VolunteeRUN

Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Manila - The Official Volunteer Service Arm of the University of the Philippines is inviting you to help us in raising funds for all our programs.

We will be having an activity entitled: "VolunteeRun Part 2: Tara Na! Takbo Na Ulit!" on June 27, 2010 at the CCP Complex. Further details on the attached copy of our invitation, mechanics and map.

Should there be any question/s, please feel free to contact us at 526-6950 to 51 and look for Ms. Beng or Ms. Abba.

Together let us make a difference.




Mechanics:

Who Can Join

1. The race is open to all runners, male and female.
2. The race is divided into the following categories:
A. 3K open to Street Children (partner institution of Pahinungód)
B. 3K open to Parent & Child (12 yrs. Old below) Tandem
C. 5K open to Men and Women - individual runners
D. 10K open to Men and Women - individual runners
E. 21K open to Men and Women - individual runners
3. Participating minors should submit a written consent from a parent or guardian.

RACE PROPER

1. Assembly/ check in shall be from 4:30 a.m to 5:30 a.m., CCP Open Grounds (near Home Depot/ Jollibee Macapagal Avenue Branch).
2. The start/ finish area for the race will be at the CCP Open Grounds.
3. All runners for the:
3K category shall make 1 lapse from the starting line then will turn right to Atang Dela Rama St., Vicente Sotto St., Jalandoni St. and the back to the CCP Open Grounds.

5K category shall make 1 lapse from the starting line then will make a left turn to GSIS/ Senate then make a U-turn going to Atang De Rama St., Vicente Sotto St., Jalandoni St and then back to the CCP Open Grounds.

10K category shall make 2 lapses from the starting line then will make a left turn to GSIS/ Senate then make a U-turn going to Atang Dela Rama St., Vicente Sotto St., Jalandoni St and then back to the CCP Open Grounds.

21K category shall make 7 lapses from the starting line then will turn right to Atang Dela Rama St., Vicente Sotto St., Jalandoni St. and then back to the CCP Open Grounds.

4. All runners should get a color-coded band for each round-about or laps he/ she finishes.

PRIZES AT STAKE

1. The top three (3) finishers for each category shall be declared the winners. * 3K category winners must be parent-child tandem. Winners shall receive medals with an additional cash prize. All finishers will receive a certificate of completion.
2. Special Awards awaits the following:
- Oldest Runner
- Youngest Runner
- Biggest Delegation
3. The names of the winners shall be placed in the official newsletter of Ugnayan ng Pahinungód to be published in the 3rd quarter of 2010.
4. The decision of the organizers are final.

Call for participants of FY2010 Empowerment Seminar for Women Leaders in the Asia Pacific Region

Dear friends and colleagues,

Please be informed that National Women's Education Center of
Japan (NWEC) is now calling for participants of FY2010 Empowerment
Seminar for Women Leaders in the Asia Pacific Region.
This year's seminar will focus on
"Development of Women Leaders: Implications from Japanese Experience".
Government officials, NGO members and academe who are striving for
women's empowerment in the Asia Pacific region are welcome to
apply. Detailed application guideline and application forms are
available on our website. Application deadline is
June 14 (Mon.), 2010, 24:00PM, Japan Time.

http://www.nwec.jp/en/information/page14.html

Please note that some revisions have been made with regard to the
qualification of the applicatns (i.e. age limit = 35 years) and
assignments submitted to us.

We would appreciate it if you could circulate this information
within your network and encourage qualified applicants to consider the
application.

Should you have any queries on this seminar, please do not hesitate to
forward your questions to rese2@nwec.jp.

NUSP, Kabataan launch “Balik-eskwela” hotline, pressure CHED to pass tuition hike freeze

May 24, 2010



NUSP, Kabataan launch “Balik-eskwela” hotline, pressure CHED to pass tuition hike freeze



The National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) and the Kabataan Partylist today launched “Balik-eskwela” hotline to gather complaints from parents and students regarding school violations on tuition and other fees consultation.



According to earlier statements from CHED, the 339 schools it has approved to increase may be sliced down should CHED be able to determine the schools which did not consult with parents and students.



Einstein Recedes, NUSP national president, took CHED to task for “its apparent softness towards the schools it approved when most did not in fact do any form of democratic consultation. As early as March 2010, we have notified CHED of various school violations on tuition consultations. Up to now, CHED has not released the list of approved schools with increases as if the list were some obscene secret that should be kept away from the public eye.”



“We launch the ‘Balik-eswela’ hotline to reach out to parents and students from all over the country and to collect reports about school violations. We now have an initial list of schools which violated the tuition consultation policy and we fear more will add to our list.”



Recedes likewise urged high school students and their parents to report any violations to NUSP and Kabataan’s ‘Balik-eswela’ hotline. This is in line with DepEd’s “no collection of fee” policy.



Recedes reiterated that “the tuition hike freeze remains the resounding demand of parents and students. CHED allows the yearly increase of tuition and other fees to the detriment of millions of students forced to drop out. Based on UNESCO’s study in 2008, 73% of the youth were forced to drop out due to the unattainable price of education in our country. This number continues to rise given that CHED has not done anything to improve the state of Philippine education.”



“The rotten education system leaves us with no choice but to counter it with militancy. The youth are prepared to do militant actions in order make CHED fulfill the people’s demand for quality and accessible education,” he said.



Reference:

Einstein Recedes, NUSP national president, 0915-646-91- 77



‘Balik-eskwela’ hotlines: 352-10-54, 0922-824-07- 40, 0915-646-91- 77

Student Leadership Training (May 20-21)

CAS STUDENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING
20-21 May 2010
Gusaling Andres Bonifacio GAB 301
CAS, UP Manila

DAY 1

10:00 AM National Anthem

Welcome Remarks
Dean Reynaldo Imperial

Presentations and Lectures

Professors Andrea Martinez
“Motivating Factors for Student Leadership”

Colonel Lysandro Suerte
“Nationalism, Community and Nationbuilding--The Role of the Philippine Military”

Ms. Charisse Banez
“The True Essence of Student Leadership”

Mr. Terry Ridon
“Challenges Confronting the New Breed of Student Leaders at UP: Nationalism and Social Responsibility”

OPEN FORUM

12:00 NN Lunch
1:00 PM Student Workshop

-Identification of the important core values that should be developed among student leaders
-Formulation of Action Plans, Programs and Activities consistent with the core values

DAY 2

10:00 AM Inspirational Talk
“Voluntarism and Social Responsibility through Education”
Ms Jenny May Bernal-

11:00 AM Awarding of Certificates of Attendance to Participants
Dean Reynaldo Imperial

11:15 AM Closing Remarks
Prof. Sharon Caringal


Source: http://casupm.blogspot.com/2010/05/student-leadership-training-may-20-21.html

Earthquake Awareness Seminar

Everyone is invited to the Earthquake Awareness Seminar tomorrow, Friday, 9 am to 12 nn at the CAS Little Theater.

Please confirm your attendance with the Office of the Associate Dean for Planning and Development.

Programme:

Opening Remark
Prof Samuel Go
Chair, CAS Disaster Preparedness Committee
Chair, Department of Biology

Introduction of Resource Speaker
Ms Carlota Surat
Administrative Officer, College of Arts and Sciences

Lecture: Earthquake Awareness
Ms Shelby Ruiz
Training Officer, Office of Civil Defense - National Capital Region

Closing Remarks
Dr Reynaldo Imperial
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, UP Manila


Source: http://casupm.blogspot.com/2010/05/earthquake-awareness-seminar.html