CFL slammed over plan to abolish sign language unit
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) has slammed the Commission on the Filipino Language (CFL) over its plan to dissolve its Filipino Sign Language (FSL) Unit, which would effectively retrench its deaf personnel......»»
Sign language interpreter signs for deaf fans at Coldplay s Manila concert
Coldplay's recent "Music of the Spheres" concerts were nights to behold, and a few deaf fans of the band were able to enjoy the moment further because of a Filipino sign language interpreter......»»
Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity
This year's Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity and the contribution of Pacific communities to New Zealand culture, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti. Dr Reti announced dates for the 2024 Pacific Language Weeks during a visit to the Pasifika festival in Auckland today and says there's so much to acknowledge. "After being immersed in the l.....»»
Anthropic Chatbot’s ‘Meta-Awareness’ Sparks Debate Over AI Capabilities
Anthropic’s newly launched language model Claude 3 Opus has ignited discussions within the artificial intelligence (AI) community as it showed some semblance of having “awareness” during internal testing by the Anthropic engineers. This comes as during internal testing of the large language model (LLM), it appeared to exhibit a level of self-awareness that left researchers […].....»»
Feature: Philippine collegers showcase Chinese language skills in contest
by Xinhua writer Zhang Yisheng ANGELES, the Philippines, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Desley Montesa took to the flower-ringed stage with bouncy steps after listening to Chinese songs sung by legendary pop singer Teresa Teng. "I like listening to Teng's songs when I feel nervous. Her songs calm me down quickly," the 19-year-old sophomore said after finishing her performance at a Chinese language competition held on.....»»
Feature: Philippine collegers showcase Chinese language skills in contest
by Xinhua writer Zhang Yisheng ANGELES, the Philippines, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Desley Montesa took to the flower-ringed stage with bouncy steps after listening to Chinese songs sung by legendary pop singer Teresa Teng. "I like listening to Teng's songs when I feel nervous. Her songs calm me down quickly," the 19-year-old sophomore said after finishing her performance at a Chinese language competition held on.....»»
Korean language center closed for illegal recruitment
A Korean language center engaged in illegal recruitment has ceased operations following its closure by the Department of Migrant Workers......»»
Balik-Tanaw | Remain faithful in Jesus
I have been away from everything familiar to me for the last seven weeks living in Antigua, Guatemala. I am learning Spanish at a language school and living with a Guatemalan family. Like a child, I am trying to learn the basics of this language. It is humbling to be told so many times that I am not getting it right and that I have to exert more effort. Walking the streets of this old Guatemalan city was a joy in the beginning but after some time reality sinks in that I am far from home. Familiar it may be after so many weeks, there is that lonely thought that I am alone and away from home. The post Balik-Tanaw | Remain faithful in Jesus appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Bagdagulan is the newest love language Pananabunot ni Vice kay Anne inalmahan ng mga fan
Inalmahan ng ilang fan ang ginawang ‘pamimisikal’ ni Vice Ganda kay Anne Curtis sa show nila. Hirit nila, irespeto ang pagka-babae ni Anne, at may mga bata rin daw na nanonood sa kanila. Heto ang sagot ni Vice… The post Bagdagulan is the newest love language Pananabunot ni Vice kay Anne inalmahan ng mga fan first appeared on Abante......»»
A celebration of language, culture, and creativity
A celebration of language, culture, and creativity.....»»
Millennials , Gen Zs new love language: 3 out of 5 are willing to pay the price for it
Millennials and Gen Zs, particularly those in the Asia Pacific region including the Philippines, have found a new love language — shared travel experiences......»»
Writing in SOX Hiligaynon language: weaving narratives rooted in the province of South Cotabato
(MindaNews / 04 Feb) — Alvin Q. Larida’s academic background in Physics did not deter him from pursuing his love for writing. Captivated by the allure of the Hiligaynon language, Larida, even without formal training in writing or connections with the writing community, Larida pursued his literary craft, weaving narratives rooted in the province of South […].....»»
4th batch of language, caregiving scholars arrive in Japan
4th batch of language, caregiving scholars arrive in Japan.....»»
Quezon City Public Library resumes free Japanese language classes
The Quezon City Public Library (QCPL) has relaunched its offering of free online basic Japanese language classes for 2024......»»
Thailand joins ASEAN agriculture-MSME development plan
The ASEAN Business Advisory Council Thailand has become the latest to sign to the region-wide private sector-led agriculture-MSME Development plan initiated in the Philippines......»»
PCC reviews Ayala unit’s acquisition of North Luzon drugstore chain
PCC reviews Ayala unit’s acquisition of North Luzon drugstore chain The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is conducting a deeper review of the proposed acquisition by Ayala Corp.’s unit of a substantial stake in North Luzon drugstore chain St. Joseph Drugstore......»»
Group hosts Indie film screenings with sign language interpreters
Movie advocacy group EdukSine launched an inclusivity project where Filipino Sign Language was integrated into local Independent film screenings......»»
Mandaue City councilor questions plan to purchase P4M van
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A Mandaue City councilor has questioned the plan to purchase a P4 million coaster van for the Mandaue Investment Promotions Tourism Action Center (MIPTAC). On Monday, March 11, 2024, the councilors passed on second reading a proposed ordinance authorizing Mayor Jonas Cortes to purchase one unit of a 29-seater coaster amounting.....»»
Government to sign groundbreaking Indo-Pacific agreements
Trade Minister Todd McClay and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts travel to Singapore tomorrow to sign three Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) agreements. IPEF's 14 partners represent 40 per cent of global GDP and account for 50 per cent of New Zealand's exports. They include critical markets for Kiwi exporters in Australia, Bruni Darussalam, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, The P.....»»
Marcos urged to sign bill doubling teaching supply allowance
With less than seven days before the Congress-approved Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo lapses into law, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers yesterday called on President Marcos to sign the measure......»»
Netizen may nakita raw ‘demonic sign’ sa litrato nina Rica at Paula
BINARAG agad-agad ni Rica Peralejo ang netizen na naglagay ng masamang interpretasyon sa video nila ng kapatid na si Paula Peralejo sa Instagram. Ang feeling kasi ng naturang IG user ay gumamit daw ng “demonic sign” si Rica sa ginawa nilang short video ni Paula na in-upload nitong nagdaang April 26 sa IG. Makikita rito.....»»