Forum Support Old55 Posted August 30 Forum Support Posted August 30 Brings a whole new meaning to Filipino time.... https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2024/08/27/616445/phl-daylight-saving-time-bill-okd Daylight saving time bill OK'ed A HOUSE of Representatives panel approved on Tuesday a measure allowing the Philippine President to advance clocks in the country by one hour in the first six months of a year to maximize labor and educational productivity during the dry season. Endorsed by the House economic affairs committee, House Bill No. 7750 grants the President the power to declare daylight saving time from Jan. 1 to June 1 of a given year to offset productivity losses in the second half of the year due to the rainy season. Currently, both the labor and the educational sector are suffering from interruptions in the productive hours brought about by torrential rains and the consequent floodings during the rainy season,” according to the measure. “It is essential that the state take preventive measures in this decline in productivity by adjusting the Philippine Standard Time (PST) by one hour during the dry season,” it added. Daylight saving time is a practice of adjusting clocks by an hour ahead during the dry season when days are longer and turning it back by an hour in the latter parts of the year to nullify possible productivity loss. Previous administrations had briefly applied daylight saving time, with the most recent implementation in 1990 under the government of ex-President Corazon “Cory” C. Aquino when the country was grappling with electricity issues. — Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted August 30 Posted August 30 54 minutes ago, Old55 said: Brings a whole new meaning to Filipino time.... https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2024/08/27/616445/phl-daylight-saving-time-bill-okd Daylight saving time bill OK'ed A HOUSE of Representatives panel approved on Tuesday a measure allowing the Philippine President to advance clocks in the country by one hour in the first six months of a year to maximize labor and educational productivity during the dry season. Endorsed by the House economic affairs committee, House Bill No. 7750 grants the President the power to declare daylight saving time from Jan. 1 to June 1 of a given year to offset productivity losses in the second half of the year due to the rainy season. Currently, both the labor and the educational sector are suffering from interruptions in the productive hours brought about by torrential rains and the consequent floodings during the rainy season,” according to the measure. “It is essential that the state take preventive measures in this decline in productivity by adjusting the Philippine Standard Time (PST) by one hour during the dry season,” it added. Daylight saving time is a practice of adjusting clocks by an hour ahead during the dry season when days are longer and turning it back by an hour in the latter parts of the year to nullify possible productivity loss. Previous administrations had briefly applied daylight saving time, with the most recent implementation in 1990 under the government of ex-President Corazon “Cory” C. Aquino when the country was grappling with electricity issues. — Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio No doubt they'll forget to include in the bill the need to turn the clocks forward 6 months later! We'll end up celebrating Easter at the same time as the rest of the world is having Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted August 30 Posted August 30 (edited) 4 hours ago, hk blues said: the need to turn the clocks forward 6 months later! Just Like many i know in the UK that need to be reminded, We are None of us perfect. Innocent people Hands up In fact there are many of us (Even me) that forget when the UK goes from 7 to 8 hours behind in time, we seem confused, This will be new for the PI so let's give them time to adjust If it ever Happens Edited August 30 by Jack Peterson because I forgot a word 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Tommy T. Posted August 30 Forum Support Posted August 30 Like when I was in Australia where they refused to adapt daylight savings time. I was told it was because the farmers there were afraid the cows and other livestock would get confused and not be able to deal with the change... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettGC Posted August 30 Posted August 30 56 minutes ago, Tommy T. said: Like when I was in Australia where they refused to adapt daylight savings time. I was told it was because the farmers there were afraid the cows and other livestock would get confused and not be able to deal with the change... You must've been in Queensland, Western Australia (WA) or the Northern Territory; they're the 3 states that don't have it. WA trialled it for a couple of years but didn't make it permanent. Sadly, the excuse you mentioned actually held a lot of weight in Queensland..... That and the curtains will fade more. No, I'm not joking... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorSarge Posted August 30 Posted August 30 This is actually something that the US has been debating getting rid for the last decade and was close to billed until C19 took over. Several states floated the bill without success due to neighboring states close commerce getting interfered with workers times. It for one would like to see it go away. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJReyes Posted August 30 Posted August 30 14 hours ago, Old55 said: Currently, both the labor and the educational sector are suffering from interruptions in the productive hours brought about by torrential rains and the consequent floodings during the rainy season,” according to the measure. Can someone explain how an hour change improves productive hours brought about by torrential rains and flooding? I remember when some American children needed flashlights to walk to school because it was still dark. Parents solved the problem by driving their kids to school, thereby consuming more gas. Advocates believed Daylight Savings was an energy saving program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Old55 Posted August 30 Author Forum Support Posted August 30 1 hour ago, JJReyes said: Can someone explain how an hour change improves productive hours brought about by torrential rains and flooding? JJ, agree with you. Considering Philippines latitude adjusting the time of day seems rather optimistic and will just add to the existing chaos. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support scott h Posted August 30 Forum Support Posted August 30 21 minutes ago, Old55 said: add to the existing chaos DST makes sense (almost) in some parts of the world. But here? Just for poops and giggles I googled some stuff. We are so close to the equator here that the difference in day light between December and June here is approx. 45 minutes. While in Denver it is approx. 4.5 hours. My question is with the myriads of problems facing the country is this really that much of a priority? case in point, I took a walk after one of our recent downpours the other day, which took me over the bridge of major river that flows into Manila Bay. Even after 13 years living here, I am still amazed at the number of plastic bottles, Styrofoam cups, Jollibee bags and just over all trash that flows into the sea. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Mike J Posted August 30 Forum Support Posted August 30 Two comments. Dumbest idea ever? What could possibly go wrong? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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