The Medical and Health Librarians Association of the Philippines (MAHLAP) invites everyone in the medical and health library profession to take part in their 21st National Congress and Seminar-Workshop on February 25 to 27, 2009 at Tagaytay Country Hotel in Tagaytay City.
Carrying the theme, “The Challenge of Change: Partnerships and Developments Towards Globalization”, the seminar-workshop will focus on the current practices and perspectives in medical and health libraries as well as uplifting the role of librarians. In addition, the event aims to acquaint the participants to advanced developments and emerging technologies in libraries, medical and health care system; transform conventional services and practices to neo-conventional; and update the participants on the utilization of current tools and resources at-hand.
The seminar fee is PhP. 4,500.00 inclusive of 3 days/2 nights accommodation, certificate, program materials, and meals.
For inquiries, contact Ms. Lot Dorado, MAHLAP Treasurer at (+632) 743-6920 or via email, lotdorado@yahoo.com or Ms. Gina Canceran, MAHLAP Ex-officio at (+632) 526-5851 or via email, ginacanceran@yahoo.com.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Medical and Health Librarians All Set for National Congress
IT-Committed Public Schools Recognized at 3rd Cebu Education Congress
Tayud National High School and Florencio Urot Memorial National High School were among the 65 public high schools in Cebu recognized by Globe Bridging Communities (Globe BridgeCom), the corporate social responsibility arm of Globe Telecom, during the 3rd Cebu Education Congress held last February 19 – 22, 2009 at the SM City Cebu Trade Hall in Cebu City.
Jointly organized by CEO Events and Expo Organizers and Coalition for Better Education, in cooperation with Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Education (DepEd), RK Franchise Consultancy, and Filipino International Franchise Association, the education expo aims to aid parents and students alike who are looking for excellent education providers. Furthermore, the Cebu Education Expo is geared towards the demystification of career options among students and adults.
The 65 high schools honored came from the school division of Cebu, Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, Talisay City and Toledo City. These schools have been exerting efforts and pooling resources to sustain the donation that Globe has given them for the past three years under the telecommunication company’s Internet-In-Schools Program (ISP).
ISP provides free Internet access to partner schools in the country in contribution to the Gearing Up Internet Literacy and Access for Students (GILAS) program of the Ayala Foundation, Inc.
The opening ceremony was headed by DepEd Secretary Jesli Lapus together with the CHED Regional Director Enrique Grecia, DepEd Regional Director Carolino Mordeno, TESDA OIC Regional Director Rossana Ordaneta and Cebu City Vice Mayor Mike Rama.
Other activities during the 3rd Cebu Education Congress included business seminars on new franchising trends by Willstrong Becker, Franchise Seminar by Rudolf A. Kotik of RK Franchise Consultancy, and Trademark Seminar by Atty. Karlo Nicolas. A job fair rounded up the exhibit event.
The 3rd Cebu Education Congress is sponsored by Globe Telecom, Inc., Call Center Academy, Microsoft Unlimited Potential, Smart Communications, Inc., Sparkles Balloons, 3DSense Media School, and the following media partners: Sun Star Cebu, Cebu Daily News, Cebu Gold Star Daily, and The Freeman.
NCCA Concludes National Arts Month on a High Note
February was filled with a wide array of performances, exhibits, and activities, as the country celebrated the National Arts Month – Philippine International Arts Festival (NAM-PIAF).
Manila City Councilor Yul Servo (real name John Marvin Neito) was chosen as this year’s spokesperson for the NAM celebration due to his initiatives to help out-of-school youth, increase art awareness and appreciation, and authored Resolution 115, entitled “The Resolution Expressing Full Support for the Move of His Honor, Mayor Alfredo S. Lim, in the Restoration of the Metropolitan Theater in the City of Manila.”
All over the country, different arts and culture groups as well as local governments held events for the PIAF with funding and support from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). With the theme “Ani ng Sining,” the PIAF has evolved from Manila-centered activities to a truly national event, with key activities in all three major island groups, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, involving hundreds of artists from different disciplines of arts and reaching thousands of people from all walks of life all over the world.
Activities include Pa(ng)labas, a fusion of architecture and film media exhibit; Walai-Vernacular Architecture of Mindanao, architectural drawing and photography exhibit of the vernacular houses of Mindanao culled from the Walai Pangampong project; Sinerehiyon, a showcase of nascent cinema from the regions; Sayaw Pinoy, a dance concert tour featuring local dance troupe from host cities and municipalities together with professional dance companies; Organik Muzik, a series of concerts showing the metamorphosis of elements of Philippine music from village roots to urban manifestations; Philippine Writers Festival; and Philippine Visual Arts Fest.
Ending the NAM celebration on a high note, the NCCA gathered together the Filipino artists and artistic groups that garnered gold in international arts festivals and competitions, and presented them with Ani ng Dangal awards, held last February 28, 2009, at the Centennial Hall on Manila Hotel, in recognition of their exemplary performances. This is the first time that the Commission gave such award in the 18 years of celebrating NAM.
Awards presenters and special guests during the ceremony included Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Esperanza I. Cabral, National Artists F. Sionil Jose, Bienvenido Lumbera, and Eddie Romero, and Manila Heritage Official Gemma Cruz Araneta.
Here is the list of Ani ng Dangal Awardees:
- Philippine All Stars, 7th World Hip Hop Championships
- Halili-Cruz School of Ballet, 10th Asia Pacific Dance Competition
- Quezon City Ballet, 2007 Dance Excellence Festival
- Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company, 12th World Folk Dance Festival
- Janssen Knights, High School Musical: My School Rocks Competition
- Shirley Halili Cruz, most outstanding dance educator, 2008 Global Excellence Award
- Donna Miranda, jury prize winner, 2007 Yokohoma Dance Competition.
- Catherine Loria, 2008 World Championships of the Performing Arts (WCOPA)
- Aria Clemente, 2007 WCOPA
- Vina Morales, First Ikon Asean Malaysia
- Reymond Sajor, WCOPA
- Las Piñas Boys Choir, 5th World Choir Games
- Kalawan Boys Choir, pop a capella category, 5th World Choir Games
- Philippine Normal University Chorale, 26th Festival Internacional de Musica de Cantonigros Himig Singers, mixed ensemble vocal category, First Asian Choir Games
- Philippine Madringal Singers, chorale singing, 2007 European Chorale Grand Prix
- University of the East Chorale, grand pix and gold in classical and pop categories, 2007 Busan Chorale Festival and Competition
- Novo Concertante, folklore category, 23rd Takarazuka International Chamber Chorale Contest
- Mapua Concert Singers, folklore and open mixed choir categories, 2007 A Voyage of Songs International Choral Festival (AVSICF)
- Sta. Teresita Parish Chorale, 2007 AVSICF
Chiang Kai Shek College Youth Choir, open equal voices and folklore categories, 2007 AVSICF - Most Holy Redeemer Parish Master Chorale, open mixed choir category, 2007 AVSICF
- UP Singing Ambassadors, grand prize and gold in sacral music, folk music, and spiritual/gospel/jazz categories, 4th International Choir Festival in Mundus Cantat Sopot
- Coro de Sta. Cecilia, musica sacra a capella category, Asian Open, First Asian Choir Games
- Cebu Chamber Singers, winner of gold diplomas in the mixed chamber choirs and gospel and spiritual categories, Asian Open, in the First Asian Choir Games
- Lyceum of the Philippines Chorale, mixed youth choir and musica sacra a capella categories, Asian Open, First Choir Games
- Mandaue School for the Arts Children’s Choir, children’s choir, music of the religions, and folklore categories, Asian Championship, First Asian Choir Games
- Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir, gospel and spiritual category, Asian Choir Championship, First Asian Choir Games
- Vox Angeli Children’s Choir, children choir category, 2008 Hongkong International Youth and Children’s Choir Festival
- University of Northwestern Philippines Choral, folkloric category, 2008 Hong Kong International Youth and Children’s Choir Festival
- Kjwan Band, group category, First Ikon ASEAN
- KHP Koro Techniuv, First Folklore Festival Interfolk
- Miguel Syjuco, 2008 Man Asian Literary Award
- Michael Coroza, 2007 Philippine recipients of the Southeast Asian Write Award
- Elmer Ordoñez, Philippine recipients of the Southeast Asian Write Award
- Melancholia directed by Lav Diaz, Best Film, Orrizonti Section, 65th Venice International Film FestivalFoster Child directed by Brillante Mendoza, Best Film, 29th Durban International Film Festival; special jury award, 4th Eurasia International Film Festival
- Tirador directed by Brillante Mendoza, Best Film, Best Director, and NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) awards, 21st Singapore International Film Festival; caligari award, 58th Berlin International Film Festival; special jury award, 7th Marradekech International Film Festival
- Neo-lounge directed by Joanna Vasquez-Arong, Bst Documentary Film, 34th Brussels International Independent Film Festival
- Bulong by Joaquin Valdes, Best Short Narrative, 2nd New Beijing International Movie Week
- Brillante Mendoza, Best Director for the film Serbis, 6th International Pacific Meridian Film Festival; golden kinaree, 6th Bangkok International Film Festival
- Ricky Davao, Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the film Signos, UK International Filmmaker Film Festival
- Emilio Garcia, Best Actor for the movie, Selda, 49th Thessaloniki Film Festival
- Cherrie Pie Picache, Best Actress, 29th Durban International Film Festival
- Yul Servo, Outstanding Actor for Independent Film, 35th Brussels International Film Festival
- Sid Lucero, Best Actor, 49th Thessaloniki Film Festival
- Gina Pareño, Best Actress for the movie, Kubrador, 26th Amiens International Film Festival
- Jose Fernandez Datuin, 2008 Sport and Art Contest
- Bernardo Matudan, 15th Annual World Children’s Picture Contest
- Remster Bautista, Young Artists Showcase 2007
- Imelda Cajipe Endaya, Irwin and Florenze Zlowe Memorial Award, 90th American Society of Contemporary Artists Annual Art Exhibition and Award
- Ross Capili, travel journalism-travel photograph category, 2008 PATA Grand Awards
- GMA Network, Inc., (Reporter’s Notebook), human interest category, 2008 New York Festivals International for TV Programming and Promotion
- Power to Unite Catholic Family Bible Group, Inc., (The Catholic Family Bible Quiz), innovative music video, 2008 New York Festivals International for TV Programming and Promotion
FCBAI Gathered Bakers, Confectionery Suppliers at Bakery Fair 2009
Numerous companies involved in bakery, confectionery, food service, and allied industries gathered under one roof for the 5th International Exhibition on Bakery, Confectionery and Food Service Equipment and Supplies (Bakery Fair 2009) held last February 19 – 21, 2009 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
Organized by the Filipino-Chinese Bakery Association, Inc. (FCBAI), the biannual event aims to showcase the best in the bakery, confectionery, and food industries of the Philippines. It also continues to improve the quality of its exhibitors and enhance the learning experiences for bakery and bakery operations of its visitors.
Bakery Fair 2009 filled up over 400 booths and attracted more than 25,000 visitors. In the three day event, participating companies showcased a wide range of products and recipe applications to meet the needs of growing as well as starting bakeries. Other companies also shared some business opportunities and marketing ideas to assist clients in expanding their operations.
Renowned Chef Heny Sison graced Bakery Fair 2009 and gave baking and pastry decorating demonstration. Other activities during the fair included cake decorating competition, bartending contest, seminars and baking demonstrations.
Bakery Fair 2009 is supported by Bakels Philippines, Inc., Besterm International Corporation, Asia Cold Storage Corporation, Sonlie International, Inc., Ferna Corporation, Puratos Philippines, Mix Plant, Inc., Middleby Worldwide Philippines, Inc., Kerry Ingredients Asia, Handyware Philippines, Inc., San Miguel Mills, Corman Professional, Unicomm Ingredients Phils., Inc., ADSIA Eurobakers Marketing Corporation, Sinmag Bakery Machine Corporation, Eagle Wings International Corporation, Universal Robina Corporation (Flour Division), Ab Mauri Philippines, Inc., Unity Marketing Corporation, U.S. Wheat Associates, Association of Foodcart Owners and Suppliers Philippines, Inc., 3A System Machinery Philippines Corporation, Jismar Equipment Trading and Services, Inc., Chocolate World, Optima Display Systems Company, Zebra Thailand (Satien Stainless Steel Public Co. Ltd.), Alatone Plastics, Inc., Sun-Maid Raisins, Torani, Conlins Coffee World, KLG International, Inc., Foodservice Division, Wills International Sales Corporation, Novozymes, RM Boxes, General Milling Corporation, California Raisins, Sanko Plastics Philippines, Inc., Foodie Magazine, Cook Magazine, Julie's Bakeshop, French Baker, Gardenia Bakeries (Phils.) Inc., and Walter Bread.
For more information about the Bakery Fair 2009, contact the Filipino-Chinese Bakery Association, Inc., at (632) 2542518, 2542526, email fcbai_phils@yahoo.com.ph, info@fcbai.org, or visit their website at http://www.fcbai.org/
11th PSITE National Convention Drew ICT Educators from Across RP
Information and communication technology (ICT) educators from all over the country traveled to the Zanorte Convention Center in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte for the 11th Philippine Society of IT Educators (PSITE) National Convention last February 26-28, 2009.
Carrying the theme, “Emerging Trends in ICT Education”, the first day of the event was filled with plenary sessions from selected resource persons and presentations from sponsors designed to equip ICT educators nationwide on the latest technology and address the current issues in ICT education.
Among the resource speakers were:
- Ms. Maria Melizza Tan, Head Executive Assistant of the Human Capital Development Group of the Commission on Information and Communication Technology (CICT) who discussed “Information and Communication Technology Directions in the Philippines”.
- Ms. Fe Ferriols, PSITE Vice President – External talked about “Addressing ICT Education Gap through Partnership”.
- Mr. Federico Gonzales, President and CEO of Philippine Emerging Startups Open (PESO), Inc. shared his insights on the topic “Changing the Mindset: Employee to Employer”.
The day was capped with the Hudyaka - Dipolog Medical Center (DMC) Zanorte Dinner and Fireworks presentation held at the DMC College Foundation Open Field.
Representatives from different universities and colleges in the Philippines presented their outstanding studies during the ITE Best Practices held during the second day of the convention. Participating academic institutions include:
Afterwards, selected delegates from the regional chapters of PSITE gave their annual activity and financial reports followed by the report of PSITE President Jaime D.L. Caro.
A beach-themed JEDI Party Night at the Dakak Park and Beach Resort concluded the second day for the almost 200 attendees of the national convention.
A Commission on Higher Education (CHED-TPITE) public hearing was held before the closing ceremony and distribution of certificate of attendance, which was held at the Dakak Park and Beach Resort.
The 11th PSITE National Convention is sponsored by DMC-College Foundation, Sun Microsystems, Inc., Java Education Development Initiative (JEDI) Project, PLDT, All Visual & Lights Systems, Inc., (AVLS), XCEL Software Solutions Philippines, Inc., Philippine AVANTE International Technologies, Inc., Microsoft, University of the Philippines Information Technology Training Center (UP ITTC), Cisco Systems, Inc., NG KHAI Development Corporation, Anvil Publishing, Inc., Cengage Learning, Teleglobal of Philippines, Inc. (Toph), Computer Assisted Learning, IBM , and Smart Communications, Inc.
