During the recent days, two government policies intended for safety of passengers inside motor vehicles received much attention in social media and in the news. We attempt to weave through the traffic and provide our interpretation or answers to frequently asked questions in relation to these recent government policies.
For those who want to fight it out, the Department of Labor and Employment has given us several alternative options called flexible working arrangements that employers can explore to continue with our struggling business in lieu of outright closure or employee termination.
On 19 May 2020, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, through the Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea issued Proclamation no. 944 designated May 25, 2020, Monday, a regular holiday throughout the whole country in observance of Eidul Fitr (Feast of Ramadan) pursuant to the recommendation of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos.
We take this opportunity to revisit some of the general and special rules concerning the Holiday Pay benefit to give some guidance and clarify some common misconceptions.