Transforming Iligan as Mindanao’s premier gateway: the Downtown Terminal Exchange proposalThis article further explores one of the key components of the Downtown Iligan Renewal Plan discussed here.Sep 8Sep 8
Reforming political parties in the Philippines through MMPThe Philippines is no stranger to proportional representation, or at least some form of it. The current House of Representatives employs a…Oct 2, 2021Oct 2, 2021
Calculating overtimes in film & TV crew ‘package rates’Often, local production crew (especially those below-the-line) are paid package rates, rather than on an hourly basis, to compensate for…Mar 2, 2021Mar 2, 2021
Counting the hours on and off set differently: local vs. distant vs. locked shootsPrincipal photography — or shoot — takes place either in or near studio (called Local), or out-of-town (Distant). A variation of either…Aug 6, 2020Aug 6, 2020
Protocols: Speeches from the Throne and Presidential inaugurationsBoth Houses of Parliament, the Senate and the House of Representatives, meet to hear the President deliver speeches from the Throne…May 10, 2020May 10, 2020
Philippines’ re-imagined local government structuresLocal governance in the Philippines can be divided into provinces (lalawigan), metropolises (kalakhan), municipalities (bayan), and…May 10, 2020May 10, 2020
How the DOLE & FDCP joint memo affects your production budgetThis is first of a series of articles documenting the effects of Joint Memorandum Circular №1, series of 2020 of the Department of Labor…Feb 16, 2020Feb 16, 2020
Protocols: Resignation and appointment of PM, audiences with the PresidentThe PM (Prime Minister) accepts and resigns the office at a private audience with the President. Audiences are also held regularly between…Jan 2, 2019Jan 2, 2019