National Conference on Language and Literature (NCLL)

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Pressing issues and challenges on language and literature will be discussed at the National Conference on Language and Literature (NCLL), slated on Sept. 10-12, 8 am to 5 pm, at Meeting Rooms 7 to 9 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, as a concurrent event of the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF).

With theme “Language and Literature at the Crossroads: Research Routes, Learning Landscapes, Teaching Terrains,” the confab will look into the details and effects of R.A. 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act which makes it imperative for the educational system to examine the present language and literature curriculum, instruction, and learning resources in light of the K to 12 Program and the use of the mother tongue as the medium of instruction in the lower grades.

The national summit also aims to acquaint teachers with evolving research paradigms in linguistic scholarship; expose teachers to recent developments in learning theories and praxes; familiarize teachers with innovative teaching techniques and creative pedagogies in the language and literature classrooms; and engage teachers in discussions on the language and literature aspects of the recently institutionalized K-12 curriculum.

For inquiries and reservations, please call us at telephone nos. (632) 897-0139, 896-0682 and 895-2966.

Educare : A Young Child Conference

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Raising children entails a lot of preparation and working knowledge on the part of parents, teachers, and guardians - from dealing with temper tantrums, to selecting the best schools, to even choosing the right play dates for them.

Focusing on equipping educators and parents for this tough job, Educare 2013, a two-day interactive conference on raising and educating young children, will be held on Sept. 13-14, at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Educare will bring to parents, school administrators, teachers, and other people who work with children the latest information on early childhood education and development from renowned experts from here and abroad.

The main speaker for this year's Conference is Ms. Ling Yuan - a key figure in the Singapore Ministry of Education. Ms. Yuan will focus on the topics of "Sizzling Science for Young Scientist" and "Making Math Manageable". Other tracks such as "Planting the Seeds for Lifelong Learning Skills," "Infusing Technology in the Curriculum," "Creative Projects and Strategies for Early Childhood Education Practitioners" and "Classroom Management Solutions" will also be facilitated by other high calibre speakers and early childhood experts.

Globe Telecom Wins Four Stevie Awards

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Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom won four major awards in the prestigious 10thAnnual International Business Awards (IBA) or widely known as the Stevie Awards which honor achievements and positive contributions of organizations and individuals worldwide.

There were a total of 3,300 nominations globally from over 50 countries. Globe received two Gold Awards, one for GCASH American Express Virtual Pay launch campaign for easy and secure online shopping under the New Product or Service Introduction of the Year, and another for Tattoo Broadband’s Marked for Greatness drive which won the Marketing Campaign of the Year for Telecommunications through Harrison Communications, Inc.

The annual Tatts Awards which recognizes individuals and groups who use social media to make positive change in their community, bagged the Silver Stevie for Best Public Relations Event. On the other hand, the Globe My Fair Share Program grabbed the Bronze Stevie for Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. My Fair Share empowers the communities being aided by Globe through livelihood opportunities and market access.