Foundation for Media Alternatives Launches Philippine Gender Report Card

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Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) launched a Digital Gender Report Card that measures the Philippines’ progress in closing the digital gender gap on April 6, 2017 at the Oracle Hotel and Residences, Quezon City. The launch and forum was attended by more than 60 participants from academe, government, women’s groups, community organizations, human rights organizations, youth groups, and other civil society groups.

The scorecard was developed by the World Wide Web Foundation with partner organizations from 10 countries and with support from UN Women and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. The overall country score is based on 14 indicators that were grouped into five main thematic categories, namely: internet access and women’s empowerment, relevant content and services, online safety, affordability, and digital skills and education. Scores for each indicator were given based on reliable empirical sources such as reports, surveys, and existing legislation from each of the countries.

The results of the Philippine scorecard, as well as the process by which it was developed was presented by FMA Executive Director Liza Garcia, who said that “the Report Card’s value is that it can be a tool to hold the Philippine government accountable in meeting the SDG gender and ICT targets.” Garcia also pointed out that the scorecard may be used to identify and eventually address gaps in data about women and ICTs in the Philippines. Overall, the results of the Scorecard showed that there is still an existing digital divide in the Philippines and there is still much to be addressed in terms of policies.

MRT7 Phase 1 Regalado Highway Closure

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ADVISORY: Due to the construction of MRT 7 Phase 1, a joint task-force composed of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Quezon City Department of Public Order and Safety (QC-DPOS), and the EEI Corporation, will enforce a traffic management plan for the closure of one lane of Regalado Avenue in Quezon City starting 17 April 2017 (Monday) until 16 June 2017 (Friday).

In anticipation of the said closure, motorists are advised to take alternate routes. For additional information and other concerns, please contact Ms. Van Evangelista at 0917-8966135.

Wyre Underground of UPLB Proudly Presents "The Underground Movement: STATE U"

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Wyre Underground of UPLB, a university-recognized dance organization from the University of the Philippines Los Baños, is set to stage their third dance theatre production entitled “The Underground Movement: STATE U” this April 21, 2017, at the D.L Umali Auditorium with 3pm and 7pm shows respectively.

Wyre Underground of UPLB is recognized in the national hiphop scene for bagging numerous awards suchas: 1st place SkechersStreetdance Battle Eliminations Leg Year 7 and Leg Year 9 (2011, 2013), Back – to – Back Champions National Dance Championship College All-Girls Hiphop Division (2012, 2013), 1st Runner Up National Dance Championship College CoedHiphop Division (2013), 1st Runner Up Silver Dancelebration College Hiphop Category (2012).

For the past years, Wyre Underground hasstaged two major dance concerts namely “The Underground Movement: The Main Event” and “The Underground Movement: It’s About Time”. This year, as part of their 10th year anniversary, they will be staging the third installment of this production with the title“The Underground Movement: State U”.

“The Underground Movement: State U” takes inspiration from stories and issues surrounding the life of UPLB students and their community. It will be composed of 12 well-crafted routines from their in-house choreographers with special participation from Harmonya: The String Ensemble of UPLB, UPLB Sandayaw Cultural Group and UPLB Cheerdance Team. 

A percentage of the net profit of this dance concert will go to BukalngKapayapaan, a home for children with special needs located in TreceMartires, Cavite. Founded in 2010, the home currently houses 33 male children from age 7-23 years old and provides food, shelter, schooling and therapy for the children.

Feel free to witness this one of a kind dance concert from Wyre Underground of UPLB on April 21, 2017, 3pm and 7pm at the D.L Umali Auditorium, University of the Philippines Los Baños. Ticket price at 200php.

For ticket inquiries you may contact AlyannaTagamolila at 09063410969.

To learn more about Wyre Underground of UPLB you may visit fb.com/WyreUndergroundUPLB.

The Underground Movement: State U is brought to you by Hawk bags, CDO, San Marino and Red Pill Productions.

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