CEAP 2010 National Convention

The 2010 Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) National Convention was held last September 22 to 24 at the Waterfont Hotel in Cebu City, wherein the 2010 Educator’s Exhibit was also celebrated.

CEAP is a voluntary organization which operates through regional educational associations located in the 16 regions of the country. It represents the interest of Catholic educational institutions in national and international fora, fosters unity of action with other organizations in educational matters, and assists members, particularly those in mission areas, to achieve common and specific aims.

Carrying the theme “A Heart for Eden A Hand at Ecology”, the event highlighted various inspirational talks from different priests all over the country. His Excellency Most Rev. Arturo M. Bastes, SVD, D.D., Bishop of Sorsogon, delivered the thematic address. Moreover, Atty. Antonio A. Oposa Jr, 2009 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Environmental Law, discussed the Situation of the Environment: Global and National Challenges.

In the said event, Hon. Br. Armin A. Luistro, FSC, Ph.D, Secretary of the Department of Education, and Hon. Patricia B. Licuanan, Ph D., Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education, shared special addresses on the first day.

This successful convention was organized in cooperation with Copylandia, DIWA, Phoenix Publishing House, U-Bix Corporation, Vibal Publishing House, Com Asia, and Victorious Publications.

For more information, contact the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines at (632) 926-5137, 926-0521, 426-2670, 926-5153, fax (632) 9265150, email info@ceap.org.ph or visit http://www.ceap.org.ph

Job Fest Career Fair, Super Kids 2010, and Best of Anime 2010

Primetrade Asia Inc., showcased three events in four consecutive days at the SMX Convention Center last September 16-19.

The first event is the Job Fest Career Fair 2010 presented in cooperation with Jobsdb.com, Studio 23, and the Manila Bulletin. The Career Fair opened September 16 and concluded with hundreds of jobs provided on the second day.

Meanwhile, the second event is in partnership with Maximus Inventus and Promil Nurture Network which set foot from September 17 to 18. Super Kids 2010 aims to support creative learning and champion minds to excel in their chosen endeavor. The event was supported by Johnson’s Pure Essentials, Johnson’s Baby, Junior, and the Manila Bulletin.

The last event, moreover, is an extravagant anime expo entitled The Best of Anime 2010, which was conducted in cooperation with Hero. The event showcased the best of anime movies, trends, and costumes on its one-day event last September 19. Tie-Up organizers of the said event include Japan Foundation, Cosplay.ph, Creativoices, and Society of Young Voice Artists of the Philippines (SYVAP). Sponsors of the successful expo were MSI-ECS, Suspended Animation Media, Yoshinoya, Netopia, GAME, ClicktheCity, Tempest Films, and the Manila Bulletin.

For more information, contact Primetrade Asia Inc., at (632) 896-0661, 896-0682 or visit http://www.primetradeasia.com/

Women Deliver Philippines Conference

Women Deliver Philippines, the country's first-ever localization of the global initiative that started in London, brought to spotlight the tragic deaths of women during pregnancy and childbirth, and of newborns dying during their first month of life to mobilize investment for the improvement of maternal and newborn health. “Women Deliver Philippines,” held from Sept 15 to 17, 2010, gathered 365 participants from around the country and the world, from 205 agencies, and drew 106 resource persons. They spoke on a wide range of issues from young people’s access to sexual and reproductive health services to the role of midwives; from maternal mortality and human rights to interfaith initiatives on safe motherhood; from investing financial, material and human resources toward attaining MDGs 4 and 5 to exercising effective leadership and country commitment to meeting these same goals.

Speakers from government, private and civil society organizations, including regional development leaders, gathered for the conference, to generate political commitment, and share solutions that can prevent maternal and newborn deaths and disabilities.

Health Secretary Enrique Ona delivered a keynote speech on the formal opening of the conference, which was attended by dignitaries from the Australian government, the European Union (EU) and the UN  – led by UN Resident Coordinator Jacqueline Badcock and UNFPA  Regional Director Nobuko Horibe. Ona acknowledged that the solutions needed to improve maternal health and newborn survival “do not involve rocket science,” although he acknowledged that these “require political commitment at the highest levels.”

Closing the conference, Health Undersecretary Mario Villaverde hailed Women Deliver as “timely, hopeful and relevant,” reminding everyone that “maternal health is preventable” and that in the effort to prevent mothers dying from pregnancy and childbirth, “there are no outsiders, only partners.” The national government’s commitment to promoting reproductive health was further underscored by Social Welfare Secretary Dinky Soliman, a resource person at the last plenary discussion. The Aquino administration, she said, was committed to “promoting responsible parenthood, which includes providing information on all forms of family planning methods. “Choice and access,” said Soliman, constituted the keystone of the Aquino government’s policy, reiterating the administration’s support for the pending reproductive health bills, an announcement that was met with applause by the audience.

Women Deliver Philippines was organized by the Department of Health, the UN and Likhaan Center for Women’s Health  with support from the EU. Dr. Junice Melgar, executive director of the NGO Likhaan which headed the conference secretariat, said one of the conference goals was to “re-energize” the reproductive health community in its efforts to save the lives of women and children.

The first global Women Deliver conference was held in London in 2007 to mark the 20th year of the Safe Motherhood Initiative (SMI) launched in 1987 seeking to address the tragedy of half-a-million women dying during pregnancy and childbirth. The second Women Deliver conference was held in Washington, DC in 2010.

For further information regarding the event, contact Likhaan Center for Women’s Health at 632) 926-6230 or e-mail office@likhaan.org or visit the website http://www.womendeliver.org.

First Philippine Congress Anniversary National Conference

THE Center for Bulacan Studies of the Bulacan State University (CBS BSU) with the Philippine Historical Association (PHA), National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), and University of the Philippine Lipunang Pangkasaysayan (UP LIKAS) held the National Conference on the Anniversary of the First Philippine Congress with a theme “IMAHEnasyon: Ang Paghiraya sa Nasyon at Bayan ng Congreso Filipino 1898” last September 14, 2010 at the Bulacan State University Hostel and Function Hall, City of Malolos, Bulacan.

The theme concentrated on the imagined nation and state through the ideas and concepts of the front runners of the freedom and nationhood – from Bonifacio’s 1896 Katipunan to the Aguinaldo-inspired 1898 Congreso Filipino.

Six official papers were read on the conference: Nasyon at Bayan sa Congreso Filipino 1898: Pangkalahatang Perspektibo by Dr. Zeus A. Salazar, retired history professor and History Department chairman at the UP Diliman, and coordinator of the Bagong Kasaysayan, Inc. (BAKAS); Mga Aral ng 1898: Unang Republika, Diplomasya at Imperyalismo by Dr. Evelyn A. Songco, Assistant to the Rectorfor Student Affairs, University of Santo Tomas and president of PHA; Ang Congreso Filipino: Mula Kawit hanggang Tarlac by Dr. Lino L. Dizon, Director, Center for Tarlaqueño Studies, Tarlac State University , vice-president of the Kapisanan ng mga Bahay-saliksikan sa Bansa, Inc., and consultant of the Juan D. Nepomuceno Center for Kapampangan Studies, Holy Angel University; Mga Simbolismo: Halaga ng mga ito sa Pagbubuo ng Bansang Banwa at ang Kaso ng Kongreso ng Malolos by Ian Christopher B. Alfonso, researcher, Juan D. Nepomuceno Center for Kapampangan Studies, Holy Angel University, Fellow of the BSU CBS, and secretary of the Samahang Pangkasaysayan ng Bulacan, Inc. (SAMPAKA); Saligang Batas sa Sinaunang Bayan: Ang Umalohokan at ang Kaloobang Bayan by Dr. Vicente C. Villan, History Department of UP Diliman, coordinator of BAKAS, Inc., and an active member of the Asosasyon ng mg Dalubhasa, may Hilig at Interes sa Kasaysayan (ADHIKA) ng Pilipinas, Inc.; Ang Kartilya at Kaloobang Bayan: Saligang Batas ng Katipunan at Tagapangunang Hiraya ng Saligang Batas ng Malolos by Michael Charleston B. Chua of the History Department of the De La Salle University and vice-president, Philippine Historical Association.

Also, a side lecture was delivered by Isagani B. Giron, president emeritus of SAMPAKA and consulant of the BSU CBS, Si Heneral Miong at ang mga taga-Malolos; as well as other topics by other reactors such as the legendary cat in the Barasoain Church seen in the ten-peso bill and the petition to bring back the Barasoain’s image in any monetary bill of the Republic.

“Among our regular activities and programs, this one is unique because for the first time we are given the chance to co-work with the PHA, NHCP and UP LIKAS which are considered authorities and experts in the Philippine historiography.” Dr. Agnes Crisostomo, director of BSU CBS said.

This national conference was made free to the public, but with limited reservations set to 200 only. It was endorsed by the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education to all the schools and other academic institutions in the country and supported by the Provincial Government of Bulacan and the City Government of Malolos.

The activity was proudly part of the Province’s celebration of Singkaban Fiesta: Buwan ng Bulacan which started last August 15 until September 15.

For more information, contact Ian Christopher Alfonso at 0916-475-2140 or e-mail through ianalfonso7@gmail.com, and Roy Devesa II at 0906-579-6378 or e-mail through roy.carpio.devesa@gmail.com. Interested parties can also get in touch with the PHA Public Relations Office at (63906) 202-0274.

1st Philippine Digital Publishing Conference

With the rise of electronic books, e-readers, and the magnitude of information available on the Internet, fears have arisen that the old-fashioned book might go permanently out of style.

To address this, members of the local publishing industry came together on September 13 and 14 for the country’s first Philippine Digital Publishing Conference at the UP-Ayala Technohub. Entitled “the Future of the Book,” the two-day series of talks covered the changing landscape of publishing, the rise of e-books, and how Filipino readers, writers and publishers can make the best of these changes.

Sponsoring the conference were the National Book Development Board (NBDB), Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP), Filipinas Heritage Library, and Vibal Foundation, Inc.

An exhibit right outside the session hall also featured the evolution of e-readers through the years, from readers on the laptop, up until the recently-released Apple iPad.

Keynote speaker and BDAP president Lirio Sandoval said, “The public and private sector of the Philippine book industry are very much concerned about the future of the book industry in this digital generation, and it affects publishers, book sellers and readers alike.”

“This conference is the latest in many such conferences around the world, asking what the future might hold for [books and traditional publishing],” he said. “Some say the digital age will be the end of the book, others say it will be another chapter in the long and illustrious history of the book.”

For further information, contact Vibal Foundation at (632) 712-9156 to 59 loc 343 to 344, fax (632) 416-8460 or
visit their website at www.vibalfoundation.org.

2010 College Conference and Exhibit

The 2010 College Conference and Exhibit set last August 12-14 at the Clamshell in Intramuros, Manila with the theme “Promoting Quality Education in the Philippines for the Filipinos and the World.

The biggest educational conference and exhibit of the year discussed career topics such as: Accountancy, Animation, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Criminology, Culinary, Education, Entrepreneurship, Game Development, Mass Communication, Medical Technology, Music, and whole lot more.

Among the list of exhibitors were: Adamson University, Asia Pacific College, Assumption College, Ateneo de Manila University, Center for Culinary Arts Manila, De La Salle University, St. Scholastica’s College, University of Sto. Tomas, University of the Philippines, Our Lady of Fatima University, Philippine College of Criminolgy, and other universities and colleges in Metro Manila.

The event was organized by Freestyle Media Inc., in cooperation with the Department of Tourism, Department of Education, and Commission on Higher Education. The event is sponsored and supported by Stabilo, the American Institute, Rubert James, Suzuki, John Robert Powers, Pentel, Sterling, Philippine Educational Theater Association, Smart Bro, Center for Pop Music, OMF Literature Inc., PC Gilmore, KFC Krushers, Netopia, and Business World.

For more information, contact Freestyle Media Inc. at (632) 249-2598, 280-5372, 996-1589, fax (632) 249-2588, email freestylemediainc@gmail.com or visit http://www.freestylemedia.com.ph or http://freestylemediainc.multiply.com.

APO’s 7th Biennial Congress and 30th Anniversary

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Association of Philippine Orthodontists (APO) held its Seventh Biennial National Orthodontic Congress at The Hotel Intercontinental Manila in Makati City last August 2 and 3, 2010. The event’s chosen theme was “Orthodontics in a Challenging World: Making All Things Possible.”

“Despite the continued evolution and progress in Orthodontics in the new millennium, the modern day orthodontist is still often confronted with various challenges,” APO President-Elect and congress chairman Dr. Roberto Tan said.

In an attempt to address these challenges, three world renowned orthodontists graced the event as the congress speakers: Dr. Peter Ngan, professor and chairman of the West Virginia University, Department of Orthodontics and Awardee of the 2007 American Association of Orthodontists Jacob Salzmann Memorial Lecture, and Dr. Stephen Wei, president of the Hong Kong Society of Pediatric Dentistry and professor Emeritus of the University of Hong Kong.

Their conjoint lecture covered the topic: “Early Orthodontic Treatment.” The congress will also feature Dr. Chris Chang, a much sought after and world renowned speaker, an orthodontic practitioner based in Taiwan who obtained his Certificate in Orthodontics and PhD in Bone Physiology from Indiana University, USA. He discussed the topic: “Management of Impacted Canines and Excellent and Efficient Finishing.”

These three speakers along with their lecture topics were carefully chosen to guarantee clinical relevance in the management of difficult orthodontic cases.

Another highlight of the congress was the induction of new officers and members of APO and Philippine Board of Orthodontics (PBO) as well as the Investiture of new Diplomates of the Philippine Board of Orthodontics in a formal ceremony. Convocation guest speaker was Antonio Adriano, Commissioner of the Professional Regulation Commission.

The APO is the national orthodontic association affiliated with the Philippine Dental Association (PDA). Since 1995, the APO has been recognized as an Affiliate Member of the prestigious World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO), a global orthodontic organization comprising 108 nations. The APO is a Charter Member of the Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society, which is composed of 16 countries regionally.

For more information contact APO at (632) 817-0222, fax (632) 817-0222, e-mail info@apo.com.ph or visit their website at www.apo.com.ph.

CREBA Visayas Regional Real Estate and Housing Conference

The Chamber of Real Estate & Builders’ Associations, Inc. (CREBA) held its First Regional Real Estate & Housing Conference in Visayas at the Casino Español de Cebu, Ranudo Street, Cebu City last July 31, 2010. This event was announced by Florentino S. Dulalia Jr., National President of CREBA, and Julius G. Topacio, Vice-President for chapter affairs.

The event was organized by regional vice-president for Visayas, Dennis G. Jalbuena as conference chairman and hosted by the CREBA-Cebu Chapter led by Herbert Buot, chapter president.

CREBA is the Philippine umbrella organization of professionals and entities engaged in real estate and housing development, tourism facilities, building and construction, technical consultancy, marketing and other related services. With its advocacy programs and initiatives, it has become government’s strongest ally in pursuing a truly rational and affordable national housing program.

This Visayas Conference was the second of a series of four conferences all over the country designed to address the specific concerns of businessmen and other professionals on issues and trends that directly impact real estate and housing, as well as its allied industries and professions.

The one-day confab will highlight the opportunities, implications, licensing and examinations under the new Real Estate Service Act (RESA), signed into law in June 2009 in order to further professionalize the practice of real estate brokerage and marketing, appraisal and consultancy in the Philippines.

The conference is accredited under the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program for real estate practitioners.

For further information, you may contact CREBA at 373-2270 to 75 (Manila) or (032) 344-5756; 345-4228; 344-3904 (Cebu). Emails may be sent to creba_inc@yahoo.com or creba_cebu@yahoo.com. Visit their website at http://www.creba.ph

Veterinary Practitioners Association of the Philippines 38th Annual Scientific Conference

The latest international standards in veterinary practice will be introduced by respected speakers during the 38th annual scientific conference of the Veterinary Practitioners Association of the Philippines this June 10 – 11, 2010 at the Heritage Hotel Manila in Pasay City.

The event will carry the theme, “Achieving International Standards for Veterinary Practice.” Dr. Tomas Acorda, Professional Regulations Commission Board of Veterinary Medicine will deliver the keynote address. The annual conference is an excellent opportunity for veterinary and related companies to introduce their products and services to veterinary practitioners and update themselves with the latest developments and trends in veterinary practice.

There will be plenary sessions tackling topics such as farm inspection system, animal nutrition, household investigation, standards in disease diagnostics, treatment of animal patients, use of electrocardiography, breeding behavior, among others.

There will also be case presentations and the annual awarding of the Outstanding Practitioners in Companion Animal Practice, Poultry Practice, Swine Practice, Large Animal Practice, Laboratory Animal Practice, Veterinary Practice and Academe, and the prestigious VPAP Grand Award.

On-site registration fee is P4, 000.00 or members and P4, 700.00 for non-members. International participants will be charged $130.00. Convention fee will be inclusive of kits, conference documentations, and lunch and refreshments throughout the two-day affair.

For more information, contact the VPAP secretariat at (632) 926-6603 or email vpapsecretariat@yahoo.com.ph.

Cebu Sports Science Seminar to be Held at USC

The country’s sought-after specialists in the field of sport science will share key information on how athletes and sports enthusiast can achieve maximum performance and be better than their competitors during the Sports Science Initiatives (SSI) Sports Science seminar series-Cebu leg on May 28 - 29, 2010 at the Theodore Buttenbruch Hall of University of San Carlos (USC) in Cebu City.

Organized by LAN Sports & Events Inc., and hosted by the USC Physical Education Department, the event aims to upgrade the knowledge and skill of Key Influencers such as Sports Coaches, Physical Education Teachers, Fitness Coaches, Physical Therapists, Nurses, Sports Science Students, Physical Education Students, Athletic Trainers, Conditioning Coaches, etc. through lecture-demonstrations.

Sports enthusiasts and athletes are always aiming to become stronger and better in their chosen sport. Proper training and conditioning are important to achieve this. Whether its basketball, volleyball, swimming, badminton, or contact sports, an athlete and their respective coaches and trainers need to understand what the body needs in order to achieve full potential.

Respected experts in sports science will share valuable information throughout the two-day event. Invited resource speakers include:

• Sanirose S. Orbeta, MS, RD, FADA - Sports Nutrition
• Dr. Jose Raul Canlas, Medical Director of the Moro Lorenzo Sports Complex - Sports Injury Management
• Pio Solon, CSCS, and Dean Hercules Callanta, College of Human Kinetics, UP– Diliman - Strength & Conditioning
• Dr. Julian Montano - Sports Psychology
• Josephine Joy B. Reyes, MPE - Career in Sports Science
• Niño Sinco – Fluid Guidelines for Performance.

The SSI Sports Science Seminar is sponsored by Phiten Philippines, TechnoGym, Gatorade, ASICS, Mueller Sports Medicine, and Hi Smart. This event is endorsed by the Philippine Association for Sports and Exercise Science (PHASES) and the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI), and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC).

Limited seats are available for 2010 Sports Science Initiatives Seminar Series - Metro Cebu. Registration Fee is PhP1, 000.00 inclusive of giveaways, handouts, lunch for both days, and Certificate of Participation. Deadline for registration is on May 24, 2010.

For more information about the event, contact Ms. Astrid Ocampo of the USC PE Dept at (0923) 280-7120 or Coach Pio Solon, CSCS at (0932) 641-9772 or email sps_initatives@yahoo.com.

Mathematical Society of the Philippines 2010 Annual Convention

Researchers and educators in all areas of pure and applied mathematics, math education, statistics, and other related areas are invited to join the Mathematical Society of the Philippines (MSP) 2010 annual Convention to be held on May 20-21, 2010 at the Montebello Villa Hotel in Cebu City.

Hosted by the MSP Cebu Chapter, the MSP celebrates its 37th year as the country’s largest professional organization dedicated to the promotion of mathematics and mathematics education. Invited to give plenary talks are Dr. Alnar Detalla (Central Mindanao University), Dr Jesper Jansson (Ochanomizu University), Prof San Ling (Nanyang Technological University), Dr Ester Ogena (DOST-Science Education Institute), Prof Agnes Paras (University of the Philippines) and Prof Paul Terwilliger (University of Wisconsin).

Local researchers will also be given a chance to present their papers and share with their colleagues their latest findings and application practices of mathematics. Participants are encouraged to pre-register, via mail, fax, or email, on or before May 7, 2010.

For more information about the event, contact Dr. Arlene Pascasio, MSP Convention Chair at aapascasio@gmail.com, or Dr. Lorna Almocera, MSP Convention Co-chair at lsalmocera@yahoo.com. Interested participant may also call (632) 920-1009, email mathsoc@mathsocietyphil.org or visit their website at http://www.mathsocietyphil.org/.

The Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing Summer Workshop 2010

Nursing has become one of the most in-demand educational degrees in the Philippines in the past few years. With the clamor for more nurses both here and abroad, nursing education in the country should continually improve, at the same time inculcating personal values and leadership qualities that would further give our nurses an edge.

Through the leadership of the Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing (ADCPN), annual and summer workshops have been conducted from its inception, concentrating on quality instruction and quality outcomes, which contribute to a more positive outlook in the competencies of nurses.

This year, the ADCPN’s summer workshop was held at the Manila Hotel last May 4 and 5. Carried by the theme “The Call to Professional and Personal Leadership,” the conference served as a challenge for administrators of nursing schools in the country to continually secure their growth as educator, administrators, and individuals.

The ADCPN Summer Conference was aptly themed as there are constant changes in the approaches in delivering quality education. This year, members of the ADCPN were also given the chance to interact with official from the Commission on Higher Education and the Professional Regulation Commission.

The ADCPN was established in 1959 and is now led by Dean Carmelita Divinagracia,

For more information about the event, contact the Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing at (632) 921-7466.

Leaping Forth to the Future of Management Education

The Council of Management Educators and Practitioners in the Philippines (COMEPP) recently concluded its 20th National Conference last April 15 and 16 at the Summit Ridge Hotel, Tagaytay City.

The theme for this year’s conference was “Future Waves in Management Education: A Leap Forward.” Featuring trends, practices, innovations, and challenges to management education, the two-day event was participated in by industry leaders, educators, practitioners, and school administrators.

Invited speakers were Dr. Nilo Rosas of the Professional Regulatory Commission; Mr. Nelson Celis, CEO of ECI Group of Companies; Pushkar Mishra, president and CEO of Hinduja TMT Ltd.; Mr. Reynaldo Lugtu, country manager of IBM Philippines; and Ms. Miriam C. Basa of Essilor Manufacturing Philippines, Inc., who discussed supply chain management, financial management, innovative development, and other related sub-topics.

Graduating students and graduate school enrollees of related courses were encouraged to join and participate in the conference in order to familiarize themselves with the developments in the management field.

To parties who may need further information, you may contact the COMEPP secretariat at telephone numbers 961-5497, 961-7755 local 136, or mobile number 0922-8802307, and look for Prof. Dennis Camatog.

Netizen Icons and Experts to Grace 3rd Social Networking Conference 2010

Digital Marketing think tanks, media personalities, social media experts and netizen icons will share their expertise during the 3^rd Social Networking Conference 2010 scheduled on April 22-23, 2010 at the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Intercontinental in Makati City.

The Social Networking Conference 2010, presented by Fiera de Manila, Inc., and DigitalFilipino Club is an event geared towards companies and digital marketing/advertising professionals and businessmen/entrepreneurs who are interested to use social networks for advertising/marketing their products and services. It is for dynamic and innovative companies, start-ups, and upcoming players who would like to leverage on current technologies to communicate and sell their products/services through social networks; and, gain knowledge as to how this industry is working and evolving.

Experts who will share their time and knowledge with participants include:

• Maria A. Ressa, Senior Vice-President, ABS-CBN News & Current Affairs and Managing Director, ANC
• Paul Papadimitriou, Digital Intelligence Strategist, Driving Left, Limassol and Tokyo
• Paul John M. Peña, Head - Digital Marketing, Globe Telecom, Inc.
• Juan Armando V. Rojo, Vice President, Corporate Brand and Communications, Bayan Telecommunications
• Alex Dan Tacderas, Brand Manager, Kraft Foods
• Eduardo Mapa Jr., Managing Director, Media Contacts Manila
• Rosan Cruz, Assistant Vice President of Group Public Relations, BENPRES Holdings Corporation
• Joey Alarilla, Social Media Editor, Yahoo! Southeast Asia
• Jim Ayson, Senior Product Manager, VAS & DATA Services/WCD, SMART Communications Inc.
• Janette Toral, Founder, DigitalFilipino
• Racquel Cagurangan, General Manager, PoliticalArena.com
• Nick B. Fontanilla, Ph.D., President, The Asia-Pacific Centre for Research, Inc. and President, Philippine Marketing Association (PMA)
• Leah Camilla R. Besa-Jimenez, General Manager, Proximity Philippines
• Brad Geiser, Co-Founder, Geiser Maclang Marketing Communications Inc.
• Chinie Hidalgo-Diaz, Marketing Director, Teleforce Asia Inc.

Other highlights of the two-day event include technology presentation, case study analysis, and the Social Networking Awards Ceremonies 2010 which honors Filipino excellence in social media and social network marketing and advertising.

The 3rd Social Networking Conference 2010 is sponsored by Yahoo Philippines, Globe Telecom, Inc., Eyeblaster, SMART Communications Inc., Inquirer.net, BusinessWorld, Business Mirror, Studio 23, Philstar.com, Jam 88.3, Wave 891, Magic 89.9, 99.5 RT, and 103.5 Max FM, Filbars International Subscription System Inc, and Blog4Reviews.

For registration and inquiries, please contact the Event Manager at (632) 896-0639, 896-0637, 899-6216 or e-mail at fiera@info.com.ph. Visit the website at www.fmi.com.ph or http://socialnetworkphilippines.blogspot.com.

Nomination Open for Dr. Jose P. Rizal Awards for Excellence

The Manila Times, through the Dr. Jose P. Rizal Awards for Excellence, seeks to recognize and honor outstanding Chinese-Filipinos who have excelled in various fields of discipline and made great contributions to the Filipino society.

It is for this reason that The Manila Times decided to institutionalize an annual system of recognition of distinguished Chinese-Filipinos. Now in its fifth year, the Tsinoy Awards continue to celebrate the best in the Tsinoy community which has become a pillar of the society.

Nomination for the Awards shall be open to all Filipino citizen of Chinese descent, have received Chinese education, at the minimum, should be able to understand Chinese language, and have observed/practiced or still observes or practices some Chinese tradition

The nominee must be engaged in the following fields of endeavor: Art, Literature and Culture, Business and Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Education, Journalism, Management and Finance, Medicine, Public Service, Science and Technology, Sports and professionals. He or she shall have demonstrated outstanding leadership in his field of endeavor and made outstanding contribution to mainstream society.

Any individual, private or public entity or organization may submit nominations. Nomination forms may be obtained at www.manilatimes.net. Forms must be submitted or mailed to The Manila Times, 371 A. Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila.

Deadline for the submission of entries is on April 16, 2010.

For more information, contact The Manila Times at (632) 524 5664 up to 67, fax (632) 301 9552 or visit their website at http://www.manilatimes.net.

Tarlac to Host Palarong Pambansa 2010

The provincial government of Tarlac will host the 53rd edition of the Palarong Pambansa to be held on April 11-17, 2010 at the Tarlac Recreational Park (TRP) in San Jose, Tarlac.

Prior to the event, a launching was held last February 18, 2010 simultaneously in four other towns -- Bamban, Concepcion, Camiling and San Manuel-- as a signal for the start of the Palaro 2010 countdown.

Tarlac province has started the counting from the 53rd day before the event as this is the 53rd Palarong Pambansa. The theme for this year is “Play for the Region, Win for the Nation”. The activity kicked off at 6:30 a.m. with all the 17 municipalities and one city in the province held a firecracker launch, simultaneous with the ringing of all church bells. This was followed by a province-wide cycling and motorcade.

The launching also introduced “Palaro” this year’s mascot. “As first time host, we mark this event with this mascot. We named “Palaro”, -- a multi-faceted yet roundly unified ball to symbolize the energy, the discipline and the verve that go with every jump, every kick and every bounce made during the games.” Gov. Yap said.

He also said that “much like Tarlac, dubbed as the melting pot of Central Luzon where diverse cultures meet and mix, mascot ‘Palaro” also represents convergence and oneness.”

The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Tarlac government also conducted a press briefing at the TRP where mechanics, security, fraud, accommodation of athletes, transportation, traffic and other matters about the competition were tackled.

Governor Victor Yap said that he was excited with the staging of the Palarong Pambansa in the province. He said that although there are some facilities that have not yet been completed, he assured that it will be done before the event. The DepEd, for its part, said that accommodations, mechanics, safety measures and other concerns were already been set.

Gov. Yap also emphasized that Palaro is a dream come true to all Tarlaquenos. “This is our chance to showcase our warm hospitality, our ability to handle the big sports event and to show not only to our countrymen but to the whole world as well the beauty of our province,” he said.

The Palarong Pambansa 2010 hopes to boost the province’s economy, especially the tourism industry. Some 25,000 guests from the country’s 17 regions are expected to attend the annual sporting event.

The 53rd Palarong Pambansa is in cooperation with the DepEd Task Force on School Sports and sponsored by Smart Communications, Inc., and SM.

For more information about the event, contact the Palarong Pambansa - Tarlac Secretariat at (6345) 6114148, (63910) 387-3956, email palaro2010@gmail.com or visit the Palarong Pambansa 2010 blog at http://palarongpambansa2010satarlac.blogspot.com/ or Tarlac Government website at http://www.tarlac.gov.ph/

2010 National Conference on Developmental Disabilities

The Department of Education through the Special Education Division-Bureau of Elementary Education, in coordination with the Foundation for Advanced Professional Development Inc., and the Portage Association of the Philippines for Early Intervention, Inc. presented the 2010 National Conference on Developmental Disabilities.

The conference opened last March 11 with the theme “Going beyond Barriers: Bringing People Together.” It gathered special education and regular teachers, administrators of public and private schools, supervisors in special education, chiefs and assistant chiefs of elementary and secondary divisions, school division superintendents; and assistant school division superintendents in discussing the current needs and issued that bounds the whole industry of developmental disability.

Moreover, the conference aims to promote greater cooperation among teachers, parents, administrators, supervisors, and professionals on programs and services for children with special needs, and to enable them to transcend their disabilities and grow up to become participating and contributing members of the society.

CBE, DOE, CHED, TESDA hold 4th Cebu Ed-Expo

The Coalition of Better Education (CBE), Department of Education (DOE), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) held the 4th Cebu Education Expo last February 19 to 21, 2010 at the SM City Cebu Trade Hall 2, Cebu City.

This three-day event gathered educational institutions that offered services to the public scouting for finest schools for their children. The expo also provided valuable information, products and equipment to put in place an educational system that is appropriate to the Filipinos.

Some lined-up ctivities presented in the Education Expo were Exhibit & Innovative Teachers Contest, Multipoint Demo, Education Nation 10-point Agenda Launch, Global Filipino Teachers Media Presentation (Globe Telecom), Gallery Walk-Innovative Teachers Contest, Multipoint Demo, Busog-Lusog-Talino Jollibee Parents' Seminar, and 21st Century Leadership (for Educational Leaders)

This event is sponsored by Microsoft Philippines, Globe Telecom, STI College, Jollibee Foundation, Cebu Daily News, Sunstar Cebu, The Freeman and Business Mirror with the following exhibitors: Aboitiz Foundation, Academy for International Culinary Arts, BEP NZ Aust Corp_Immigration Placement Services, Cebu Institute of Technology, Center for Healthcare Professions, Eastwestways Consultants, Education Center of Australia, Ellipse Institute New Zealand, Euro Asia Worldwide Consultants, Fusion Excel International, Global Summit Consultancy Assistance Services, Grace Christian College, High Access Line, Ibon Foundation, IDP Education Australia, I-Search International, Lead Career Movers, Magsaysay Institute of Hospitality, National Historic Institute, NSN Worldwide, O’Hair Salon, Paulines Publishing House, Philippine School of Culinary Arts, Philippine State College of Aeronautics, Phoenix Education Specialist, Reyes International School of Cosmetology, RK Franchise Consultancy, Rodech Training Services Link International, Royal Christian College, Southwestern University, St. Theresa’s College, University of San Jose Recollettos, and University of Visayas.

For more event details, call (02) 995-0734 / 439-1579 or (032) 273-3827/ 238-3933, e-mail info@ceoexpos.com or info@cebueducation.com , or visit www.cebueducation.com.

Galileo New Approaches to Business Education Conference

Galileo Enrichment Learning Program together with ABS-CBN Games and ABS-CBN Interactive presented another excellent, effective, educational, and enrichment event tagged as New Perspectives & Approaches to the Business Education last March 4-5 at the Rockwell Tent in Makati City.

Seminars and talks were conducted on the first day of the event by Professor Cecilla B. Manikan which tackled Learning How to Learn: The Whole-Brain Learning System, and Professor Danilo A. Antonio whom discussed Understanding the Business of Educational Institutions: Controllables, Uncontrollables, Influentiables.

On the second day, moreover, Dr. Queena Lee-Chua discussed a more closer view on Creating and Delivering Syllabi that Ensure Optimum Learning Opportunities followed by Dr. Jose Jesus F. Roces covering the topic “The Search for Value: Real Marketing for Educational Institutions”.

This two-day workshop for school owners, administrators, teachers and parents aims to update educators on the latest trends in the industry and to equip them with the necessary know-how on marketing, financial and functional areas which are helpful to a more profitable social enterprise.

For more information, contact the Galileo Enrichment Learning Program at (632)895.8095; 898-1234, fax (632)890.2509, email info@galileoenrichment.com, or visit http://www.galileoenrichment.com/

CBE, DOE, CHED, TESDA hold 4th Cebu Ed-Expo

The Coalition of Better Education (CBE), Department of Education (DOE), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) held the 4th Cebu Education Expo last February 19 to 21, 2010 at the SM City Cebu Trade Hall 2, Cebu City.

This three-day event gathered educational institutions that offered services to the public scouting for finest schools for their children. The expo also provided valuable information, products and equipment to put in place an educational system that is appropriate to the Filipinos.

Some lined-up ctivities presented in the Education Expo were Exhibit & Innovative Teachers Contest, Multipoint Demo, Education Nation 10-point Agenda Launch, Global Filipino Teachers Media Presentation (Globe Telecom), Gallery Walk-Innovative Teachers Contest, Multipoint Demo, Busog-Lusog-Talino Jollibee Parents' Seminar, and 21st Century Leadership (for Educational Leaders)

This event is sponsored by Microsoft Philippines, Globe Telecom, STI College, Jollibee Foundation, Cebu Daily News, Sunstar Cebu, The Freeman and Business Mirror with the following exhibitors: Aboitiz Foundation, Academy for International Culinary Arts, BEP NZ Aust Corp_Immigration Placement Services, Cebu Institute of Technology, Center for Healthcare Professions, Eastwestways Consultants, Education Center of Australia, Ellipse Institute New Zealand, Euro Asia Worldwide Consultants, Fusion Excel International, Global Summit Consultancy Assistance Services, Grace Christian College, High Access Line, Ibon Foundation, IDP Education Australia, I-Search International, Lead Career Movers, Magsaysay Institute of Hospitality, National Historic Institute, NSN Worldwide, O’Hair Salon, Paulines Publishing House, Philippine School of Culinary Arts, Philippine State College of Aeronautics, Phoenix Education Specialist, Reyes International School of Cosmetology, RK Franchise Consultancy, Rodech Training Services Link International, Royal Christian College, Southwestern University, St. Theresa’s College, University of San Jose Recollettos, and University of Visayas.

For more event details, call (02) 995-0734 / 439-1579 or (032) 273-3827/ 238-3933, e-mail info@ceoexpos.com or info@cebueducation.com, or visit www.cebueducation.com.