The following is a sample speech for a debate on the issue of 2-year compulsory nursing service for Filipino nurses.

ARE THERE NO BENEFITS WHEN YOU SERVE YOUR COUNTRYMEN? IS IT WITHOUT VALUE WHEN YOU CONTRIBUTE TO THE SOLUTION OF A BIG PROBLEM? IS PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE USELESS IN THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL?

MY COMRADE ON THE NECESSITY ISSUE CEMENTED OUR CLAIM THAT THERE IS A NEED TO REQUIRE FILIPINO NURSES TO RENDER AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF NURSING SERVICE BEFORE THEY LEAVE THE COUNTRY. IN HIS ARGUMENTATION, HE MADE MENTION OF OUR PROPOSAL AS A WIN-WIN SOLUTION TO THE HEALTH CARE PROBLEMS OF OUR NATION. ALLOW ME, DEAR AUDIENCE, TO USE THAT AS MY SPRINGBOARD IN SHOWING TO YOU THE BENEFITS OF OUR PROPOSAL.

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The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office 1 has just conducted the training of 26 English teachers in college under the Project Higher Education Language Proficiency Program (HELPP). The training was held in the scenic Rio Grande de Laoag in barangay Suyo, Laoag City, RP.

The trainees are: Nova M.Cabias, Gladys G. Bugarin, Maria Consuelo E. Rupisan and Danilo T. Dumlao from the Data Center College of the Philippines-Laoag; Libertine R. Macaspac of the Divine Word College of Laoag; Lei Antoinette L. Martin of the Northern Christian College; Robert B. Gromthom of the Ilocos Sur Community College; Pernalyn D. Cabasal, Sharon A. Castillo and Bernadette D. Ramos of Saint Mary’s College; Eden Joy B. Paran, Janette B. Boado and Vanessa Paula O. Vergara of Agoo Computer College; Mary Jo Karla T. Dulnuan and Phebe B. Pagulayan of CICOSAT Colleges; Maria Remedios D. Lewis of La Union College of Nursing; Maria Linda G. Bose and Anilyn V. Pascual of Northern Philippines College of Maritime, Science and Techonology; Rhomylla O. Martin of Osias Educational Foundation; Gracia D. Gapasin of the Philippine Central College of ARts, Science and Technology; Cristina B. Baliton and Grace R. Valdez of Sea and Sky College; Maria Trinidad Q. Belarmino of Sta. Veronica College; Marcy O. Badar of STI La Union; Ernesto S. Medina of the Central College of Pangasinan; and Abner R. Catungal of Perpetual Help College of Pangasinan.

Present during the Closing Program are CHED Region 1 Director Evelyn Pascua and staff. The pool of trainers is composed of Loraine Apostol, Shirley Landingin, Jessica Jimenez, Grace Hope Bautista, Ernesto Ader, Jr. and Jessie Paragas and Jennifer Pidong.

I just came from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region 1 Office in San Fernando City, La Union. We, the next batch of trainers for Project SPELL (Strengthening Proficiency of English Language Learners), sat down together today to formalize things for the next training scheduled from April 20-26, 2006 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.

Dr. Evelyn Pascua, CHED Region 1 Director, spent time with us as we strategize to make this upcoming training a success. We are thankful that we have been tapped by CHED RO1 to be its partners in its desire to improve the English language proficiency of the English teachers in higher education. Since college English teachers are the last English language mentors of students going to their professional life, CHED is making sure that these English teachers become able and equipped in their craft. The students’ remaining curricular encounter with the English language should be greatly emphasized because many students don’t seem to realize the valuable role of English proficiency in the world of work.

On cue are thirty (30) trainees from several higher education institutions (HEIs) in the four provinces of Region 1 namely, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos sur, La Union and Pangasinan.

Graduation fever is on! But how much do we know about graduation? Here are some interesting facts.

1. The graduation ceremony is a cultural tradition termed as a “rite of passage.” It dates back to the 12th century when scholastic monks wore their ceremonial robes and has evolved to fit the society in which it is celebrated ever since.
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For the information of many, the minimum qualification to teach in the tertiary level is a master’s degree.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has to contend with the fact that many teachers in colleges and universities do not have master’s degrees and to solve the problem, the Commission has come up with a program to help concerned teachers.

The program called CHED HEDP Faculty Development Program extends financial assistance to deserving applicants. Among other things, the assistance covers full tuition fee assistance, transportation costs, book allowance and even a monthly stipend.

Click here to see details.

If you’re planning a tour which not only gives you the photo excitement, video ecstasy, challenging encounters but palatable munches, buzzing beaches and hassle free travelling as well, then you should not miss Dagupan City, producer of the world’s tastiest milkfish (bangus).

Dagupan City resurrected from the rubbles of the July 16, 1990 earthquake in an incredible manner. Many thought that it would take at least five years for Dagupan to recover but in a matter of two years, Dagupan City was bustling again. With renewed vigor, the place has even developed into a premiere tourist destination when its efforts to stamp its class on the world map came via its local pride–the Bonuan bangus, said to be the largest and tastiest milkfish in the world. It also registered its name in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the longest grill.

Inihaw na Bangus, Relyenong Bangus, Bangus Lumpia, the world famous Boneless Bangus, Kilaweng Bangus, aside from the normal Sinigang na Bangus with Shrimp, Inselar ya Bangus ed Malunggay Leaves. These are just some of the delectable menus for the pride of Dagupan City.

Come here because we have prepared not just the bangus for you, but many other things as well.

Click here for the official website.

I attended a week-long training on language learning and teaching in Santiago City, Isabela last March 14-22, 2006. It was organized and sponsored by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office 2. The training was billed as “Project SPELL (Strengthening the Proficiency of English Language Learning): Subcomponent HELPP (Higher Education Language Proficiency Program).” It was held at the High School Department of the University of La Salette.
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I attended a week-long training on language learning and teaching in Santiago City, Isabela last March 14-22, 2006. It was organized and sponsored by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office 2. The training was billed as “Project SPELL (Strengthening the Proficiency of English Language Learning): Subcomponent HELPP (Higher Education Language Proficiency Program).” It was held at the High School Department of the University of La Salette.
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I risk being branded as sexist in this article, but I think everybody, women included, needs to take a look at this.  

I don’t know where this catchy thing about women came from but I received it in my e-mail address and I am convinced it deserves a space here.  Stop the intrigue and click on the next two words now!  Read more