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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USGAA Zamboanga City Break the Stigma
Click to see the Facebook video Everyday, we carry the weight of the ongoing occurrence of 2020– the pressure of online classes, the aftermaths of the pandemic and the recent surge of typhoons. Every time we open our eyes, there seems to be no hope, but it's about redirecting our perspective. In a world of … Continue reading USGAA Zamboanga City Break the Stigma
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
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
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
Pinay Judge to be the First Filipino Next Generation Global Leader
"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
Alumni Bayanihan Beyond the Call of Duty
Three USG alumni on the frontline. A salute on this Day of Valor
Initiative and Innovation through Empathic Governance
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
2020 Alumni Meet
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
USGAA PG Alums X ULIKID
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