Welcome relief for OFWs coming home for the Holidays

OFWs have long enjoyed travel tax exemption privileges under Section 2 of PD 1183, due to their significant contribution to our national economy. During the previous Holiday season though, and in Holiday Seasons past, those who wished to take advantage of their travel tax exemption had to obtain a certificate from the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), for which there was a fee. This Holiday Season will be the first in which OFWs will no longer need to pay for and obtain a separate Travel Tax Exemption Certificate.

When leaving the country for their country of employment after this year’s holiday season. OFWs can be exempted automatically from travel taxes in one of two ways: If they were hired through the POEA, the Overseas Employment Certificate issued by the POEA will serve as the Travel Tax Exemption Certificate. For those hired directly by companies abroad, a Certificate of Employment issued by the Philippine Embassy / Consulate in the place of work or an Employment Contract authenticated by the Philippine Embassy / Consulate.

Don’t be guilty of paper crime! Reduce clutter, protect the environment, save time!

Are you in a habit of keeping those paper utility bills just in case a dispute happens?  Does your drawer contain folders of manuals, receipts, handouts, newsletters, etc. for reference later on? Do you sometimes forget to pay your bills because your monthly statement was late or worse, did not arrive? How many magazines and newspapers are stacked on your desk waiting for you to read them?  Do you constantly print or photocopy materials when you can easily view them from your computer?

            

If you are like a lot of people, chances are you are guilty of paper crime which not only causes clutter in your home or workplace but also inflict damage to the environment.  When mature trees are cut to produce paper, we also take the risk of inhaling unhealthy air or reducing our water supply.  Trees filter out pollution, protect sources of fresh water, and fill the earth with oxygen.  On the other side, when factories process paper, they also produce pollutants.

Vivo V5 Plus with 20MP Dual Camera Officially Launched In The Philippines!

Vivo, one of the fastest rising mobile brand in the world is continuing its winning streak with more innovations in the mobile market. One of the latest is the launch of the "perfect selfie" phone the Vivo V5 Plus.

It is marketed as the perfect selfie phone because it’s equipped with the most advanced selfie technology. The Vivo V5 Plus is the world’s first ever dual front-facing cameras. The front camera boasts a 20-megapixel IMX376 and co-engineered with Sony. The secondary camera is an 8-megapixel camera and designed to collect dept-of-field information for improved self-portrait quality. While the rear camera, the V% Plus featrures 1/2.8-inch 16-megapixel sensor for your high-quality photo needs.

Vivo’s selfie has an advanced selfie technology that features a “bokeh” effect. Complimented with Vivo’s enhanced face beauty algorithm. With Vivo V5 Plus’ camera, there is no need to edit your selfie. Just snap and upload. All photos taken by Vivo V5 Plus is truly selfie-worthy.

Meet the Last Survivors in "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter"

In Columbia Pictures' Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, Alice (Milla Jovovich) returns to the iconic origins of the T-virus in Raccoon City where she will attempt to stop the infection once and for all. After a crushing defeat in Washington D.C. and the demise of her personal army in Resident Evil: Retribution, she is given one last chance to save humanity from the final step in the Umbrella Corporation’s plan.

Once in Raccoon City, Alice makes contact with a new group of survivors – one of the last holdouts against the zombie apocalypse. Among these new survivors are:

Jay-R's Elevated Album Turns Gold

King of RnB Jay-R chalked up another musical milestone when his Elevated album recently turned gold.

The awarding ceremony, presided over by PARI Chairman Atty. Marivic Benedicto and Homeworkz Ad Prom Officer Perry McDonald, was held at ABS-CBN’s Sunday noontime show A.S.A.P. yesterday, January 22.

The album, released October 2014, sold more than 7,500 units, based on both digital and physical sales, based on data compiled by PARI and the Optical Media Board.