Mind Mapping and Learning Secrets Uncovered at Educators and Trainers Conference 2009

Members of academic and business groups learned new techniques in teaching and learning at the Educators and Trainers Conference 2009 held last May 11 – 12, 2009 at the RCBC Plaza Tower 2 in Ayala, Makati City.

The conference was guided by the theme, “Discover a 'Brain New World' of Teaching and Learning”. The two-day event tackled wide range of topics related to learning, critical thinking, teaching methodology, and mind mapping.

Mr. Tony Buzan, well-renowned author and inventor of Mind Maps; Mr. Henry Toi, Managing Director of Buzan Centre Asia ; Dr. Leticia Penano-Ho, Chair and President of the Philippine Association for the Gifted; and Ms. Lilia Vengco, consultant on Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) for De La Salle University graced the two-day conference.

For the first day of the event, Mr. Buzan discussed “Learning in the Brain New World” which was composed of several inter-related subjects designed to inform the participants on the hidden powers of the mind and effective learning strategies. Mr. Toi talked about “Teaching in the Brain New World" that aims to teach about the different skills and design methods for learning that can be applied for both academic and corporate environment.

The Educators and Trainers Conferece 2009 is presented by AHEAD Tutorial and Review , Salt Light Venrtures, and Buzan Organisation.

For more information about the event, contact Salt and Light Ventures at (632) 813-2703, 813-2732, 830-2191 or visit their website at www.saltandlight.ph

Blogging Influence Acknowledged at iBlog5

The strong influence of bloggers in promoting brand and stirring public opinion was acknowledged during the iBlog5: 5^th Philippine Blogging Summit  held last May 9, 2009 at the Malcolm Theater, University of the Philippines College of Law in Diliman, Quezon City.

Organized by the UP Internet and Society Program, this yearly event began in 2005 when blogging was still unpopular in the country. The event aims to introduce blogging and analyze the possible contributions of bloggers in stirring public opinion. Furthermore, it gives bloggers fresh ideas on how to earn from blogging.

More than 250 bloggers from all over Metro Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, and other provinces participated during the whole day summit. During the event, popular personalities from the blogging community shared vital tips and advices on the new forms of blogging. Veteran photo bloggers Mr. Fritz Tentativa and Ms. Faith Salazar of Tanggera.com gave a crash course on photography and proper photo blogging. Ms. Kring Elenzano of Flippish.com along with pop culture blogger Mr. Azrael Coladilla  explained and demonstrated the concept and principles behind video blogging. Technology blogger Mr. Edwin ‘Ka Edong’ Soriano introduced a new form of blogging using mobile phones. Mr. Bern Espina of Atheista.net  and Mr. Juned Sonido of Baratillo net  jointly gave their views on the do’s and don’ts of blogging. SEO tutor bloggers Mr. Winston Almendras and video blogger Mr. Coy Caballes shared tips on how to promote a blog and increase its traffic. Atty. JJ Disini discussed t the legal implications of blogging.

Commission on Election – Education and Information Department (COMELEC-EID) Director Mr. James Jimenez shared the history of the COMELEC blog, bagongbotante.ph and how it helped inform the public about the importance of voter’s registration and the schedule for their respective provinces. Afterwards, Ms. Janette Toral, founder of DigitalFilipino.com gave her insights on how bloggers can make or break the candidacy of a presidentiable or anyone running for public office in the coming election.

Ms. Kristine Mandigma, Editorial Director of Philippine Online Chronicles; Mr. Mannix Pabalan, General Manager of AyosDito.ph; Mr. Lazlo Lim, Business Development Head of Yehey.com; Mr. Jayvee Fernandez, co-founder of BlogBank; Mr. Eric Ramirez, Chairman of Nuffnang Philippines, Mr. Fritz Villafuerte, owner of financial blog Ready To Be Rich; and Mr. Anton Diaz, owner of travel blog Our Awesome Planet discloses valuable tips and tricks on how to improve blog revenue.

The 5th Philippine Blogging Summit is sponsored by Smart Communications, Inc., Philippine Online Chronicles, AyosDito.ph, Jollibee , Yehey.com, 611 Connect , with the support of Alfox Comptuter Center, Philippine Realty TV, and Greatwebhost.com.ph

CLEEP Generated Quarter of a Million Jobs In Six Months

National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) announced that from the second week of January to the first week of July of 2009, nearly a quarter of a million jobs have been generated through the government's Comprehensive Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (CLEEP).

In a statement, NAPC Secretary Domingo Panganiban said that the government has provided new jobs to some 237,611 Filipinos over the past six months. He added that 52% of the P13.58 billion pledged by various agencies have been utilized for the said program.

Secretary Panganiban revealed that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) generated 46,604 jobs for underemployed and unemployed Filipinos nationwide. This was followed by the Department of Agriculture (DA) with 37,524 job generation through its food security programs.

“The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) helped some 29,545 Filipinos find jobs. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) created jobs for 27,127 workers, and the Department of Education (DepEd) hired 19,356 workers for its herbal soap making project and as utility workers for the repair and maintenance of public school building projects during the period covered,” Secretary Panganiban added.

The NAPC Secretary stated that the said number of employed workers may increase as more government agencies submit their field reports. So far, 13 other government agencies were able to create jobs for another 77,445 workers nationwide.

Trabaho.com thanks its following sources:

National Anti-Poverty Commission. Close to a quarter of a million Pinoys land jobs through gov’t program(Posted July 13, 2009) Retrieved July 13, 2009 from
http://www.napc.gov.ph/PRESS%20RELEASES/news_details_2009-0713.htm

Romero, Paolo, Philstar.com. 237,611 jobs created for Pinoys from January to June. (Posted July 13, 2009) Retrieved July 13, 2009 from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=486359&publicationSubCategoryId=63

Philippine News Agency. CLEEP now employs quarter of a million jobless Filipinos. (Posted July 12, 2009) Retrieved July 13, 2009 from
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=217371&nga_Session=facfef1f9cf0bd1f5090885865edcec6
Re posted by Positive News Media at
http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Main_News_1/CLEEP_now_employs_quarter_of_a_million_jobless_Filipinos.shtm

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SBMA, PCE Signed MOU to Aid Displaced Subic Workers

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) have joined forces to aid displaced Subic workers through entrepreneurship seminars.

SBMA administrator Armand Arreza and PCE founding trustee Ma. Jose Concepcion III signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last July 4, 2009 at the Manila Polo Club in Makati City indicating that displace workers will be given Go Negosyo seminars to prepare them to start their own business. Furthermore, the two-day comprehensive seminar, including books and hand-outs, which normally costs about P1,000.00 per participant, will be given for free.

In his interview with the press, Administrator Arreza said the program will initially benefit 200 former workers in the freeport who want to venture into small-to-medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), particularly those related to the tourism industry. Through the Go Negosyo program , he hopes that these workers can become employers and in turn, create more jobs.

Meanwhile, Mr. Concepcion ,who is also the chief executive officer of RFM Corp., said that SBMA made a good decision to encourage displaced workers to become entrepreneurs.

The Go Negosyo program is a flagship project of the PCE to prove that Filipinos can address poverty by engaging in entrepreneurship. According to the Go Negosyo website, PCE is a non-stock and non-profit organization that aims to make the Philippines a thriving entrepreneurial nation. In addition, PCE aims to instill among Filipinos a mindset of optimism and a culture of entrepreneurship, turning them into competitive entre- and intra-preneurs.

The MOU signing was witnessed by SBMA labor manager Severo Pastor Jr., SBMA public relations manager Armina Belleza Llamas, PCE executive director Ramon Lopez, and PCE programs development manager Myra Dorothy Lorredo.

Trabaho.com thanks its following sources:

Empeño, Henry, Business Mirror. SBMA sets ‘Go Negosyo’ seminars for displaced workers Posted July 7, 2009
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/12779-sbma-sets-go-negosyo-seminars-for-displaced-workers.html

Philippine News Agency. SBMA, PCE set 'Go Negosyo’ seminars for displaced Subic workers. (Posted July 6, 2009) Retrieved July 7, 2009 from
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?&sid=6&pfn=215927&arch=1&go=Go&search_arch=go%20negosyo&andor=and&mdte_arch=0&ddte_arch=0&ydte_arch=0
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Central Luzon Desk. Subic program starts for displaced workers (Posted July 5, 2009) Retrieved July 7, 2009 from
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20090705-213862/Subic-program-starts-for-displaced-workers

Manila Bulletin. (Posted by Yahoo! News) Displaced workers to be entrepreneurs. (Posted July 4. 2009) Retrieved July 7, 2009 from
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/mb/20090704/tph-displaced-workers-to-be-entrepreneur-020e1c8.html

JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS Philippine Youth Congress in Information Technology (Y4IT) 2009 by UP-ITTC, UP- SITF WHEN: September 8-11, 2009 WHERE: UP Diliman Campus R2R: Run To Respond Race by UP Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering Association WHEN: September 13, 2009 WHERE: UP Diliman, Quezon City Jobsfair '09 at Starmall by Amazing Trend Exhibit Link WHEN: September 24-25, 2009 WHERE: 2F Tradehall, Starmall, EDSA Shaw, Mandaluyong City

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