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PPP Code IRR out; 20 projects up for approval
Around 20 solicited projects that are part of the government’s infrastructure flagship program are expected to be submitted to the National Economic and Development Authority Investment Coordination Committee for approval this year, the Public-Private Partnership Center said, following the signing of the implementing rules and regulations of the PPP Code......»»
Public sector banks doing better in managing NPAs vis-a-vis their private counterparts: FICCI-IBA survey
New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): Public sector banks in India are doing better in comparison to their private sector counterparts in terms of non-performing assets, a survey conducted by industry body FICCI and banking association Indian Banks' Association (IBA) found. A nonperforming asset refers to loans or advances that are on the brink of default. According to the survey, a large majority (77 per cent) of the respon.....»»
Healthcare professionals essential to better healthcare system — PBBM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said that healthcare professionals are critical to the success of the government's goal of overcoming the handicaps of the healthcare system. During the launching of the Clinical Care Associates Upskilling Program at the President's Hall in Malacañan Palace, Marcos emphasized the importance of addressing the nursing shortage in the country. "It is important that we meet their needs and the need for more of them swiftly," the President said. He also called on underboard nurses to apply for the program and embrace the support being wholeheartedly given to them by the government and the institutions that it represents. "We will continue striving until such a time that our Filipino professionals choose to work in their own country, and be known for providing excellent service here at home, just as much as we are known for being exemplary healthcare providers in the rest of the world," the President said. Under the CCA Upskilling Program, underboard nurses will be allowed to work in hospitals and other healthcare institutions while attending tutorials and classes to review for the Nurse Licensure Examination. The program collaborates with the government, the private sector, and higher education institutions. Marcos Jr. said that the CCA Upskilling Program is a testament to the government's commitment to improving the healthcare system in the country. He also thanked the Private Sector Advisory Council Healthcare Sector Group for their participation in the formulation of the program. "The CCA Upskilling Program is a groundbreaking endeavor that will help address the life of healthcare workers in the country today," President Marcos said. "It will also reaffirm the unified efforts of our agencies, hospitals, and higher education institutions to prepare our nursing graduates for their board exams and their chosen career paths," Marcos added. The post Healthcare professionals essential to better healthcare system — PBBM appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Healthcare professionals, essential to better healthcare system — PBBM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said that healthcare professionals are critical to the success of the government's goal of overcoming the handicaps of the healthcare system. During the launching of the Clinical Care Associates Upskilling Program at the President's Hall in Malacañan Palace, Marcos emphasized the importance of addressing the nursing shortage in the country. "It is important that we meet their needs and the need for more of them swiftly," the President said. He also called on underboard nurses to apply for the program and embrace the support being wholeheartedly given to them by the government and the institutions that it represents. "We will continue striving until such a time that our Filipino professionals choose to work in their own country, and be known for providing excellent service here at home, just as much as we are known for being exemplary healthcare providers in the rest of the world," the President said. Under the CCA Upskilling Program, underboard nurses will be allowed to work in hospitals and other healthcare institutions while attending tutorials and classes to review for the Nurse Licensure Examination. The program collaborates with the government, the private sector, and higher education institutions. Marcos Jr. said that the CCA Upskilling Program is a testament to the government's commitment to improving the healthcare system in the country. He also thanked the Private Sector Advisory Council Healthcare Sector Group for their participation in the formulation of the program. "The CCA Upskilling Program is a groundbreaking endeavor that will help address the life of healthcare workers in the country today," President Marcos said. "It will also reaffirm the unified efforts of our agencies, hospitals, and higher education institutions to prepare our nursing graduates for their board exams and their chosen career paths," Marcos added. The post Healthcare professionals, essential to better healthcare system — PBBM appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
More cities suspend classes due to Taal’s volcanic smog
Several towns in Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, and southern parts of Metro Manila suspended classes on Friday, 22 September due to the health hazards brought by the volcanic smog or vog emitted by Taal Volcano. Here is the list of municipalities that canceled classes today: Batangas (all levels; public and private): Balayan, Balete, Calaga, Calatagan, Lian, Nasugbu, Lemery, Tanauan City, Taal, Tuy, San Nicolas Cavite (all levels; public and private): Alfonso, Amadeo, Bacoor City, Carmona, Cavite City, Dasmariñas City, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo (Bailen), Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Gen. Trias, Indang, Imus, Kawit, Magallanes, Mendez, Maragondon, Naic, Noveleta, Rosario, Silang, Ternate, Trece Martires, Tagaytay City, Tanza. Laguna (all levels; public and private): San Pedro Metro Manila (all levels; public and private): Las Piñas and Muntinlupa. Taal's volcanic smog According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology in its advisory on Thursday afternoon, the vog coming out of Taal contains a high amount of sulfur dioxide which is acidic and can cause irritation of the eyes, throat, and respiratory tract. "People who may be particularly sensitive to vog are those with health conditions such as asthma, lung disease, and heart disease, the elderly, pregnant women and children," the advisory said. The advisory also asks the public to limit outdoor activities, shut the doors and windows to block out the vog, wear an N95 facemask, and drink water to reduce any throat irritation or constriction. The post More cities suspend classes due to Taal’s volcanic smog appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
How Hong Kong became a fencing powerhouse and cheered up a city
Hong Kong is one of the smaller Asian Games teams by population, but when it comes to fencing the city is a regional heavyweight with ambitious medal hopes. Edgar Cheung won gold at the Covid-delayed Tokyo Games two years ago -- Hong Kong's first Olympic fencing title and first Olympic gold in any sport in a quarter of a century. It turned Cheung into a celebrity overnight and prompted parents across the Chinese territory of 7.5 million people to rush and sign their children up for fencing classes. Cheung's historic win in the foil competition was a much-needed dose of good news for a city mired in social unrest and pandemic gloom at the time. With more funding and public attention as a result, Cheung and his team-mates now hope to stamp their mark on the Asian Games in Hangzhou when they open on Saturday. Despite a strong record at recent editions, including eight medals in the sport in 2018, Hong Kong is yet to win fencing gold at the Asian Games. "No matter for individual or team events, I hope we can (win gold at last)," the softly spoken Cheung, 26, said. The city will have 24 fencers, 12 women and 12 men, at the Games. Another gold-medal contender is 29-year-old Vivian Kong, who is ranked number two in the world in women's epee. There is also Ryan Choi, who along with Cheung was part of the Hong Kong team that won bronze in the men's team foil at the world championships in July. Cheung said the Hong Kong team have "improved greatly" since the 2018 Games in Jakarta. The left-hander, who has recovered from a recent wrist injury, told AFP he wanted to "prove to our competitors they need to beware of us". - Pathway to success - Fencing in the city stretches back decades, to when Hong Kong was a British colony, with its amateur fencing association founded in 1949. The city had occasional success in the early 2000s, but it was the 2010 Asian Games, where Hong Kong fencers won seven medals, that first established them as a regional powerhouse. Local organisers made efforts to popularise the sport, bringing classes to schools and community hubs in the past two decades -– that is where Cheung had his first taste of fencing. Fencers also benefited from a reform to Hong Kong's pipeline for discovering and training talent which allowed Cheung to devote himself to the sport full-time when he was 17 with his parents' blessing. Cheung's final bout at the Tokyo Olympics drew hundreds of fans who crowded into a Hong Kong mall to watch the live broadcast, popping champagne corks after he emerged victorious. Days later, then-city leader Carrie Lam announced more funding for elite Hong Kong athletes, including an expansion to the fencing hall at the institute where Cheung trains. Fencing schools reported a spike in applications, although observers say interest has since tapered off somewhat. - Warning for star man - Gregory Koenig, who previously coached in his native France and also Taiwan, began working with Hong Kong's fencers five years ago and has developed a close relationship with Cheung. He had a warning for Hong Kong's star man, who has slipped to seventh in the men's foil world rankings. "When you're Olympic champion it's very hard because everybody has an eye on you and everybody's fighting hard against you," Koenig said. He said he told Cheung: "You have to understand that many people fight all their life to reach the goal you've already reached." "Okay, do you think you reached the maximum level and you want to stop here? Or are you still motivated for more?" Koenig says he told Cheung. "He told me, 'No, I really want to put my name in the history of fencing.'" hol/pst © Agence France-Presse The post How Hong Kong became a fencing powerhouse and cheered up a city appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Harvard welcomes Cavite teacher as first Phl language instructor
After nearly 400 years since its founding, the prestigious Harvard University has named its first-ever Filipino language instructor. [caption id="attachment_181411" align="aligncenter" width="1588"] LADY Aileen Orsal | PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF FB.COM/LADY AILEEN ORSAL[/caption] Lady Aileen Orsal, who used to teach at Cavite State University, is now the university’s first preceptor for its Filipino language course. She will be teaching elementary and intermediate Filipino (Tagalog) beginning of Fall 2023. “Gayunpaman, naniniwala akong maliit na bahagi lamang ako ng istorya at ang pagkakataong maituro ito ay bunga ng pagsisikap ng mga taong patuloy na inadhika na magkaroon ng mayaman at makabuluhang programa ng Filipino sa pamantasan. Ang pagpupunyagi nila ang tunay na nais kong ibida. Kasama na rito ang pagsaludo sa lahat ng mga gurong Pilipino at guro ng/sa Filipino sa loob at labas ng bansa partikular na ang mga guro ko sa CvSU at DLSU at sa mga kaibigan at mentor ko na guro sa NIU at iba pang pamantasan sa Estados Unidos na dahilan kung bakit patuloy akong natututo sa mga istratehiya sa pagtuturo ng ating wika at kultura (However, I believe that I am only a small part of the story, the opportunity to teach the result of the effort of people who have continuously strived to have a rich and meaningful Filipino program in the university. Their efforts are what I really want to highlight. This includes saluting all Filipino teachers inside and outside the country, especially my teachers at CvSU and DLSU and my friends and mentors who are teachers at NIU and other universities in the United States — the reason why I continue to learn from strategies in teaching our language and culture),” she wrote on Facebook. Orsal said she’s currently preparing for the classes, saying that “mas marami tayong maibabahaging kwento sa hinaharap kapag handa na ako at may mga magagandang bunga na ang programa na nais nating payabungin (we’ll have more stories to share in the future when I’m ready, hoping for the program will yield good results).” She dedicates this milestone “#parasabayan” while hoping that Filipinos “will continue to honor being Filipino in every corner of the world.” Orsal demonstrates an impressive background in Philippine Studies, and has conducted research and published several works on traditional tattoo art, the country’s coffee culture, and the use of music in political campaign jingles. “Lady Aileen is a dedicated, creative and effective teacher who is committed to being a leader in Filipino language pedagogy. We also look forward to working with her to develop, highlight and showcase the richness and variety of the history and cultures of the Philippines through events on the Harvard campus,” said James Robson, Victor and William Fung director at Harvard University Asia Center. Orsal’s teaching career began as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant at the Center of Southeast Asian Studies at Northern Illinois University in 2018. She is currently completing two degrees: an MA in Communication from Northern Illinois University and a PhD in Philippine Studies from De La Salle University in the Philippines, both expected to be completed next year. Apart from Orsal, Harvard also welcomed Sakti Suryani as a preceptor from Indonesia. Harvard will also offer elementary, intermediate and advanced Indonesian courses at the beginning of its fall term. According to the Harvard University Asia Center, Filipino (or Tagalog) is the fourth most-spoken language in the United States, after English, Spanish and Chinese. The post Harvard welcomes Cavite teacher as first Phl language instructor appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bangladesh court sentences two journalists over plot to kill PM’s son
Two elderly Bangladeshi newspaper editors were sentenced in absentia Thursday over a plot to kill the prime minister's son, charges their supporters say were confected to punish them for supporting the country's opposition. Shafik Rehman, 88, and Mahmudur Rahman, 70, were convicted along with three others in what authorities said was a thwarted conspiracy to kidnap and murder Sheikh Hasina's eldest child while he was based in the United States a decade ago. All five were sentenced to seven years in jail, prosecutor Abdur Rahman Khan Kazal told AFP. Rehman edited two of the country's most popular Bengali weeklies and later became an adviser to the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party before his arrest in 2016. Rahman was known as a prominent critic of Hasina's ruling Awami League, which has targeted BNP members with periodic crackdowns and mass arrests over the past decade and was arrested in 2013. Both men were later granted bail to seek medical treatment abroad and have not returned. Friends and supporters of the pair maintain their innocence. The other three defendants have been fugitives since the conspiracy charges were filed and were also sentenced in absentia. Sajeeb Wazed, 52, the prime minister's son, now serves in a senior advisory position to his mother's government. Rights groups and foreign governments including the United States have long raised concerns over efforts by Hasina's government to silence criticism and stamp out political dissent. The 2022 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders ranked Bangladesh at 162, below Russia and Afghanistan. Bangladesh's draconian Digital Security Act, under which hundreds of people have been arrested since 2018, has caused particular alarm. Dainik Dinkal, the country's only remaining newspaper aligned with the BNP, was shut down in February. The post Bangladesh court sentences two journalists over plot to kill PM’s son appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Yes, anybody can fly with aerial arts
photograph courtesy of Lariza Jane E. Cabaltierra AERIAL silks. photograph courtesy of Kate Cometa AERIAL hammock. Zendaya as circus aerialist Anne Wheeler in the 2017 musical drama film The Greatest Showman is truly captivating. But do you know that you can also do her aerial tricks? Well, yes, if you take lessons in aerial arts, which are offered in local studios. Aerial arts is a type of performance in which one or more artists perform aerial dance and acrobatics with the use of an apparatus, such as hoop, silks and hammock as the most common ones. Aerial hoop Aerial hoop (also known as lyra) looks a lot like hula hoop, though made of steel and suspended from an overhead point upon which a performer can do tricks while spinning. Nesh Zamora teaches aerial hoop at Elite Aerial Arts, which she co-owns. She began her aerial arts journey in 2012. She was then engaged to be married and weighed about 138 pounds, so she wanted to slim down to fit nicely into her wedding gown. She “chanced upon” a dance and fitness studio around the Ortigas area, where she discovered pole fitness, dance and eventually, aerial arts. She fell in love with aerial hoop and silks that she continued taking lessons in different studios in Metro Manila and in the United States even after she achieved her ideal weight. “It was a slow start for me,” she recalls. “I needed to psych myself to believe that I can be at par with the other girls in class. Would you believe it took me six sessions to just be able to climb the aerial fabric? There are no shortcuts in learning aerial arts. It is truly for everyone as long as they are willing to put in the work.” Zamora says she started teaching aerial hoop and silks in 2014, after taking “intensive classes from known aerialists in countries like Thailand, Hong Kong and the US.” Today, she also teaches and performs (during parties or corporate events) aerial silks and hammock, as well as less common types like aerial straps, cube, moon and lyrapole. She recommends aerial arts not only for only for its health and health and confidence-boosting benefits but also the friendships formed among students and teachers. “Whatever lifestyle, gender, age and even weight you may have when you enter our studio, you will end your first session knowing that aerial arts is for you.” Tips for new students: 1. Make sure you choose a studio with qualified instructors and which puts premium to student safety in terms of the quality of equipment used and instruction pacing. 2. Come to class with an open mind. 3. Try out all types of aerial equipment to see what excites you the most. 4. Listen and watch intently. Don’t be shy to ask your instructors to repeat or demonstrate what is being taught. 5. Enjoy and document your progression by taking photos and videos. 6. Never compromise your safety. Elite Aerial Arts Address: 143-3 Maginhawa St., Sikatuna Village, Quezon City. Website: eliteaerialarts.com. FB: Elite Aerial Arts, IG: @eliteaerialartsph. Aerial silks Aerial silks (also referred to as tissu, fabric and ribbon) are two long pieces of fabric made of not silks but a blend of polyster-lycra or nylon tricot that measure at least 16 meters each. These fabrics are draped down from a single point, which is then connected on a ceiling or outdoor rig using steel or aluminum hardware. The performer will climb the silks and do different kinds of sequences on them. Lariza Jane E. Cabaltierra is an aerial instructor at Idanceph dance studio and a junior member of the Whiplash Dance Company. In 2014, or merely a year after she learned aerial silks, this former teacher of ballet for kids made the cut in the Hall of Fame of TV5’s Talentadong Pinoy with her stunning performance. Over the years, she’s learned many other apparatuses, such as hoop, hammock, chandelier, moon and helix. She says not to believe in misconceptions that aerial arts is only for women who are young, strong and have a dance background. “It’s a step-by-step process. Little by little, your body will become strong and you will have confidence that you can do the tricks. As long as you’re happy with what you are doing, just keep going. What matters is what your heart wants.” Tips for new students: 1. Wear comfortable clothing that is suitable for the class you will be attending. 2. Do some proper warm-ups before class starts. 3. Expect more laughter and be ready to surprise yourself. 4. If you have a health concern, don’t be shy or don’t hesitate to tell the teacher or coach about it. 5. Be friendly, so you can make new friends and have a support system. 6. Most of all, just enjoy the class. Idanceph Address: #96 Maginhawa St., M Place Building, Diliman, Quezon City. FB: Idanceph. Aerial hammock Aerial hammock (also called slings) is similar to the one used in aerial yoga or aerial fitness, but with a much longer fabric, so the performer can do more tricks while spinning. Kate Cometa teaches aerial hammock at Beast House Pole and Aerial Dance Studio. She discovered aerial arts in 2016, when, as she tells it, “life had me all kinds of confused,” especially in her relationships and career choices, while suffering from insomnia and anxiety. “When I started in aerial silks, I looked more like a flailing sausage than a graceful aerialist. For two whole months, I couldn’t even manage a simple invert.” But she didn’t give up and even became “obsessed” with aerial arts, not minding “spending all my money on class cards and super cool aerial outfits.” She then joined her first recital and realized that it wasn’t just a hobby but already her “heart and soul.” She also ventured into hoop and silks, and even outside her comfort zone with pole dance. In 2018, she started teaching aerial hammock and joined her first competition, the Philippine Aerial Cup, in the amateur women pole division. “The most important thing is to allow yourself to be a beginner and fully enjoy the class,” Cometa points out. “There’s no need to worry about your fitness background or any preconceived notion. Everyone is welcome. It’s an inclusive community that embraces diversity and celebrates the uniqueness of each individual.” Tips to new students: 1. Listen to your teacher and truly know your body parts, both left and right. It may sound simple, but you’d be surprised how often we forget those essential details when we’re hanging in the air. 2. Approach your aerial journey with an open heart that is ready to accept new things, embrace challenges and love every step of the process. It’s through this openness that you’ll find the true magic of aerial arts. 3. Let the guidance and expertise of your instructor sink in and trust that they are there to support you on your incredible journey. (Cometa leads the aerial flow workshop in Cebu on 8 to 10 July.) Beast House Pole and Aerial Dance Studio Address: 2nd Floor, Pioneer Centre, United Street corner Pioneer St., Kapitolyo, Pasig City. FB: Beast Home Pole and Aerial Dance Studio. IG: @beasthomeph. The post Yes, anybody can fly with aerial arts appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
76% of exports enjoy EU perks
Most Philippine exports to the European Union were able to enjoy tariff privileges which are benefits that will be enhanced through a strengthened Philippines-EU bilateral relations. In a keynote message, Department of Trade and Industry’s Undersecretary for Communications and Legislative Affairs Maria Blanca Kim Bernardo-Lokin, on behalf of Trade Secretary Fred Pascual, said 76 percent of exports to the highly developed region. “Utilizing a generalized system of preference plus or GSP+ preferences for 2 billion euro of exports, the Philippines achieved a 76 percent utilization rate, marking an all-time high and a 12-percentage-point increase from 2015,” she explained. The EU GSP+ was extended to the Philippine exports in 2014, resulting in substantial export growth. In 2021, total exports to the EU reached 7.7 billion euro, with 2.7 billion euro eligible for GSP+,” she said. Expiration coming Likewise, she mentioned that discussions regarding renewal are already underway as the country’s GSP+ expires at the end of 2023. Recently, Swedish Minister for International Development and Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell and the EU-ASEAN Business Advisory Council (EU-ABC) expressed support for the renewal of the GSP+. Its renewal is set to deliver a win-win outcomes for both the Philippines and the European business community. Undersecretary Lokin also pointed out that the Philippine -European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement has significantly contributed to the growth of the country’s exports. From 2018 to 2021, Philippine exports to EFTA grew by 46 percent, which resulted in trade surpluses after the FTA’s implementation. The post 76% of exports enjoy EU perks appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
'WalayKlase: Class suspensions in Cebu as of May 26, 2023 due to Super Typhoon Mawar
CEBU, Philippines–Several local government units (LGUs) here decided to suspend classes on Friday, May 26, 2023, as the country expects bad weather due to the effects of Super Typhoon Mawar. In a Pagasa advisory, super typhoon Mawar, at 3 a.m. on Friday, was located 1,740 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon. It has maximum sustained winds […] The post #WalayKlase: Class suspensions in Cebu as of May 26, 2023 due to Super Typhoon Mawar appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
BSP: Don’t fall victim to `sangla-ATM’ schemes
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Saturday urged Automated Teller Machine cardholders not to engage in "sangla-ATM" schemes which offer supposedly “secure quick and easy loans” from some unscrupulous lenders or loan sharks resulting in financial ruin. These schemes involve cardholders giving up their ATM cards as collateral for loans, denying the borrowers access to their salary accounts on payday. According to the BSP's advisory, this practice puts financially struggling Filipinos at risk of unauthorized withdrawals, effectively trapping them. "This scheme may lead to financial troubles for cardholders as it may be difficult for them to monitor withdrawals made by people to whom the ATM and PIN were given," BSP warned. "Creditors may also withdraw amounts higher than the cardholder's debt," BSP added. Furthermore, the BSP urged the public to familiarize themselves with the loan agreement terms and conditions in order to safeguard against unreasonable requirements. The BSP clarified that there is no existing law since 2018 that explicitly prohibits the use of ATM cards as collateral for obtaining loans. The post BSP: Don’t fall victim to `sangla-ATM’ schemes appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
In-person class suspension affects over 70K learners
PALO, Leyte — At least 75,000 learners were affected by suspension of classes in Eastern Visayas due to the hot weather that has reached dangerous levels for students, teachers and non-teaching personnel in public schools. Data from the Department of Education regional office shows 387 schools have adopted distance learning — 267 schools are on modular distance learning, 12 are using online distance learning and 108 are implementing blended learning in order to cope with the prevailing weather all over Eastern Visayas. Jasmin Calzita, DepEd regional information officer, disclosed that a total of 75,921 learners from different levels were affected by the adoption of distance learning modalities. She added that Southern Leyte had the largest number of schools that adopted distance learning with 166 schools, Maasin City with 44 schools, 22 in Ormoc City, 13 in Biliran, 11 in Leyte, six in Baybay City and five in Northern Samar. The DepEd official also said that school districts in Eastern Samar, Samar and the cities of Borongan, Calbayog, Catbalogan and Tacloban have yet to submit their reports although some schools in Tacloban City have already suspended the conduct of face to face classes. To recall, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration had forecasted a two-day hit index ranging from 43-46 degrees Celsius in its stations in Catarman, Catbalogan, Tacloban, Borongan, Guiuan and Maasin on 18 to 19 May. In its advisory, PAGASA said that a heat index from 42 to 51 degrees Celsius can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion and a continued exposure can possibly cause heat stroke. The post In-person class suspension affects over 70K learners appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Hands-on STEM learning
The Philippines was the second worst out of 79 countries worldwide in terms of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning, according to PISA 2018 Insights and Interpretations by Andreas Schleicher. This prompted physics professor and current dean of the University of the Philippines — Diliman College of Science Dr. Giovanni A. Tapang to spearhead the Versatile Instrumentation System for Science Education and Research. “VISSER addresses this problem through low-priced modern digital tools for learning to help transform students’ curiosity into scientific competency and broaden their perspective by exploring the experiential aspect of science,” Dr. Tapang said. VISSER aims to bring a modern science laboratory experience to high schools in the country. Designed for students on a STEM track, the device allows hands-on experiments in various subjects, such as physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science, and engineering. It was developed in collaboration with researchers from UP Diliman and UP Los Baños, with support from the Department of Science and Technology and the UP Diliman Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. [caption id="attachment_122566" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Photograph courtesy of making.technology | VISSER helps transform students’ curiosity into scientific competency.[/caption] Almost a hundred schools across the country received VISSER kits in 2022. An improved version, VISSER@Home is currently in production for online classes and distance learning. “Thirty-five percent of high schools in the Philippines have no laboratories. Meanwhile, among those with laboratories, 33 percent have no access to digital tools for learning. Our mission is to put modern laboratories in every school and college in the country,” said VISSER co-inventor and PhD candidate Dwight Angelo Bruzon. The post Hands-on STEM learning appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Higit 75K silid-aralan naitayo sa buong bansa mula 2017 — DPWH
Manila, Philippines – Tinatayang naipatayo ang nasa 75,000 silid-aralan sa buong Pilipinas sa nakalipas na tatlong taon, batay sa Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Nakumpleto ang nasa 50,562 silid noong 2017; 23,161 noong 2018; at 1,756 noong 2019. “In spite of present restrictions (on not having) face to face classes, enrollees both in […] The post Higit 75K silid-aralan naitayo sa buong bansa mula 2017 — DPWH appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
PLDT assures connectivity during emergency maintenance
Online classes and work from home won’t be disrupted when PLDT undertakes emergency maintenance activities of one of its submarine cable systems for five days, the telecommunications firm said in a Facebook advisory. “In light of the emergency maintenance activities of one of our submarine cable systems Asia-America Gateway from September 26, 9AM to September […] The post PLDT assures connectivity during emergency maintenance appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Church visits are allowed only until 10 p.m. – Police chief
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Church visits on Maundy Thursday will only be allowed until 10 p.m. the chief of the Cebu City police announced on Thursday, March 28. Police Colonel Ireneo B. Dalogdog, City Director of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said that the public is not allowed inside religious places past 10:00 p.m......»»
CV wage board sets public hearing for kasambahay pay
CV wage board sets public hearing for kasambahay pay.....»»
Survey shows Cha-cha still unpopular with Filipinos — Senate leaders
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that the findings of the survey by private pollster Pulse Asia, which was released on Wednesday, show that Charter change is an "unpopular move.".....»»
Infrastructure projects get better loan terms from Japan
The Philippines has secured better financing terms for two big-ticket infrastructure projects funded by the Japanese government aimed at improving public transport and road connectivity......»»