Father’s Day Grill and Chill at Sheraton Manila Bay

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Good food, as the saying goes, is the key to a man’s heart. That is why on Father’s Day (June 19), our seasoned culinary team at Sheraton Manila Bay prepared a sumptuous grill and gourmet feast to treat the Man of the House.

Bring dad and the entire family at Pacific Lounge and indulge in a sumptuous Grill and Barbeque lunch buffet on June 19, 2022 from 12 NN to 2PM. The buffet spread will feature unlimited serving of aromatic succulent meat, chicken, and seafood, carving of crispy pork belly roulade and roast beef ribeye; live pasta station, and more. Father’s day lunch buffet is priced at Php 2,500++ per person inclusive of two (2) local beers and two (2) chilled juices. Kids 5 year old and below eat for free. View our menu at https://bit.ly/SheratonDadsGrill

Opt to enjoy our special Father’s Day lunch buffet with a pampering staycation for dad? Avail our “Dad’s Grill, Chill, & More” Room Package and enjoy access for two (2) adults at our Father's Day Grill & Chill lunch buffet at the Pacific Lounge on June 19 and an additional 30% discount at &More By Sheraton among other room inclusions. Stay dates is from June 15 to 19, 2022.

For a more leisurely celebration, you may avail of our Father’s Day Room Package “Dad of Steel and Wheels” from June 1 to 30, 2022 inclusive of accommodation in a Deluxe Room, breakfast buffet for two adults and two kids below 12 years old, pre-dinner cocktails for two adults, 20% discount on Father's Day lunch on June 19, and special gift for Dad. Guests availing of the Dad of Steel and Wheels Room Package enjoys additional perks of 30% discount on watch purchases with TW Steel and shall be eligible to test drive select motorcycles from Benelli, Kymco, Triumph, Archway, and Ducati. Visit Sheraton Manila Bay this June and see first-hand our motorcycle display at the lobby featuring Benelli TRK 502X and Kymco XCITING 400.

Pacific Lounge is located on the 21st floor, Sheraton Manila Bay, M. Adriatico cor. Gen Malvar Sts. Malate. For reservations please call +632 5318 0788 or email reservations.manilabay@sheraton.com. Like us on Facebook and Instagram @sheratonmanilabay and Twitter at @sheratonmnlbay. For more information, please visit our website at www.sheratonmanilabay.com.

Philippine Post Office releases GOMBURZA stamps to mark Philippine Independence Day

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In observance of the 124th Philippine Independence Day on June 12, the Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) launched the commemorative Stamps to mark the 150th anniversary of the martyrdom of Fathers Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, collectively known as GOMBURZA.

“The stamps illustrate the sacrifices and heroism of Fathers Gomes, Burgos and Zamora who gave their lives for freedom”, Postmaster General Norman Fulgencio said.

Historically known as GOMBURZA, it also served as an inspiration for the country’s National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal’s historic work, El Filibusterismo.

On February 17, 1872, a Spanish court martial found three secular priests, Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomes and Jacinto Zamora, guilty of treason as the instigators of a mutiny in the Cavite navy-yard and were sentenced to public execution by garrote in the same year.

This year’s Independence Day celebration carries the theme, “Kalayaan 2022: Pagsuong sa Hamon ng Panibagong Bukas (Rise Towards the Challenge of a New Beginning”).

Considered as a National Holiday among Filipinos, the annual observance of Philippine Independence Day was signed into a law by former President Diosdado Macapagal through Republic Act No. 4166 on August 4, 1964.

According to Philippine history, the declaration of Independence from the Spanish colonial rule was held on June 12, 1898 by General Emilio Aguinaldo in Cavite El Viejo (Kawit), Cavite.

Post Office in-house graphic artist Israel A. Viyo designed the commemorative stamp, which will be sold at P12 per piece.

Stamps and Official First Day Covers are available starting June 13, at the Philatelic Counter, Manila Central Post Office. For inquiries, please call 8527-01-08 or 8527-01-32 or follow/like the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PilipinasPhilately/ for updates.

DOST-SEI hails qualifiers to the 2022 Undergrad S&T Scholarships

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A total of 10,487 students are set to enter college in academic year 2022-2023 as new science scholars as the Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) releases the official list of names of the scholarship qualifiers.

For two consecutive years, DOST-SEI did not conduct the national scholarship qualifying examination due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To identify the qualifiers, the Institute employed data analytics and proxy indicators in place of the exam. Documentary requirements were collected through the E-Scholarship Application System including the students’ grades in Grades 9-11.

Of this year’s batch of qualifiers, 5,567 qualified under the RA 7687 Scholarship Program—scholarships for students with high aptitude for science coming from economically disadvantaged families; while 4,920 qualified under the Merit Scholarship Program.

“The Institute is pleased to award these scholarships to these students who have indicated interest in careers in S&T. They have been the core part of our mandate since SEI’s foundation 35 years ago. We believe that this year’s batch of qualifiers will add to the pool of highly qualified scientists and engineers in the future and will take active participation and leadership roles especially in S&T research and development (R&D) activities,” DOST-SEI Director, Dr. Josette T. Biyo, said.

To avail the scholarship award, qualifiers must enrol in identified priority S&T courses in state universities and colleges, or in private higher education institutions recognized by the Commission on Higher Education as Centers of Excellence or Centers of Development, or with at least Level III accreditation from the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines for the priority S&T courses. The list of priority S&T courses can be found in the DOST-SEI website.

Qualifiers who will avail of the program will enjoy full benefits of the scholarship for the whole duration of their programs of study. These include monthly stipend of ₱7,000; tuition fee subsidy of up to ₱40,000 per academic year for those who will enroll in private institutions; learning materials and/or connectivity allowance; one-time MS/PE clothing allowance; one economy-class roundtrip fare per academic year for those who will study outside their home province; group health and accident insurance; and thesis and graduation allowance.

“Aside from the financial benefits that the scholars enjoy, the Institute has support programs which can help them grow holistically and become productive citizens of the country. We are more than happy to welcome them to the S&T community and to support them as they pursue their S&T degree programs,” Dr. Biyo added.

In the list, 4,465 names of qualifiers are marked with one asterisk implying some information or documents in their application that have to be revalidated; while there are 513 potential qualifiers whose names are withheld because some information/ document in their application relative to their eligibility to the scholarship have to be revalidated. They will be advised on the submission of these information/documents.

The qualifiers and the potential qualifiers will be receiving their notices in the coming weeks from the DOST-SEI or the DOST Regional Offices.

DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña is optimistic that the new scholars will eventually be a significant addition to the country’s pool of S&T experts.

“The Department shall continue to provide opportunities to deserving students who intend to take up careers in science and technology through the scholarship programs that we implement. In 4 or 5 years, these scholars will become S&T professionals who will be working on basic and innovative R&D activities and S&T services and eventually become leaders in various industry sector. We continue to support the country’s goal of producing world-class S&T human resources as this is an important component of our socio-economic development,” Secretary de la Peña said.

DOST-SEI scholars are required to render service in the country after graduation, preferably along their fields of specialization, for a period equivalent to the number of years they enjoyed the scholarship.

The qualifiers and their parents/legal guardians must attend the Orientation on the Scholarship Policies prior to signing the Scholarship Agreement on the schedule indicated in their notices.