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UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines is releasing its latest title relevant to Social Studies and Social Sciences: "Fact Finding on Social and Human Sciences Education in the Philippines: Preliminary Results for Basic and Tertiary Levels" edited by Florentio H. Hornedo, Rainier A. Ibana, and Felice Prudente Sta. Maria. |
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In an effort to increase awareness on HIV/AIDS prevention among the Filipino youth, the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines and the University of the East College of Education (UE CoEd), in partnership with the UNESCO Office in Jakarta, have launched the World AIDS Day 2010 Video Contest. |
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| In support of strengthening the Philippine basic education’s efforts to nurture higher-order thinking toward social transformation and UNESCO’s Strategy on Philosophy, the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines, through its Social and Human Sciences (SHS) Committee will hold a conference on “Philippine Wisdom Stories for Sustainable Development” on 26 October 2010, Tuesday, from 9:00AM to 5:00PM at the Social Development Complex Conference Hall, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City. |
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SHS Committee, DepED to develop Academic Vocabulary across 10 Levels of Basic Education
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The SHS Committee has recently approved the project “Academic Vocabulary Across 10 Levels of Basic Education” which aims to serve as key words for vocabulary development in English and Filipino in all subject areas and for all grade levels in Basic Education. This project will be implemented in partnership with the Department of Education (DepED)-Region IV-A CALABARZON, led by Regional Director Dr. Paraluman R. Giron.  more
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Bioethics of Traditional Philippine Healing: “Honoring Wellness in its Multicultural Modalities” |
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In line with one of the SHS sector’s biennial priorities for 2010-2011, i.e. “addressing global ethical issues,” the SHS Committee in cooperation with the Health Futures Foundation, Inc. will document and review the bioethical principles applied in the practice of Filipino traditional and alternative medicine, as well as focus on the challenges to existing ethical frameworks deriving from ethical concerns and from the inherent nature of scientific and technological development. more
Mother and child in a Blaan Community in Cotabato |
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RP ratifies Convention against Doping in Sport |
The Philippines ratified the International Convention against Doping in Sport through an Executive Agreement signed by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on 8 February 2010.
On 17 March 2010, the Philippines deposited with the UNESCO Director-General its instrument of ratification. In accordance with Article 37, the Convention entered into force with respect to the Philippines on the first day of the month following the expiration of a period of one month after the date of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 1 May 2010. more
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Natcom, PAPR lead Philosophy Day 2009 in Manila |
The SHS Committee, in cooperation with the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters and the Philippine Academy of Philosophical Research (PAPR) organized the Philippine celebration of World Philosophy Day 2009 on 22 November 2009 at the Rizal Conference Hall, St. Raymund’s Building, University of Santo Tomas. more |
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The forum’s panelists, led by Dr. Alfredo Co, President, Philippines Academy of Philosophical Research (PAPR) (seated first from left), underscored the theme of this year’s Philosophy day -- “Philosophy in Dialogue with Cultures.” |
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Philosophy professors and students from various universities in Metro Manila gathered for the celebration of Philosophy Day 2009 at UST. |
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Philippine delegates participate in First World Social Science Forum (WSSF) |
Dr. Virginia Miralao, (first from left, 2nd row) poses with the other delegates at a dinner during the World Social Science Forum (WSSF). |
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Some 800 participants, with seven delegates from the Philippines, attended the First World Social Science Forum (WSSF) last 10 to 12 May 2009 in Bergen, Norway.
Led by Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC) Executive Director and Philippine Representative to UNESCO Management of Social Transformations (MOST) Programme Dr. Virginia Miralao, the Philippine delegation included Ms. Joanne Agbisit and Ms. Ma. Luisa Fernan of PSSC; Dr. Ruth Rico and Mr. Winifredo Dagli, University of the Philippines; Mr. Clarence Batan, University of Sto. Tomas; and Ms. Rozanno Rufino, National Economic and Development Authority. more |
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Research-Policy Nexus of Labor Migration, Education, and Human Security |
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The participants discussed the first round table’s topic: Labor Migration and the Philippine Education System: Ensuring Human Security through Human Capital Development |
With the support of UNESCO, the La Salle Institute of Governance (LSIG) implemented the Migration, Education, and Human Security Project to develop a policy framework on labor migration, education, and human security. more |
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