TEMISTOCLES S. DEJON JR. NEWLY APPOINTED CZAR OF NTIPC BY PRES. MARCOS JR. OF THE PHILIPPINES

The National Tripartite Industrial Peace Council of the Department of Labor in the Philippines Designated TUCP Vice-President Dejon Jr. As  A Newly Appointed Member

By Ver M. Garcia - News Editor

TUCP VICE-PRESIDENT TEMISTOCLES S. DEJON JR.

Meanwhile in another related news, at the Malacañang office, his Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has appointed TUCP-Vice President Temistocles Santiago Dejon Jr., as a newly designated member of the National Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (NTIPC) under the office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Among the great exploits of Dejon Jr. prior to his newly designated position. He was the President of the All Workers Alliance Trade Union (AWATU), a Council Member of the National Anti-Poverty Commission, a Formal Labor Migrant Worker Sector, Vice-President of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP), Alternate Member, TEC Member-DOLE-BLR, Council Member, Maritime Industry Tripartite Council and Chief of Staff of former Congressman Temistocles Dejon, Sr. 

'The National Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (NTIPC) is the main consultative and advisory body mechanism lodged with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) functions primarily as a consultative body where the social partners – labor, employers, and government – are provided a venue to discuss relevant policy issuances on labor and employment. Representatives for the labor and employer sectors are appointed by the President, through the nomination of their respective sectors and the Secretary of Labor, while representatives from other government agencies are called depending on the issues at hand. Source provided by the DOLE'.

Significant to this was also the signing of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)  and  Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Del Monte Phils, Inc. by the officers and members of  AWATU and its affiliates DMBCLU-AWATU and DPMSEU-AWATU for another milestone in the history of the trade union movement. This will redound greatly to the long years of mutually productive and harmonious labor-management relations.

The recently concluded signing of CBA/MOA with the National Executive Vice-President Milbert M. Macarambon of AWATU with National President Temistocles Dejon, Jr. and Del Monte Phils., Inc. will greatly contribute to the advancement of responsible unionism in the Philippines. This will coincide with the announcement of the National Vice-President Temistocles M. Dejon III of AWATU their 45th Founding Anniversary and National Convention this coming June 2023 which will be held at the Bayview Park Hotel in Manila, Philippines. (VerGarciaBlogs)

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TUCP FOR REVITALIZED NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM TO BENEFIT WORKERS in the Philippines

AN APPEAL OF TUCP TO THE  ECONOMIC MANAGERS: LET'S CREATE PERMANENT DECENT JOBS, NOT CONTRACTUAL JOBS!                                                                                                                 By Ver Garcia-News Editor                                                                                  

In this photo shown in the background are the ff: Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos, Jr. in white in a huddle with TUCP Vice-President Temistocles in red beside TUCP Vice-President Louie Corral with members and other media personalities. (Photo Credited to TUCP Library)

The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) is gravely concerned about the continuing dismal job quality and impending hyperinflation. Unemployment increased to 4.8% in January from 4.3% in December. Dead-ended at double figures for far too long, underemployment further rose to 14.1% in January from 12.6% in December. The situation on the ground is grimmer as poor-quality jobs, eroded incomes, and surging inflation largely remain unabated.

Seasonal workers are out of work or thrown into the informal sector precarious work. Those still classified as ‘employed’ are trapped in precarious work which is largely either short-term contractual arrangements, ENDO jobs, low-end gig work, or worse,  job-sharing/rotation schemes. These are not decent jobs whose income can sustain the health and productivity of working families. Our minimum wage earners (MWEs) are becoming a class of the permanently poor, struggling every day to eke out their bare necessities, with household spending for food impacted by a minimum wage whose real value decreased by 88 pesos per day this month in NCR. The NOMINAL daily minimum wage value at ₱570 and the real daily minimum wage value is at ₱482. This situation will become increasingly untenable for low-income families surviving in subsistence conditions if high inflation persists.

TUCP Vice-President Temistocles Dejon, Jr. stresses a point with members at the TUCP Auditorium.

Meanwhile in another related news, at the Malacañang office, his Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has appointed TUCP-Vice President Temistocles Santiago Dejon Jr., as a newly designated member of the National Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (NTIPC) under the office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Among the great exploits of Dejon Jr. prior to his newly designated position. He was the President of the All Workers Alliance Trade Union (AWATU), a Council Member of the National Anti-Poverty Commission, a Formal Labor Migrant Worker Sector, Vice-President of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP), Alternate Member, TEC Member-DOLE-BLR, Council Member, Maritime Industry Tripartite Council and Chief of Staff of former Congressman Temistocles Dejon, Sr. 

'The National Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (NTIPC) is the main consultative and advisory body mechanism lodged with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) functions primarily as a consultative body where the social partners – labor, employers, and government – are provided a venue to discuss relevant policy issuances on labor and employment. Representatives for the labor and employer sectors are appointed by the President, through the nomination of their respective sectors and the Secretary of Labor, while representatives from other government agencies are called depending on the issues at hand. Source provided by the DOLE'.

Significant to this was also the signing of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)  and  Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Del Monte Phils, Inc. by the officers and members of  AWATU and its affiliates DMBCLU-AWATU and DPMSEU-AWATU for another milestone in the history of the trade union movement. This will redound greatly to the long years of mutually productive and harmonious labor-management relations.

The recently concluded signing of CBA/MOA with the National Executive Vice-President Milbert M. Macarambon of AWATU with National President Temistocles Dejon, Jr. and Del Monte Phils., Inc. will greatly contribute to the advancement of responsible unionism in the Philippines. This will coincide with the announcement of the National Vice-President Temistocles M. Dejon III of AWATU their 45th Founding Anniversary and National Convention this coming June 2023 which will be held at the Bayview Park Hotel in Manila, Philippines.

TUCP President and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Raymond Democrito Mendoza.

Millions of unemployed and underemployed Filipinos and their families can barely satisfy their most basic needs as they make hard choices on expenditures for food, rent, and utilities. The 0.1% decrease in inflation to the still-high 8.6% in February hardly makes a dent as food inflation remains elevated at 11.1%, driven by vegetable inflation at an astoundingly high 33.1%. Further, electricity inflation at 19.5% has a domino effect in bringing up the prices of all other goods and services filtering down to the final consumer.

Unless our Economic Managers address poor job quality and the inflationary environment, new entrants to the labor force will be joining the queue of millions of job-sharing workers who can never bring nutritious food to their family's tables. Resultant malnutrition means sick workers and productivity dropping like a rock. Meanwhile, our children's mental and physical growth is stunted, resulting in a new generation of "ENDO" workers.

The worsening plight of workers with poor-quality jobs exacerbated by the stubbornly high inflation should serve as a wake-up call to the Economic Team. Their policy measures have yet to cushion the impact of surging inflation. Untempered inflation incessantly erodes the purchasing power of the wages of workers. Households are desperately looking for additional income, even swallowing their pride to rely on better-off relatives in the face of inadequate social safety nets.

TUCP urgently calls on our Economic Managers to adopt the TUCP jobs agenda as the roadmap to inclusive growth and toward building a fair and more decent society:

The modern Jeepney proposed by the Labor Sector in the Automotive Industry will help generate livelihood and employment for millions of Filipinos and will preserve our culture. The rich culture of the Filipinos is of primordial importance to preserve the heritage and culture of the Philippines. To erase our culture will put us into abysmal failure. Let us support our local labor sector and empower them! 


REVITALIZED NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM. We welcome the approval of the ₱9 trillion worth of infrastructure flagship projects by NEDA. But it should be centered more on building a national railway system connecting regional and provincial agri-industrial hubs for sustainable long-term economic development. Countering cyclical unemployment and employment seasonality, will massively create new jobs, ensure food security, decongest NCR and Region 4A, and democratize wealth creation. Permanent decent jobs generation through ‘Build, Better, More’ is made more urgent by persistently high inflation.

SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIAL POLICY. Formulate an industry promotion strategy anchored on identifying the priority sectors for each region and matching them with available skills based on their respective comparative advantage. Pinpointing and upscaling these identified products and industries will generate new jobs, bolstered by fiscal incentives and tax breaks.

PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MSMEs. Provide more grant facilities, capitalization support, low-interest lending programs, loan-forgiveness programs, and temporary tax deferrals for MSMEs. Such assistance should be conditioned on MSMEs retaining their current employees and/or hiring more workers.

In the meantime, TUCP reiterates its concrete immediate suggestions to cushion the impact of surging price spikes on workers, especially minimum wage earners:

As shown in this photo were the ff: President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. (center) besides House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Raymond Democrito Mendoza, and TUCP Vice-President Tem Dejon Jr. at the TUCP Compound in Quezon City. During the launching of Kadiwa ng Pangulo Para sa Manggagawang Pilipino. (Photo credited to TUCP Library)


BBM AYUDA PARA SA MANGGAGAWANG PILIPINO (BAMP)- One-time big-time ₱5,000 government financial assistance to around four million minimum wage earners. This is to help both workers and businesses amid high inflation towards pump-priming the economy through consumption spending as we build back better. Potential funding sources are the Presidential social fund, the billions of additional collection from value-added tax (VAT) due to higher prices, or underutilized funds of the GAA or savings.

EMERGENCY COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE (ECOLA)- to approximate the lost purchasing power of current nominal wages due to inflation. In turn, employers should be provided with tax credit mechanisms as incentives to cushion its impact.

BRING DOWN FOOD INFLATION- by massively expanding Kadiwa and Diskwento Caravans. The TUCP partnered with the Marcos Administration for the “Kadiwa ng Pangulo para sa Manggagawang Pilipino” launched in the TUCP labor center last March 8. More “Kadiwa para sa Manggagawa” will be eventually rolled out in all Associated Labor Unions (ALU)-TUCP offices across the country. The full force of the law should be also used against the economic saboteurs—unscrupulous middlemen, cartels, and smugglers—who are “gaming” the market to make quick profit taking.

BRING DOWN THE COST OF ELECTRICITY TO CONTROL INFLATION- the Department of Energy (DOE) and Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) actually doing their job and fulfilling their regulatory functions through executive measures. Bring down the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) from 15% to 7%. Revert the tariff-setting formula from the current “sky-is-the-limit” performance-based ratemaking (PBR) to original return-on-rate-base (RORB) tariffs. Also, ensure that systems loss due to theft is borne by the utilities as their cost of doing business and not passed-thru to residential and industrial customers.

Emergency allowances, financial assistance, and wage hike petition cannot always be our default response. The TUCP urges going to the root of our surging inflation, namely food and electricity inflation. Unless we do that, workers and employers will be endlessly haggling and clashing over wages, while unscrupulous economic saboteurs in agriculture and rapacious players in the power sector laugh all the way to the bank. Failing this, we will continue to suffer the double whammy of poor job quality and high inflation—resulting in a less inclusive society and an uncompetitive economy. 

(VerGarciaBlogs)

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MORE KADIWA CENTERS FOR TUCP...

Shown in this photo were the TUCP stalwarts: From Left, House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Raymond Democrito Mendoza and Temistocles Dejon, Jr., Vice-President of TUCP, and members. (Photo by V. Garcia)

PBBM LAUNCHES KADIWA NG PANGULO PARA SA MANGGAGAWA TO COMBAT INFLATION 

By Ver M. Garcia - News Editor   

House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Raymond Mendoza and TUCP Vice-Pres. Temistocles, Jr. Laud President Bongbong Marcos For Spearheading the ''Kadiwa Ng Pangulo Para Sa Manggagawang Pilipino'' at the TUCP Compound.

President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos, Jr.

In this much-awaited event, his Excellency President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. made mentioned in his speech that we can not allow our workers to be left behind as part of our massive labor force. ''Many will suffer if we will not look after the welfare of our workers. Thus, we created the 'Kadiwa ng Pangulo Para sa Manggagawa' to help the workers to carry on with their lives due to the high cost of living and unabated spiraling cost of basic commodities and inflation,'' the President remarked.

The Chief Executive vowed to continue implementing programs that will promote the well-being of all Filipinos. With more than 500 Kadiwa store outlets nationwide. He encourages all concerned government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to work together to accomplish these goals.

The Kadiwa ng Pangulo Para sa Manggagawang Pilipino brought around 33 sellers to the TUCP Compound to sell their produce from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and the Quezon City local government, and the Department of Agriculture (DA).

The Chief Executive extended his appreciation to the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP), for hosting said ''Kadiwa ng Pangulo Para sa Manggagawang Pilipino'' at the TUCP Compound. TUCP is the country’s biggest confederation of labor federations; and is composed of 23 labor federations with a membership of almost half a million. 

The TUCP is headed by its President and  Deputy Speaker Raymond Mendoza and Vice-President Temistocles Dejon, Jr. 

As the largest labor center in the country representing workers across different sectors nationwide, the TUCP has long called for the massive expansion of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Kadiwa and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Diskwento Caravan across the country as badly needed intervention to address the stubbornly high inflation driven by surging food inflation and electricity inflation. The TUCP is very grateful to host the first-ever “Kadiwa para sa Manggagawa” which is the realization of the calls of TUCP since last year—bilang tugon ng Pangulo sa hiling ng Manggagawang Pilipino! “It demonstrates the openness of President Bongbong Marcos in responding to the clamor of our workers,” said Deputy Speaker Mendoza and seconded by TUCP Vice-President Temistocles Dejon, Jr.

KADIWA Centers

Moreover, the more Kadiwa centers put up and the closer they are to the most populated and poorest communities where mainly workers and their families live, the more effective they will be combating in high inflation. Thus, all the offices of the Associated Labor Unions (ALU)-TUCP headed by its National President Michael Mendoza, across the archipelago, such as in Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao del Norte, Pangasinan, Leyte, and Bukidnon, are opening their doors to serve as venues for more “Kadiwa Centers Para sa Manggagawa” which will now be rolled out in partnership with the Marcos Administration.

KADIWA stores were established in 1980 to bring down the prices of goods and services and to make them available in all households nationwide. KADIWA stores were selling fresh vegetables, fish, and meat bought straight from the farmers without the intervention of a middleman. Same with other essential commodities retailed at an affordable price. 

TUCP Vice-President Dejon, Jr. enthused and ended, 'that with this objective on hand, the workers' difficulties to make both ends meet will be alleviated.' (VerGarciaBlogs)

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BDO AND SM SUPERMALLS CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WITH OFWs

SM, BDO Fete Families of OFWs with Pamaskong Handog 2022               

A full-service universal bank BDO and SM Supermalls are once again bringing a one-of-its-kind, fun Christmas celebration to overseas Filipinos and their families with Pamaskong Handog events happening in SM City Santa Rosa on December 3, SM City Iloilo on December 10, and SM CDO Downtown. Premiere on December 17 at 2 P.M.

Massive prizes, entertainment, and bonding moments await the OFWs and their beneficiaries at the Pamaskong Handog 2022 with the theme Kita-Kits Muli sa SM". Never miss out on the special performance of BDO Remit endorser Piolo Pascual and comedians MC & Lassy who will be hosting all three events. For added fun and humor, comedians Ate Gay and Regina will be performing in SM City Sta. Rosa and SM City Iloilo, while Divine Tetay and Tonton Soriano will be at the SM CDO Downtown Premiere.

Aside from celebrity shows, SM affiliates will give away exclusive deals and discounts for Kabayan Savings account holders. Discounts are available every day at SM throughout December. Avail Miniso’s Php300 discount on Mondays; Php500 off at the SM Stores on Tuesdays; 10% off at Surplus Shop on Wednesdays; and on Thursdays, SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket, and SM Savemore will be giving cheese balls for free! There is also a Php500 off discount from the Baby Company which started last November 15 and will run until December 31.

As a special holiday gift, BDO is offering a special promo for overseas Filipinos and their beneficiaries. They can get up to PHP20,000 waived fees on Home Loan and PHP30,000 waived fees for Auto loans. Also, participants in the events get a chance to win PHP1M worth of insurance coverage from BDO Life, cash prizes, and freebies from BDO Cash, as well as special gifts from BDO Network Bank.

BDO and partner sponsors, Western Union and WorldRemit; will also have bingo, games, and a raffle for the participants.  Plus, BDO will provide financial tips on savings and investments to help overseas Filipinos plan their futures as part of this year’s Pamaskong Handog. To join the Pamaskong Handog event, BDO Kabayan Savings account holders plus one (1) companion each just need to present their ATM card or passbook.

Overseas Filipinos may join the fun by watching the live streaming of the Pamaskong Handog events on the BDO Kabayan Facebook page with a special viewing inside BDO Remit and BDO Unibank offices in Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, France, and the United Arab Emirates.

There’s going to be a ton of fun as balikbayans and their families get to celebrate the holidays again at SM. Since 2012, Pamaskong Handog provided entertainment and gifts for overseas Filipino and their beneficiaries. And although the celebration has gone virtual due to the pandemic, BDO, and SM didn’t stop spreading happiness during the most wonderful time of the year.

For more details on Pamaskong Handog events or #SparklingSMallidays activities, visit www.smsupermalls.com/, www.bdo.com.ph, or BDO Kabayan Facebook page. (VerGarciaBlogs)

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BLOGGING 101- SIMPLE CONVERSATIONS PATTERN TO HASTEN MEMORIES IN AN EVENT OR PARTY

The Beauty of Koi. Koi fish are well-known and originated in Japan. Its appearance is unique which makes it very expensive and valuable.

SIMPLE CONVERSATION AND DIALOGUE AT THE PARTY. QUESTION AND ANSWER EXERCISES PATTERN THAT WILL HELP SHARPEN YOUR MIND

Dialogue at the Party... PLEASE ANSWER THE EXERCISES BELOW:

Rose: What horrible weather we have today. I'd love to go out, but I think it will just continue raining.

Ayen: Oh, I don't know. Perhaps the sun will come out later this afternoon.

Rose: I hope you're right. Listen, I'm going to have a party this Saturday. Would you like to come?

Ayen: Oh, I'd love to come. Thank you for inviting me. Who's going to come to the party?

Rose: Well, a number of people haven't told me yet. But, Juan and Manny the boxers are going to help out with the cooking!

Ayen: Hey, I'll help you too!

Rose: Would you? That would be great!

Ayen: I'll make spaghetti!

Rose: That sounds delicious! I know my Italian cousins are going to be there. I'm sure they'll love it.

Ayen: Italians? Maybe I'll bake a cake...

Rose: No, no. They're not like that. They'll love it.

Ayen: Well, if you say so... Is there going to be a theme for the party?

Rose: No, I don't think so. Just a chance to get together and have fun.

Ayen: I'm sure it'll be lots of fun.

Rose: But I'm going to hire a clown!

Ayen: A clown! You're kidding me.

Rose: No, no. As I child, I always wanted to have a clown with matching balloon decors. Now, I'm going to have both at my own party.

Ayen: I'm sure everyone will have a good laugh.

Rose: That's the plan!

WORK OF ART. The Lucky Koi Fish Done In Palm Painting.

Simple Follow-up Questions:

1. What do they think about the weather?

2. What does Rose have to share?

3. What are Juan and Manny the boxers going to do?

4. What does Ayen offer to do?

5. How does Ayen react to the news about the Italian cousins?

6. What special plan is there?

7. Why does Rose want a clown with the balloon?

8. Does Rose know exactly how many people are going to come? If yes, how many. If not, why not?

9. How does Ayen think people will react to the clown?

10. Is there a theme for the party?

To all members of the Bloggers Association of the Philippines and readers:

I would appreciate it very much if readers will answer these simple follow-up queries to tickle your mind. If you think this article will help. Please like and comment down below. Happy reading!

Yours truly,

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NAYONG PILIPINO FOUNDATION CELEBRATES THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH EXHIBITS AND FANFARE

Nayong Pilipino 50th Anniversary Exhibit Registered More Than 10k Visitors                        NFP Executive Director Gertie Duran-Batocabe during the opening reception of the exhibit.

 MANILA – The Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) 50th-anniversary exhibit, entitled “KALOOBAN" has welcomed over 10,000 guests during its two-week run at the IVC Teatro, Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila, according to the data from the Marketing and Operations of the NPF.

The exhibit held recently featured a rich collection of ethnographic artifacts from various ethnolinguistic groups, from textiles, personal ornaments, ritual items, hunting and warfare, and domestic objects, which the Foundation has treasured and cared for in the last five decades.

According to NPF Executive Director Gertie Duran-Batocabe, the exhibition was the celebration of the Filipino values of “malasakit” and “malikhain” as spotlights the unique and skilled craftsmanship of indigenous groups from different “Nayon” in the country. 

“This exhibit, a representation of the NPF’s vast collection of more than 3,000 heritage pieces, comes at a most auspicious time as we stand at the crossroads where old and historical facts struggle to be relevant amidst an ever-dynamic world,” she said. 

“The founding of the Nayong Pilipino Foundation fifty years ago was carved on this same cornerstone and is ultimately driven by its mission to “celebrate cultural heritage, Filipino diversity, and creativity as a social and economic force for national development,” she added.

This exhibit has played a critical role in developing and engaging the general public’s understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the safeguarding and dissemination of history, culture, and the legacies of our forebears. It also encouraged the public to come together to conserve and protect our country’s rich colonial heritage.

The NPF, an attached agency of the Department of Tourism (DOT) was founded under Presidential Decree no. 37s. 1972, signed by former President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr., which is primarily mandated to promote, espouse, and initiate research and development projects on social sciences, humanities, and other related fields. 

Aside from the exhibit, the agency is set to conduct its 2nd Research Summit on November 22-24, 2022 with the theme “Kultura para sa Likas-Kayang Pag-unlad”. The summit which will be held at the National Library of the Philippines will zero in on the critical importance of culture in driving sustainable and inclusive governance at both local and national levels.

The agency is also hosting a symbolic tree planting activity with the National Parks Development Committee on November 29, 2022, at the NPF property in the Entertainment City, Parañaque.

Meanwhile, to promote cycling tourism in Metro Manila, the agency is set to bare the NPF Bike Trail that will transverse from NPF Property and nearby areas in Parañaque City, in partnership with DOT-NCR and the City Government of Parañaque on December 4, 2022. (VerGarciaBlogs)

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BLOGGING 101 -POINTERS FOR COMPOSING AN EFFECTIVE SENTENCE PATTERN

SIMPLE GUIDE TO A SUBJECT AND VERB AGREEMENT

A Horse Drawn - Painting Exhibits at SGI Phils.

Subject and Verb Agreement:

Teacher: Virginia Bautista

1. When the subject of a sentence is composed of two or more nouns or pronouns connected by AND, use a Plural verb.

Ex. Beth and Wilma are sisters.

2. When two or more singular nouns or pronouns are connected by OR or NOR, use a Singular verb.

Ex. The bad weather or flood is the reason for the suspension of classes.

3. A compound subject containing both a singular and a plural noun or pronoun, or pronoun joined by OR or NOR, the verb should agree with the nearest subject.

ex. A cup of coffee or slices of bread anybody not what Cynthia wants for snacks.

4. Do not be misled by a phrase that comes between the subject and the verb. The verb agrees with the subject, not with a noun or pronoun in the phrase.

Ex. None of the applicants is certain to be hired for the position.

5. The words each, each one, either, neither, everyone, everybody, anyone, nobody, somebody, someone, and no one are singular and require a singular verb.

Ex. Neither of the boys is coming with us.

Everyone enjoys the dinner.

6. Nouns such as civics, mathematics, dollars, measles, and news require singular verbs.

Ex. The news does not sound interesting.

Mathematics requires deep analysis.

7. Time, distance, and money require a singular form of the verb.

Ex. Five hundred pesos is not enough for me to buy grocery items in the mall.

8. In sentences beginning with 'there is or there are', the subject follows the verb. Since 'there is not the subject, the verb agrees with what follows.

Ex. There are many questions raised about the new invention.

9. Collective nouns are words that imply more than one person but are considered singular and take a singular verb, such as group, team, committee, class, and family.

Ex. The red team is always winning.

The committee formulates new guidelines for the department.

10. Sometimes modifiers will get between a subject and its verb, but these modifiers must not confuse the agreement between the subject and its verb.

Ex. The seminar which aims to strengthen the work ethics of the employees; is scheduled this morning.

A VISUAL ART DONE IN AN AMAZING RUBBERIZED PAINTING.

11. Fractional Expressions such as half of, a part of, a percentage of, or a majority of are sometimes singular and sometimes plural, depending on the meaning.

Ex. Half of the students are attending the seminar.

12. The relative pronouns (who, whom, which and that) are either singular or plural, depending on the words they refer to.

Ex. The UP contestants are students who perform well in the singing competition.

13. The phrase A Number always takes a plural form of the verb and The Number requires a singular form of the verb.

Ex. A number of the participants come from the National Capital Region.

14. Adjectives used as nouns always take a plural form of the verb.

Ex. Only the strong survive.

15. Some subjects with AND may be considered as one. In such cases, the verb is singular.

Ex. Bread and butter is a common breakfast for Filipinos.

16. In subjects with EITHER OR or NEITHER NOR, the verb should agree with the nearest subject.

Ex. Neither the students nor the teacher knows that the classes are suspended tomorrow.

17. Proper nouns including titles of books, movies, plays, films, and operas are generally considered singular even if they are in plural form.

Ex. Romeo and Juliet is one of my favorite plays.

18. The word All should not create confusion. Just remember that if the noun that "All" modifies is non-countable, then the verb to be used is singular. But, if "All" modifies a count noun which is in plural form, then the verb must agree with the subject.

Ex. All Filipino physicians go to the USA to practice their profession.

All of my life is spent loving you.

19. Phrases and clauses that function as a subject usually require a singular form of the verb.

Ex. Texting while driving is a dangerous thing to do.

20. Don't forget that the verb agrees with the subject noun, never with the predicate noun.

Ex. Joanne's expensive books are a valuable asset. (VerGarciaBlogs)

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