The Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev) presents its New York forum entitled "Accessing the Global Markets through Science & Technology: Innovations in Education Summit" on November 7, 2011 in the Asia Society & Museum along 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street, New York City from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Denny Roja on PhilDev Forum
Rowena Cristina Guevara on PhilDev Forum
Sheila Marcelo on PhilDev Forum
MANILA, Philippines - Samsung Electronics Philippines Corp. (SEPCO), software leader Sybase and digital media company PressSmart rolled out the implementation of the “e-textbook/Personal Learning Device (PEARL) project” at the La Salle Greenhills (LSGH) yesterday.
This is the Waldorf School of the Peninsula, one of around 160 Waldorf schools in the country that subscribe to a teaching philosophy focused on physical activity and learning through creative, hands-on tasks. Those who endorse this approach say computers inhibit creative thinking, movement, human interaction and attention spans.
by Matt Ritchel in New York Times
Good news for those who still have not bought tickets to the upcoming PhilDev Forum! The early bird registration has been extended until October 31, 2011.
Grab this chance to get discounted tickets to the forum of the year, entitled "Accessing the Global Markets through Science and Technology: Innovations in Education Summit." Get the chance to hear top Cabinet officials, education advocates, CEOs, high profile philanthropists discuss the dynamics of technology and education and the challenges - as well as opportunities - of integrating these two in this fast-changing environment.
Senator Edgardo J. Angara is encouraging high school students to apply for scholarships with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to deepen the country's pool of S&T professionals. Angara, Chair of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, made the statement after the Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) has set the nationwide deadline for applications for the scholarships on October 21.
MANILA, Philippines — To boost the country’s drive for growth and global competitiveness, the higher educational system in the Philippines needs to be more responsive to labor market demands and the economy and address skill gaps, improve the quality of higher education graduates, and increasing research relevant to economic needs in a few universities or departments, a World Bank report suggested.
After laying the groundwork in its previous forums, the Philippine Development Foundation continues the discussion on the pursuit of global competitiveness through scientific and technologic innovation and entrepreneurship. The current symposium will focus on education, which may be said to be the seedbed for the growth of future innovators and entrepreneurs. Invited speakers include top Cabinet officials, leading education advocates, renowned corporations and high profile philanthropists, who will touch on the latest advances in education designed to combat poverty and to stimulate economic growth.
PhilDev volunteers are working hard to improve infrastructure, quality standards, etc in Science High Schools in the Philippines.
Leaders and professionals focused on building an ecosystem of science and technology-based entrepreneurship and innovation for social and economic development in the Philippines. They also generate resources from US-based donors for non-profit organizations in the Philippines as part of their commitment to diaspora philanthropy.
