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PSAC paves way for agreement with DOH, CHED, and PHAPi with PBBM
The Private Sector Advisory Council from the Healthcare Sector (PSAC-Health), together with the Department of Health (DOH), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPi), signed a memorandum of agreement with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as a witness to facilitate employment for underboard BS Nursing students. During their degree, these students will become CHED-certified and work as Clinical Care Associates in healthcare industries. “The Clinical Care Associates Upskilling Program, formalized through the Joint Administrative Order [2023-0001], is a groundbreaking endeavor, and I am confident that it’s a program that will help address the lives of healthcare workers in the country today,” President Marcos said. PSAC-Health has worked with DOH, 55 private hospitals, seven public hospitals, and CHED, along with 19 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), to implement the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) in response to the country's critical shortage of qualified nurses. “To the underboard nurses out there who are contemplating what to do next: I call on you to apply for this program and embrace the support being wholeheartedly given to you by the government and the institutions we represent,” Marcos added. "The Commission commits to working with other government agencies and PSAC to implement all the strategic interventions that President Bongbong Marcos approved in a whole-of-government and whole-of-the-nation approach," said CHED Chairman Julian Prospero De Vera III. “I am confident that this policy would be extremely impactful as it addresses the problems and obstacles and allows our current registered nurses to focus more on high-value-added roles and functions,” said PSAC Healthcare Sector Lead Paolo Borromeo. On 19 July 2023, Chairman Prospero De Vera III of CHED and Secretary of Health Dr. Teodoro Herbosa ceremonially signed and launched JAO No. 2023-0001, also known as the "Implementing Guidelines for the Nurse Workforce Complementation and Upskilling Program for Clinical Care Associates (CCAs)." This landmark initiative results from a collaborative effort between the government and the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Healthcare Sector Group. Implementing the JAO showcases the power of government and private sector collaboration. The PSAC-Health has played a vital role in shaping the Nurse Workforce Complementation and Upskilling Program, ensuring its alignment with the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s administration. Leading hospitals and higher education institutions, including Healthway Medical Network (HMN), Metro Pacific Hospitals Inc. (MPHI), Mt. Grace Hospitals Inc., and the Philippine Private Hospitals Association Inc. (PPHAPI), have pledged their commitment to the Clinical Care Associates program by participating in the MOU signing event. Higher education institutions such as Our Lady of Fatima University, Far Eastern University, St. Paul University Philippines, Trinity University of Asia, National Teachers College, and National University are also pivotal partners in shaping the future of healthcare in the Philippines through this program. [caption id="attachment_191577" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Private Sector Advisory Council Lead Convenor Sabin Aboitiz (left) with President Marcos and PSAC Healthcare Sector leads[/caption] The post PSAC paves way for agreement with DOH, CHED, and PHAPi with PBBM appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Three-way collaboration to promote innovation and engineering excellence
PLDT and its wireless unit, Smart Communications Inc. recently joined the University of Baguio during its Annual Tripartite Collaboration to further enhance the existing curriculum of programs in the College of Engineering. “Under our Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program or SWEEP, the country’s first and longest-running industry-academe linkage program, we continue to promote and culture of innovation and excelling by extending learning opportunities to students and faculty,” said Stephanie V. Orlino, AVP and head of stakeholder management team at PLDT and Smart. This initiative brought together partners from the academe and the private sector, specifically those in the technology industry, to align the current engineering program with the latest technological trends and to strengthen linkages between the academe and the industry. “We acknowledge the contribution of the industry reaching out to and partnering with the academe. Under this collaboration, we have extended our expertise in the field of wireless telecommunications and technologies to add value to what UB currently has,” said Hope Mamucud, senior core network supervisor at PLDT and Smart. “We currently offer a Technopreneurship subject in the School of Engineering and Architecture that requires our students to create prototypes and explore innovations. We also have Robotics incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in our curriculum. With PLDT and Smart extending their technical expertise, we can further improve these subjects under this partnership,” said Engineer Annalyn D. Soria of the UB Faculty. “I chose to take Electronics Engineering so I could learn more about the current and upcoming trends in technology. I also believe through technology and innovation, I can contribute to addressing the waste management challenges in our community,” said 24-year-old John Reynald Garcia, a UB Electronics Engineering student. “Trainings extended under SWEEP can help us gain knowledge in technology and enable us to become familiar with advanced innovations and equipment available. This can eventually add value to our academic and professional development,” Garcia added. Since 2003, PLDT and Smart have been supporting colleges and universities all over the Philippines through SWEEP. The program underscores the PLDT Group’s commitment to innovation and digital inclusion and supports the government’s key digitalization efforts by fostering industry-academe linkages. The PLDT Group is a founding member of the Digital Infrastructure pillar of the presidential Private Sector Advisory Council or PSAC. The post Three-way collaboration to promote innovation and engineering excellence appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PLDT bolsters alignment with global climate reporting standards
Leading integrated telecommunications company PLDT Inc. continues to strengthen its alignment with global standards for climate action as it benchmarks with the 2023 disclosure system of the CDP. Previously known as the “Carbon Disclosure Project” and recognized globally by investors, cities and corporates, CDP provides guidance on climate-focused reporting metrics and facilitates an independent scoring on progress in terms of governance, risk management, target and performance and emissions data, among others. For its 2022 CDP assessment, PLDT received a “B” or a “Management” rating, signifying that the company has measures in place to manage its business impact on the environment. This was a significant improvement from its “C” or “Awareness” rating in 2021 and 2020 consecutively. Results of the 2023 CDP assessment are expected to be released by 2024. “Climate action is integral to our strategy of embedding sustainability in the way we do business. As this discipline calls for continuous learning and collaboration, we aim to maximize opportunities to adopt and align with global best practices and reporting standards,” said PLDT first vice president, chief sustainability officer and head of investor relations Melissa Vergel de Dios. PLDT’s environmental management measures include a decarbonization roadmap that targets Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 40 percent by 2030, from a 2019 baseline. This target is underpinned by the company’s expansion of renewable energy use, operational eco-efficiency measures and green technology adoption for its network and data center rollout. As CDP underscores the importance of assessing and identifying climate risks, PLDT earlier reported on its conduct of a comprehensive and third-party aided climate risk assessment that guides its strategies for disaster-proofing its digital infrastructure and institutionalizing business continuity measures across its organization. The company also integrated climate expertise in the composition of its board of directors, with the recent appointment of Fr. Roberto C. Yap, S.J. as a member of its advisory committee. Yap, S.J. holds a PhD in Environmental Economics from the University College London and is slated to contribute to PLDT’s thrust of strengthening its climate governance and management approach. These efforts demonstrate PLDT’s support for the goals of the Paris Agreement and contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 9 on Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and Goal 13 on Climate Action. The post PLDT bolsters alignment with global climate reporting standards appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
UST-CTHM leads Student Satisfaction Global Index 2022
The University of Santo Tomas College of Tourism and Hospitality Management was recognized as the top-ranking institution on The International Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education i-graduate Student Satisfaction Global Index. UST CTHM was ranked number one in the following areas: Pre-arrival information, social orientation, study sense, introduction to support services, cost of accommodation, financial support, social activities (organized events) and student unions. The award was conferred during THE-ICE 15th International Panel of Experts Forum held at The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The ICE-IPoE Forum was launched to focus on relevant issues related to tourism, hospitality and culinary events among others to provide the academe, government, industry and professional organizations the opportunities for collaboration and partnerships for growth and development. Attendees were leading educators from Asia, the Americas, and Europe. It featured a Benchmarking Roundtable Series which focused on interesting discussions on “internship, industry advisory boards, governance structure, graduate outcomes, curriculum design and development and academic integrity.” The post UST-CTHM leads Student Satisfaction Global Index 2022 appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Road alert: Isasarang daan, one-way ikakasa sa Mandaluyong
MANILA, Philippines – Inanunsyo ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ang pagsasara ng kalsada at one way traffic sa ilang lugar sa Mandaluyong ngayong Huwebes para sa pagdiriwang ng ika-78 Liberation at 29th Cityhood anniversary ng lungsod. Sa isang advisory, sinabi ng MMDA na ang Kalentong street, sa harap ng Don Bosco Technical College sa […] The post Road alert: Isasarang daan, one-way ikakasa sa Mandaluyong appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Mandaue City set to tackle scholarship program soon
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City College Scholarship Grant and Advisory Board is set to convene to map out the city’s scholarship program. City Councilor Malcolm Sanchez, chairman of the Committee on Education, said that there are already over 100 applicants and the applications were already collected by the Office of the Mayor. They […] The post Mandaue City set to tackle scholarship program soon appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
SPC grad No. 4 in MTLE
The San Pedro College (SPC) took to Facebook on March 27, 2024, congratulating Ai-Jay Vidal Cortez for placing fourth in the March 2024 Medical Technology Licensure Examination (MTLE)......»»
Ched-Davao: Quake drill not just ‘procedural activity’ but necessity
AN OFFICIAL from the Commission on Higher Education-Davao Region (Ched-Davao) said that there is a need to prepare students for disasters and other calamities......»»
Down Under Promotions supports ICC Bluehawks and BPBL
CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Sydney-bound Immaculada Concepcion College (ICC) Bluehawks senior men’s basketball team has earned the support of Down Under Promotions Sports and Events in their preparation for the Australian Chinese Basketball Association (ACBA). To recall, the ICC Bluehawks will represent the Philippines in the upcoming ACBA, which kicks off tomorrow. Besides the Philippines,.....»»
Blazers emerge as masters of NCAA lawn tennis
College of St. Benilde flexed its muscle in lawn tennis after it mightily swept both the men’s and women’s division of the recently concluded NCAA Season 99 edition at the PCA courts in Paco, Manila......»»
DepEd s SHS vouchers fall short of decongesting public schools, helping poor learners
"It's a waste that we don't solve the problem of congestion because we are randomly giving the voucher program to students," the senator said......»»
DLSU students win P1-million grant for cafeteria food waste to biogas project
Every year, De La Salle University’s cafeterias produce over 28,000 kilograms of kitchen waste, and are responsible for 480,000 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions.....»»
The real pasaways
The local internet came down hard last week on an anonymous teacher who was caught on livestream giving her students a scorching tongue-lashing for what she claimed was their lack of respect and discipline. Almost hysterical, Teacher X called them good-for-nothings without a future. Predictably, netizens deplored her derogatory language, which they equated with child abuse, and called on the Department of Education to investigate the incident and impose some disciplinary measure on the teacher concerned......»»
‘P7 billion senior high vouchers went to non-poor’
Aside from around 19,000 “ghosts” or undocumented students receiving government assistance, more than P7 billion was spent on non-poor beneficiaries of the senior high school voucher program (SHS-VP), according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian......»»
Scorching schools: How heat worsens conditions of poor students in PH
[This is the second and last part of a special report on how extreme heat in 2023 impacted the education sector in the Philippines. Click here for the first part.] CEBU CITY, Philippines – The same analysis by Cebu Daily News Digital (CDN Digital) showed that even private schools, which usually have better facilities and.....»»
‘Ormoc LGU owns San Pablo property’
Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez has denied claims that the city government does not own a parcel of land in Barangay San Pablo, where the Ormoc City College will be constructed......»»
Extreme Heat as a ‘New Pandemic’: Thousands in PH Cancel Classes During ‘Hottest Year’
(Part 1 of 2) CEBU CITY, Philippines — The decades-old Gabaldon building of Leyte National High School in Tacloban City has narrow hallways, high and dark ceilings, and overcrowded classrooms. On hot and humid days, the rooms can feel stuffy and suffocating, prompting students like Dwight Lebrea, a 17-year-old Grade 12 student, to find ways.....»»
‘DepEd acting on senior high school voucher discrepancies’
The Department of Education is acting on supposed discrepancies in the voucher program under the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education......»»
Substantiate your opinion : Students join NCCA workshop on film reading
Students in Zamboanga, however, learned a few tips on how to appreciate or read a film better in a workshop facilitated by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts when the national agency visited the southern city last March 8 in celebration of the National Arts Month every February......»»
2 Quran readers killed in Cotabato highway accident
Two male Islamic theology students on their way home from a Ramadhan Quran reading activity died instantly when their motorcycle hit the rear of an idle dump truck in Barangay Takepan in Pikit, Cotabato at almost midnight Thursday......»»