Edukasyon sa Bioteknolohiya: Pagyamanin para sa Kinabukasan Natin Education in Biotechnology: Foster for Our Future],”the National Biotechnology Week

CHED  leads 10th National BiotechnologyWeek

The Comision on Higher Education is this year's host of the 10th National BiotechnologyWeek happening from NOvember 24 to 28 with the them Edukason sa Bioteknolohiya Pagyamani para sa Kinabukasa Natin' The CHED toger with even other partnes-agencies have lined up activities that aim to create and promote public awareness and understanding on the importance of biotechnology in nation-building.

Partner agencies inclu the DA, DOST, DephEd, DENR, DOH, DTI andDILG. These are the key instutions involve in crafting a meaningful celebration that highlights the benefits and contributions of biotechnology to agriculure and food securtiy, the delivery of health care service, sustainable environment and development of industries and economy

Various topics and activities on biotechnology are prepared to creat awareness and educate the public
The weeklong activity will be capped with announcement and awarding of winners for the Biotech Shorties Contest—a video making contest organized by Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture-Biotechnology Information Center (SEARCA-BIC) and the DA Infographics Poster Contest and closing ceremonies.


THE latest biotechnology applications in the fields of health and medicine, food security and agriculture, and environment will be featured in the 10th Biotechnology Week, which will run from November 24 to 28.

With the theme, Edukasyon sa Bioteknolohiya: Pagyamanin para sa Kinabukasan Natin Education in Biotechnology: Foster for Our Future],”the National Biotechnology Week is an annual event organized by departments of Science and Technology, Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources, Education, Health, Interior and Local Government, and Trade and Industry and the Commission on Higher Education, this year’s lead agency.

Sen. Juan Edgardo M. Angara will grace the opening ceremonies on November 24 to be held at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in Diliman, Quezon City.

It will be followed by the opening of exhibits, news conference, forums on biotechnology for the management of growth and health of aquacultured species, molecular markers in some high-value commercial crops, and presentation on the biotechnology research program of the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology.

The second day will feature forums on nutrigenomics and drug discovery; food and pharmaceutical biotechnology; environment-friendly biotechnology products; science and development communicators; and development and trends in biotechnology.   The Sixth National Biotechnology Education Conference for Teachers will also be held simultaneously at the University of the Philippines Diliman-Institute of Biology.

On November 26 discussions, titled “Experience in Biotechnology Research, Career Orientation Toward Biotechnology,” and “Biotechnology 101 for Consumers” will be held.

Also lined up for the day are the Fourth National Biotechnology Quiz for High School to be held at UP Institute of Biology; Second National Nutrigenomics Conference to be held at the Heritage Hotel; and Seminar on the Application of Biotechnology to the National Greening Program of the DENR to be held at Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau-DENR in UP Los Baños College of Forestry and Natural Resources, among others.

A forum on Pinoy Agricultural Biotechnology, film showings and a seminar on crop biotechnology will be the activities on November 27.

The weeklong activity will be capped with the awarding of winners for the Biotech Shorties Contest—a video-making contest organized by Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture-Biotechnology Information Center; the DA Infographics Poster Contest; and closing ceremonies.

Universal Records’ Kathleen Go is an Entrepreneur of Passion

   Universal Records Managing Director Kathleen Dy-Go, over the years, has successfully prepared the country’s biggest independent record label to withstand the challenges of the ever-changing landscape of the local recording industry.

 

Because of this achievement, Joey Concepcion’s GoNegosyo has named Kathleen as one of the 50 Entrepreneurs of Passion. Her story is included in a special limited edition book with the subtitle “How Big Dreams and Good Ideas Became Great Businesses.”

 

In the commemorative book, Kathleen recalled how Universal Records have readied itself in the evolution of music formats in the country – from vinyl to cassettes to CDs to digital.

 

Kathleen also admitted that this inescapable evolution is really challenging, but according to her, one truth keeps her faith in the industry – “Music will never disappear and Filipinos will always be music lovers.”

 

She further adds, “We (in Universal Records) will always be here to service their needs, and at the same time discover and support great talents in OPM.”

 

Good Housekeeping’s Get Hooked on DIY with 3M and Brand Ambassadors, Doug and Chesca Kramer

The 3M and Good Housekeeping DIY event is back once again. Catch the first of the five DIY weekend tomorrow at Cedar Crest, Acacia Estates, Taguig. The event will be hosted by Ms. Jackie Lou Blanco and event guests will be Command™ Brand Ambassadors, Doug and Chesca Kramer.

Registration is open from 10 am until 2pm. Booth Activity opens at 10am while the DIY program proper starts at 2pm. Good Houskeeping and 3M Command have prepared tons of freebies & raffle prizes to be given away! There would be engaging workshops on how to create an organized and clutter-free space.

I attended an Afternoon DIY with Hooks & Duct Tapes last December and I’m excited to go for another fun DIY afternoon!

If you can’t make it to this weekend’s event, you may check out the next schedule:

August 9  – Ohana Place, Alabang Zapote Road, Las Pinas
August 16 – East Raya Gardens, Pasig City
August 30 – Riverfront Residences, Pasig City
October 19 – Royal Palm Residences, Acacia Estates, Taguig
November 15 – SM North Edsa (3rd flr city center activity main hall)

Visit here: https://www.facebook.com/goodhousekeeping.ph

November 28: #RainbowConnection Demystifying the LGBT Market

 

   
     The Philippines is considered as one of the many countries that has an influential Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender (LGBT) market. Their presence can be seen in the entertainment, business, socio-political, among other industry segments.

Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 Exclusive Screening

The first installment of the blockbuster movie series will be shown on November 21, 2014 at the SM Megamall Cinema 5 at 7:00pm.

Ticket price is P400 includes
1 Pizza Slice from Greenwich
1 Gift Bag from Cup Noodles
20% Discount Vouchers from Cold Stone Creamery
1 Free Ride Vouchers from Zoobic Safari
SM Cinema e-plus card,(https://www.facebook.com/ePLUStaptopay?fref=ts)

PLUS :
Raffle coupon & get a chance to win any of the following :
2 Winners of Total Subic Adventure Package - Day tour at Magaul Bird Park at Jest Camp & Zoobic Safari and Overnight stay at Subic Peninsular
2 Overnight stay at Subic Peninsular good for 2 pax
3 Winners for Subic Day Tour Adventure package - Magaul Bird Park and Zoobic Safari (Good for 2 pax)
5 Winners of Magaul Bird Park at Jest Camp (Good for 4 pax)
1 Greenwich Free Pizza Card (Check the mechanics posted)
10 Gift Certificates worth P 200 each from Coldstone Creamery (Robinson's Galleria Branch)
3 Black Forest Personal Size from Red Ribbon
5 Gift Packs from Doritos
1 lucky winner to have a chance to win Pizza Supply for one year from selected Greenwich Stores,

Future Technology Unmasked In This Year's Science Film Festival At The Mind Museum Taguig

   
      Have you ever been intrigued by the possibility of robots surpassing humans in the near future? Do you think you can live a normal life without using any kind of plastics? What will be the story of our lives shaped by future technologies?

These are just some of the curious questions to explore as Goethe-Institut partners with The Mind Museum to showcase the Science Film Festival 2014.  This aims to promote interest in science and culture among the youth, and motivate the younger generation to pursue a career in the field.  “The films will communicate scientific concepts in an easily-digestible and enjoyable form, providing schools and institutions a non-traditional medium for science teaching and learning,” says Dr. Petra Raymond, director for Goethe-Institut Philippinen.

This one of a kind science showcase is made possible with the support of the festival’s partners, including its main sponsor – premium automotive brand Mercedes-Benz, an advocate of technological innovation and progress.

“We are honored to host the opening of the 5th Science Film Festival in the Philippines,” says The Mind Museum curator, Maria Isabel Garcia. Centering on the theme of ‘Future Technologies,’ this year’s festival explores the broad spectrum of innovative technologies and cutting edge science through audio-visual content from all over the globe.

*Selfie* A Mental Disorder, American Psychatric Association Makes It Official

Chicago, Illinois – The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has officially confirmed what many people thought all along: taking ‘selfies’ is a mental disorder.

The APA made this classification during its annual board of directors meeting in Chicago. The disorder is called selfitis, and is defined as the obsessive compulsive desire to take photos of one’s self  and post them on social media as a way to make up for the lack of self-esteem and to fill a gap in intimacy.

APA said there are three levels of the disorder: