China wins to host FIBA 2019 Basketball World Cup

Watch the announcement when China wins to host FIBA 2019 Basketball World Cup.

The FIBA Central Board composed of 21 members voted 14-7 in favor of China Friday, August 7 in Tokyo, Japan for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup hosting, according to a press release from FIBA.

It's heart-breaking though for Philippine Basketball fans as they have won the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup MVF (Most Valuable Fan) Best Country Award.

Fans took part in MVF Challenges and used a broad range of social actions (for example by associating their Facebook, Twitter, Instagram accounts, using the hashtag #Spain2014...etc) to accumulate their MVF points.

“We would like to congratulate both national federations for their outstanding work and bids. This is what we wanted: to have national federations put together top quality bids to host our flagship event.

“We look forward to the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which will be the first of a new era with 140 teams competing during a 15-month qualification period to be among the 32 playing in China.”

Sec Leila de Lima to file Administrative and Criminal Case against Mayor Junjun Binay

De Lima: DOJ to recommend to the DILG the filing of administrative and, possibly, criminal charges vs Mayor Binay and subordinates. SoJ de Lima: DoJ to recommend to DILG admin raps for insubordination, and possibly even criminal charges, against Mayor Binay.

.@DOJPH Sec De Lima hits violence during serving of suspension of Makati Mayor Binay; eyes charges. pic.twitter.com/OwIKJrMMi7 | @jerome_aning

— Phil. Daily Inquirer (@Team_Inquirer) June 30, 2015

Commander of police units at the Makati City Hall claims VP Binay threatened him http://t.co/BolqhR6lvA

— James Greid (@jamesgreid) June 30, 2015

GIF: Maximum tolerance from PNP at Makati City Hall pic.twitter.com/zQedQ4exLO

— Monica Magpantay (@moki_doki) June 30, 2015

God Save Makati and the Philippines pic.twitter.com/aXI20wDLOy

— FilipinosOfNewYork (@FilipinosOfNY) June 30, 2015

Philippines vs Vietnam 28th SEA Games Volleyball Live and Replay

Philippines vs Vietnam 28th SEA Games Volleyball Live and Replay on June 13, 2015.

The Philippines got its first taste of international competition in early May when it hosted the AVC women’s U-23 tournament, and in Romasanta’s eyes, the team did better than expected.

“We were bracketed with Kazakhstan and Iran and we were worried we would not win a game,” he recalls. “But they were able to beat Kazakhstan and Iran and won the first set against China.”

To some, winning a lone set might not be cause for celebration, but against the world champions, it’s kind of a big deal, especially when you consider that only two other countries have managed to pull off this feat.

“There are only three countries that have won a set against China, world champions that they are. Thailand, Korea and the Philippines. It got us the admiration of the other teams, including China.”

The Philippines eventually settled for seventh place, which isn’t too bad, and some players caught the eye of scouts from other countries.

Philippines vs Vietnam Live and Replay will be posted here once the event gets underway. Meanwhile, please watch Philippines vs China Quarterfinals - 2015 Asian U23 Women's Volleyball Championship.

Live Streaming: Philippines vs Vietnam

June 12- PHL Independence Day Pay Rules

At work on June 12? DOLE reminds employers of pay rules for Independence Day.

Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday reminded private sector employers to do their patriotic duty by observing proper pay rules on June 12, Independence Day.

June 12 is a regular holiday based on Proclamation 831 (dated July 17, 2014).

“Proper observance of all holiday pay rules strengthens decent work and builds productivity. Voluntary labor standards compliance redounds to social protection and the competitiveness of business and industry,” she added.

For June 12, the following pay rules will apply:

• If the employee did not work, he or she shall be paid 100 percent of his or her salary for that day.
• If the employee worked, he or she shall be paid 200 percent of his/her regular salary for that day for the first eight hours. For work done in excess of eight hours (overtime work), the employee shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his or her hourly rate.
• If 12 June is the employee’s rest day and he or she still reported for work, he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his or her daily rate of 200 percent.
• If the employee worked more than eight hours on his or her rest day on 12 June, he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his or her hourly rate on the day.

dole.gov.ph

Regine & Ogie LIVE in Dubai- Where to Buy Ticket

Watch Regine & Ogie LIVE in Dubai- Where to Buy Ticket?

This is great news for Pinoy OFWs in Dubai as this is an evening of celebrating music and comedy, two staple things that the Filipino is known for.

“Reaching out to our Filipino audience has been something that we have enjoyed in the past. There’s a large Tagalog-speaking diaspora here in Dubai and bringing major Pinoy entertainers like Regine and Ogie is an opportunity for this community to celebrate the biggest names from the Philippines,” says Lea Jastiva, senior event organiser.

Dubai Concert: Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid

Date: 27th March 2014
Time: 7PM to 12 MNVenue: Emirates Golf Club
Age: 21+

Ticket Prices:

• VIP Seated: AED 295
• Regular Seated: AED 195
• Regular Standing: AED 110

You can buy the Ogie and Regine Dubai conert tour stubs online through www.timeouttickets.com, Virgin Tickets and Platinum List.

Filipino Overseas Absentee Voting 2013 commenced in Dubai

The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and Northern Emirates commenced the conduct of the overseas absentee voting for the 2013 National Elections on April 13.

Last April 13, 2013, overseas voting for the 2013 elections has started in different diplomatic posts around the world.

Ms. Rosanna Manahan Pol was the first to cast a ballot at the Consulate.

Voting is held at the Consulate General on weekdays (Sunday-Thursday), from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. On weekends (Friday-Saturday), voting is from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Voters are requested to bring a proof of identification like passports or Emirates ID.

The Commission on Elections recognizes the importance of each and every vote of every Filipino in the Philippines and anywhere around the globe. This is highlighted in the passage of Republic Act No. 9189 or "An Act Providing For A System Of Overseas Absentee Voting By Qualified Citizens Of The Philippines Abroad, Appropriating Funds Therefor, And For Other Purposes" on February 13, 2003. Since then, the Commission did not cease to find ways to provide opportunities for the Filipinos who are abroad to be able to cast their votes and have their voices heard in a very important democratic process.