World Summit on the Information Society

Mabuhay!

This is to formally announce the launching of the World Summit Awards Philippines selection of best products in e-content and creativity. A worldwide event in the framework of the World Summit on the Information Society, the World Summit Awards aims to promote the creation of quality websites and digitalization of educational, scientific, and cultural heritage with the lofty goal of bridging the digital divide and narrowing the content gap.

We are in search of the best Filipino websites and other e-products of various media to compete with those of the other countries in August this year. Specifically, we are now accepting entries for the following categories:

1. e-Learning: products serving the needs of learners to acquire knowledge and skills, transforming educational institutions through interactive and shared learning resources;

2. e-Culture: preserving and presenting cultural heritage, demonstrating valuable cultural assets using state-of-the-art technology;

3. e-Entertainment: supplying digitized entertainment products and services, supporting movement from one-way to two-way, from single to multiple player, interactive entertainment and synergy between digital and analog platforms;

4. e-Science: fostering global collaboration in key areas in science, providing measures to promote and demonstrate scientific processes and make them accessible to citizens;

5. e-Health: developing the consumer-centered model of health care, utilizing ICT to manage health issues, as well as health care system;

6. e-Business: creating new business models in e-commerce and m-commerce, supporting and optimizing business processes, supporting SMEs on the marketplace;

7. e-Inclusion: bridging society through multimedia, reducing the "digital divide" between technology-empowered and technology-excluded communities and groups; and

8. e-Government: fostering quality and efficiency of information exchange and communication services in governmental and public administration services, strengthening participation of citizens in information society decision making, empowering citizens and serving the public.

A team of ICT professionals have volunteered to share their expertise in evaluating the nominated entries. One winner for each category will be selected to represent the Philippines in the global contest to be held in Bahrain in August 2005.
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To nominate, you may do any of the following:

1. Fill up the attached form and send to wsa-philippines@icnm.net.

2. Use SMS, providing important details, namely: your name, nominee's URL, owner's name, contact no. and e-mail address. Send to +639153708532. Incomplete information may not be considered.

3. For products produced using other electronic media, please e-mail me for specific instructions.

Nominations will be accepted until 30th June 2005. Winners will be announced by 9th July 2005.

Please do help us extend this invitation to colleagues and other organizations. For further information about the World Summit Awards and the World Summit on the Information Society, please visit the websites www.wsis-awards.org and/or www.wsis.org.

Let's promote the Filipino ICT products. Be a part of this national contest. Go, go, go Pinoy!


Yours truly,


Josie Cacdac
Philippine Representative
WSA Expert Panel 2005
jmscacdac@yahoo.com

immigrating to NZ?

For those who are interested in migrating to NZ, there's an interesting forum of filipinos wanting to migrate there. Please click on this link:

http://www.backpack-newzealand.com/nz/article187.php

BRITISH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG FILIPINOS

BRITISH CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS

NOW OPEN FOR YOUNG FILIPINOS

The British Embassy in Manila is inviting young Filipinos to apply to the 2006/7 British Chevening Scholarship Programme. Funded by the British Government through its Embassies, Chevening Scholarship Awards enable future Filipino leaders and opinion-formers to study in the United Kingdom. About 3,000 overseas students receive awards under the Chevening Programme each year to study at a UK-educational institution, usually at Masters level. In the process, scholars not only learn more about the UK but also gain valuable knowledge and skills that benefit their countries.

Prominent Filipino Chevening scholars include Education Undersecretary Jose Luis Martin "Chito" Gascon, Finance Undersecretary Emmanuel "Noel" Bonoan, Newsbreak Editors Marites Dañguilan Vitug and Glenda Gloria, and Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism Executive Director Shiela Coronel. Many
other Chevening alumni all over the world have risen to prominent positions in government, business, development and other sectors.

Awards are normally made for formal courses such as a Master's degree but are occasionally given for short certificate courses lasting between 3 to 6 months. The awards are not normally granted for courses of more than one year.

The British Embassy and the British Council encourages eligible candidates to submit applications in good time for the 2006/7 selection process. Applications must be received by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, 29 July 2005. For application instructions, eligibility requirements and other information on the British Chevening Scholarships, please visit
http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk/philippines.

Adopt A School Program

Adopt A School Program
Presentation by Mr. Florencio B. Abad, Secretary of Department of Education
WHEN: May 26, 2005 at 2:30PM
WHERE: Subic Bay International Airport
WHO:  SBFCC Officers and members
**For confirmation of attendance, please call Ms. Badette Pacampara at 252-4999 or 252-4011, not later than May 23.

http://subicbay.ph

RIVER CLEAN-UP

The  THIRD REGULAR RIVER CLEAN-UP is scheduled on 28 May, 2005, Saturday, 7:00 A.M.  As part of the Comprehensive Program of the SBMA and Olongapo City in Maintaining the Health and Cleanliness of the Rivers, we are requesting the participation of our partner-locators and contractors by organizing a group of volunteer workers.  You may also opt to contribute in the following manner:
a)       Provide masks/gloves and/or lend their shovels and other cleaning implements to the volunteer workers.
b)       Provide refreshments/food to the volunteer cleaners.
c)       Participate in the Information and Education Campaign (IEC) of Ecology Center and other civic-oriented groups/organizations.  This will include conduct        of lectures to communities along the rivers, manufacture and distribution of leaflets, streamers, posters, etc.
d)      Send individual workers for the day.
The Workforce Development Division and/or the Service Contracting Office of the Labor Department shall directly coordinate with you on these matters.  Partner-locators should confirm the number of participating volunteer cleaners by May 20, 2005.   Please contact us with any questions 47-252-4092, -4097.

Olongapo City contact Dante Ramos, ESMO 222-2206, 222-2261

 

http://subicbay.ph

housekeeper

We are moving and our housekeeper of  four years is available for employment. Elizabeth Minola can be reached at 0916-327-6072 for interviews.           She has been a wonderful caretaker for us. Great with children, good cook and excellent worker. If you have any questions before we leave you can  call George or Jo Rockwood at 47-252-5402. She has a biosheet available, along with several letters of recommendation. You could not ask for any one with a better disposition and excellent work ethic.

 

http://subicbay.ph

MISSING PERSON (FIL-AM)

Baka po pwede nating tulungan ang isang pamilya na naghahanap ng kanilang nawawalang anak. Siya po ay si Celso J. Limbago, taga Quinogitan, Loboc, Bohol. Nanawagan po ang kanyang ama na si Mr. Genaro C. Limbago, isang Fil-Am, na sana umuwi na siya sa Pilipinas dahil handa na ang kanyang petisyon para sa US.

Ang huling contact niya ay noon pang Jan.10, 2002. Last known address is 10 Jalan Bakar Arang, Pandamaran 42000, Port Klang, selangor, Malaysia. Subalit ayon sa mga kasama nya doon, sya daw po ay umuwi na ng Pilipinas. Anybody who happen to meet Celso or know his wherabout,please contact his family at this number +639206178615

WILL DONATE VIOLINS

E-Mail: <A href=linglingmc@msn.com

wrote: Comments: hi! i would like to donate 2 violins to casa san miguel but don't know how to go about it. my daughter used to study violin but gave it up . she now plays the electric guitar. i hope the violins can be played again by kids. thanks!

linglingmc@msn.com

11th Subic Bay International Triathlon

Binictican Drive in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone will be closed from 5:30-11:00am on May 8, 2005 as part of the bike and run legs of the 11th Subic Bay International Triathlon. Please try to avoid unnecessary traffic during that time by using alternate routes.  The Triathalon starts and ends in the central business district so there will be many participants using the roads in those areas.  Please use caution and yield to competitors.  Should you need further clarification, please feel free to contact Ms. Portia Zabala and Mr. Cezar Alcantara of the Special Events Section at 47-252-4154,-4132,-4197.

http://subicbay.ph

scholarship

Hello everyone!!

I'd like to announce here that the screening for the scholarship
program on professional animation being offered by Balikpinas.com is
still ongoing.

Balikpinas.com is offering a 4-month scholarship program on
professional animation in partnership with ArtFarm Asia, the animation
training and production studio responsible for the original Filipino
animation feature film Kwentong Kayumanggi which was shown last
February on GMA-7. This is a P 40,000 worth training program with a
more than good chance of employment in local offices of foreign
animation studios after completion of training.

If you know of anyone who is creative, skilled and has passion for
visual arts and drawing please inform them of this opportunity.

You may view the full announcement at the following URL:

http://www.balikpinas.com/schoanno.html

Cheers,


Boogie