PLDT Enterprise, ePLDT power ASIST’s Smart Campu

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Vic Tria, FVP for Enterprise Revenue Group of PLDT Enterprise (above) virtually joins the ASIST, PLDT and ePLDT partnership ceremony (below)

 

PLDT Enterprise and its ICT arm ePLDT will enable the smart campus project of Abra State Institute of Science and Technology (ASIST) that aims to boost student engagement with technology through digitalization and to encourage development of insight-driven solutions to problems such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

To power the institution, PLDT Enterprise and ePLDT will extend a secure and managed Internet network infrastructure including Managed IT and Cybersecurity services.

“It is our top priority to work with universities and colleges in providing secure and reliable network connectivity and solutions that will help amplify digital academic activities in support of their digitalization roadmap,” said Vic Tria, First Vice President for Enterprise Revenue Group of PLDT Enterprise

Dr. Gregorio T. Turqueza Jr., President of ASIST, said the institute targets to utilize smart technologies to support its students in honing their digital expertise and helping them become globally competitive professionals.

“Amid our changing learning environment, we, at Abra State Institute of Science and Technology, thrust to leverage innovative technologies to provide better learning experiences to our students. This will help our learners to gain necessary digital skill sets they would need to unlock better opportunities for their future,” said Turqueza.

Dennis Magbatoc, AVP and Corporate Relationship Management Head of PLDT Enterprise added that the support from PLDT Enterprise and ePLDT will provide ASIST with the needed robust digital infrastructure towards becoming a smart educational institution.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) defines smart campuses as “spaces where higher education institutions use next-generation digital technologies woven seamlessly with a well-architected infrastructure to develop tools to enhance teaching and learning, research and extension, as well as to improve operational efficiency.”

Dr. Noel B. Begnalen, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Technical Lead for the Smart Campus Project, said that this initiative is also expected to deliver promising outcomes to their institution such as improved operational efficiency, boost their teaching capabilities, and foster a digital learning environment.

The group-wide push for supporting education underscores the commitment of the PLDT Group to help the Philippines attain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), particularly SDG #4: Quality Education as a foundation in improving people’s lives and obtaining sustainable development.

For more information, visit pldtenterprise.com.

PETA offers hyflex theater workshops

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Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is opening its first batch of hyflex theater classes (combination of face-to-face and online) from September 10-October 16, 2022.



PETA has always been known for its welcoming atmosphere for both newcomers and more seasoned artists, and its upcoming cycle of the “Workshop Weekends” is no different. PETA invites theater enthusiasts, budding and experienced performers, and creatives-at-heart, to pursue their passion through its various offerings:

Theater Arts: An artistic experience for beginners! Theater Arts teaches fundamental knowledge, skills and attitudes in theater acting, dramatic improvisation and theater production craft.

Creative Musical Theater: A course designed to develop one’s musicality through song interpretation and storytelling. Creative Musical Theater has sessions on voice, composition, performance and various music explorations.

Basic Acting: This course is recommended for those who want to level up their skills, experience and performance. In Basic Acting, students' acting tools will be further enhanced by exploring different acting styles and principles.

“Workshop Weekends” face-to-face sessions will be held at the PETA Theater Center, New Manila, Quezon City, and all online classes will be via Zoom.

All workshops are scheduled to fit the hectic work hours of professionals and young adults (17 and up) with sessions happening during weekends.



Workshop dates:

Week 1: September 10, 11 (face-to-face)

Week 2: September 17, 18 (online)

Week 3: September 24, 25 (face-to-face)

Week 4: October 1, 2 (online)

Week 5: October 8, 9 (face-to-face)

Week 6: October 15, 16 (face-to-face)



Time:

Theater Arts AM class: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Theater Arts PM class: 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Basic Acting: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Creative Musical Theater: 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM



For the full theater experience, participants will be able to showcase their very own production at PETA’s very own main stage.

To sign up go to bit.ly/PETAWorkshops2022, or get in touch with Betita at 0926-406-6858, betitasarmiento@petatheater.com.

All Things Filipino at ALAB: Poetry, Craft Beers, &More at Sheraton Manila Bay

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The Philippines is a country rich in culture, arts, and delectable cuisine. Sheraton Manila Bay showcases all these and put the spotlight on all things Filipino with a one-night-only event entitled “ALAB: Poetry, Craft Beers, &More” happening at the hotel’s newest food and beverage hub &More by Sheraton on August 25, 2022, from 7:00 PM onwards.
Aptly named Alab which translates to passion or flame in Tagalog, the event highlights the beauty Filipino language through passionate oral poetry performances by poets of Spoken Word Manila and sizzling melodic beats of Kulintang a Philippine traditional instrument, performed by world-class Filipina percussionist Tusa Montes.

For only Php 790++ per person, foodies and art enthusiasts will delight in a fiery paring of two (2) craft beers from proudly local brewery Crazy Carabao and Filipino-fusion bar chow platter inclusive of Kilawin Spring Roll (Citrus Marinated Tuna, Chili Vinegar), Beef Pares Gyoza (Beef Floss, Pares Sauce), Baked Sisig Quiche (Pork Sisig, Kesong Puti), Adobo Churros (Chicken Liver, Spicy Adobo Dip), Truffle Flower Fat (Pork Flower Fat, Truffle Oil, Sinamak), and Sausage Inasal (Homemade Vegan Sausage). Diners will also enjoy performances from talented local artists in poetry, music, and have access to LikhAngono Painting Exhibition featuring select artworks from youth artists of Angono, Rizal —Art Capital of the Philippines, in cooperation with JAV Talent Unlimited Foundation.

&More by Sheraton is located in the Main Lobby of 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.