Ship for the South East Asian Youth Eleven countries namely the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei and Japan, have united for the 40th Ship for the Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP). Carried by the MS Nippon Maru which arrived at Pier 15, South Harbor Manila last December 6, SSEAYP continued the program’s port-of-call activities throughout Asian countries. By: Jill Legson During the press conference, it was said that Participating Youths (PYs), 319 members to be exact, are ex- pected to have institutional visits to- wards education, social welfare, indus- trial development, etc. Delegates will have a home stay experience as well with their foster families, and will also engage to local youth. SSEAYP is an annual cultural exchange program launched by the Government of Japan to promote mutual under— standing and friendship among youths of Member States and Japan. Chairman Leon G. Flores III of Na- tional Youth Commission emphasizes that in the beauty of diversity, dele- gates’ culture and tradition bridges the gap on their intercultural differ- ences. After the 51-day voyage, PYs are now ready to lead and be front youth development activities initiat- ing their countries’ development. WHAT’S INSIDE: THE HISTORY OF VOTY p 3 THE VOICEMASTER p3 Politician’s meet professors By: Kimberly Aurelio What happens when you put a group of politicians and the academe in one room? Simple. A productive panel discussion. Last November 28, 2013, The Ateneo School of Gov- ernment arranged a panel discussion moderated by Dean Dr. Antonio La Vina, with political Leaders Rep- resentative Leni Robredo of Camarines Sur, Rep. Sherwin Gatchalian of Valenzuela City, Rep. Kaka Bag -ao of Dinagat Islands, Dr. Neric Acosta and Senator Teofisto "TG" Guingona III and Academic Leaders Dr. Fe Men- doza, Dean, National College of Public Administration and Gov- ernance, UP-Diliman, Atty. Jose Manuel Diokno, Dean, De La Salle University-College of Law, Atty. Jimmy Hofilena, Vice- President for Social Develop- ment, Ateneo de Manila Univer- sity Dr. Alex Brillantes, Commis- sioner, CHED and Dr. Fay Lau- raya President of Bicol Univer- sity. Before the start of the panel dis- cussion Mr. Mark Yu of Sea Oil presented the donation of his company to Repre- sentative Leni Robredo for the launch of the Jesse Robredo Foundation. In case you’re wondering about the seating ar- rangement of the panel, Dr. La Viña made the academe and the political leaders sit next to each other and not grouped by profession. First topic that was discussed was how everyone can better prepare for disasters like Typhoon Yolanda. “Information preparedness”, negotiation, pre-emptive evacuation, the need for a “Land locals are the responses to this concern. Formation of an agency to assist locals are the responses to this concern. Second topic was focused on how each district took charge of handling Disaster Preparedness and ways to get everyone prepared. To summarize the points of the panel, make disaster preparedness an urgent need involving all sectors of the community from the local to city government level, to conduct paralegal trainings, including disaster risk education with a fo- cus in simplifying terminology to the locals. Lastly the panel discussion ended with the overall re- action of the PDAF and how it will change politics Miss Earth 2013 Environmental Seminar By Kimberly Aurelio Last November 19, the Miss Earth Delegates participated in an En- vironmental Summit located in the Titanium Room in F1 Hotel, Ta- guig City. The delegates were briefed on the importance of preserv- ing the environment in line with the theme "International Year Of Water Cooperation". The first speaker, Rosmon Tuazon, Head of Advocacy of Maynilad discussed how the delegates can do their part in conserving water such as involving the youth, being an influencer by lobbying for proper water usage, and involving households. After which the delegates took an oath as Water Warriors, renewing their committment and making them more active in caring for their natu- ral resources when they return to their home countries. Second speaker Gina Lopez informed the delegates on Eco Tourism and it's role in shaping the economy. She showed them the pro- gress of her past and current projects, and the harms of mining which have definitely inspired the ladies to urgently act Third Speaker Water Supply Operations Head Engr. Ronald Padua of Maynilad, discussed to the delegates about Climate Change and its Disaster Risks. He gave them a recap on Climate Change, the jargon used, the stakeholders affected, and the Disaster Risk Man- agement Cycle. The delegates were also introduced to Shokubutsu HANA Products by Mr. Norman Mier. Lastly, the delegates were tasked to group themselves by continent to discuss the current situation on how their areas are affected by Climate Change, and their solutions to reverse the harmful effects. Issue # 1 January 2013 (above) Miss Earth delegates listening to a lecture, (below) Miss Philippines and Miss India.
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Ship for the South East Asian Youth
Eleven countries namely the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam,
Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei and Japan, have
united for the 40th Ship for the Southeast Asian Youth Program
(SSEAYP). Carried by the MS Nippon Maru which arrived at Pier 15,
South Harbor Manila last December 6, SSEAYP continued the program’s
port-of-call activities throughout Asian countries.
By: Jill Legson
During the press conference, it was
said that Participating Youths (PYs),
319 members to be exact, are ex-
pected to have institutional visits to-
wards education, social welfare, indus-
trial development, etc. Delegates will
have a home stay experience as well
with their foster families, and will also
engage to local youth. SSEAYP is an
annual cultural exchange program
launched by the Government of Japan
to promote mutual under—
standing and friendship among
youths of Member States and Japan.
Chairman Leon G. Flores III of Na-
tional Youth Commission emphasizes
that in the beauty of diversity, dele-
gates’ culture and tradition bridges
the gap on their intercultural differ-
ences. After the 51-day voyage, PYs
are now ready to lead and be front
youth development activities initiat-
ing their countries’ development.
WHAT’S INSIDE:
THE HISTORY OF VOTY p 3
THE VOICEMASTER p3
Politician’s meet professors
By: Kimberly Aurelio
What happens when you put a group of politicians
and the academe in one room? Simple. A productive
panel discussion.
Last November 28, 2013, The Ateneo School of Gov-
ernment arranged a panel discussion moderated by
Dean Dr. Antonio La Vina, with political Leaders Rep-
resentative Leni Robredo of Camarines Sur, Rep.
Sherwin Gatchalian of
Valenzuela City, Rep. Kaka Bag
-ao of Dinagat Islands, Dr.
Neric Acosta and Senator
Teofisto "TG" Guingona III and
Academic Leaders Dr. Fe Men-
doza, Dean, National College of
Public Administration and Gov-
ernance, UP-Diliman, Atty. Jose
Manuel Diokno, Dean, De La
Salle University-College of Law,
Atty. Jimmy Hofilena, Vice-
President for Social Develop-
ment, Ateneo de Manila Univer-
sity Dr. Alex Brillantes, Commis-
sioner, CHED and Dr. Fay Lau-
raya President of Bicol Univer-
sity.
Before the start of the panel dis-
cussion Mr. Mark Yu of Sea Oil
presented the donation of his company to Repre-
sentative Leni Robredo for the launch of the Jesse
Robredo Foundation.
In case you’re wondering about the seating ar-
rangement of the panel, Dr. La Viña made the
academe and the political leaders sit next to each
other and not grouped by profession.
First topic that was discussed was how everyone
can better prepare for disasters like Typhoon
Yolanda. “Information preparedness”, negotiation,
pre-emptive evacuation, the need for a “Land
locals are the responses to this concern. Formation of
an agency to assist locals are the responses to this
concern.
Second topic was focused on how each district took
charge of handling Disaster Preparedness and ways
to get everyone prepared. To summarize the points
of the panel, make disaster preparedness an urgent
need involving all sectors of the community from the
local to city government level, to conduct paralegal
trainings, including disaster risk education with a fo-
cus in simplifying terminology to the locals.
Lastly the panel discussion ended with the overall re-
action of the PDAF and how it will change politics
Miss Earth 2013 Environmental Seminar By Kimberly Aurelio
Last November 19, the Miss Earth Delegates participated in an En-vironmental Summit located in the Titanium Room in F1 Hotel, Ta-guig City. The delegates were briefed on the importance of preserv-
ing the environment in line with the theme "International Year Of Water Cooperation". The first speaker, Rosmon Tuazon, Head of Advocacy of Maynilad discussed how the delegates can do their part
in conserving water such as involving the youth, being an influencer
by lobbying for proper water usage, and involving households. After which the delegates took an oath as Water Warriors, renewing their committment and making them more active in caring for their natu-
ral resources when they return to their home countries.
Second speaker Gina Lopez informed the delegates on Eco Tourism and it's role in shaping the economy. She showed them the pro-
gress of her past and current projects, and the harms of mining which have definitely inspired the ladies to urgently act
Third Speaker Water Supply Operations Head Engr. Ronald Padua
of Maynilad, discussed to the delegates about Climate Change and
its Disaster Risks. He gave them a recap on Climate Change, the jargon used, the stakeholders affected, and the Disaster Risk Man-
agement Cycle.
The delegates were also introduced to Shokubutsu HANA Products
by Mr. Norman Mier. Lastly, the delegates were tasked to group
themselves by continent to discuss the current situation on how
their areas are affected by Climate Change, and their solutions to
reverse the harmful effects.
Issue # 1
January 2013
(above) Miss Earth delegates listening to a lecture,
(below) Miss Philippines and Miss India.
Seminar marks Bonifacio at 150
MANILA, Philippines—To mark
Andres Bonifacio’s 150th birth anni-
versary, the History Department of
the University of Asia and the Pacific
(UA&P) held last Nov. 7-9 a seminar
-workshop for social studies and
history teachers nationwide.
With the theme “Pag-ibig sa
Tinubuang Bayan: A Reexamination
of Bonifacio’s Ideas on Patriotism,
Citizenship, and Nation Building,”
the seminar-workshop offered the
teachers an opportunity to take the
study of Bonifacio from the realm of
research and scholarly debates
down to the high school and ele-
mentary levels. It addressed as well
the need of the Department of Edu-
cation’s K-to-12 program for inno-
vative and creative ways of teaching
history, stimulated discussion on
the brave Katipunero, and provided
the teachers with a chance to study
and reflect on selected primary
sources.
The event was sponsored by Ortigas
Foundation together with Pasig City
Mayor Maribel Eusebio, Metropolis
Construction
Inc. and the National Commission
for Culture and the Arts, and fea-
tured six plenary lectures and
workshop sessions. Dr. Bernar-
dita Reyes Churchill, president of
the Philippine National Historical
Society, delivered the keynote
lecture titled “Andres Bonifacio
Really Matters: Revisiting the
Katipunan and the 1896 Revolu-
tion.”
The other plenary lectures were
delivered by Dr. Marya Svetlana
T. Camacho, Dr. Paul Dumol, Dr.
Leodivico Lacsamana, Dr. Arnel
Joven, Dr. Clement Camposano
and Prof. Alvin Campomanes, all
of the UA&P.
The afternoon sessions consisted
of workshops on three primary
sources: Bonifacio’s “Pag-ibig sa
T i n u b u a n g B a y a n ” a n d
“Katungkulang Gagawin ng mga
Anak ng Bayan” and Emilio Ja-
cinto’s “Mga Aral ng Katipunan ng
mga Anak ng Bayan.”
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer
and UA&P News
Universities consider changing their academic calendar in
preparation for ASEAN 2015
The University of the Philippines-Diliman, Ateneo de Manila University,
University of Santo Tomas, De La Salle University, and Adamson Univer-
sity are considering their academic calendar by having their school open-
ings set on August or September. This is in line with the preparation for
the ASEAN 2015 economic integration. The said reform expects to attract
foreign students to enroll at the universities here in the Philippines.
AIC develops solar-powered clean water system for Bohol
In response to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Bohol last October
15 and caused the existing water systems to be infected with microbes,
the ATENEO Innovation Center (AIC) provided the citizens of Loon, Bohol
with clean drinking water earlier this month by developing a solar-
powered clean water system. The solar-powered clean water system was
installed near the ruins of the Cong. Natalio P. Castillo Sr. Memorial Hos-
pital, one of Bohol’s major hospitals. The AIC is a research organization
within the Ateneo that provides products and services by commercializa-
tion through training, empowering and providing for the next generation
of innovators and technopreneurs. (Source: The Guidon)
Corrales campus wins 2nd place in Regional Search for Sus-
tainable and Eco-friendly Schools
Xavier University’s campus at Corrales Avenue was awarded 2nd place
(tertiary level) in the Regional Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly
Schools by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – En-
vironmental Management Bureau, Department of Education, and Com-
mission on Higher Education with Smart Communications, Nestle Philip-
pines, One Meralco Foundation, Petron Foundation and Unilever Philip-
pines. The Search aims to encourage schools and academic institutions to
become more actively involved in environmental issues at a practical and
local level. It also aims to develop skills and understanding among stu-
dents, faculty and school administrators to initiate active responses and
increase community awareness and involvement on environmental con-
cerns. (Source: Xavier University website)
THE University of Santo Tomas announced Wednesday, No-
vember 13, that Velada Tomasina 2014 was officially can-
celled to further help victims of typhoon Yolanda.
In a memorandum released from the Office of Secretary-General, Fr.
Winston Cabading, O.P. said “This decision was made to allow the Univer-
sity to appropriately channel resources and efforts toward operations that
will support the rehabilitation of communities that were devastated by re-
cent calamities, especially in Visayas region.” Velada Tomasina is a cele-
bration and commemoration of the Spanish cultural heritage of the UST.
It aims to recreate the University’s atmosphere during the 19th century.
It was last celebrated on January 25, 2012 as one of the highlights of the