Tag: Education

Number of Filipino higher education students in United States reaches 15-year high 

MANILA | November 20, 2024—More than 4,000 Filipinos decided to pursue their higher education in the United States in the last academic year, according to the Open Doors 2024 Report on International Educational Exchange released on November 18 to mark International Education Week. The report found that 4,100 Filipinos studied at higher education institutions in… Read More Number of Filipino higher education students in United States reaches 15-year high 

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U.S. donates P25-M worth of learning materials for out-of-school youth

MANILA | November 15, 2024—On November 13, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated over 200,000 learning materials worth Php25 million ($450,000) to Philippine government agencies that support educational, skill-building, and employment programs for out-of-school youth. USAID Philippines Mission Director Ryan Washburn led the handover ceremony during the USAID… Read More U.S. donates P25-M worth of learning materials for out-of-school youth

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PLDT, Smart Kids Learning Caravan empower Visayas vs OSAEC

PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) bolster their child online protection initiatives in Visayas by conducting the “Better Today for Kids: Bata, Bata Kami ang Iyong Kasangga” learning caravan, in the municipalities of Daanbantayan in Cebu and Miagao in Iloilo. Launched in August 2024, the Learning Caravan seeks to raise awareness… Read More PLDT, Smart Kids Learning Caravan empower Visayas vs OSAEC

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Villanueva: EBET Act to boost employment for PH workforce

SENATOR Joel Villanueva, principal author and sponsor of Republic Act No. 12063, or the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act, welcomed the signing of the measure as a significant milestone in the country’s effort to address the perennial problem of job-skills mismatch.  Villanueva expressed his gratitude to President Bongbong Marcos for entrusting him with… Read More Villanueva: EBET Act to boost employment for PH workforce

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‘‘Handog Edukasyon’ benefits 22,000+ students in Sept-Oct

IBA, Zambales — The provincial government continues to address the need for inclusive education under Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr.’s “Handog Edukasyon” project, one of the cornerstones of his administration’s program to empower residents and build a sustainable community. Emphasizing education as a catalyst for community development and a game-changer for residents to improve their lot… Read More ‘‘Handog Edukasyon’ benefits 22,000+ students in Sept-Oct

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SM FOUNDATION CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF OVER 1000 COLLEGE ALUMNI

OVER 1000 alumni of the SM Foundation, now excelling in diverse professional fields, reunites at the SM Scholar Alumni Homecoming 2024 at the SMX Manila, Pasay City. The event celebrated the scholars’ achievements, resilience, and commitment to spreading social good. Joining the event are members of the Sy family. The SM Foundation recently celebrated the… Read More SM FOUNDATION CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF OVER 1000 COLLEGE ALUMNI

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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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NATIONWIDE SM SUPERMALLS JOB FAIR OFFERS ON-THE-SPOT HIRING

Hiring opportunities with partner companies and organizations available for job seekers RECOGNIZING Filipinos’ shared aspiration for meaningful employment, SM Supermalls takes a crucial role in connecting Filipino talent with job opportunities by hosting the biggest mall-based job fair and offering the chance to be Hired-on-the-Spot (HOTS). In partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment… Read More NATIONWIDE SM SUPERMALLS JOB FAIR OFFERS ON-THE-SPOT HIRING

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