T he holiday season is a good time to get together with friends, family, colleagues. It is also a time for sharing with the less fortunate. Here are a few tips to keep the times merry, avoiding hazards that can spoil the season. Kitchen safety. In many households, the kitchen is busier as food is prepared […]
The new Batas Kasambahay or Domestic Workers Act (Republic Act 10361) is one of the hottest topics in households these days. What has been an informal employment arrangement has been defined and given legal structure by lawmakers. There is general agreement that protection for the nation’s estimated two million or more household helpers is necessary. […]
The implementing rules and regulations for Batas Kasambahay, or Domestic Workers Act is a 20-page laundry list of what employers should or should not do for household employees. The law, designed to give household employees a good work environment, was signed by President Benigno Aquino III Jan. 18, 2013, after it was passed in both […]
June is over. It’s post-wedding season. Friends whose children are young singles talked about their mating prospects. What kind of person they hope to get for a future in-law. In this multi-cultural society we live in, the question often comes up: what if your son or daughter brings home a girlfriend or beau who is […]
Family weddings are a wonderful time for family reunions and for exchanging gifts. My relatives from overseas flew in this month with suitcases bulging with gifts. In turn, I was ready with my own gifts to give out. Those who appreciated Chinese art received a hardbound copy of the book His Legacy Our Heritage: Professor […]
The iconic food pyramid – that well-known triangle that guides millions of people in healthy eating – has been replaced by MyPlate. Unveiled recently by American first lady Michelle Obama, the new guide shows a round plate sliced into four colorful parts. At a glance, it shows that half the food on your plate should […]
Amid growing concerns about catching a bug from being in a crowd, working from home makes increasing sense for many, specially if your employer allows it. The home office is nothing new. But if you are new to the game, keep in mind that operating from a home office takes some discipline and organization. There […]