos have actually existed a long time ago already in other countries. The El Sobrino de Botín in Madrid, Spain which is known as the oldest restaurant in the world that is still in operation has served the roasted suckling or el cochinillo around the 1700s.

Among other Spanish dishes, the cochinillos are one of their best-sellers and up to this day, still a crowd favorite.

In Cebu, various lechon shops and stores have started selling cochinillos via special orders. During Christmas, they have become quite in demand, as most Filipinos wanted to try something new aside from the traditional lechon.

Where to buy Cochinillo in Cebu?

Cochinillo en Cebu
- Price: P5,200 (around 6.5-7kg, good for 8-10pax)
- Contact number: 0920-681-3499
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cochinilloencebu
Cochinillo ni Bisaya Studio
- Price: P6,000 (around 6.5-7kg, good for 8-10pax)
- Contact number: 0920-681-3499
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cochinilloencebu

Japan looking to hire 50 nurses, 300 careworkers

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May 26, 2022

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Japan looking to hire 50 nurses, 300 careworkers

For those who want to work abroad, then this might be the opportunity for you.

Last May 18, 2022, the Facebook page of POEA Government Placement Branch In-Action posted a Recruitment Specification Form or RSF stating that Japan is in need of professional nurses and healthcare workers to work for the country.

The Japan International Corporation of Welfare Services or JICWELS mentioned that they are in need of 50 nurses or kangoshi and 300 healthcare workers or kaigofukushishi in their native language.

The following are the qualifications for each position:

NURSES:

Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing with active PRC license;
Minimum of three (3) years hospital work experience;
Must be motivated and committed to work and study as candidate for “Kangoshi” to obtain a National License in Japan.

CAREWORKERS:

Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (with or without PRC license);
Graduate of four (4) year course BUT should submit TESDA National Certificate II in Caregiving (NC II)

Applicants are also required to undergo Japanese language proficiency which would last for twelve (12) months. This is mandatory before any applicants can undergo employment.

Qualified applicants can register online via POEA’s website and must personally submit the necessary documents:

NURSE/CAREWORKER:

Detailed resume with one (1) piece 2×2 recent picture
Clear photocopies of:
- Transcript of Records (TOR)
- College Diploma (4-year course degree)
- Updated Certificate of Employment, if applicable
- Japanese Language Training Certificate, if available
- Valid TESDA NC II Certificate in Caregiving (if not BS Nursing Graduate)
- Valid NBI Clearance (multi-purpose)
- PEOS Certificate
- Printed copy of Worker’s Information Sheet/E-Registration

Applicants’ passports should be valid within six (6) months from the date of scheduled departure. Also, applicants are required to present their original documents for further checking of written information before forwarding the resume to the employer.

Furthermore, those who have a previous record of entry in Japan either as “kangoshi” or “kaigofukushishi” under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) or Technical Internship Committee shall be disqualified.

The set deadline for the applications are:

May 24, 2022 POEA Regional Offices
May 25, 2022 POEA Central Office

Photo from POEA Government Placement Branch In-Action
Photo from POEA Government Placement Branch In-Action
Photo from POEA Government Placement Branch In-Action

Filipinos can now travel to Jeju Island in South Korea Visa-FREE

News and Events

Marel Baluyos

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May 25, 2022

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Filipinos can now travel to Jeju Island in South Korea Visa-FREE

Filipinos love to travel, this one is like an undeniable fact at this point and luckily for us, more and more countries are opening up to our country allowing us to travel Visa-Free.

One of these who have opened their gates again after the pandemic started is the beautiful South Korea which we have seen in dramas and movie a whole lot in our screens especially Jeju Island.

Both Jeju Island will welcome tourists visa-free starting June 1, 2022 as announced by South Korea’s Interior and Safety Minister Jeon Hae-cheol last May 4 and further said that South Korea will gradually open up to international tourists once COVID-19 cases in the country continue to decline.

This visa-free program wa started in 2002 to promote tourism on Jeju Island.

But wait there’s more as not only will you be able to see and experience Jeju Island but also Gangwon province. Jeju Island’s waiver for Filipinos will be through the Jeju International Airport while Gangwon province is through Yangyang Airport.

Stay for 30 days in SK

Yes. You’ve read that right. International tourists can stay for as long as 30 days to fully enjoy the sights and sounds of South Korea and its festivities. You’d be able to adapt to the local life in the provinces in no time.

International events will be taking place in Gangwon province as well which makes it the opportune moment to visit.

Gangwon-do, South Korea | Photo from Unsplash

Jeju Island Top Attractions to visit

Mount Hallasan
Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls
Seonim Bridge
Jungmun Saekdal Beach
Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff

Gangwon Province Top Attractions to visit

Nami Island
Jumunjin Beach
Byeolmaro Observatory
Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge
Seoraksan National Park

Before travelling though, always remember to do your research beforehand on the countries’ entry requirements.

What are you waiting for, reenact those famous scenes in all your favorite Kdramas and visit South Korea now.

Now open: OFW Hospital with Free medical services to all OFWs

Marel Baluyos

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May 25, 2022

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Now open: OFW Hospital with Free medical services to all OFWs

It’s time to give-back to our modern-day superheroes.

Their worries will now be alleviated as the one-of-a-kind hospital built specifically for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) called the OFW Hospital in Pampanga is now operational.

Photo from Presidential Communications (Government of the Philippines) Facebook Page

It is a special kind of hospital and a first of its kind as it mainly provides medical care and health services to both OFWs and their dependents.

OFW Hospital started its partial operations as a polyclinic last May 2 and will be fully operational by the end of June 2022 as announced by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). President Rodrigo Duterte led the inauguration and inspection of the hospital last May 1.

Operating as a polyclinic, only ordinary treatment and outpatient services are provided in the hospital for now. Don’t worry if you have many questions, as a “Malasakit Center and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration desk” will also be set up to provide you with further assistance once you are within the premises of the OFW Hospital.

According to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, when the hospital is fully operational by June, medical equipment will be already transferred and set up in the facility like Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized tomography (CT) scan, Dialysis equipment and others that are worth P200 million in total.

Operation of the hospital is made possible by the following:

Provincial government of Pampanga- Donated land used for the hospital worth P400 million
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – owner and manager of the hospital
Bloomberry Cultural Foundation- cost of construction
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) – funding the procurement of medical equipment
UP-Philippine General – initial operationalization of the hospital’s polyclinic
provide assistance in training clinical and administrative personnel
planning and acquisition of hospital equipment
formulation of clinical and fiscal process flow

Some netizens took to Tiktok to document their experience in the newly built OFW hospital and to be a direct witness of its free services and the reviews are all good so no need to hesitate to avail their services.

Non-Agriculture Category

Agriculture/Non-Agriculture with less than 10 workers combined

Central Visayas / Region 7

Domestic Workers/ Kasambahays

Rates & Other Information

DAY USE RATES:

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE

Wingers Unlimited – Parkmall branch

Chicken Flavors

Other Offers

NOW OPEN FOR FRANCHISE!

Franchising Details

Grand Opening Promo

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Menu:

Other Information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Visa Exemption for PH

Requirements for travel from Philippines to Bali

Quarantine Rules

Other Visa exempted countries for Filipinos

Other Information:

What’s the difference between a Cochinillo and a regular lechon?

Where to buy Cochinillo in Cebu?

The following are the qualifications for each position:

NURSES:

CAREWORKERS:

NURSE/CAREWORKER:

Stay for 30 days in SK

Jeju Island Top Attractions to visit

Gangwon Province Top Attractions to visit

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