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Student Journalists all over the country convene for the MIL Week Celebration through Future Media

The Future Media Project Launching and Session 1 was held this afternoon . The first lectures focused on misinformation, digital citizenship, virtual work and future-ready skills, topics which will help the attendees later on as they set to utilize their individual or student media’s online platforms. 134 participants from all over the Philippines, composed of … Continue reading Student Journalists all over the country convene for the MIL Week Celebration through Future Media

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Alumni Projects to be funded this 2nd half of 2021

WALK THE TALK: Webinar-Workshop to Advance Language Network and develop an online Teaching and Learning Kiosk for English Language Educators by the Fulbright FLTA Alumni Association Philippines. Enhance competence of English educators from e-module preparation to assessment and interventions. It also aims to expand the language network in Region IV and develop an online kiosk … Continue reading Alumni Projects to be funded this 2nd half of 2021

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2021 Alumni Meet and Alumni Awards

Representatives of 24 U.S. International Exchange Alumni associations across the country convened for 2021 Alumni Meet - an annual strategic planning conference to discuss alumni-led initiatives in previous year and develop an alumni engagement strategy for the current year. This year the meet was held virtually, and resulted to an exciting slate of activities. The … Continue reading 2021 Alumni Meet and Alumni Awards

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Philippines’ Defense Capabilities Boosted

The Philippines' defense capabilities got a boost on Tuesday as Acting US Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller turned over $29.3 million (approximately P1.4 billion) worth of defense articles to support the Armed Forces' (AFP) modernization program. The new equipment will strengthen the AFP’s joint precision strike, sniper, riverine, and counter-improvised explosive device capabilities. Philippines Defense … Continue reading Philippines’ Defense Capabilities Boosted

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U-ENGAGE WEBINAR ON EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN TIMES OF CRISIS: RISING TO THE CHALLENGE

The Cagayan De Oro United States Grant Alumni, together with the Department of Education El Salvador City Division, in collaboration with the USGAA Iligan and USGAA Bukidnon, will bring you Project U-Engage. This project will provide avenue for teachers, school heads and principals, non-teaching personnel and executive committee members in El Salvador City, Bukidnon and … Continue reading U-ENGAGE WEBINAR ON EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN TIMES OF CRISIS: RISING TO THE CHALLENGE

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PYLP Mentor Named Outstanding Master Teacher (Secondary) of the Pagadian City Division

Mohammad Ramber, also called Teacher Mo Al, is awarded as Outstanding Master Teacher (Secondary) of the Pagadian City Division. Committed to partake knowledge and develop young leaders, Teacher Mo Al is an active member of the alumni network. We are glad to work with him through their recently ended program Alay Turo Kay Future Isko … Continue reading PYLP Mentor Named Outstanding Master Teacher (Secondary) of the Pagadian City Division

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A Being’s Word, A Being’s Nature

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