FEU's President's Committee on Culture Presents the FEU Bamboo Band in A Toast to Broadway on May 4

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Far Eastern University President’s Committee on Culture presents the FEU Bamboo Band in a concert entitled, “A Toast to Broadway” on Saturday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the historic FEU Auditorium. Known as the cultural center of the country in the 1950’s, the FEU Auditorium celebrates its 70th Anniversary throughout 2019.
The FEU Bamboo Band is composed of students from the different institutes of Far Eastern University under the artistic direction of Norberto Cads, who is celebrating his 10th anniversary with FEU. Mr. Cads has extensive knowledge on bamboo music and has participated in numerous international expositions and festivals together with the Banda Kawayan Pilipinas.  He trains his members in various genres of music. The culmination of a whole academic year’s worth of rehearsals taught the members masterpieces from iconic Broadway musicals.
“A Toast to Broadway” features classics from Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia!, Wicked, and Les Miserables on bamboo instruments. The concert celebrates these enchanting hits from Broadway Musicals but also highlights the talented members of the group who are all non music majors. The concert will reinforce to the audience that theatrical music is accessible to everyone, is enjoyable and can be performed on bamboo instruments.
The concert will be further electrified by two exceptional artists namely Mr. Raymond Gorospe and Ms. Banaue Miclat Janssen. Mr. Raymond Gorospe is a host, commercial model, and 2015 WCOPA (World Championships of Performing Arts) multi medallist including Silver Medals for the Gospel and Broadway Vocals Categories. Ms. Banaue Miclat Janssen is a professional performer who has won two Aliw Awards for Best Performance for a New Concept Production, most recently for her performance in Ginugunita Kita in the FEU Auditorium, the Best Actress Award from the Metropolitan Opera Getty Awards for her role in “Salome”, and a Best Actress citation for New York University’s First Run Film Festival for “Giving Care”. She is a professor in the University of the Philippines Diliman’s  Department of Speech Communication and Theater Arts. She is the current Artistic Director of Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (DUP) and the UP Playwrights’ Theatre (UPPT).
“A Toast to Broadway” is a free concert that also celebrates the ninety first year of Far Eastern University. Tickets may be downloaded from www.Ticket2Me.net.
For more information about the concert, FEU’s Cultural Groups and other upcoming performances, please visit and like the FEU President’s Committee on Culture Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/FEUPCC or download the FEU Cultural App.
You may also call the PCC Center from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, at (632) 849-4145

Revised Policies on Two Maritime Educational Programs Now Due for Final CHED Approval

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In line with the continuous improvement of maritime education, training, and certification system in the Philippines, two maritime educational programs are now due for final approval of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) en banc.

This follows the final revisions made by the Technical Panel for Maritime Education (TPME), comprised of representatives from the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), CHED, as well as officials from the industry and the academe, on the proposed revised policies, standards, and guidelines (PSG) on the conduct of the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) and the Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE).

The proposed revised PSG underwent public consultations and deliberations during the TPME meetings. Specifically, maritime stakeholders deliberated on provisions concerning the authority to operate of maritime higher educational institutions (MHEIs), as well as the application and verification processes, and the minimum requirements prior to the granting of permit and recognition. The sanctions against unauthorized MHEIs are also provided under the proposed revised PSG. 

Further, maritime stakeholders discussed the conduct of regular curriculum review and internal evaluation to ensure continued compliance of MHEIs with the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for (STCW) Seafarers Convention 1978, as amended.

The MARINA is working double-time to improve the existing PSG on BSMT and BSMarE to maintain the Philippines’ status as one of the top sources of competent seafarers who, apart from manning and leading internationally-flagged vessels, also contributed approximately PhP300 billion worth of remittance in 2017. 

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has expressed its full support to the MARINA in beefing up the competence of Filipino maritime manpower, guided by the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, pursuant to its mandate as the single maritime administration under Executive Order No. 63. 

“I commend the MARINA for its efforts to uphold our position in the international maritime community by ensuring uncompromising compliance with international laws and conventions. There is no better time than now to further promote the welfare and enhance the proficiency of Filipino seafarers as we recognize their invaluable contribution to the national economy,” DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade said. 

MARINA Officer-in-Charge Vice Admiral Narciso A Vingson Jr likewise encouraged maritime stakeholders to remain committed in establishing a conducive learning environment and providing quality learning experience to aspiring Filipino seafarers for the overall development of the Philippine maritime industry. 

“Let us keep our passion burning for the continued improvement of the industry. Our Filipino seafarers remain to be our prime assets, so we should not waver in our efforts to continually raise their competence,” Vice Admiral Vingson added.

Here's How To Write a Well-crafted Thesis

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Within the academic universe, students need to find creative ways to write , to attract the attention of the teacher who will correct the text. The author of the paper should get out of common sense and explore arguments and issues in depth.

To develop the interest of the reader, it is essential to develop a well-developed , specific and complex thesis . This beginning will be the basis for the whole narrative and will guarantee the success or failure of the project. Check out tips for writing a good thesis at Edupeet

1 - Encourage yourself with your theme

The more engaged you are, the better your text will be. Although you do not like the subject, try to find a solution to make it creative and interesting. Thus, your performance will be more enjoyable and reading the final project as well.

2 - Develop a strong opinion

Consolidated opinion is important to the success of the thesis. If you encounter difficulties with this part of the process, read specific newspaper articles on the subject. Also, look for ready-made theses that have some kind of relationship with yours to increase your argumentative basis.

3 - Use good adjectives

Avoid vague expressions such as "good" and "bad." Explore more elaborate adjectives in order to emphasize your opinion and strengthen the arguments presented.

4 - Focus the Thesis on a Main Idea

Since the thesis is what gives meaning to all the concepts in the text, you should ensure that it does not address many different content. So you keep the document organized and with a relevant line of reasoning.

5 - Be extremely specific in the thesis

A generic beginning weakens the text because the reader is not able to detect which subject will be dealt with more emphasis. However, if the thesis presents characteristic details about the arguments, the teacher is prepared for the rest of the content. During the writing period, you can stay focused on the main subject.

 6 - Make a list of interesting theses

Add to the list the contents available in books or on the internet that can help you create your own thesis. The greater the amount of information, the text will be developed more easily.

Here are some examples of theses:

• Weak:

"North and South fought in the Civil War for several reasons, some being equal and others difference."

• Medium:

"While two sides fought in the Civil War involving slavery, the North faced the moral dispute and the South to maintain its institutions."

• Strong:

"While Northerners and Southerners believed that they were fighting against oppression and tyranny, the former focused on the end of slavery and the others stood for the right of self-government."