THERE are three signs that April is here: The observance of the Holy week. Second: The unbeatable heat. Third: The blow-outs and parties for the graduates. It is encouraging that many secular/non-sectarian schools now make a part of their graduation program religious thanksgiving activities. Hopefully, by...
At 3 PM, we heard that the Pope is along Roxas and Kalaw St. Suddenly, I felt new strength. Everyone felt it too, the weariness and tiredness disappeared, everybody gave a sigh of relief, smiled, rejuvenated by his coming. We stood up, craned our necks...
Last December, Bishop George Rimando said after the morning mass that a group headed by Archbishop Valles chose Dr. Mike Manalaysay, Vicky Estoque-Anghag, Lumad Datu Boyson of Malabog (Fifth member did not go) and I to be the lay/civilian delegates to the January 19, 2015...
Laws Specify the following obligations of the landlord: A. The landlord is obliged at all times during the tenancy: 1.) To comply with all applicable building, housing, or health codes, or 2.) In the absence of codes, to maintain all structural components (e.g. roofs, windows, floors, exterior walls,...
Part 4 Plan of Care A nursing home must assess a new patient within 14 days of admission. Assessments must be redone once a year after that or when any significant change in the patient’s health occurs. After an assessment, a plan of care must be developed...
Part 3 Understanding the Contract When you enter a nursing home, you must sign a contract with the facility. It is important to read the contract closely and to do so before the day of admission. The contract sets out all of your costs and all of the...
(Part 2 of 2) When your family or friends meet with the administrator, they should ask to see the three most recent state surveys (also called inspections) of the facility. Your local ombudsman can also help them obtain these and can help them interpret the results....
(Part 1 of 2) If you need nursing home care, you will likely be too ill to make the choice yourself and will need to rely on family or friends to find a place for you. However, knowing now what to look for can help your...
Retail advertising is policed by the Dept of trade, which reviews advertising materials to see whether a buyer would likely be misled. The Consumer Protection agency also “rides shotgun” on illegal sales tactics, violations of the Truth in Lending taw, and many other fraudulent or...
Games, Drawings, and Similar Contests. An obvious and frequently used advertising method is the sweepstakes or game-type promotion. The merchant tries to induce the customer to enter into a contest or drawing. Where a sales promotion plan is involved, as is usual, American regulators has...