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Friday, November 26, 2021

How Can You Manage Money While Travelling Abroad


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Whether you're going on your first solo trip, a family vacation, or a honeymoon escapade, Money control whilst traveling overseas calls for a whole lot of preparation, on the way to spending your cash at some point of the trip. Here are some guidelines so that you can keep them in mind whilst visiting a specific country.


Tips For Money Management

      CREATE A BUDGET

Budgeting is the most essential part of the tour plan, after the finalization of the destination. Take a while to make a spending plan, so you will recognize wherein your cash is going. This will assist you to keep away from overspending. While doing all of your cash management whilst journeying, remember how long you may be traveling, and what sort of cash you will spend every day. Make certain that you segregate your cash in phrases of how much you're going to spend on stay, food, sightseeing, and shopping. This way you'll recognize whilst you are walking out of cash in a certain phase and could begin spending according to that.

      FETCH SOME FOREIGN CURRENCY

You will want a little cash in local currency, as quickly as you land at the airport, in all likelihood for a cab fare, to pay for a meal. Having a little cash ahead saves you the problem of seeking out an ATM. Also, in this manner, you'll be able to avoid having to get your currency exchanged at the airport, in which the fees aren't as beneficial as those offered by the nearby banks.

      HAVE A FOREIGN COUNTRY FRIENDLY CREDIT CARD

If you have already got an International credit card, test the fine prints on it to discover if they charge an overseas foreign money transaction price. If yes, discover a card that doesn't. The transaction price eats up cash that you may spend on indulging in local delicacies. Make sure that you understand if there's a restriction on the worldwide transaction. Plan consequently you don't end up crossing that restriction.

      CHOOSE YOUR AIRFARE CORRECTLY

International airways include numerous terms and conditions. Some airways provide free baggage however their price tag expenses are high, different have reasonably-priced air tickets, however, have extra baggage expenses. With accurately done cash management whilst traveling, you may make certain that you don't spend plenty on air travel.

The first-class way to clear up this confusion is that you pick out a price range airline, carry light, and most effectively choose luggage that you're going to hold on with you as opposed to depositing it at the airline baggage counter.

      CARRY LIMITED CASH IN YOUR WALLET

Avoid traveling in strange territory with all of your cash and all of your credit cards in your wallet, because a single pickpocket could make you lose all of your cash. A nice way to address that is to carry one credit card and enough amount of money at all times. Leave a second credit card in a secure area at your hotel.

      SET AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS

When you're visiting, you'll nonetheless have payments to pay back at home. These payments consist of utilities, cable, credit card, telephone, and loans. A proper concept is to automate these bills to let you pay your payments on time and satisfy your monetary responsibilities even when you are visiting abroad.

      OPT FOR THE CHEAPEST TRAVEL METHOD

When you're abroad, make certain that you take a look at all of the journey alternatives and pick one as per your plans of cash management even as traveling. A lot of nations have less expensive vehicle and motorcycle leases as compared to buses and trains, others have buses and trains inexpensively however they take a lot of time. With a sensible decision, you'll be capable of making the best out of your journey without spending a massive sum of money on your journey.

      VISIT FREE PLACES

Major towns internationally have free leisure centers, they conduct free strolling excursions and a variety of museums are open to the public for free. When you're touring any such countries, ensure that you list down such centers and take full advantage of the free stuff.

      INFORM YOUR CREDIT CARD COMPANY

Before you begin your trip, it's critical to tell your credit card agencies about where you'll be visiting and the dates during which you'll be away, so they don't freeze your cards after detecting uncommon activity. Also, don't hesitate to ask for the number that you can call and ask for help whilst you're traveling abroad.

WEIGHTED BLANKETS

There are numerous motives why parents are turning to weighted blankets for kids, especially for the ones who've been diagnosed with sensory processing disease or autism even. This is due to the deep contact pressure (DTP) that this blanket provides to their kids.

Weighted blankets, as the call suggests, are heavy blankets that might be weighed down by glass beads, and different kinds of fillers, to promote deep touch pressure. Deep strain can calm one's arousal levels through self-regulation. Deep strain stimulation is known to supply extra dopamine in addition to serotonin with inside the body, which assists humans to feel calm and extra relaxed.

Here are a few reasons why you should buy a weighted blanket for kids with needs.

Weighted blankets have been promoted to help reduce tension due to their deep contact pressure. For youngsters who're feeling disturbed at night, in a brand-new setting, or may within the classroom, having a weighted pad or blanket may also assist. Children who are recognized with autism may use weighted blankets to assist them to get a great night's sleep. Even kids who have insomnia may also benefit from this blanket because the weight makes them experience security.


SUMMARY

There is little research showing that the load felt at the body, in addition to mild contact, can assist stimulate certain components of the limbic system that are liable for regulating worry and emotion. Also, the ones who've sensory processing problems have a tendency to be hypersensitive to contact, and plainly the use of weighted blankets can desensitize them

 

Launching of the DOTr Anti-Corruption Committee


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As a manifestation of commitment to rid the government of corruption, the Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), officially launched the DOTr Anti-Corruption Committee (DOTr-ACC) in a virtual ceremony today, 25 November 2021.
DOTr Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Reinier Paul Yebra said the creation of the committee is pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the PACC for the creation of the National Anti-Corruption Coordinating Council under the Project Kasangga: Aksyon Laban sa Korapsyon.

The DOTr-ACC, created on 03 August 2021 through Special Order 2021-112, signed by Secretary Art Tugade, was directed to formulate policies to foster the Department’s fight against corruption. The DOTr-ACC is tasked to monitor and validate corruption-related cases as well as implement and promote anti-corruption programs in the agency.

On behalf of DOTr Secretary Art Tugade, DOTr Undersecretary for Administrative Service Artemio Tuazon, Jr. said the occasion paves way for the promotion of anti-corruption measures within the agency. He emphasized Secretary Tugade’s stern implementation of anti-corruption measures within the DOTr's ranks.

“Maski po simoy lang ng korapsyon sa ating Kagawaran at sa ating mga ahensyang kalakip dito ay hindi po niya pinalulusot. Not even tolerance. This clearly highlights Secretary Art Tugade’s desire for continued and long-lasting change,” Usec. Tuazon said.

Under Secretary Tugade’s leadership, the DOTr has been enforcing anti-corruption measures, such as a "one-strike” policy against corruption, the livestreaming of bidding and procurement processes, a "no noon-break" policy, no “kamag-anak” system, no gift policy, and the digitization or the shifting to an online processing of applications for licenses, franchises, and other related services, Usec. Yebra added.

“Ngayong araw na ito nais po naming iparating na buong-buo ang suporta ng DOTr, kasama ang sectoral agencies at pati mga private stakeholder sa anumang pagsisikap ng gobyerno laban sa katiwalian. Sama-sama, tayo po ay magsisikap na magbigay ng malinis at mahusay na serbisyo para sa mga Pilipino,” Usec. Yebra said.

Meanwhile, coinciding with the launching of the DOTr ACC is the simultaneous signing of the Manifesto and Declaration of Oath of Honesty by officials and employees of the DOTr and its 18 attached agencies.

More than a thousand personnel of the DOTr and its four sectors – Aviation, Railways, Road Transport, and Maritime – sealed their commitment through the nationwide signing and oath-taking before PACC Commissioner Atty. Yvette Contacto.

To recall, a similar ceremony was spearheaded by the PACC on 28 April 2021 for the launching of the Project Kasangga, while DOTr personnel first signed the pledge of commitment and took their oaths to uphold ethical practice and good governance on 14 December 2016.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), as service-oriented agencies directly dealing with stakeholders, will hold a similar event in the coming days.

In line with the anti-corruption drive, the public may call the DOTR Anti-Corruption Hotline 8790-8300 local 723, send an email to publicassistance@dotr.gov.ph for corruption-related complaints, and access the DOTr website and social media accounts in Facebook and Twitter for the public information campaigns.

2021 Freedom of Information Awards recognized DOTr as among the top-performing departments and national government agencies that excel in the area of transparency


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For the fifth consecutive year, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) secured its position during the 2021 Freedom of Information Awards on 25 November 2021, as among the top-performing departments and national government agencies that excel in the area of transparency.

The DOTr which remains at the forefront of upholding transparency in government service through its full public disclosure and in promoting the right of Filipinos to information, bagged the second runner-up award under the Department Category for the year 2020.

Transportation Secretary Art Tugade stressed that communication and prompt response to FOI requests are necessary to build the people’s trust in the government, and to uphold the right of citizens to freedom of information.

“I believe in full transparency in government service, by upholding the right of the citizenry to freedom of information and full disclosure on matters of public concern. It is communication, it is the information, and the timely sharing that will set a good platform of dialogue,” Secretary Tugade said.

A testament to the agency’s commitment to provide the public with accurate, comprehensive and timely information, the DOTr was among the first government agencies to enroll all of its attached agencies and offices to the e-FOI portal.

To ensure a nearly 100% response rate and successful response to requests for information, the DOTr FOI team ensures a proactive approach in answering requests lodged via the FOI portal as well as redirecting those who make requests to the proper and concerned agencies not under the purview of the DOTr and its attached agencies.

The FOI Awards is an annual celebration to recognize dedicated FOI partners, including government offices in the executive branch, government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), and other program implementers and stakeholders.

The event aims to highlight the FOI Program’s user-friendly mechanism to access government data and records.
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