Tag: Education

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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A Scholarship with 360 Support: Get to know the SM Foundation’s College Scholarship Program

THE SM Foundation, known for its commitment to empowering the Filipino youth, opens its SM College Scholarship application once again, offering a 360 support system for deserving students from low-income households. Established by SM Group founder Henry Sy, Sr., the said education program goes beyond financial assistance. It provides a holistic experience that nurtures dreams,… Read More A Scholarship with 360 Support: Get to know the SM Foundation’s College Scholarship Program

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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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Cayetano pushes for stronger anti-corruption body as part of PNP reform

SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday said the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) must be strengthened in order to effectively fight misconduct and corruption among police officers. Cayetano made the push during the plenary discussion on Senate Bill 2449, which aims to strengthen the PNP by instituting various changes in… Read More Cayetano pushes for stronger anti-corruption body as part of PNP reform

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