Posts Tagged ‘press release’

THE COLLEGE Editors Guild of the Philippines, in behalf of its National Office, regional formations and chapters, all member publications and affiliate organizations nationwide and across the globe, expresses its most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Rachelle Mae Palang (1986-2008). Rachelle, or Mae-Mae to her closest friends and colleagues, was beloved to the Guild for her bubbly, tongue-in-cheek demeanor. She graced the Guild's gatherings with her easy banter and infectious smile, but was always brisk and business-like in her leadership. She has served as a valuable pillar and driving force in all of the conventions and gatherings she has attended and helped organize. To most Guilders, she was not only a colleague but a precious friend and confidante. Shock for her untimely demise are evident in her Friendster and Multiply accounts, riddled with comments ranging from disbelief, grief, and even anger - all directed at her, as if to attest that even at the time of her death her friends and colleagues still go to her for conciliation. Such was Mae-Mae's legacy and brand of leadership. She has always been easy to approach, a rational adviser and generous in her time and efforts. Full story

House Deputy Minority Leader and Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo today called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Full story

Concept The La Salle Institute of Governance in partnership with the EDSA People Power Commission and the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission invites all photographers to join Images and Inspirations: Good Citizenship Photo Essay Contest. The contest aims to (1) build general awareness on good citizenship; (2) mobilize support for the promotion and advocacy of good citizenship; (3) to involve and develop the youth as pro-active agents in promoting and advocating good citizenship; and (4) To create and broaden a network of individuals and organizations from various sectors that will support future activities and initiatives for the promotion of good citizenship. The winning entries and finalists will be showcased and recognized in the Good Citizenship Photo Exhibit Caravan which will tour universities and colleges in the country to promote good citizenship. Full story

The internationally acclaimed annual World Press Photo Exhibition will be on view in three venues in Metro Manila, for the second year in a row, from August 1 -22. The exhibit, featuring about 200 photos that won awards in the 2007 World Press Photo Competition, will be open to the public for free at The Podium, Aug. 1-7; SM Mall of Asia, Aug. 8-13, and The Block SM North-EDSA, Aug. 14 -22. A partnership project of the Konrad Adenauer Asian Center for Journalism at the Ateneo de Manila University(ACFJ) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the show has also drawn support from The Podium, SM Supermalls and Unilever Philippines. Full story

The Probe Media Foundation, Inc. (PMFI), in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) will hold a youth workshop on Full story

Militant legislators in the House of Representatives are pushing for a full-blown investigation into "the oil companies Full story

CEGP demands public apology from Arroyo, 'moratorium on violent dispersals, harassment' The College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) today said that Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo' s latest statement calling for a freeze in tuition hikes vindicates students' protests. The CEGP said in light of Arroyo's recent statement, students who have endured violent dispersals, harassment and violations of students' rights to assemble and freely express themselves on tuition and other education-related issues deserve no less than a public apology from schools administrators, authorities and the President herself. Full story

In celebration of Philippines - Japan Friendship Month, the Japan Foundation, Manila, in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan, the Shangri-La Plaza Mall, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and the UP Film Institute presents a glimpse of the Japanese culture in Eiga Sai '08. This year's offering brings together 5 contemporary, 1 classical and 2 ... Full story

The search is on for the next students and scholars of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. The learning institution, formally established in 2004, is an autonomous graduate school of the National University of Singapore, considered among the top 25 universities in the world based on surveys. The school has inherited a rich ... Full story