SCAP reiterates support for Leni-Kiko tandem, expresses support to Hontiveros and Akbayan

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The Student Council Alliance of the Philippines (SCAP), the largest formation of student councils, student organizations, student political parties, and student leaders in the country, reiterates its support for Leni Robredo and Kiko Pangilinan for the presidency and vice presidency. Alongside the Leni-Kiko tandem, the Alliance expresses its support to Senator Risa Hontiveros and 146 Akbayan Partylist for the 2022 National Elections.

“Importante para sa mga estudyante at kabataan na mayroong kasamang kampeon sa estado na ipaglalaban ang karapatan ng bawat mag-aaral at kapwa kabataan sa iba’t ibang sektor ng lipunan,” SCAP said in its statement.

“Kaakbay ni SCAP ang Akbayan Partylist at si Senator Risa Hontiveros sa iba't-ibang kampanya at sa pag sulong ng mga progresibong batas at lehislatura na naipasa sa Kongreso tulad ng Reproductive Health (RH) Law, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Reform Law, Mental Health Act, Safe Spaces Act, at iba pa. Patuloy rin ipinaglalaban at isinusulong ng Akbayan Partylist ang Students Rights and Welfare Bill para mabigyan ng seguridad ang mga kabataan at estudyante,” SCAP further explained.

Senator Hontiveros also passed Resolution No. 901 calling for the declaration of an education crisis and rolling out of an education emergency plan in support of the campaign of SCAP and more than 100 student and youth organization signatories last September 2021.####

Read the full statement here:

tinyurl.com/SCAP4AkbayanRisa

DOST-SEI study: Pinay scientists on the rise

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields in the Philippines have become appealing to more and more Filipino women.

Researchers from the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) recently found that there is significant increase in the number of females in the field of STEM. The study entitled “Women in Science” focused on the state of Filipino women and girls pursuing careers in STEM and was launched last March 31, as part of DOST-SEI's celebration of women’s month.

Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for the years 1990 to 2015 show that females account for nearly half of the country’s total science and technology (S&T) workforce. The top S&T occupation with the highest number of female workers were Nursing and Midwifery and other health-related professions, as well as Engineering and other technology-related professions.


Some key insights include:


From 1990 to 2015


the number of females in science and technology careers is increasing;


most prominent S&T core occupations of women are generally in the Health Practitioners field;


there is an increasing number of female S&T employed in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, and ICT related fields;



most female with careers in S&T are concentrated in some areas in Luzon, specifically in the National Capital Region (NCR), Central Luzon, and CALABARZON.


In 2015


out of 10 million Bachelor’s Degree holders in the country, over 3.7 million have S&T degrees, composed roughly of 45% females;


approximately, there are 434 thousand (48.1%) females who are S&T Bachelor’s degree holders and employed in S&T occupations;


there are more females (54.3%) working in the S&T fields who are Postbaccalaureate degree holders;



female S&T workers are younger (30 years old) than the male group (34 years old) based on their median age.


There are, however, still some gaps and inequalities that still need to be addressed. Among which is that most female S&T professionals are concentrated in the National Capital, Central Luzon, and CALABARZON regions. Also, there remains a high gender disparity in important professions such as Engineering and Architecture.


“While we have made great strides in empowering Filipinas in STEM, there is much work that still needs to be done not just in terms of gender equality but also towards further improving access to education and employment opportunities,” said DOST-SEI Director Josette T. Biyo. “This inclusivity is essential to our nation’s development and eventual achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.”


DOST-SEI affirms its focus in inviting more women in STEM as it regularly celebrates outstanding Filipina scientists and scholar-graduates.


“Without naming names, there is a great number of Filipinas who are impact-players in their fields. We hope to continue to inspire our young girls for we know the caliber that our women scientists and engineers can be,” Biyo added.


A full copy of the DOST-SEI’s “Women in Science” report can be accessed for free from DOST-SEI's website, www.sei.dost.gov.ph.

NorthPine Land appoints Colliers to manage Pampanga projects

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Colliers’ Real Estate Management Services is the exclusive property management service provider of more than 90 buildings and facilities across the Philippines



Leading diversified professional services and investment management firm Colliers (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI) was recently appointed by NorthPine Land Inc. as exclusive Village Manager of its two Pampanga developments: Montana Strands and Montana Views. These premium middle-income housing developments, both located in San Fernando, are NorthPine’s flagship projects in Central Luzon, currently one of the most exciting housing markets in the Philippines according to Colliers data.



Montana Strands, NorthPine Land’s newest project, is a six-hectare housing development that boasts a line-up of Retro Modern homes. Its amenities include a kids’ playground, swimming pools, a sport plaza, and a fitness park. Montana Views, on the other hand, is an 8.2-hectare housing development that features modern American country-style homes. Like Montana Strands, this housing enclave has complete amenities, including a basketball court, swimming pool, and children’s park.



NorthPine Land is formerly Jardine Land, with Hongkong Land, Metrobank, BDO, and San Miguel Properties as its investors. Formed in 1996, it sets itself apart from other property developers by focusing on strategic land-banking and the development of premium middle-income housing in the Philippines. Through the years, the company has built a reputation for developing high-quality, value-for-money residential projects.



Currently, NorthPine Land has eight horizontal residential projects in varying stages of developments: Forest Ridge in Antipolo; Greenwoods Village, Kohana Grove, Kahaya Place, and Wind Crest in Cavite; South Hampton in Laguna; the aforementioned Montana Views and Montana Strands in Pampanga; and Lexington in Pasig. The company also has commercial developments in its portfolio.



Colliers’ expertise in Real Estate Management Services (REMS) encompasses a wide range of property types, from high-end condos, premium and Grade A office buildings, and gated communities, to industrial facilities, leisure complexes, and data centers. As of 2022, the company manages more than 90 buildings and facilities across the Philippines with a gross floor space of more than 5 million square meters. The company’s REMS expertise includes property management, facilities management, administrative and soft services, and engineering operation and maintenance services.



This year, the company successfully passed recertification audit towards an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Certification. The surveillance audit, conducted by TÜV Rheinland, tested Colliers’ management controls and processes, and found positive findings on business continuity plans, preventive maintenance, billing and collection risk management, and business development areas.



According to Jet Ilaga, Colliers Executive Director and Head of REMS: this recent appointment exemplifies Colliers’ diverse and esteemed expertise in property management. “We have built a solid reputation over the years for effectively managing a diverse set of properties, and our systems and processes are well equipped to handle almost any type of asset.”







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Seated (from left to right): Michael Escamilla, Senior Manager, Real Estate Management Services (REMS), Colliers; Anthony Parungao, Director, REMS, Colliers; Jet Ilaga, Executive Director and Head, REMS, Colliers; Ferdinand Macabanti, General Manager, NorthPine Land Inc. (NLI); Benigno Tatunay, Vice-President for Finance/CFO, NLI; Wilma C. De Ere, Vice-President for Corporate Services, NLI.



Standing (from left to right): Adonis Honor, Estate Engineer, NLI; Ian Joy Arbiol, Estate Supervisor, NLI; Hope Villanueva, Recruitment Manager, Colliers; Elisah Costales, Business Development Manager, Colliers; Richard Cruz, Head – Estate Management Department, NLI; Zosimo Edilberto Badeo, Assistant Manager for Estate Management Department, NLI; and Amytis Mahal S. Banaag, Assistant Vice-President for HRODA, NLI.



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