Hiwaga: The UPCM 2024 Freshie Orientation Program (FOP)

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The University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UPCM), the Philippines' premier medical school, is dedicated to nurturing future physicians, fostering excellence and leadership in community-oriented medical education directed to the underserved. This year, an enthusiastic team of incoming second-year medical students from UPCM Batch 2028 is spearheading the UPCM Freshie Orientation Program (FOP) 2024 to welcome the incoming freshman class–UPCM Batch 2029.

The UPCM FOP 2024 is a one-week-long event from August 5 to August 9, 2024, designed to aid the incoming freshmen with their transition to medical school life. This highly anticipated event serves as the gateway for incoming freshmen to embark on their medical school journey. UPCM Batch 2028 proudly presents Hiwaga, this year’s FOP theme . The program delves into the captivating realm of Philippine Mythology, weaving its rich tapestry of culture, harmony, and the inherent mystery surrounding medical school life.

 
Get ready to embark on a magical journey with Hiwaga, where tradition meets innovation, and the mysteries of Philippine Mythology come to life, guiding the new batch towards a future filled with promise and excellence. Let the adventure begin!

Holiday Packages, now for the first time, affordable for all Filipinos

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Holiday Factory, UAE’s leading tour operator, launches in the Philippines and aims to revolutionize the travel industry.


Holiday Packages for Filipinos at Half the market rate! Holiday Factory is offering Filipino travelers a chance to experience amazing holidays at half the market rate coupled with high service standards. This means travelers can now get more for less!

“To celebrate the launch as the first tour operator, Holiday Factory is hosting a Mega Giveaway of 100 holiday packages to 100 lucky Filipinos. Everyone can participate for Free by registering on www.holidayfactory.ph” says Sandra Daemmrich, General Manager at Holiday Factory.

This award-winning, online tour operator carries out bulk purchasing of flight tickets, hotel room nights, and other services, allowing them to pass on significant savings to their customers, ensuring they receive the best possible deal.

“Research on the Philippines market indicates that more than 1/3 of the population is seeking affordable holidays but is underserved due to the lack of real tour operators. That's why Holiday Factory is entering the market as the first real package tour operator” says Hakan Bakar, Business Development Director- International Markets at Holiday Factory. "With us, holiday packages are now affordable for everyone."

Therefore, Holiday Factory is all set to revolutionize the travel industry in the Philippines by making a grand entrance offering exciting local and international destinations.

Among the standout offers is a package to Boracay for just PHP 3,699. This package, like all Holiday Factory packages, always includes return flights, hotel accommodations, return airport-to-hotel transfers, travel insurance, airport welcome, tour guide and more. International destinations like Dubai, Hong Kong and many others are also available at similarly attractive rates.

Customers can easily book these packages online by visiting www.holidayfactory.ph making the entire process easy and hassle-free as a one-stop-shop.

In Europe, the USA, and some Asian countries, most leisure travelers prefer package tour operators for their cost-effectiveness and comprehensive service offerings. Now, for the first time, Holiday Factory is bringing this esteemed western tourism model and high standards to the Philippines.


Today, Holiday Factory proudly becomes the first true package tour operator in the country. Filipino travelers can now effortlessly book their dream vacations with unmatched ease and affordability. Welcome to a new era of holidays. Welcome to Holiday Factory.

For more information, visit our website at www.holidayfactory.ph .

Angara observes smooth opening of SY 2024-2025 amid rain

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Education Secretary Sonny Angara observed a smooth opening of School Year 2024-2025 during his visit to Carmona National High School and Elementary School despite a rainy Monday morning.

“Nais lang nating magpasalamat sa ating mga guro, estudyante at komunidad, mga principal [at] mga superintendent na tumutulong sa pagaayos ng ating mga paaralan at nagsama-sama para makapasok ang students ngayong araw,” Secretary Angara said in an interview.

“Malaking bagay po iyon. Talagang nag-bayanihan po tayo para makapasok ngayong araw,” he added.

As of July 29, 12:00NN, the Department of Education (DepEd) has recorded 20,598,072 learners for SY 2024-2025, wherein 11,301,108 learners are from Elementary Level; 6,204,006 learners are Junior High; 2,870,891 learners are Senior High School; and 222,067 learners are under the Alternative Learning System.

CALABARZON reported the highest number of enrollees at 3,070,457 followed by Central Luzon with 2,216,637 learners and NCR with 2,207,473 learners. Nationwide, 861,234 public school teachers and 45,565 school heads welcomed millions of learners, according to DepEd data.

In addition to his visits to Carmona National High School and Carmona Elementary School, Sec. Angara also visited Muntinlupa National High School and Casimiro A. Ynares Sr. Memorial National High School in Rodriguez, Rizal.

Angara reiterated the support of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s to the education system and ensured that the Php 5,000.00 teaching allowance will be disbursed to eligible public school teachers within the school opening week.



“I-reiterate ko lang ‘yong suporta ng ating Pangulo, President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. sa ating education system. Humihingi rin ako ng suporta sa lahat ng komunidad all over the Philippines para sa ating mga estudyante at eskwelahan,” Sec. Angara emphasized.