DOST-SEI to Host 2nd Exit Conference for the NCR-based Graduating Scholars

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In an effort to keep scholars who are expected to graduate at the end of AY 2018-2019 in the loop of their scholarship obligation, the Science Education Institute – Department of Science and Technology will again gather hundreds of NCR-based DOST-SEI scholars for a whole-day exit conference.

Now on its second year of implementation, the 2019 Exit Conference for DOST-SEI NCR Scholars will be held on February 18, 2019 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City. It aims to re-orient the scholars on the terms and conditions of the Scholarship Agreement specifically on service obligation, and provide them with information about the DOST-SEI graduate scholarship programs and job-related concerns that can help them start their S&T careers.

Notable guest speakers from both government and private sectors, and successful graduate scholars will also be gracing the event to give talks on relevant topics. Similar conference is being held for scholars enrolled in colleges and universities in the regions.

Seafaring Industry not Only for Men, but Also for Women – MARINA

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The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has reiterated its full support and commitment to uphold gender and development (GAD) in the maritime industry.

At the recently concluded seminar-workshop on GAD, the MARINA GAD focal persons across the country reviewed its efforts to make its GAD-related initiatives more gender responsive and agreed measures to progress its work on this aspect.

The seminar-workshop served as an avenue to enhance the understanding of GAD concepts and introduce the concept of gender analysis as an essential component and tool for gender mainstreaming in its relevant programs and policies for the maritime industry.

The MARINA gives women the rights and privileges as men and shows the world that women have a place and even excel in the seafaring industry. As a matter of fact, the MARINA recorded 73,027 women seafarers or almost 10% of approximately 1 million Filipino seafarers issued with Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB) as of December 2018.

Hence, the Agency continues to showcase that women are at par with men in terms of working in the industry – showing an equitable and sustainable development with shared decision-making and responsibility by establishing its ‘GAD corners’ and implementing GAD initiatives in all of its regional offices.

Moreover, the MARINA, through its local chapter for Women in Maritime, has been campaigning for women to develop careers at sea and is actively involved in the promotion of equal rights for women in the maritime industry.

With the implementation of the 10-year maritime industry development plan (MIDP), the MARINA assured to mainstream GAD in its relevant programs, down to specific activities and policies, rules and regulations.

This year, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) BANNERS the theme “Empowering Women in the Maritime Community" for the 2019 World Maritime Day in support of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #5 which is to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

The IMO has significantly progressed its work on fostering an environment where women are identified and selected for career development opportunities in maritime administrations, ports, and maritime training institutes, and to encourage more conversation for gender equality in the maritime space.

In line with these objectives, the IMO will conduct Women in Maritime Associations (WIMA) Asia conference in March 2019 which will be participated in by the Philippines through the MARINA. The proposed theme of the conference is "Empowering Women in Maritime: Charting the Course of Leaders in Asia through SDGs". The Philippines has been elected as a member of the WIMA Asia Governing Council and shall also serve as the Secretariat.

Finally, the 3rd International Conference in Empowering Women in the Maritime Community, in commemoration of the 30 years of IMO's Women in Maritime programme, will be held in Malmo, Sweden on April 2019.

PHLPost Launches Pada-LOVE Project to Celebrate Valentine Season 2019

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In celebration of the Valentine season, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) Mega Manila Area launches the “Pada-LOVE! Magpadala, Kiligin, Ma-inlove”, a project not just for Filipino lovers but also to promote its Domestic Express Mail Service (DEMS) which will run until February 15.

The project caters same-day/next-day delivery of flowers, chocolates, cakes, stuffed toys, cards, and other gift items along with the services of Singing Kartero to their love ones during the week-long celebration of Valentine’s Day.

PHLPost also offers the “Singing Kartero package” worth P2, 500, which includes a bouquet of flowers, a greeting card, and two (2) songs from the singing mailman.

The services will be available in 16 participating NCR post offices which includes Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Parañaque, Marikina, and Caloocan Central Post Offices also Pasay, San Juan, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Taguig, Valenzuela, Novaliches, Caloocan North, Las Piñas, and Muntinlupa.

This special Valentine’s Day service is also available in Cebu City {Area 5}, Cagayan De Oro City (Area 8) and San Pablo City (Area 4).

Manila Central Post Office will serve as the central hub for swapping of parcels/gift items for delivery. The cut-off time for same-day delivery is until 10am only while for the next-day delivery is from 10am onwards.

The public shall be advised to pre-book their orders for delivery via online at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1697784170323638/, or may call their Mobile No. 0927-7790251 or 527-01-35.



Meanwhile, along with the celebration of Valentine’s Day, PHLPost earlier launched the 2019 King and Queen of Hearts special stamps which are now available at the StampShop, Manila Central Post Office in Liwasang Bonifacio