Category: Education

U.S. announces add’l P485-M to advance basic education in the Philippines

MANILA, October 3, 2024—On October 2, the United States government announced an additional Php485 million ($9 million) in funding to expand the Advancing Basic Education in the Philippines (ABC+) project, a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded initiative that aims to improve the literacy and math skills of children in the Philippines. With a total… Read More U.S. announces add’l P485-M to advance basic education in the Philippines

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Largest ever EducationUSA University Fair in Manila set for October 9

MANILA | October 1, 2024 — The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines invites students and parents to attend the 9th EducationUSA University Fair in Manila on October 9, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Atrium of One Ayala mall, Makati City, to learn more about study abroad opportunities in the United States. Forty-three U.S.… Read More Largest ever EducationUSA University Fair in Manila set for October 9

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U.S., PBEd, and McDonald’s PH train, provide opportunities to dozens of ​unemployed​​​ youth

MANILA | September 25, 2024—On September 24, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), and McDonald​’​s Philippines celebrated the first 53 trainees who graduated from a jointly offered work-readiness and job-placement program for unemployed youth. The participants were given training on food and beverage… Read More U.S., PBEd, and McDonald’s PH train, provide opportunities to dozens of ​unemployed​​​ youth

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SM Olongapo Malls support Brigada Eskwela 2024

IN a heartwarming display of community spirit and collaboration, SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown recently participated in the annual Brigada Eskwela at Nellie E. Brown Elementary School and Balic Balic Elementary school, respectively. At Nellie E. Brown Elementary School, SM City Olongapo Central joined forces with dedicated volunteers to undertake a… Read More SM Olongapo Malls support Brigada Eskwela 2024

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2024 GLOBAL YOUTH SUMMIT AT SM MALLS: HIGHLIGHTING THE 17 UN SDGs

The Global Youth Summit (GYS), held annually by SM Cares and Global Peace Foundation (GPF) is set to return this year in its biggest iteration yet, as it will be hosted in 17 different locations across the country including SM City Olongapo Central on August 1, 2024. The GYS is an annual event that provides… Read More 2024 GLOBAL YOUTH SUMMIT AT SM MALLS: HIGHLIGHTING THE 17 UN SDGs

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SM STORE’S SHOP & SHARE FOR EDUCATION PROMO

Let’s support young Filipino children by giving them essential tools for learning through SM Store’s Shop&Share for Education program! From July 1 to 31, purchase a back-to-school kit for only P100 when you shop a minimum P3,000 single-receipt spend at SM Store. This school kit from SM Stationery containing essential school supplies, will be donated… Read More SM STORE’S SHOP & SHARE FOR EDUCATION PROMO

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Sen. Villanueva: Enterprise-based education and training to boost gov’t effort to address unemployment

REACTING to the decrease in unemployment rate in February, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva stressed the need for an institutionalized enterprise-based education and training program to boost the government’s effort in providing more employment opportunities for Filipinos. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported a decrease in the unemployment rate from 4.5% or 2.15 million in… Read More Sen. Villanueva: Enterprise-based education and training to boost gov’t effort to address unemployment

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Php1.6-B U.S. program to boost Philippine higher education

MANILA, February 21, 2024 — On February 20, the United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched the U.S.-Philippines Partnership for Skills, Innovation, and Lifelong Learning (UPSKILL) Program, a five-year, Php1.6-billion ($30 million) initiative that will help Philippine higher education become more globally competitive by strengthening innovation, workforce development, and… Read More Php1.6-B U.S. program to boost Philippine higher education

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NU and 2GO collaborates for ‘ApprenticeSHIP’ program

MANILA | February 8, 2024 – 2GO, the Philippines’ largest integrated transportation and logistics solutions provider and a subsidiary of SM Investments Corporation, recently inked a pact with National University (NU) under its Sea Solutions Business Unit to provide maritime experiential on-the-job training for its tourism and hospitality students. This strategic alliance aims to equip… Read More NU and 2GO collaborates for ‘ApprenticeSHIP’ program

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7 Olongapeños among 398 college scholar-graduates of SM Foundation

THE SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) celebrated the graduation of its 397 scholars from the class of 2023, including eight summa cum laude, 72 cum laude, 55 magna cum laude, and 26 academic distinction awardees. Held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, the presentation of graduates served as a mark of the significant milestone… Read More 7 Olongapeños among 398 college scholar-graduates of SM Foundation

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