PH Post Office releases National Teachers’ Month 2022 commemorative stamps

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The Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) issues stamps and official first day covers for National Teachers’ Month (NTM) 2022 on October 5, 2022, with the theme, “Gurong Pilipino: Dangal ng Sambayanang Pilipino”.

“In coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Metrobank Foundation, Inc., the Post Office attractively design stamps to honor the hard work, sacrifices and dedication of our Teachers in molding the society”, Postmaster General Norman Fulgencio said.

Every fifth day of October is designated as National Teachers’ Day pursuant to Republic Act No. 10743. This is also the culminating activity for National Teachers’ Month, when all teachers are praised and celebrated.

The stamp design focuses on Filipino teachers, who in the illustration symbolizes the nurturing figure towards her student in protective embrace and guidance. The teacher’s face represents the sun in the Philippine flag, which illuminates the path towards a bright future.

Teachers not only educate in the academic sense – they are also dignified beacons of imitable, good morals. The serene image of the teacher in the design also represents the common attribute of teachers being a source of refuge for students. The National Teachers’ Month logo appears prominently on the stamp design.

Post Office In-house stamp designer Agnes C. Rarangol did the layout of the stamps.



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Pinay pioneers in biomedical and marine research win TOWNS 2022 Award

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From the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic to the forefront of ocean research, Filipina scientists from the University of the Philippines - Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) are leading the country and the world in life sciences.

Two of the 11 winners of The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) 2022 are both experts in life sciences from the UPD-CS. As Director of the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (NIMBB), Dr. Pia D. Bagamasbad has been a key player in the country’s pandemic response, while the Marine Science Institute’s (MSI’s) Dr. Aletta T. Yñiguez has continually been helping to improve the lives of fisherfolk and uplift the country’s fisheries sector through her work in marine ecology.


Spearheading Philippine COVID-19 response

With her years of extensive experience in using RT-PCR for various biomedical applications and assays, Dr. Bagamasbad quickly rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Early on, she was able to train over a hundred medical technologists from dozens of testing laboratories and hospitals across the country in the use of RT-PCR testing. She is also deeply involved in research towards better understanding the molecular basis of hormone action and hormone-dependent cancers. As a researcher, she continually advocates government support for STEM practitioners, especially women scientists.

“My vision is for our country to get to a point where we have eliminated most, if not all, barriers to scientific progress, and prioritized the development of STEM professionals to give them enough motivation to stay,” Dr. Bagamasbad says.


ARAICoBeH, HABHub help empower fisherfolk

Meanwhile, Dr. Yñiguez is a well-known advocate of sustainable fishing practices and a staunch defender of marine ecology and biodiversity. Her marine research is focused on developing technologies and practices that can help oversee and protect coastal ecosystems, including an early-warning system for harmful algal blooms called HABHub. She and her team also developed a coastal monitoring system, officially called “A Rapid Assessment Instrument for Coastal Benthic Habitats”—but affectionately referred to by its tongue-in-cheek acronym, ARAICoBeH—that provides a low-cost way to take underwater photos of endangered areas such as coral reefs. Ultimately, Dr. Yñiguez is working towards forging close partnerships between coastal communities and public and private entities so that the science can be mainstreamed.

“It's understandable that we want to have more and better production for a growing population and for economic growth, but the science and technologies to ensure sustainability and thus the health of the ecosystems for marine resources should also go hand-in-hand with these,” Dr. Yñiguez explains.

Inspiring future Filipina scientists

As professors at the UP Diliman College of Science, Drs. Bagamasbad and Yñiguez both continually inspire young students to become the country’s next generation of scientists. Their TOWNS win is a testament to the country and to the world of what Filipinas can aspire to and achieve.


Since 1974, the TOWNS Awards have been bestowed on outstanding Filipino women between the ages 21 to 50 years old who have contributed invaluably to the country’s economic, social, and cultural development, as well as to national security and unity. The Awards are given every three years by the TOWNS Foundation, a non-profit organization whose members are committed to using their experience, skills, and resources to improve quality of life and to serve as catalysts for national development.

PDB PHOTO.jpg - National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Director Dr. Pia D. Bagamasbad was at the forefront of the Philippines’ COVID-19 pandemic response, training hundreds of frontliners in the use of RT-PCR testing methods. (PHOTO CREDIT: Dr. Pia Bagamasbad)

ATY PHOTO.jpg - Marine Science Institute professor Dr. Aletta T. Yñiguez is seen here exploring Benham Rise in 2019. Her marine research is geared towards empowering fisherfolk and conserving marine ecosystems. (PHOTO CREDIT: Jean Utzurrum)

In celebration of UPD’s Science, Technology, and Society (STS) Month, Dr. Bagamasbad and Dr. Yñiguez will be speaking at the online event, “A Woman’s Place is Everywhere: A forum on the multidisciplinary works of UPD-CS’ TOWNS 2022 Awardees.” Free and open to the public, the forum is hosted by the UPD College of Science and is scheduled for October 20, 2022 at 2:30-4pm. Those who are interested to attend may register via https://bit.ly/STSMonth.

Calle Con: Urban Music & Fashion Festival Mounts Its Comeback Event After 3 Years

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Since its founding in 2019, Calle Con has made history in the local urban community scene by bringing together the country's biggest local fashion brands, local artists, and the people within the local street culture. During the event’s first stint, Calle Con made history by gathering 32 live acts, and 54 local brands in a “first of its kind” event. This brought more than two thousand street culture enthusiasts under the same roof, celebrating the same culture.

This year, Calle Con completes its comeback after 3 years. Upping their game and taking a major step further by formally announcing a 2-Day Festival this November 11-12, 2022 at Metrotent, Metrowalk, Pasig City. Calle Con will house over 50 live performances from the country's biggest hip-hop artists, 80 Local streetwear brands, 10 streetwear fashion shows, a Game of S.K.A.T.E. Tournament, and an all styles dance battle. Brought to you by the founders; Rekta Sa Kalye, Midas Music and Entertainment, and TMP Productions, Calle Con culminates the comeback year of events and live gatherings by mounting the biggest and most prominent event in Philippine Hip-Hop! This is Calle Con 2022!

CALLE CON 2022: BATANG CALLE

We bring back the stories from the streets to a bigger stage. We look back to how it all started.

Highlighting every story of passion and talentfrom their diversified roots.

ABOUT REKTA SA KALYE

Rekta sa Kalye is a Philippine-urban events production and management Company founded by Vince Marasigan also known as Droppout. Known for mounting events in large scales bringing together high-demand acts, Rekta Sa Kalye has made its mark in the culture and in the industry.

ABOUT MIDAS MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Midas Music and Entertainment is a multifaceted talent management, events, and production Company founded by Nick Hernandez. Priding itself with managing some of the country’s biggest Hip-hop Artists.

Midas brings you music and entertainment in it’s purest form.

ABOUT TMP PRODUCTIONS

TMP Productions is a Philippine-based events management, talent management, and production Company founded by Douglas Brocklehurst in 2017. TMP Productions Inc. boasts an ecosystem that caters to almost every area of music and entertainment. TMP Productions Inc. is the company behind the biggest artists, events, and innovations in the local music industry for the past half-a-decade.

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