Cebu’s academe-IT partnership serves as model for other cities
Sunstar Cebu
05/02/2008 | 01:50 AM

CEBU CITY - With its successes in bridging the academe and the information technology (IT) sector in the province, the Cebu Educational Development Foundation for IT (CEDF-IT) has been asked to replicate its organizational principles in other regions in the country.

During the CEDF-IT 7th Annual General Membership meeting held at The Parklane Hotel, executive director Bonifacio Belen said the group has already started to conduct seminars for information and communications technology (ICT) councils in Iloilo, Bacolod and Laguna. More Cebu’s academe-IT partnership serves as model for other cities

DBP offers scholarship for aspiring nurses
GMANews.TV
04/27/2008 | 06:08 PM

MANILA, Philippines - In a bid to ensure an “adequate and continuing supply of trained and qualified professionals for domestic and overseas requirements," the Development Bank of the Philippines is providing a special scholarship program for indigent but qualified students who wish to work as nurses and seamen, Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye said Sunday.

Bunye in his column “View from the Palace" said the DBP Endowment for Education Program (DEEP) will initially focus on training of nurses who are in demand in the Philippines and abroad. More DBP offers scholarship for aspiring nurses
 

RP students bag 2 SEAMEO blog awards
Amita Legaspi, GMANews.TV
04/22/2008 | 05:52 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Two high school teams from the Mountain Province will receive two of the four top prizes of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Regional Schools Internet Project for 2007.

The two teams from the Mountain Province General Comprehensive High School (MPGCHS) will receive $715 cash each for their winning blogs, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Department of Foreign Affairs. More RP students bag 2 SEAMEO blog awards

Outstanding students in Leyte honored
Jack C. Gadaingan, mb.com.ph
04/14/08

TACLOBAN CITY — In recognition for a year of hard work in achieving educational distinction, the provincial government of Leyte honored top high school students and elementary pupils by awarding them medals of excellence.

The Leyte Provincial School Board said Gov. Carlos Jericho "Icot" L. Petilla personally nudged the board to give Leyte students the recognition they deserve.More Outstanding students in Leyte honored

Australia offers 150 scholarship grants for RP, Asia-Pacific
Pinoypress
04/09/2008 | 11:50 PM

MANILA, Philippines - The Australian government announced the launched of the 2009 Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships Program which is open to 150 students from across the Asia-Pacific region including the Philippines.

“An ALA Scholarship is a significant opportunity for high achievers in the Philippines to extend their education, strengthen their leadership skills, build networks and develop strategies to address the development challenges we share," Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Rod Smith said. More Australia offers 150 scholarship grants for RP, Asia-Pacific

Filipino Educators Council of Thailand: Sailing smoothly
Abel Cadias, Gmanews.tv
04/08/2008 | 02:48 PM

The Filipino Educators Council in Thailand: Sailing smoothly amidst the great waves

History proves that in order to establish a strong foundation of a notable cause all should partake in the arduous process of forming one. The Filipino Educators Council in Thailand is living proof of another significant history in the making.

In the early part of 2007, active online forumers at Siampinoy.com discussed issues related to foreign teaching in Thailand. These posters shared their teaching experiences, debated back and forth many unresolved concerns that affect the Filipino teaching community. More Filipino Educators Council of Thailand: Sailing smoothly

DepEd firms up $31-M grant from AusAID for reform
Rainier Allan Ronda, Donnabelle Gatdula
Philstar.com
Sunday, April 6, 2008

The Department of Education (DepEd) has firmed up a $31-million financial grant commitment from the Australian Aid for International Development (AusAID) for policy reforms under its Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda (BESRA) program.

A memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the financial assistance was signed recently by the Department of Finance, World Bank and AusAID in ceremonies held at Clark Freeport, Pampanga. More DepEd firms up $31-M grant from AusAID for reform