Posts Tagged ‘Philippines’

One week after the November 23  Maguindanao massacre that claimed the lives of at least 57 peaceful citizens, mostly women and journalists as well as innocent travelers—all unarmed civilians-- a climate of fear and terror continues to grip many Bangsamoro communities in Maguindanao and other  areas in Muslim-Mindanao, Philippines. The Asia-Pacific Solidarity Coalition (APSOC), a regional solidarity coalition  campaigning for human rights, social justice, self-determination and ... Full story

I first read his story in a lifestyle magazine. All I know is that this 28-year old Efren Peñaflorinda is the driving force of Dynamic Teen Company - a youth organization in Cavite that recreates typical classroom in the streets with the help of  'kariton' (push carts). Dynamic Teen Company's ... Full story

PINOYWORLD Moderator's Note: This article was written by Prime Sarmiento (Manila) released last Tuesday, February 03, 2009 by Inter Press Service Apo Aguila, a computer programmer, moved to Singapore in 2005, frustrated with the news that Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo had allegedly cheated in the 2004 presidential election. Aguila saw this as a betrayal as he was one of the millions of Filipinos who formed the ... Full story

Xavier University- Culture and Arts Office and National Commission for Culture and the Arts will hold SULAT DULA- a basic playwriting workshop for North/ Central/ Eastern Mindanao on November 6-8, 2009 at Xavier University Board room. There are 10 slots open for young aspiring (20-35 years old) playwrights. This workshop aims at establishing a sustained playwright development in Mindanao. Full story

The DigitalFilipino.com Club is organizing a fellowship/networking event where e-commerce industry players and bloggers can catch up and exchange updates. This will be on October 23, Thursday, 6PM to 11PM at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, 1st Salinas Drive Lahug, Cebu City, PHILIPPINES. This event is sponsored by its club member PAGCOR. 6:00 - 7:00 Registration and Dinner 7:00 - 7:30 Guest introduction / plugs 7:30 - ... Full story

Gen. Luna, Siargao Island -- The 14th Siargao International Surfing Cup dubbed as the Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational 2008 officially kicks-off today, September 20, 2008 with 48 confirmed tube riders participated. Countries who participated in the opening ceremony and will compete over the next six days include Australia, Indonesia, France, Japan, Philippines, and the United States. Gen. Luna Mayor Felipe Espejon, in his welcome message thanked the Lord for the wonderful weather and urged the competitors to foster the spirit of sportsmanship in the event. Full story

The 4th Urban Trek organized and presented by the Edge Outdoor Recreational Group (E-ORG) and the Edge Outdoor Specialist is set this coming October 12 in Matina, fronting the Matina Gallera Cockpit (Shrine Hills road) which is geared towards giving local mountaineers a chance to hone their trekking skills and endurance. According to Rey Sumagaysay of the E-ORG and trail master Ran-Ran Prigonta, this event has a registration fee of P180 (inclusive of a souvenir shirt) and P50 (no shirt) and is expected to draw in some 300 mountaineers from various clubs and groups here and in the nearby towns. Full story

Candidates are expected to work on areas related to political and practical philosophy, human rights or international relations and complete a PhD thesis within three years. 8 positions are available this year, of which four will be supported with scholarships. The amount of each scholarship is 11,000 Euros/year for the entire program. Study Subject: Political theory Provided By: Luiss Guido Carli University To be undertaken at: non-Australian institutions. Level: Post Graduate Full story

September 9 is declared as Non-Working Holiday in Cebu, PHILIPPINES in observance to the 128th Birth Anniversary of the "Great Old Man" and the Philippine Commonwealth's Second President Full story

The Ayala group of companies, in their continuing commitment to develop young Servant-Leaders for the country, is pleased to announce the call for nominations to the 11th National Ayala Young Leaders Congress (AYLC 2009). The AYLC brings together 70 of the most outstanding student leaders from the country Full story