Archive for August, 2008

The Gates to Heroism: Defining a Filipino Hero

August 26, 2008

By DIANA A. GALANG
National Historical Insitute
(First published online at www.nhi.gov.ph, 2007)

It is common for Filipinos to look for someone to idolize –saints, politicians, artists, models, etc., somebody they will glorify and imitate. Since the time of the declaration of Philippine independence, 109 years ago, many were acknowledged as Filipino heroes, more so today, that [...]

MY 5 CENTS on the Teacher’s Training by PSTAT at Montfort College

August 10, 2008

by Gigi Narrido
The 20-hour training course required by the Ministry of Education (MOE) as a teaching license requirement has raised a lot of foreign eyebrows in Thailand. Coming from a school with 65% Pinoys in its foreign faculty, the issue has caused concern and raised questions yet to be answered by MOE and PSTAT.
Surprisingly, [...]

June AFT-NRC Gathering at Lanna Palace Hotel

August 10, 2008

The AFT-NRC June 14 gathering at Lanna Palace Hotel was a success! A new set of officers for 2008-2010 was elected.