IS THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP FROM THE SUBDIVISION OWNER-DEVELOPER TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTOMATIC?

• Associations are encouraged to actively cooperate with the Local Government Units (LGUs) and the National Government Agencies (NGAs)

• Where the LGUs lack resources to provide for basic services, the associations shall endeavor to tap the means to provide the same

• NGAs shall consult the associations where proposed rules, projects and/or programs may affect their welfare

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ATHLETES WINNING IN AN INTERNATIONAL SPORTS COMPETITION

• A national athlete who wins in a regular major international sports competition is entitled to scholarship benefits

• Athletes who have represented the country in international sports competitions who win gold, silver or bronze medals are entitled to cash incentives

• Coaches of national athletes may also be entitled to cash incentives

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ABANDONMENT OF WORK AS A GROUND OF DISMISSAL FROM EMPLOYMENT

• Abandonment of work is a clear intent to discontinue one’s employment without any intention of returning back

• Intent to sever the employer-employee relationship can be proven through the acts of an employee

• Mere failure to report to work is insufficient to support a charge of abandonment

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PROHIBITED ACTS UNDER THE MAGNA CARTA FOR HOMEOWNERS AND HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS

• A homeowner cannot be deprived of his right to avail of or enjoy basic community services

• Any member in good standing cannot be prevented from participating in association meetings

• Any member who has paid the required fees cannot be prevented from exercising the right to inspect association books and records

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