Contest Mechanics
The Mu Sigma Phi Sorority is now accepting entries for the second Gawad Panitikang Pangkalusugan - a Nationwide Children’s Storybook Writing Competition on HEALTH. In its second year, the competition carries the theme: “Luksong Tinik: Kwentong Kaligtasan para sa Kabataan”.
1. The contest is open to all Philippine residents aged 18 and above with the exception of members of the Mu Sigma Phi Sorority and their first-degree relatives.
2. All entries must be original works written in English.
3. Entries should be easily read and understood by readers aged 5-10 years old.
4. Writers are free to use various literary forms (prose, poetry, etc.) and genres (i.e. comedy, horror, science fiction, fantasy).
5. Entries must be no more than 500 words and must be able to sustain a 24-page illustrated book.
6. Writers must address issues of child safety in any of the following categories:
a. Safety in the Home
b. Safety in Public Places
c. Safety on the Road
d. Safety in Cyberspace and Media
e. Safety in School
f. Safety in Natural Calamities
g. Safety in Armed Conflict
7. A contestant may send more than one entry.
8. Entries must be double-spaced on 8 ½ x 11 inches bond paper, with one-inch margin on all sides, typewritten or computerized using black ink on white paper. The font should be font size 12 Arial or Times New Roman if computerized.
9. Entries shall consist of an original and six (6) copies, placed in an envelope, on the face of which only the pen name of the contestant should appear. A notarized certification from the author must be included, vouching for the originality of the entry and for the freedom of the organizers from any liability arising from the infringement of copyright in case of publication, and affirming that the entry or any variant thereof has a) never been published nor b) won any other contest i.e. that it has never won 1st place in any other contest or otherwise been awarded a medal, a citation, or included in a publicized list of meritorious entries to a literary contest.
10. Together with each entry, contestants must submit a second envelope, on the face of which the pen name shall appear. This must contain the personal data sheet, with the contestant’s full name, address, contact numbers, and a short literary background. All entries must be sent through snail mail to P.O. Box 608, Manila Central Post Office c/o Margaret Rose C. Bocaya, U1122 Malate Adriatico Grand Residences, Ermita, Manila.
11. All entries must be received by the Mu Sigma Phi Sorority from December 5, 2011 to no later than 5:00 p.m., May 15, 2012.
12. There will be one winner per category. The judges also reserve the right to declare that there are no winners in some or all categories. Each winner will receive P25,000.00 in cash, a gold medal, as well as an opportunity to be published. Winners will be announced no later than August 15, 2012. The decision of the judges will be final. Non-winning entries may be claimed from P.O. Box 608 until May 15, 2013 at U1122 Malate Adriatico Grand Residences, Ermita, Manila.
13. All unclaimed non-winning entries will be destroyed.
14. When the winning entries are published by the MSPS, it is understood that the MSPS is the sole exclusive publisher and claims ownership of the copyright. The prizes for the winning authors will serve as the only payment for the copyright.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
NBDB's World Book and Copyright Day 2012 Celebration
Everyone is invited to join World Book and Copyright Day Celebration on 22 April 2012 at the Planas Garden, Quezon City Circle from 8am to 5pm.
There will be lots of activities such as poetry reading, storytelling, book launch and book signings and lectures on the craft of writing and reading. There will be booths that will be maintained by different writers and artists organizations.
Block this day in your calendar and bring all your family members to the Planas Garden.
Standby for more details.
This is being organized by National Book Development Board in cooperation with individuals, groups, government agencies and private organizations such as FILCOLS.
There will be lots of activities such as poetry reading, storytelling, book launch and book signings and lectures on the craft of writing and reading. There will be booths that will be maintained by different writers and artists organizations.
Block this day in your calendar and bring all your family members to the Planas Garden.
Standby for more details.
This is being organized by National Book Development Board in cooperation with individuals, groups, government agencies and private organizations such as FILCOLS.
WIPO Director General Francis Gurry Visits the Philippines
IPOPHL has invited a high profile expert and authority in the international IP system to share his vision on the role of intellectual property in access to technology. No less than the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Mr. Francis Gurry is visiting the Philippines for the first time on March 21-23, 2012. Director General Gurry will be at the Forum on Traditional Knowledge. He will be Keynote Speaker on the High Level Forum on Access to Global Technology, where a Press Conference will also be held at 11:30am on March 22, 2012 at the Peninsula Manila Hotel in Makati City.
His official visit is seen to raise the profile of IP and explore practical strategies to increase access to technology for innovation.
Francis Gurry was appointed as Director General of WIPO on October 1, 2008. He is the fourth Director General of WIPO and his current six-year term runs through September 2014.
As Director General, Mr. Gurry is addressing many challenges to ensure that WIPO and the international intellectual property system continue stimulating innovation and creativity and contributing to market order worldwide. How can WIPO and national IP offices meet the growing demand for patent services around the world? Are changes to the copyright system necessary to ensure its relevance in a rapidly evolving business and technological environment? How can respect for intellectual property rights be promoted in the face of widespread trade in counterfeit and pirated goods? How can WIPO contribute to the active participation and enjoyment in the benefits of innovation and the knowledge economy by all countries?
In response to the urgent challenges for intellectual property in the 21st Century, Mr. Gurry has led a comprehensive program of strategic realignment of the direction and work of the Organization. The program is aimed at realigning WIPO programs, resources and structures with a new set of strategic goals to enable it to respond more effectively to the rapidly evolving technological, cultural and geo-economic environment.
His official visit is seen to raise the profile of IP and explore practical strategies to increase access to technology for innovation.
Francis Gurry was appointed as Director General of WIPO on October 1, 2008. He is the fourth Director General of WIPO and his current six-year term runs through September 2014.
As Director General, Mr. Gurry is addressing many challenges to ensure that WIPO and the international intellectual property system continue stimulating innovation and creativity and contributing to market order worldwide. How can WIPO and national IP offices meet the growing demand for patent services around the world? Are changes to the copyright system necessary to ensure its relevance in a rapidly evolving business and technological environment? How can respect for intellectual property rights be promoted in the face of widespread trade in counterfeit and pirated goods? How can WIPO contribute to the active participation and enjoyment in the benefits of innovation and the knowledge economy by all countries?
In response to the urgent challenges for intellectual property in the 21st Century, Mr. Gurry has led a comprehensive program of strategic realignment of the direction and work of the Organization. The program is aimed at realigning WIPO programs, resources and structures with a new set of strategic goals to enable it to respond more effectively to the rapidly evolving technological, cultural and geo-economic environment.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Copy Chief Needed: Mega Publishing Group
Freelance Writers Guild of the Philippines Independent HR Consultant, MS. AMOR DIVINA P. SANTIAGO, is helping her daughter source candidates for the position of COPY CHIEF at MEGA PUBLISHING GROUP.
JOB OPPORTUNITY DETAILS: Candidate must have had at least 5 years WRITING AND EDITORIAL WORK, preferably in LIFESTYLE MAGAZINES. While the position is called Copy Chief, the job is more about being a MANAGING EDITOR and NOT ABOUT COPYWRITING. Preferred candidates then are also ones who have MANAGED A REGULAR PUBLICATION. This is a FULL-TIME, OFFICE-BASED JOB from M-F.
Send your applications to MS. AMOR DIVINA P. SANTIAGO at amordps@yahoo.com.
JOB OPPORTUNITY DETAILS: Candidate must have had at least 5 years WRITING AND EDITORIAL WORK, preferably in LIFESTYLE MAGAZINES. While the position is called Copy Chief, the job is more about being a MANAGING EDITOR and NOT ABOUT COPYWRITING. Preferred candidates then are also ones who have MANAGED A REGULAR PUBLICATION. This is a FULL-TIME, OFFICE-BASED JOB from M-F.
Send your applications to MS. AMOR DIVINA P. SANTIAGO at amordps@yahoo.com.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Memorandum for All Heads of DOST Agencies and RDIs regarding FILCOLS
Graciano P. Yumul, Jr. D. Sc., Undersecretary for Research and Development of Department of Science and Technology (DOST) sent out a memorandum to all heads of DOST agencies and research and development institutions last 27 February 2012.
The memorandum gives out information about FILCOLS and it also contains copies of primer and membership application form of FILCOLS.
For details, contact FILCOLS at 746-7162 or 747-9250 local 401 or 0919-3175708 or filcols@gmail.com.
The memorandum gives out information about FILCOLS and it also contains copies of primer and membership application form of FILCOLS.
For details, contact FILCOLS at 746-7162 or 747-9250 local 401 or 0919-3175708 or filcols@gmail.com.
Communicating for Social Change Seminar Workshop
Long-term, systemic change requires better leadership.
British Council and Rappler are looking to train individuals defined by a spirit and a drive that makes them natural leaders who want to affect change and achieve great things not only for themselves, but for their countries and the world.
BACKGROUND
We envision a world in which the increasing connections between people and communities lead to positive outcomes. Yet in today’s world we encounter an even greater challenge stemming from differences in perspectives, cultures and backgrounds.
This creates a challenge for us to cultivate an atmosphere where communities can collaborate and engage in creative ways to build the change they want to see.
Young people are at the centre of this dynamic process as they have a unique opportunity to collectively shape the communities that they are a part of – be they local or global.
Young leaders as communicators find themselves at a time where new technologies have opened enormous possibilities not just in exchanging information but also in creating dialogues that offer practical solutions to address social realities.
Their efforts in communicating for social change entail a capacity to translate their vision and experience through appropriate tools and technologies, an appreciation of diversity, and a thinking that is both strategic and long-term.
OUR RESPONSE
A four-day seminar workshop to provide opportunity for young leaders to find their voice, gain new skills as facilitators of change, and grow their capacity for citizen action towards a more just world.
If you are:
18 to 26 years old, Filipino actively engaged either as an initiator or a leader in community development work have a good track record of community service
have strong desire to effectively advocate for social transformation then join us from March 24 to 27 to participate in discussions focusing on:
Effective Communication Strategies.
Day 1 brings together different experts who will help you understand how to communicate with larger audiences through a good appreciation of the communication process.
Championing Your Cause.
Day 2 challenges you to think out of the box and discuss innovative ways to make yourself heard.
Getting Support and Funding.
Day 3 will give you effective techniques for getting buy-in, obtaining resources and funding for your initiatives.
Utilising New Media.
Day 4 explores the many possibilities by which digital technology can be harnessed and how it can be used to create greater impact for your work.
Throughout the entire seminar, you’ll also be given an opportunity to get feedback on your work and look at areas for enhancement.
We are looking to train individuals defined by a spirit and a drive that makes them natural leaders who want to affect change and achieve great things not only for themselves, but for their countries and the world.
Who can apply?
You must be a Filipino, aged 18-26 (on the first day of the seminar)
You must be able to cover for your travel to Manila and accommodation from 24-27 March
You must be able to communicate comfortably in English
What is required?
Applicants must fill out an online application form, as well as a video (no longer than 2 minutes).
Alternatively, you can download an MS Word template of the application form here.
You can download the video instructions here
What do we offer?
Participation to the seminar is FREE
Meals
Seminar kits
Reference Materials
An unforgettable 4 days of learning!
An opportunity to train under experienced and respected journalists from Rappler
When is the deadline?
All applications (application form + video) must arrive by 12:00 midnight of 16 March 2012.
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community particularly minority groups.
Reposted from http://www.britishcouncil.org.
British Council and Rappler are looking to train individuals defined by a spirit and a drive that makes them natural leaders who want to affect change and achieve great things not only for themselves, but for their countries and the world.
BACKGROUND
We envision a world in which the increasing connections between people and communities lead to positive outcomes. Yet in today’s world we encounter an even greater challenge stemming from differences in perspectives, cultures and backgrounds.
This creates a challenge for us to cultivate an atmosphere where communities can collaborate and engage in creative ways to build the change they want to see.
Young people are at the centre of this dynamic process as they have a unique opportunity to collectively shape the communities that they are a part of – be they local or global.
Young leaders as communicators find themselves at a time where new technologies have opened enormous possibilities not just in exchanging information but also in creating dialogues that offer practical solutions to address social realities.
Their efforts in communicating for social change entail a capacity to translate their vision and experience through appropriate tools and technologies, an appreciation of diversity, and a thinking that is both strategic and long-term.
OUR RESPONSE
A four-day seminar workshop to provide opportunity for young leaders to find their voice, gain new skills as facilitators of change, and grow their capacity for citizen action towards a more just world.
If you are:
18 to 26 years old, Filipino actively engaged either as an initiator or a leader in community development work have a good track record of community service
have strong desire to effectively advocate for social transformation then join us from March 24 to 27 to participate in discussions focusing on:
Effective Communication Strategies.
Day 1 brings together different experts who will help you understand how to communicate with larger audiences through a good appreciation of the communication process.
Championing Your Cause.
Day 2 challenges you to think out of the box and discuss innovative ways to make yourself heard.
Getting Support and Funding.
Day 3 will give you effective techniques for getting buy-in, obtaining resources and funding for your initiatives.
Utilising New Media.
Day 4 explores the many possibilities by which digital technology can be harnessed and how it can be used to create greater impact for your work.
Throughout the entire seminar, you’ll also be given an opportunity to get feedback on your work and look at areas for enhancement.
We are looking to train individuals defined by a spirit and a drive that makes them natural leaders who want to affect change and achieve great things not only for themselves, but for their countries and the world.
Who can apply?
You must be a Filipino, aged 18-26 (on the first day of the seminar)
You must be able to cover for your travel to Manila and accommodation from 24-27 March
You must be able to communicate comfortably in English
What is required?
Applicants must fill out an online application form, as well as a video (no longer than 2 minutes).
Alternatively, you can download an MS Word template of the application form here.
You can download the video instructions here
What do we offer?
Participation to the seminar is FREE
Meals
Seminar kits
Reference Materials
An unforgettable 4 days of learning!
An opportunity to train under experienced and respected journalists from Rappler
When is the deadline?
All applications (application form + video) must arrive by 12:00 midnight of 16 March 2012.
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community particularly minority groups.
Reposted from http://www.britishcouncil.org.
Memory’s Fictions: The Bienvenido N. Santos Centenary Conference
The Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center of De La Salle University (DLSU) will hold Memory’s Fictions: The Bienvenido N. Santos Centenary Conference on the 20th of March 2012 (Tuesday), 9:00 am-4:20 p.m., at the Waldo Perfecto Seminar Room, SPS Building, DLSU Manila. This conference culminates the year-long birth centennial celebration of the Filipino- American writer whose short story collections (e.g. You Lovely People; Scent of Apples) and novels (e.g. Villa Magdalena; The Volcano; What the Hell for You Left Your Heart in San Francisco) serve as haunting portraits of the Filipino exiles in the US, and of humanity’s struggle to keep faith in a world of tenderness and defeats.
May we invite your faculty members to attend this conference? Please see attached conference program and profiles of the scholars/speakers. There is no registration fee. We regret to say that due to budgetary constraints, the Center would not be able to provide lunch. However, there are decent and affordable eateries located within and outside the campus.
For pre-registration, please submit the name/s of your participant/s and your school to the Center. You may email bnscwc@yahoo.com or call (632) 5244611 local 233 (contact person: May Morales).
May we invite your faculty members to attend this conference? Please see attached conference program and profiles of the scholars/speakers. There is no registration fee. We regret to say that due to budgetary constraints, the Center would not be able to provide lunch. However, there are decent and affordable eateries located within and outside the campus.
For pre-registration, please submit the name/s of your participant/s and your school to the Center. You may email bnscwc@yahoo.com or call (632) 5244611 local 233 (contact person: May Morales).
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