Government

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts joins the celebration of National Culture Consciousness Week by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 1148 signed in 1973. As the primary government agency mandated to preserve, develop, and promote Filipino arts and culture, we enjoin everyone to celebrate the diversity of cultures present in Filipino society by … Read more

Region 2 Minimum Wage Workers in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) will receive Php 375 – Php 400 minimum wage effective June 8, 2022. Non-agricultural and retail/service establishments with more than 10 workers: Php 400Agriculture: Php 375Retail/service establishments with 10 or fewer workers: Php 375 You may want to read: 13th Month Pay Walwal13th Month Pay: … Read more

The National Living Treasures Award, alternatively known as the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA), is conferred to a person or group of artists recognized by the Government of the Philippines for their contributions to the country’s intangible cultural heritage. A recipient of the award, a National Living Treasure or Manlilikha ng Bayan is “a … Read more

Presidential Inauguration (Philippines) Learn about the traditions that are performed during the “Inauguration” of the new President of the Republic of the Philippines. 1 Tradition dictates that the President-Elect arrives at the Presidential Palace before the inaugural, to pay a courtesy call on the outgoing President. The President and the President-Elect then go together to … Read more