Global Update: Filipina named among best teachers in New York: Marietta Geraldino, a geometry teacher in 10th and 11th grade at New York City’s Frederick Douglass Academy II, was among the 11 teachers who were given “Big Apple Awards” on June 12. The New York City Department of Education in its website lauded Geraldino for her ability to simplify mathematical concepts for students. “[She] is able to deconstruct the most complex mathematical concepts and make them palpable to even the most resistant students,” the website quoted Geraldino’s principal as saying...

Filipina named among best teachers in New York - Yahoo! News Philippines: "Geraldino was also praised for having “constantly searched for ways to grow as an educator and seeks out professional development opportunities to improve her practice.” “Great teachers are a school's most valuable asset. We must recognize their skills and the impact they have on our students” New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said. Bloomberg honored the Geraldino and 10 others awardees at a ceremony at Gracie Mansion where they were given $3,500 each and a Big Apple trophy. The Filipina, who spent nine of her 24 years as a teacher in New York City, was chosen from more than 2,000 nominations by students, teachers, schools and families. Born and raised in the Philippines, Geraldino earned her education degree from St. Paul University where she majored in Math and minored in English. She taught high school and college at St. Paul University Surigao from 1987 to 2003. She also served as the program director for St. Paul Quezon City's Bocaue campus. The teacher who is affectionately called “Miss G” by her students attributed her passion for teaching to her father and her grade school math teacher."

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WOMEN'S CAUSES UPDATE: Magna Carta RA 9710 to protect women in media and film. The task of monitoring and evaluating the implementation of gender equality guidelines, specifically Section 19 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Magna Carta of Women, fell on the hands of a Gender Equality Committee, headed by the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), with members as the Philippine Commission on Women and self-regulatory bodies involved in telecommunications, movie and television, and film production. The Committee formulated three documents, namely, Gender Equality Guide, Code of Ethics for Media, and Guidelines to Protect Women from Discrimination in Media and Film. These documents will be integrated in the government and non-government-related organizations to ensure that women’s needs, issues and concerns in all forms of media, communication, information and dissemination and advertising, are appropriately presented.

Protecting women in media and film | Opinion, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com: "The President, through Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr., issued Memorandum Circular No. 48, directing all concerned government agencies to adopt the Gender Equality Guidelines in the development of their respective media policies and implementing programs in order to promote gender mainstreaming."

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CHILDREN'S CAUSES UPDATE: Kids with disabilities in NCR gets free medical evaluation and diagnosis as part of the celebration of 2013 National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week. The activity is a partnership of the Department of Health - National Capital Region (DOH-NCR) in coordination with the Philippine Association for Citizens with Developmental and Learning Disabilities (PACDLD. ) “We would like these children to be to properly identified, appropriately diagnosed by medical professionals and be provided with the proper treatment and intervention for their care and treatment,” Regional Director Eduardo C. Janairo stated. “We will also educate the parents of these children for them to fully understand their disability and give them the proper care based on their needs,” he added. Medical professionals and hospitals involve in the activity were from the Philippine Children's Medical Center and National Children’s Hospital. DOH-NCR earlier announced that a medical team will evaluate and diagnose children with disability from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the DOH-NCR Amphitheater, Blk. #6, Barangay Road, Welfareville Compound, Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) gave an estimate of 10% or about 8.5 million Filipinos have disability and 3.9 million needs rehabilitation services on a regular basis. But only 0.9 million were given access to health services. A 2005 study conducted by the Department of Education also reveals that there are 2.7 million Filipino children with disability. Of these only 78,144 (1.9%) are attending school.....

PIA | Philippine Information Agency | Children with disabilities in NCR gets free medical evaluation, diagnosis: "In Metro Manila there is an estimated 100,000 children with disabilities that are yet to be identified and properly diagnosed by a medical professional. Janairo emphasized that DOH-NCR will provide financial support and manpower to perform assessment for targeted children.“We will conduct five medical campaigns for PWDs all over the region to seek out and identify more children with disabilities and provide them their much needed care and medical attention," he said.From 2007-2012, the PACDLD together with DOH-NCR have conducted three batches of Training on the Prevention, Early Detection and Intervention of Disabilities Among Children from selected staff of local government units and parents of PWDs. " CLICK ABOVE LINK TO READ FULL ARTICLE

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PEACE UPDATE: Govt & Muslim Rebels Forge Wealth-Sharing in Peace Accord. “In a show of true commitment, the parties extended the meeting, originally scheduled for four days to six days, to be able to overcome their concerns and reach an agreement,” the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front said in a statement. The pact provides “sufficient guidance” to draft wealth-sharing and revenue-generation provisions of a law expanding Muslim autonomy in a region to be known as Bangsamoro, they said....

Philippines, Muslim Rebels Forge Wealth-Sharing in Peace Accord - Bloomberg: "Muslims will get a 75 percent share of metals resources and an equal split on fossil fuels, Ghadzali Jaafar, the front’s vice chairman, said in a phone interview yesterday. “We are going into the meat of the final deal,” he said. The statement didn’t provide details on the agreement. Ending one of Southeast Asia’s most entrenched conflicts could help bring investors to Mindanao and unlock mineral deposits worth an estimated $312 billion. The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao had per capita gross domestic product of 26,004 pesos ($599) in 2011, about a fourth the national average of 103,366 pesos and the lowest among 17 regions, according to the National Statistical Coordination Board." CLICK ABOVE LINK TO READ FULL ARTICLE

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WELLNESS IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY: Filipino made MOSES tablet leads 'smart' tech at national science week. Filipino-made tablet computer specially built for disaster preparedness is one of the "smart" technologies highlighted at the 2013 National Science & Technology Week (NSTW) this week. The Mobile Operational System for Emergency Services, or MOSES, an 8-inch tablet computer designed for use by government officials and disaster response personnel, was unveiled on the first day of the NSTW. The tablet is locally designed and produced, and is meant for use by officials to monitor and plan for upcoming natural calamities.

MOSES tablet leads 'smart' tech at national science week: "Information flow is two-way: It can receive real-time weather, flood, and disaster information from the state weather bureau PAGASA and from the National Operational Assessment of Hazards (Project NOAH), through pre-installed applications. Users, on the other hand, can provide data and images of their location, particularly during calamities, such as floods and landslides. Data from the field are collected by the project's command center, and will be mapped to give an accurate view of the situation on the ground. The information will also be used for warnings and alerts during disasters." CLICK LINK TO READ FULL ARTICLE

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Wellness in Trade & Industry: Hopes for China-ASEAN Expo to boost ties. The 10th China-ASEAN Expo, known as CAEXPO, will be held from September 3 to 6 in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. The Philippines is scheduled to be the Country of Honor. Responding to the marine disputes between China and some ASEAN members, including the Philippines, Vice Minister of China Gao Yan said the Department of Trade and Industry of the Philippines has confirmed the schedule and set up a team to prepare for the event. "The approaching CAEXPO aims to boost economic cooperation between China and ASEAN members. We expect all sides to focus on cooperation and develop a positive atmosphere," Gao said.

Hopes for China-ASEAN Expo to boost ties|Business|chinadaily.com.cn: "China is the largest trade partner of ASEAN members while they are China's third-largest trade partner.Bilateral trade between China and ASEAN members experienced fast growth over the past decade and hit $400.1 billion in 2012 with Chinese exports amounting to $204.3 billion and imports standing at $195.8 billion, leaving a trade surplus of $8.5 billion, according to the Ministry of Commerce. China has long had a trade deficit from the bilateral trade. The deficit volume registered $16.4 billion in 2003, accounting for 21 percent of the year's bilateral trade size, and reached $20.1 billion in 2004, about 19 percent of the two-way trade volume in the year, Gao said. "In the near future, China is likely to maintain a trade surplus with ASEAN members," said Zhao Jianglin, an economics expert at the China Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies." CLICK ABOVE LINK TO READ FULL ARTICLE

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WELLNESS IN BUSINESS: DOST MICROFINANCE for small businesses created P73B sales, 44,000 jobs and penetrated over 2,200 new markets within 10 years. The half billion-peso alloted this year for DOST’s Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program or SET UP will be expanded next year . Science Secretary Mario G. Montejo refused to name an exact number citing organizational, logistical factors that should also be considered...

Malaya Business News Online - Philippine Business News | Online News Philippines - DOST MICROFINANCE: P73B sales, 44,000 jobs: "SET UP is a no interest, no collateral, proposal-driven funding that must be paid back to the DOST after three years. “We would like to expand the budget but  only to a point that we can manage it properly,” Montejo said. “We are very careful about this.”  “It’s a very good program,” he observed, saying the returns are impressive. Montejo estimated that for every P50,000 that SET UP provides, one job is created, meaning the value in sustained wages for one year is higher than the financial support given. " CLICK LINK TO READ MORE

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WELLNESS IN EDUCATION: Philippines, Czech Republic sign an agreement in culture, education, science and sports. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario inked the pact on behalf of the Philippines while Czech Ambassador to the Philippines Josef Rychtar represented the Czech Republic. The agreement was proposed in 2005 and sets the stage for an expanded partnership that would harness the strength and best practices of both countries into a mutually-beneficial cooperation in culture, education, science and sports, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.

Philippines, Czech Republic sign culture, education agreement | Headlines, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com: "The deal provides a framework for both sides "to strengthen and promote their respective capabilities and institutions covering the above mentioned areas and, in the process, contribute to the overall growth and developments of both countries," the department said. Upon the entry into force of the agreement, the old cultural agreement between the Philippines and the now-defunct Czechoslovakia, which entered into effect in 1974, will cease to apply." CLICK LINK ABOVE TO READ THE ARTICLE

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WELLNESS IN ARTS: Art exhibit for cancer patients. People Caring and Engaging Partners (PCEP), an NGO founded by neurologist Dr. Henri Lu, mounts an exhibit on July 26, 4 p.m. at the Cancer Center of Makati Medical Center, and from July 29 to 31 at the Ricco-Renzo Galleries, LRI Bldg., Nicanor Garcia St. (Formerly Reposo), Bel-Air 3, Makati City.

Art exhibit for cancer patients | Arts and Culture, Lifestyle Features, The Philippine Star | philstar.com: "PCEP, together with resident artist Lysa Tiongson San Agustin, aims to help alleviate the condition of cancer patients and their families thru art, which can help them cope with the emotional and physical challenges. It is the goal of PCEP to be the first in the Philippines to utilize art as therapy for cancer patients.

For information, call Ces P. Paje, RN Nursing and Administrative Services head of MMC Cancer Center, at 888-8999 locals 7120/7122, or e-mail cecilia.Paje@makatimed.net.ph." CLINK ABOVE LINK FOR MORE

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UN International Day of Peace 2013 (playlist)

How to Achieve Peace via Meditative Prayer? Ambassador Zara Jane Juan We...

Update: 2013 Goi Peace Award goes to Silsilah Dialogue Movement, a grassroots initiative promoting interfaith dialogue and peace in the Philippines. The annual Goi Peace Award honors individuals and organizations in various fields that have made outstanding contributions toward the realization of a peaceful and harmonious world for humanity and all life on earth. Created in 2000, previous Goi Peace Award recipients include James Lovelock, Oscar Arias, Bill Gates, Deepak Chopra and Helena Norberg-Hodge. On behalf of the Silsilah Dialogue Movement, Fr. Sebastiano D'Ambra, PIME, will receive the award at a ceremony during the Goi Peace Foundation Forum 2013 to be held at Nikkei Hall in Tokyo on November 27, 2013. The selection committee has chosen the Silsilah Dialogue Movement for the Goi Peace Award "in recognition of its many years of commitment to promote dialogue for peace and solidarity among Muslims and Christians in the Philippines. The dedicated efforts of the members of the movement have not only advanced the process towards lasting peace in their communities, but have inspired many people around the world with an example of true dialogue based on spirituality."

(80 unread) - wellnesspilipinas - Yahoo! Mail: "The Silsilah Dialogue Movement was officially founded in 1984 in Zamboanga City, Philippines by an Italian missionary Fr. Sebastiano D'Ambra, PIME, born out of his experience of violence and war in the 70's while on his first Philippine mission in Mindanao."

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Starting off with a group of Muslim and Christian friends joining Fr. D'Ambra in a dialogue, the movement has steadily grown on the grassroots level and has been involved actively and dynamically in fostering interfaith harmony and reconciliation in the Philippines for almost 30 years. Despite adversities such as the killing of its members, the movement has contributed significantly to building a culture of dialogue over the years, leading to the recent signing of the Framework Agreement for peace in Mindanao between the Philippine government and the Moro National Liberation Front. Silsilah is an Arabic word which literally means "chain" or "link". As used by the Sufis (Muslim mystics), it describes a process of attaining an experience of the Divine. It also implies spiritual linkage of humanity as created by the same God. The movement proposes a "life-in-dialogue," which encompasses dialogue with God, with self, with others and with creation. It encourages all people to undergo a process of personal transformation that leads to a social transformation. Silsilah offers various educational courses, seminars, training activities and exposure-immersion programs, reaching out to all sectors of society, including educators, youth, media, leaders, and the disadvantaged. Its initiatives not only focus on interfaith dialogue, but also on sustainable agriculture, environmental advocacy, holistic healthcare and a wide range of community services. Among the thousands of Muslim and Christian alumni who have participated in these programs, many of them are active in governments, NGOs, schools, religious communities and parishes. There are currently 18 Silsilah Forums formed by alumni and friends of the movement that are promoting the culture of dialogue and peace in different areas in the Philippines and beyond. For more information about the Silsilah Dialogue Movement, please visit: www.silsilahdialogue.com About the Goi Peace Foundation  Established in Tokyo, Japan in 1999, the Goi Peace Foundation is a public benefit organization with a mission to support the evolution of humanity toward a peaceful and harmonious new civilization. Through various educational and outreach programs, it promotes consciousness, values and wisdom for creating peace, and builds cooperation among individuals and organizations across diverse fields, including education, science, culture and the arts. The Foundation is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. It also maintains official relations with UNESCO. Website: www.goipeace.or.jp May Peace Prevail On Earth!

Dedicate a Peace Pole!  Join the Peace Pole Network The World Peace Prayer Society 26 Benton Road Wassaic, New York 12592 info@worldpeace.org

Wellness in Environment: Philippine Airlines issued a statement on its Facebook page stating that the airline will no longer transport "any and all types of primates destined for cruel research and experimentation." The airline's statement explains that this new policy is a direct result of PETA's relentless efforts to urge it to stop shipping primates destined for painful and deadly experiments.

"Since earlier this year, PETA Asia and our affiliates have protested colorfully at Philippine Airlines offices around the world. Recently, PETA Asia activists even visited two of the company's ticket offices to let customers know about the cruelty that they were supporting by flying on the airline. Other activists also lent a helping hand by conducting demonstrations at Philippine Airlines offices in Sydney, Taipei, Seoul, and elsewhere."
From: Jason Baker 
Vice President
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Asia

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CELEBRATE WORLD PEACE IN YOUR PLACE, IN YOUR COMPANY OR IN YOUR CIVIC CLUBS WITH WELLNESS FOR PEACE BY AMBASSADOR ZARA JANE JUAN STARTING SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 ONWARDS....."PATUNGO SA MAPAYAPA, MALUSOG AT MAASENSONG PINOY!!!"........ In response to World Health Organization’s call to lessen the augment of lifestyle diseases of stroke, cancer & diabetes; and in compliance to United Nations’ Climate Change Peace Building Campaign, the program Wellness Series on Tour® is back! Penned by Ambassador Zara Jane Juan from her remarkable experiences as Ambassador of Goodwill since 2003, Wellness for Peace® is a Modular Program for Nation-Building implemented through Seminars and Workshops meant to achieve peace at home, at school and at the workplace, by using the Author’s guidelines on wellness in mind, body, spirit, environment & economics. Now on Sponsored Tour, it gives FREE One Hour Wellness for Peace® Workshop to selected leaders and policy makers who are members of the Civic Clubs especially Rotary, Zonta, Soroptimist and Jaycees International. The said workshop is also given for free to selected government, private and media offices. It consists of yoga for stress management, wellness food tips, and peace leadership tips, plus it has wellness games and prizes to add some spice! This interactive sensible workshop is a swift practical wellness for everyone and can be included in significant events on health, women, men, children, environment, technology, business, arts, education, culture, sports, and good governance. The Sponsors of the Tour will also allot goods for the organizers of significant events as ex-deal sponsorship whenever the workshop is included in their schedule. Thus, may we invite you to participate by reserving your target date in Metro Manila, Philippines starting September 2013 onwards. We shall entertain two bookings per month. Should you find this interesting, kindly give us a call or text us @ smart mobile 639295197788 for your target schedule. To confirm your participation in the Wellness Series Tour®, kindly e-mail your intention and details to: wellnesspilipinas@yahoo.com.ph For bookings to other countries and other places, and for any more of your concerns, please call the Author directly at +639266787938. Thank you and wishing you all the best always! Peace & Love! God bless you! Wellness Pilipinas! Group of Companies

Profile of Ambassador ZARA JANE JUAN Author & Resource Speaker, Wellness for Peace® Modular Program (Climate Change Peace Building Adaptation Campaign, Philippine Contribution to United Nations International Day of Peace 2011) Internet Journalist & Peace Ambassador, UN International Day of Peace (Sailing for Peace Worldwide Peace Vigil 2011-2015) Citations as Author, Resource Speaker, Media Practitioner & Peace Ambassador: University of the Philippines Manila as UN Ambassador for International Day of Peace 2011 Far Eastern University of the Philippines as Guest Speaker on Climate Change & Wellness Medal of Honor Awardee by Diocese of Novaliches Philippines Rotary Club of Loyola Heights QC as writer, resource speaker, television host and producer, advocate of culture, arts, environment, women and children's causes, proponent of wellness and animal protection Catholic Educational Association of the Phil (CEAP) for the significant role and contribution to health and wellness, transformative education and stewardship of creation Office of the President (NCRFW) on “Wellness in Mind, Body, Spirit, Environment & Economics, a tool for Nation-Building” Royal Order of Sulu and Sabah as Lady Knight and Ambassador of Goodwill Children International as Ambassador of Goodwill on “Sailing for Peace Program Philippines” Her List of Citations as Author & Resource Speaker: Plaque of Appreciation from Philippine Heart Center on "Colors of Wellness" Plaque of Appreciation from Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine (PARM) on “Innovative Mind & Body” Plaque of Appreciation from Office of the President NCDA on “Innovative Mind & Body” Certificate of Appreciation from Roman Catholic Bishop of Novaliches Educational System (RCBN-ES) on “Innovative Mind & Body” Certificate of Appreciation on “Colors of Wellness” from De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila Plaque of Appreciation from St. Mary’s Pasay “On Mentoring Kids & Teens to Become Young Leaders” Plaque of Appreciation on “Integrity in the Workplace” by San Lorenzo School, San Pedro Laguna Plaque of Appreciation from San Roque Catholic School on “Corporate Communication” Plaque of Appreciation on “Innovative Styles in Teaching” & “Vocation @ Work” from Treasury of the Golden Word School Plaque of Appreciation on “Innovative Styles in Teaching” from Assoc of Private Schools in Batangas City Plaque of Appreciation on “Colors of Wellness” from Assoc of Private Schools in Baguio City Plaque of Recognition on “Innovative Mind & Body” from Dr. Carlos Lanting College, QC Plaque of Appreciation on Leadership Training from Recoletos Academy, Antipolo, Rizal Plaque of Appreciation on Public Speaking-A Breakthrough Approach! from University of Perpetual Help Cavite Plaque of Appreciation on Artistic Exploration from Elizabeth Seton School, Las Piñas & Cavite Plaque of Appreciation on Developing Positive Mental Attitude from Informatics Plaque of Appreciation on “The Art of Leadership” from Philippine Cultural High School Manila Certificate of Appreciation on Preparing Teachers for the Internet Age (Internet 101 Innovative Personality) from Kid's World Christian Academy, San Mateo Rizal Certificate of Appreciation on "Balik-Bata"Workshop from Philippine Cultural High School, Mla Certificate of Appreciation on “Innovative Mind & Body” from St. Matthew’s College, San Mateo Certificate of Recognition on Personality Development from Sto. Niño School, Muntinlupa Certificate of Recognition on Theatre Arts from Good Shepherd Cathedral School, QC • AmbassadorZara Jane Juan • United Nations Internet Journalist & Peace Ambassador International Day of Peace Vigil by Sailing for Peace • 2011 to present • Republic of the Philippines Public Speaker • 2005 to present • • Global News Network TV Host, Writer, Co-Producer • 2009 to present • Philam Life Performing Artist & Producer, Stage Play at Philam Life Theater •2000 to 2006 • Philippine International Convention Center Performing Artist & Producer, Stage Play on Environment & Culture • Pasay City, Philippines • 2000 to 2006 • AFP Theater Performing Artist & Producer, Stage Play on Environment & Culture • 2000 to 2006 • KFC Philippines Producer, Value-Oriented School Tour Shows • In 1999 • • RFM Producer, Value-Oriented Mall Shows • In 1998 • The Araneta Center Producer, Value-Oriented Mall Shows • In 1997 • PTV-4 Producer, Public Information Campaign • In 1996 • ABC 5 (Philippines) Account Manager, Team Image Entertainment • 1995 to 1996 • Ogilvy & Mather Public Relations Associate • 1994 to 1995 • Binibining Pilipinas Binibining Pilipinas awardee & Ms. Hawaiian Tropic International Finalist • In 1993 • International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam Film Actress • In 1992 • Ateneo de Manila University Trainor/Performing Artist at ISO • 1991 to 1992 • Gabriela Commission on Violence Against Women Case Manager • 1990 to 1991 • TIME assistant photojournalist • 1989 to 1990 Websites: UN World Peace Update: http://www.peaceadvocates.blogspot.com Wellness Pilipinas! News: http://wellnesspilipinas.blogspot.com Peace Vigil: Interfaith Interracial Intercultural: http://sailingforpeaceoworldwidepeacevigil.blogspot.com Wellness for Peace on Climate Change: http://zarajanejuan.blogspot.com Personality Development for Peace Leadership: http://innovativemindandbody.blogspot.com You Tube: http://youtube.com/healthytalks Facebook Pages: http://facebook.com/wellnessforpeace http://facebook.com/sailingforpeace http://facebook.com/wellnesspilipinas Contact Numbers 639266787938 639295197788 http://facebook.com/ambassadorzara ambassadorzara@yahoo.com wellnesspilipinas@yahoo.com.ph

WELLNESS IN BUSINESS: Toyota Motors will buy more local parts as it shifts to local stamping for key model, Vios. TMP, the largest automotive assembler in the country, sees sales growing by 25 per cent this year to 70,000 units. According to Rommel Gutierrez, vice president for corporate affairs, the company will shift back to local stamping and pressing which used to be done Indonesia and Thailand. Gutierrez said TMP, prior to the 1997 financial crisis, was doing the stamping and pressing not only for local assembly but for export to the two countries. The crisis forced TMP to scale down the stamping/pressing to about 15 percent of capacity and rely on imports. “We will focus on the bulky parts. This will save us on logistics costs since we do not have to import them,” Gutierrez said.

Malaya Business News Online - Philippine Business News | Online News Philippines - Toyota to use more local parts to make low-end Vios: "The stamping and pressing localization as well as the sourcing of more Philippine-made parts would enable TMP to double the local content of the Vios in 2014 from the present 20 percent to 40 percent. Gutierrez said the plan is to adopt the same for the Innova, the other model  assembled locally, but no schedule has been set.TMP president Michinobu Sugata said the Sta. Rosa plant hopers to increase by 18 percent its production capacity to 36,300 units of Vios and Innova by the end of 2013,    by rendering overtime and holiday work.  The new Vios alone will account for 14,594 units to be built from July to December." CLICK LINK TO READ MORE

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WELLNESS IN EDUCATION: Department of Education to invest P100 million (US $2.3 million) in indigenous education. The allotted funds are to be used for capacity-building programs to train educators, partnership efforts between the government and Indigenous Peoples advocacy groups, and data analysis of domestic education. Armin Luistro, Secretary of the Department of Education said that the funds would be distributed across 100 districts in 15 regions this year. “This is part of our commitment to achieve the Education for All (EFA) 2015 targets and the Millennium Development Goals set by the United Nations,” Luistro said.

Philippines: New Funding for Indigenous Education Programs | Open Equal Free: "The Philippines is home to over 100 distinct ethnolinguistic groups, and a total indigenous population of 11.3 million people. With the announcement, the government also stressed the right of Indigenous Peoples to be educated in a context that is respectful and supportive of their heritage, identity, and the value of their indigenous knowledge, cultural practices, and skills." CLICK LINK TO READ MORE

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