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| Join! “Biodiversity is Life”: On-the-Spot Postage Design Contest
“BIODIVERSITY IS LIFE”ON-THE-SPOT POSTAGE STAMP DESIGN CONTEST In celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity 2010, the Philippine Postal Corporation in partnership with the Department of Education (Deped) and the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) is launching the “ The Importance of Protecting Earth’s Natural Resources” ON-THE-SPOT POSTAGE STAMP DESIGN CONTEST. The contest is designed to create awareness among youth of their role in the climate change campaign of the government. It will give them a chance to interpret their ideas on the hazardous effects of this changes and how they can help sustain the preservation of our nature. Mechanics: 1. This contest is open to all high school students both from public and
private schools.
2. The contest theme is “ The Importance of Protecting Earth’s Natural
Resources”
3.Entries must be made on a white illustration board. The artwork should be in a
vertical format size 8 ¾ inches x 11 ½ inches.
4. The artwork must be accompanied by a write up or interpretation of the theme
and the design. It must be handwritten in an A$ bond paper and must not be less
than 100 words.
5. Artworks done manually using crayola, pastel or water colors shall be
preferable. There are no restrictions in colors to be used in the artworks.
6. The name and address of the designer together with the name of the school
should be attached at the back of the illustration board.
7. The design shall not incorporate postage stamp theme, or numbers
representing the denomination or year of issue. 8. All materials will be provided by the participants.
9. Participants will be given 2 hours to accomplish the design.
10. All artworks submitted shall automatically become the property of Philpost.
11. The contest proper will be held at Philpost main lobby, Central Office Building Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila.
12. The contest will be on September 7, 2010 and will start at exactly 2:00 p.m and ends at 4:00 p.m. late comers are disqualified.
Prizes
1st Prize – P20, 000.00 plus Plaque and Certificate of Participation 2nd Prize – P15, 000.00 plus Plaque and Certificate of Participation 3rd Prize – P10, 000.00 plus Plaque and Certificate of Participation For more information/inquiries, please call Ms. Joy E. Cacho, Special Project Officer, OAPMG for Marketing Tel. Nos. 527-00-59/527-01-08.
Posted Date : Sep 03, 2010 | | | | | UNIC Manila commemorates World Humanitarian Day
Date of Event : 19 August 2010
UNIC Manila, in partnership with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxillary (PCGA), which is composed of civilian volunteers, marked the 2nd global celebration of World Humanitarian Day last August 19 by holding two back-to-back fora for students of two Manila universities. UNIC Manila National Information Officer (NIO), Teresa L. Debuque, led the guest speakers from the UN, including World Food Programme (WFP) emergency coordinator, Susan Robertson, and UN Volunteers (UNV) programme officer, Akiko Abe. The WHD fora were held at the Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC), particularly students of medicine, nursing, and medical technology; and Far Eastern University (FEU), which was composed of students from different colleges and numbering close to 500. UNIC NIO Teresa Debuque described the challenges facing humanitarian workers worldwide, including the risks aid workers face in ministering to civilians in conflict areas. Ms. Debuque recalled the memory of Sergio Vieira de Mello, High Commissioner for Human Rights and Special Representative to Iraq, who perished in the bomb attack on UN offices in Baghdad on August 19, 2003. Ms. Robertson discussed the strategies employed by WFP in responding to disasters and calamities, and efforts by the WFP to promote disaster preparedness and to ensure the sustainability of its aid programs. Ms. Abe talked about the work of UN volunteers in the Philippines and elsewhere in the world, and invited the youth, including the students in the audience, to consider a career in volunteer work.
Posted Date : Aug 20, 2010 | | | | | UNIC Manila holds climate change fora for 600 students in Baguio City
Date of Event : August 3-5,2010
In celebration of International Youth Day (IYD), UNIC Manila held a forum on “Climate Change and Youth Action” for about 600 elementary and high school students in Baguio City on August 3-5, 2010. UNIC Manila’s National Information Officer (NIO), Teresa L. Debuque visited three schools in Baguio City, including Baguio Achievers’ Academy, Berkeley School, and Eastern La Trinidad National High School, to share information on: (1) the factors that have brought about global warming; (2) the impact of climate change; (3) policy interventions at the international level, including UN initiatives, to address climate change; and (4) ways to reduce individuals’ carbon footprint. The series of climate change fora benefited approximately 600 students.
Posted Date : Aug 20, 2010 | | | | | | | | Speakers during the launch: Prof. Jovi Dacanay of University of Asia and the Pacific (lectern), presented the Report. Reactors included Mr. Jesse Ang (extreme left), Resident Representative, International Finance Corporation; Sec. Heherzon Alvarez (2nd from left), Presidential Adviser on Global Warming and Climate Change, Climate Change Commission and Prof. Leonor Briones (extreme right), Faculty-National College of Public Administration and Governance, University of the Philippines. Dr. Josef Yap (4th from left), President, Philippine Institute for Development Studies gave closing remarks. | | | | | UN Resident Coordinator, UNDP Resident Representative and UNIC Director Jacqui Badcock welcomed participants to the launch. | | | |
World Investment Report 2010 Philippine Launch
Date of Event : 22 July 2010
UNIC Manila, in partnership with Philippine Institute for Development Studies, launched the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's World Investment Report 2010, "Investing in a Low-Carbon Economy". The event was held at Romulo Hall, NEDA sa Makati Bldg., Makati City. Every year, UNIC organizes the press launch of the global World Investment Report. Prepared by the UNCTAD the Report was launched 22 July, with the global launch held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Posted Date : Jul 26, 2010 | | | | | Round Table Discussion at Manila Times
Date of Event : 16 July 2010
Last 16 July, UNIC Manila National Information Officer, Teresa Debuque, participated in a roundtable discussion with the publisher, editor-in-chief, and reporters of The Manila Times. Ms. Debuque talked about progress in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in the Philippines, and recommendations to the government of President Benigno Aquino III. The interview with Ms. Debuque was featured in the front page of The Manila Times the next day. For the full story, follow this link: http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/component/content/article/42-rokstories/21730-rp-losing-war-vs-extreme-poverty
Posted Date : Jul 21, 2010 | | | | | Student briefing on climate change
Date of Event : 15 June 2010
United Nations Information Centre Manila National Information Officer, Teresa Debuque, talks to University of Manila students on “Facing the Inevitable, Adapting to Climate Change.” Held on 15 June 2010 at the University’s Cecilia Munoz Palma Hall, the event was actively participated in by around 400 education students.
Posted Date : Jul 20, 2010 | | | | | Filipino Peacekeepers in Haiti
In celebration of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, UNIC Manila organized an exhibit focusing on Filipino peacekeepers in Haiti using the global theme, "Haiti Standing". The exhibit was held at the lobby of the Department of National Defense on 24-27 May 2010 and AFP Commissioner's Hall on 28 May 2010. Ms. Jacqui Badcock, UN Resident Coordinator (in photo) also delivers her message during the observance held at the AFP.
Posted Date : Jun 09, 2010 | | | | | Manila Launch: Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2010
Date of Event : 6 May 2010
The United Nations Information Centre Manila in partnership with Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), launched ESCAP Survey 2010 entitled, Sustaining Recovery and Dynamism for Inclusive Development" on 6 May 2010 at Astoria Plaza, Pasig City. Photo shows Ms. Jacqui Badcock (lectern), UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative and UNIC Director, giving welcome remarks.
Also in photo are (L-R): Messrs. George Manzano, Economic Affairs Officer of UNESCAP Bangkok and Dennis Arroyo, Director of National Economic and Development Authority as presentors; Drs. Edsel Beja Jr., Associate Professor of Ateneo de Manila University and Josef Yap, President of Philippine Institute for Development Studies as reactors.
Posted Date : Jun 09, 2010 | | | | | ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SURVEY OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 2010
Date of Event : 6 MAY 2010
Theme: “Sustaining Recovery and Dynamism of Asia-Pacific for Inclusive Development”
PRESS CONFERENCE
When: Thursday, 6 May 2010
When: 8:30am – 1:00pm
Where: Astoria Plaza Hotel, Park Avenue Function Room, 2nd Floor, #15 J. Escriva Drive, Ortigas Business District, Pasig City
Who: Presentors: a. Regional scope: Mr. George Manzano, Economic Affairs Officer, Macroeconomic Policy Analysis Section, Macroeconomic Policy and Development Division, UN ESCAP, Bangkok b. Philippine socio-economic situation: Mr. Dennis Arroyo, Director, National Planning & Policy Division, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Reactors: a. Dr. Leonor Briones, Lead Covenor, Social Watch Philippines
b. Dr. Edsel L. Beja, Jr., Associate Professor, Ateneo de Manila University
c. Dr. Josef T. Yap, President, Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS)
About the Survey:
The theme of the 2010 Survey is “Sustaining Recovery and Dynamism of Asia-Pacific for Inclusive Development”. The Survey reviews the impact of the global financial crisis on the economic performance and social development of the Asian and Pacific economies in 2010. It identifies key policy responses that proved successful in restoring growth and stability in 2010 and emerging challenges that Governments are likely to face in generating additional aggregate demand for sustaining the region’s dynamism while fostering inclusive development at the national as well as regional levels.
Posted Date : May 05, 2010 | | | | | Forum on gender equality, climate change with Laguna Bel Air students
Date of Event : 27 Oct. 2009
Agnes Aliman (inset), United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Manila’s National Information Officer, recently gave a briefing on Climate Change and Violence Against Women (VAW) before 200 high school students of Laguna Bel Air School, Sta. Rosa Laguna, The forum formed part of the school’s UN Day celebration.
UNIC Manila also donated information materials for the UN Corner established in the High School Library.
Posted Date : Nov 05, 2009 | | | | | | | | UNIC Manila National Information Officer, Agnes Aliman, giving her briefing on peace. | |
Peace Forum in De La Salle Lipa
Date of Event : 25 September 2009
In observance of International Day of Peace, UNIC Manila, in partnership with De La Salle Lipa, Batangas, held a forum on Peace on 25 September. UNIC National Information Officer Agnes Aliman gave a briefing on UN’s programmes on peace and development. A UN video on peace was viewed by students during the forum. Major General Carlos B. Holganza, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Armed Forces of the Philippines, briefed the students on the role of Peacekeepers who are dispatched on foreign mission.
Posted Date : Oct 15, 2009 | | | | | World Investment Report 2009 Philippine Launch
Date of Event : 17 September 2009
UNDP Country Director Renaud Meyer (at center), who represented UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative and UNIC Director Jacqui Badcock, contextualized the launch of the World Investment Report 2009 in light of the global financial crisis, food security crisis and the threat of climate change in the country. NEDA Director for National Planning and Policy Division Dennis Arroyo (fourth from left), presented the Report. Reactors included Mr. Jesse Ang, Resident Representative, International Finance Corporation; Ambassador Donald Dee, Chairman Emeritus, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Efren Leano, Executive Director, Board of Investments. At extreme right is Agnes Aliman, UNIC Manila’s National Information Officer, who moderated the press conference.
Every year, UNIC organizes the press launch of the global World Investment Report. Prepared by the UN Conference on Trade and Development, the Report was launched Sept. 17 in UN country offices arouind the world, with the global launch held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Posted Date : Sep 24, 2009 | | | | | New UN Resident Coordinator presents credentials to DFA
Date of Event : 24 August 2009
Dr. Jacqui Badcock (at right), the newly appointed United Nations Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in the Philippines, presented her credentials to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alberto Romulo (at left ) on 24 August 2009 at the DFA office in Roxas Boulevard, following diplomatic protocol. As UN Resident Coordinator, Dr. Badcock will lead the UN Country Team in the Philippines and serve as the designated representative of the Secretary-General for development operations. The Resident Coordinator system aims to bring together the different UN agencies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level. Working closely with the Philippine government, the Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team advocate the interests and mandates of the UN, drawing on the support and guidance of the UN family. Dr. Badcock formerly served as the UN Resident Coordinator and concurrent UNDP Resident Representative in Papua New Guinea from Nov. 2004 until recently. Before her Papua New Guinea posting, she headed the UN in Namibia from 2000-2004.
Posted Date : Aug 25, 2009 | | | | | | | | Stephen Anderson | | | | | Agnes Aliman |
Jose Rizal University celebrates first World Humanitarian Day, 19 August 2009
Date of Event : 20 August 2009
In celebration of the first commemoration of World Humanitarian Day, United Nations Information Centre Manila (UNIC) in partnership with Jose Rizal University (JRU), recently held a forum on United Nations humanitarian assistance. Stephen Anderson, Country Director and Representative of UN-World Food Programme, talked on WFP’s humanitarian assistance in Mindanao. Likewise, Agnes Shari Aliman, National Information Officer of UNIC, gave a briefing on the UN’s role in humanitarian interventions. The event was participated in by JRU teachers and around 100 high school students.
In Dec. 2008, the General Assembly (GA) of the United Nations, established the date 19 August 2009 as the first World Humanitarian Day. The commemoration of the Day is a way of increasing public understanding of humanitarian assistance activities worldwide. The Day also aims to honour humanitarian workers who have lost their lives or were injured in the course of their work.
Posted Date : Aug 25, 2009 | | | | | President’s Agenda Forum on Climate Change: St. Paul University, Manila
Date of Event : 28 July 2009
UNIC Manila, in partnership with St. Paul University Manila, recently held a forum on the environment. The event is part of the University’s newly launched “President’s Agenda Forum,” a venue to promote the university’s advocacies on different issues like peace, environment and the like. In photo is UNIC Manila’s National Information Officer, Agnes Aliman, giving a briefing on climate change. A representative from the Greenpeace Phils., Ms. Joan Meris, made a presentation on water scarcity.
Posted Date : Aug 25, 2009 | | | | | | | | UNIC staff with University officials and Social Studies students-officers. | | | | | UN Corner |
UN and the Quest for Peace
Date of Event : 24 July 2009
A forum on peace was held at the University of Perpetual Help – Calamba, Laguna. UNIC Manila’s National Information Officer (7th from left, right photo) briefed some 175 students on how the UN works to build pathways to peace. UNIC Manila also showed videos on peace-keeping. To enhance partnership with the UPH System, UNIC established a UN Corner (left photo) in their library.
Posted Date : Aug 25, 2009 | | | | | Climate Change Caravan Up North
Date of Event : 15 July 2009
UNIC Manila, in partnership with HEDCOR, Inc., on its second leg in a pilot activity for the year, the Climate Change Caravan in Baguio City. Photo shows around 300 high school students from Easter School Baguio City listening to Ms. Agnes Aliman, UNIC Manila National Information Officer, as she gave a briefing on climate change.
Posted Date : Aug 25, 2009 | | | | | | | | Ms. Agnes Aliman, UNIC Manila National Information Officer, asked questions from the students after her briefing on “Understanding Climate Change.” The event was held at Ateneo de Davao attended by some 1,000 grade school students. | |
Climate Change Caravan in the South
UNIC Manila, in partnership with Hedcor, Inc., a renewable energy company, organized a lecture-presentation, film showing on Climate Change and Renewable Energy and established UN Corners in selected public and private grade schools and high schools in Davao, Southern Mindanao on 22-24 June 2009.
Posted Date : Jun 30, 2009 | | | | | Press Briefing by United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Date of Event : 16 June 2009
UNIC Manila, in partnership with Asian Development Bank, held a press briefing on the status of UN Climate change negotiations last 16 June 2009 at the ADB Headquarters. Mr Eric Hall (in photo), UNFCCC Communications Manager, discussed the outcomes of the latest round of UN climate change talks in Bonn.While in Manila, Mr. Hall was one of the panelists during the June 16-17 “High Level Dialogue on Climate Change in Asia and the Pacific: A Development Challenge,” organized by the ADB.
Posted Date : Jun 26, 2009 | | | | | Women in peacekeeping: the power to empower
Date of Event : 29 May 2009
UNIC Manila set up a photo exhibit in honor of Filipino women peacekeepers during the International Day of UN Peacekeepers celebration on 29 May 2009 held at the lobby of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Hosted by DFA, the commemoration was attended by diplomats, armed forces and police peacekeepers. The exhibit panel shown in the picture also served as the backdrop during the commemoration. In the lectern is Dr. Soe Nyunt-U, UN Resident Coordinator, a.i., delivering his message.
Posted Date : Jun 08, 2009 | | | | | | | | Ms. Agnes Aliman (in lectern), gave a briefing on “MDGs and disabilities.” | | | | | Forum participants |
MDGs and disabilities
Date of Event : 28 April 2009
The United Nations Information Centre, in partnership with the The World Bank, Breaking Barriers for Young Adults with Disabilities and St. Paul University, Tuguegarao City, organized a forum on “Regional Educator’s Orientation – Workshop on Inclusive Education”. The event was participated by educators , NGO representatives and LGU Officials in the Region held at St. Paul Univerity, Tuguegarao City , Cagayan Valley.
UNIC staff also visited the UN Corner inside the World Bank’s Knowledge for Development Centre (KDC) located at the Graduate Library at St. Paul University, Tuguegarao City. The UN Corner serves as an information hub of UN information in the University and in the region.
Posted Date : May 07, 2009 | | | | | | | | Ms. Vanessa Tobin (in lectern), UN Resident Coordinator, a.i. and Unicef Representative, welcomed participants to the launch. | | | | | Speakers during the Launch: L-R: Celia Reyes, CBMS Network Leader, Angelo King Institute for Economic and Business Studies; Amy Wong, Economic Affairs Officer, UNESCAP; Dennis Arroyo, Director, National Planning and Policy, NEDA; Leonor Briones, Lead Convenor, Social Watch Phililppines and Senior Professor, UPNCPAG; Leonardo Lanzona, Economics Professor, Ateneo de Manila University. |
ESCAP Economic and Social Survey of Asia-Pacific Region 2009 Media Launch
Date of Event : 26 March 2009
UNESCAP and UNIC Manila recently launched the latest issue of ESCAP’s flagship publication , the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2009, entitled “Addressing Triple Threats to Development – the economic crisis, fuel, food proce volatility and climate change..”
Posted Date : Apr 01, 2009 | | | | | U.N. Career Orientation and Foreign Service Seminar
Date of Event : 11 March 2009
Ms. Agnes Aliman, UNIC Manila’s National Information Officer, briefed students on career opportunities with the UN during the Career Orientation and Foreign Service Seminar . The event was organized and participated in by European Studies students from the University of the Philippines led by The Euro-Filipino Understanding and Relations Organization at UP College of Arts and Letters, Diliman, Quezon City.
Posted Date : Mar 16, 2009 | | | | | | | | Ms. Agnes Aliman, UNIC Manila’s National Information Officer, briefs the students on ending violence against women (VAW) and protecting women’s rights. | | | | | UPHR Library staff, students and UNIC staff pose during the opening of the latest UN Corner. |
UNIC Manila celebrates International Women’s Day in Bacoor, Cavite
Date of Event : 13 March 2009
UNIC Manila, in partnership with the Library of the University of Perpetual Help Rizal (UPHR) -Molino Campus, held a forum with the theme, Men and women: UNite to end violence against women and girls. The event was held at UPHR campus on 13 March 2009. To rstrengthen partnership with the Library, UNIC launched a UN Corner, which will serve as an information hub on UN issues.
Posted Date : Mar 16, 2009 | | | | | | | | Students dressed in colorful international costumes and hoisting flags, install a peace pole in the school. The pole was engraved with the message “May Peace Be in Our Homes and Communities”, written in different languages. | | | | | Ms. Aliman briefs students and parents on the UN’s role in promoting peace locally and internationally. |
Peace Pole Planting
Date of Event : 24 February 2009
UNIC Manila, in partnership with Our Lord’s Glory Academy in San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan and the World Peace Philippines, planted a peace pole inside the academy’s campus to symbolize the school’s commitment to building peace in the country. The event was attended by students, parents and members of the community.
To grace the occasion, Ms. Agnes Aliman, UNIC Manila’s National Information Officer, provided an inspirational message to the students a briefing on the UN’s work on peace-building.
The event was highlighted by the opening of UN Corner in the school library and the planting of a Coconut Tree, a tree of life to stand for peace in the community.
Posted Date : Feb 26, 2009 | | | | | Social Justice for a Better Future: Forum and Exhibit
Date of Event : 23 February 2009
The United Nations Information Centre Manila in partnership with Congressional Library Bureau recently organized a forum and exhibit on Social Justice in commemoration of the World Day of Social Justice. At its sixty-second session in November 2007, the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed 20 February as the World Day of Social Justice. The day is observed for the first time in 2009.
The forum’s speakers included Ms. Linda Wirth, Director, International Labour Organization (ILO) Sub-Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (6th from left last row) and Atty. Albert Muyot, OIC, Child Protection Section, UNICEF (8th from left last row). An exhibit on social justice led by ILO was also held during the forum.
Posted Date : Feb 26, 2009 | | | | | | | | Students participated during the workshop on how the youth can help in attaining each MDGs | | | | | UNIC Opens Latest UN Corner. UNIC staff with Colegion de San Juan de Letran student-organizers and library staff during the launch of the UN Corner in Letran-Calamba. |
MDG 2015: A view for Letranites
Date of Event : 21 January 2009
UNIC Manila, in partnership with The Knight Publication of the collegiate student body of Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba, held a forum/workshop on MDGs at Midpoint: The Philippine Situationer on 21 Jan 2009 at Letran-Calamba campus. Ms. Agnes Aliman, UNIC Manila National Information Officer, briefed the students and facilitated a workshop on the Role of the Youth in Achieving the MDGS. UNIC Manila also opened a UN Corner in the College Library.
Posted Date : Feb 02, 2009 | | | | | | | | Participants' registration and viewing of exhibit materials on UN and the MDGs. | | | | | Forum participants |
Forum on Global Warming in Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Mid-La Union Campus
Date of Event : 7 March 2008
UNIC Manila, in partnership with Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University(DMMMSU), Mid-La Union campus held a forum on global warming and disaster preparedness on 7 March 2008. The forum was held in Apilado Hall, DMMMSU Mid-La Union campus, San Fernando La Union. Ms. Agnes Aliman, UNIC National Information Officer, gave a briefing on global warming and disaster preparedness. A film-showing of Al Gore's "The Inconvenient Truth" followed the forum. There were around 1000 students, mostly taking Natural Science Courses and faculty participants coming from different departments of the state university.
Posted Date : Mar 11, 2008 | | | | | | | | Ms. Agnes Aliman, UNIC National Information Officer gave a briefing on the holocaust. | | | | | College student participants from the Lyceum of the Philippines |
Lessons from the Holocaust: forum and film-showing
In observance of the International Day of of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust-27 January, UNIC Manila partnered with the Unicef Volunteers’ Organization of the Lyceum of the Philippines recently to hold a forum on the holocaust and film showing entitled, "One Survivor Remembers." The film tells the unforgetable story of Gerda Weissmann Klein’s six-year ordeal as a victim of Nazi cruelty. Klein describes her years in Nazi labor camps and months spent during the death march in severe weather conditions.
Posted Date : Jan 31, 2008 | | | | | MDG Youth Summit
L-R: Motivation speaker Francis Kong, Unicef Country Director a.i. Colin Davis, UNIC Manila National Information Officer Agnes Aliman and Sen. Panfilo Lacson were resource speakers during the MDG Youth Summit led by UN Association of the Philippines in Silliman University, Dumaguete City last 10-11 January 2008.
Posted Date : Jan 31, 2008 | | | | | UN Delivering as One UNESCO press conference on MDGs
Members of the UN Country Team led by Nileema Noble (4th from left) discussed an overview of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGS) in the Philippines. While the country is on target in the areas of poverty reduction, nutrition, reducing child mortality, combating HIV and AIDS and access to safe drinking wanter and sanitary toilet facility, it needs to step up efforts to meet the targets in universal access to education; maternal mortality and access to reproductive health services. Other topics discussed included mitigating hunger, addressing health problems and labor issues. The press conference, the first in a series for the year, was organized by UNESCO, led by Ambassador Preciosa Soliven and by the UN Country Team.
Posted Date : Jan 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | From left to right: Agnes Aliman, National Information Officer of UNIC Manila; Carolyn Ramoran, 1st place winner; Joseph Guillermo, 2nd place and Mary Ann Maligalig, 3rd place. | |
UNIC Manila Bares Holocaust Essay Winners
Carolyn Ramoran, a sophomore Journalism major, University of Santo Tomas (UST), placed first during the on-the-spot essay writing contest on Lessons from the Holocaust: Linking the past to the present held recently at UST. The second place winner was Joseph Guillermo, a sophomore Philosophy major, while the third place went to Mary Ann Maligalig, a freshman Asian Studies major.
The essay contest was organized by the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) with UST and the participation of the Israel Embassy in Manila and Yad Vashem, International School for Holocaust Studies in Jerusalem.
As first place winner, Ramoran will be the Philippine representative to the International Youth Congress to be held in Jerusalem, Israel on January 27-29, 2008. The International Youth Congress brings together youth leaders from around the world to exchange ideas on the lessons drawn from the Holocaust and how the youth can help shape the future.
The Holocaust has been dubbed as the epitome of the worst crime committed against human rights.
Posted Date : Jan 14, 2008 | | | | | Winners of the Essay Writing Contest on Renewable Energy
Modelyn Quidet, a senior at the Misamis Occidental National High School, bested 373 participants from 115 high schools nationwide as she bagged the first prize in the 5th World Environment Day Essay Writing Contest recently at the Dome Café in Makati. Quidet’s on the-spot writing contest piece “A Swing to Renewables,” focused on the theme of Renewables: the future of Philippine Energy. She was awarded P15,000, a personal computer and a computer set for her school. Also in photo were the panel of judges and sponsors: UNIC Information Officer Agnes Aliman; Hedcor Vice President Miguel Romero Salas; AGFI Managing Trustee Sonny Carpio and 2GO Brand and Retail Sales Manager Ria Calleja.
Posted Date : Jan 07, 2008 | | | | | 8th International Youth Day Held at La Salle-Taft
Date of Event : August 10, 2007
Colin Davis, United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) Deputy Director, called on the youth to help make the Millennium Development Goals a reality during the recently concluded International Youth Day (IYD) workshop held at De La Salle University, Taft Avenue. The 8th IYD commemoration was organized by AIESEC Philippines with Youth Federation for World Peace as principal partner and the UN Association of the Philippines, UN Country Team, through the International Labor Organization, Unicef, UN Population Fund and the UN Information Centre.
Posted Date : Aug 13, 2007 | | | | | UN Corner opens in San Pablo City
Date of Event : 20 July 2007
The latest UN Corner was established in San Pablo City, July 20 at the Academia de San Ignacio de Loyola (ACIL) school, a new school established by the Ateneo de San Pablo Alumni Foundation Inc in 2006. The UN corner opening was facilitated through collaboration with the United Nations Information Centre Manila and Rolly Inciong (far left), one of ACIL’s incorporators. Agnes Shari T. Aliman (center), National Information Officer of UNIC Manila, was the guest of honor and spoke to promote UN Observances, enlighten the students on the issue of climate change, hand over the books and publications to the school and officially open the UN corner at the schools’ new library. The event was attended by the school principal, Ronilo M. Adao (center), Eng. Felimar Torrizo, ACIL President (far right) Department of Education officials, school administrators, students and teachers.
Posted Date : Jul 20, 2007 | | | | | | | | MOA SIGNING. The memorandum of agreement formally organizing the 2007 World Environment Day Essay Writing Contest was signed on June 7 by (from left) AGFI Managing Trustee Sonny Carpio, Hedcor Vice President Miguel Romero-Salas, UNIC National Information Officer Agnes Aliman, and 2GO Retail Sales Manager Ria Calleja. The WED EWC is an annual competition for high school students aimed to create a deeper awareness and greater appreciation of the benefits of clean and renewable energy. | | | | |
Hedcor, Inc., 2GO, AGFI and UNIC sponsor For Environmental Essay Contest
Aboitiz subsidiary and clean energy producer Hedcor, Inc. signed a memorandum of agreement yesterday with 2GO, Aboitiz Group Foundation, Inc. (AGFI) and the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) to organize the 2007 World Environment Day Essay Writing Contest (WED EWC). The MOA between the sponsors was signed by Hedcor Vice President Miguel Romero-Salas, 2GO Retail Sales Manager Ria Calleja, AGFI Managing Trustee Sonny Carpio, and UNIC National Information Officer Agnes Aliman. The organizers will formally launch the contest in July. This marks the 5th time the four agencies have partnered for this prestigious essay writing competition. The contest aims to create a deeper awareness and greater appreciation among the youth of the benefits of clean and renewable energy. Since it started in 2002, the WED EWC has attracted more than 1,700 participants from over 300 secondary schools nationwide. To join, high school students are required to compose an essay on the theme: “The Role of Renewable Energy in addressing Climate Change.” All essays must be written in English and must be from 1,000 to 1,500 words in length, typed on short bond paper, using 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font. No names or identifying marks must be written on any of the essays. They must be submitted with a fully accomplished entry form available at the Hedcor, Inc. website, www.hedcor.com. Five (5) copies of the essay must be enclosed in a short brown envelope and submitted to 2GO outlets nationwide. All entries will undergo screening and preliminary judging to determine the top five finalists. The finalists will be notified by phone and e-mail on or before November 15. Deadline for submission of entries is on October 15. The final selection will be based on an on-the-spot essay contest to be held at the Aboitiz Corporate Center in Makati on December 6. The first prize is P15, 000, a personal computer, a computer for his or her school and a United Nations certificate. The awarding rites will be held on December 7, at a special reception to celebrate Philippine Energy Week. Hedcor, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV), operates 16 hydropower facilities in Benguet, Ilocos Sur, and Davao with a total installed capacity of 109 megawatts. 2GO, a wholly owned subsidiary of the largest shipping company in the country, Aboitiz Transport System Corporation, is the official courier partner of 2007 WED EWC. 2GO is a leading courier and forwarding Service Company in the Philippines with 253 outlets nationwide. AGFI is the corporate social responsibility arm of the Aboitiz Group of companies. The foundation’s major areas of commitment are environmental protection, education, primary health and childcare and enterprise development. UNIC Philippines is the field office of UN Department of Public Information, New York. UNIC is responsible for advocacy and information dissemination of the UN’s work in various areas. The agency also promotes special UN events, themes, and conferences. For more information about the contest, please contact Israel Buenaobra at (074) 444-7945 or email inquiry@hedcor.com.
Posted Date : Jul 15, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | Student participants from Quezon City Science High School | | | |
Global Warming Essay Writing Contest
Date of Event : 12 July 2007
The 5th World Environment Day Essay Writing Contest focusing on Climate Change was launched today at the Quezon City Science High School. (From left to right) Sonny Carpio, Managing Trustee, Aboitiz Group Foundation Inc., Dr. Proceso Lera, Principal, Quezon City Science High School; Antonio Inocentes, Undersecretary of Education, Agnes Shari T. Aliman, National Information Officer, United Nations Information Centre Manila; Israel Buenaobra, Corporate Communications Officer, HEDCOR and Angelie Ong, Marketing Assistant, 2GO were on hand to speak on the role of Renewable Energy in addressing Climate Change. The contest is sponsored by Aboitiz Group Foundation, HEDCOR, 2GO and the United Nations Information Centre. To join, please visit Hedcor’s website: www.hedcor.com or UNIC Manila’s website: www.unicmanila.org.
Posted Date : Jul 15, 2007 | | | | | Lion's Day with the UN
United Nations Information Officer Agnes Shari T. Aliman (center) recently gave a briefing on Climate Change and the UN before the International Association of Lions Clubs (Lions Clubs International) District 301-A1 at the Lions' Den, Manila. With her are (From L to R): Dr. Robert C. Sy, Vice District Governor 2006-2007; Engr. Camilo M. Padua, president 2003-2004 and event chairperson; Jacinto U. Yu, district governor, 2006-2007 and James So, past council chairperson. Every year, Lions Clubs all over the world commemorate their day with the United Nations through briefings on priority issues related to the UN's work. Not in photo is Dino Subingsubing, Communications Associate, UNFPA, who spoke about How the UN has advanced women's rights and welfare.
Posted Date : Jul 10, 2007 | | | | | | | | Participants | | | | | Ms. Penny Reyes-Velasco, President, Happy Earth, Inc., Guest Speaker |
Global Warming: an overview and the Philippine Situation - a call for action
Date of Event : 29 June 2007
As part of World Environment Day Celebration and to promote MDG # 7, UNIC Manila in partnership with De La Salle Lipa, Batangas recently held a forum on global warming and a film showing of Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth.” Guest speaker was Ms. Penny Reyes-Velasco, president of Happy Earth, Inc. Participants of the forum were high school and college students of De La Salle Lipa, department heads, deans and teachers from De La Salle Lipa and Dasmariñas, Cavite and local NGOs. During the event, UNIC also launched its newly redesigned website, www.unicmanila.org
Posted Date : Jul 02, 2007 | | | | | | | | The UN Resident Coordinator, Ms. Nileema Noble, giving the opening remarks. | | | | | The persentors: Prof. Cielito Habito, Economics professor at the Ateneo de Manila University and Prof. Jovi Dacanay, Economics professor at the University of Asia and the Pacific. |
Economic and Social Survey 2007 Launch in Manila
Date of Event : 24 April 2007
The Economic and Social Survey for Asia and Pacific 2007 Manila launch was held on 24 April 2007, from 9:30-11:30 AM at The Rockwell Club, Rockwell Centre, Amorsolo Drive, Makati. Prof. Jovi Dacanay, Economics professor at the University of Asia and the Pacific, who was among the prominent Asian scholars who peer-reviewed the Survey Report in Bangkok, presented the Report while Prof. Cielito Habito, Economics professor at the Ateneo de Manila University, gave an analysis of the Philippine economy and discussed recommendations for the Philippines against the backdrop of the Report.
Posted Date : Apr 29, 2007 | | | |
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