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One of the things I really appreciate when there is much biodiversity present is the consequent richness in the language of the people who live surrounding these places. Some of my favorite words in the Hiligaynon language are “dagsa” (seasonal abundance of species like sardines or aloy/bullet tuna), “tibakla” (grasshopper), “ulang” (freshwater lobster), “doldol” (cotton … Continue reading A Being’s Word, A Being’s Nature

"Breaking News: Philippines currently ranked first in most COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia," Philippine Department of Health confirmed the report. In other news, we have a different kind of first: Judge Jerlie Luis Requerme is the first Filipino cohort of the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) Program of the McCain Institute for International Leadership at Washington, … Continue reading Pinay Judge to be the First Filipino Next Generation Global Leader

Three USG alumni on the frontline. A salute on this Day of Valor

Ever since the launch of United Nations' Sustainable Development in 2015, amplified by Philippines experience on Typhoon Haiyan in 2013, successive trainings were in place for national government agencies, local governments, advocates and yes, young leaders, to equip themselves with preparedness drills. It has even come to the point where recipients of training experience ‘training … Continue reading Initiative and Innovation through Empathic Governance

Last February 1 - 2, 2020, the annual Alumni Meet has gathered 30 alumni from different area-based and program-based associations throughout the country. Amidst the busy schedule of alumni, the participants convened at the luxurious Dusit Thani Makati. Ms. Nina Lewis, Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer, officially opened the event and highlighted how this kind of … Continue reading 2020 Alumni Meet

As part of the 6th year anniversary of YSEALI, USGAA PG partnered with ULIKID Inc., a non profit organization that promotes the welfare and inclusion of children with disabilities, to explore multimedia advocacy campaign. This training-workshop cum YSEALI birthday party trained children with disabilities and young leaders on social media content creation. Alums lend their … Continue reading USGAA PG Alums X ULIKID

Today, about hundred students of PHINMA-UI attended the Celebrating Youth Innovations event. Led by members of Global Shapers Iloilo - Ms. Noreen Bautista, Ms. Herra Barrameda, Ms. Gian Bermudo and Ms. Sheryl Cordero - together with PHINMA University of Iloilo Center for Student Development and Leadership, YSEALI-WLA and USGAA Panay and Guimaras, the event provided … Continue reading Celebrating Youth Innovations

Last spring, Noreen Bautista was in the United States for her fellowship. She was hosted by Ms. Celia Nuñez, Director of Chemeketa Small Business Development Center, from Oregon, USA. She is currently hosted by Noreen in the City of love. She was at Innovate Iloilo last October 22, 2019 to enlighten Ilonggos about public-private sector … Continue reading Prof Fellows Mentor Visits Iloilo

The vibe at the 4th Iloilo City Pride March is very festive. Mardi Gras came earlier here in Iloilo City. Fuelled by love and advocacy to equality among all gender, USGAA PG alums strike a pose at the SM City Southpoint. We also welcome back Ruzzel who just got back from her fellowship in the … Continue reading USGAA PG Supports our Brothers & Sisters in the 4th Iloilo City Pride March