EarthDay Jam @ 23

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Birthed in 2000, Earth Day Jam did not only become a phenomenal sensation in the Philippines but currently is longest-running international environmental tribute in the entire world. This year, Earthday Jam turns 23 and is celebrating through “Salaysayan at Kantahan Para Sa Inang Kalikasan!” campaign. Earthday Jam Foundation will visit various orphanages and youth centers in Quezon City and spread the experience of Earthday Jam to the children and youth for the whole month of May.

“We thought of reaching out to those who cannot come out and watch outdoor concerts. We feel that this children and pre-teens from various youth facilities need support, not just through material things but in terms of creating memorable experiences for them. We just want to inspire them with this lively activity ”earthday jam“ and we are confident that they will be able to learn and somehow use whatever “green” practices and tips we share in their daily lives. We will also be able to influence the facilities, social workers and house parents to adopt “green” living in their mandate. It is quite exciting to see their smiles as we give short fun lectures and music jams from our pool of artists and musicians. Nakakataba ng puso !” ,enthuses Lou Bonnevie,Earthday Jam Foundation president.

“For those who wish to be part of the campaign, we invite you to make your own pledge and take actions in promoting environmental preservation, conservation and management in you own way -- to show you really care! We can do it in our homes, schools and work of place. Earthday is everyday and everywhere! ”Lou ended.

Special thanks to the support of QC government, First Gen Corporation, Lifebank Foundation, Pagcor, Cleene and Maynilad, Igan Foundation and Sipag-Villar Foundation.




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DepEd provides Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Masbate schools

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The Department of Education (DepEd) has conducted Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for over 1000 learners, and 100 teaching and non-teaching personnel across the Schools Division of Masbate affected by armed conflict.

Spearheaded by the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Service (DRRMS), together with the Learners Rights and Protection Office (LRPO), the Department held Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) activities from April 25 to 27, in Villahermosa Elementary School and Villahermosa National High School in Cawayan, Masbate, and Locso-an Elementary School and Arriesgado-Sevilleno National High School in Placer, Masbate.

“This is the reality that we need to respond to, and there is an urgency to react to these situations. Anchored on the MATATAG Agenda, our response is to provide a safe environment for our teachers and learners,” Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) Director Atty. Christian E. Rivero noted.

Atty. Rivero likewise highlighted the role of the Psychological First Aid (PFA) providers in responding to the needs of the learners and school personnel, especially in challenging times.

On the other hand, the DepEd Regional Office V Lead Representative Ms. Maria Cristina G. Baroso said that the conduct of PFA establishes human connections in a non-intrusive yet compassionate manner with the affected learners and teachers. She added that aside from normalizing and validating feelings, it is an opportunity to share the multiple sources of strengths which can be accessed in the school and community.

Together with 85 PFA providers from SDO Masbate, DepEd-DRRMS and the RO V provided MHPSS to the conflict-affected personnel and learners.

Implementing partners, including Ms. Florina Padilla-Santiago, a psychologist from Psychological Association of the Philippines’ (PAP) MHPSS-Special Interest Group (SIG), and Mr. Kurt Essa Rastrullo, a Registered Guidance Counselor from SDO Legazpi, served as experts and resource persons during the PFA provision and orientation.

Meanwhile, School Governance and Operations Division Chief Education Supervisor Mark Anthony H. Rupa pointed out in the activity that the top priority is the safety of the learners, teachers, and the PFA team. He also reminded the PFA providers to stay calm and remain focused during the deployment of PFA regardless of the adversity of the situation.

According to DepEd-DRRMS, SDO Masbate plans to strengthen capacity of schools to respond to similar situations with the support of the Central Office and Regional Office.

MIAA is accountable for terminal 3 power outage

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The country’s air traffic once again suffered a jolt in operation as the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 experienced a more than seven hours of power outage causing the cancellation of more than 40 flights. Based on initial reports, the recent outage at NAIA Terminal 3 was due to fault current caused by dilapidated and old electrical wirings prompting Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and the Department of Transportation to order for an over-all audit of the airport and the procurement of additional generators to ensure that sufficient electricity inside the airport.

Roland Vibal, National Coordinator of Kuryente.org, said:

“There is negligence on the part the MIAA, whose mandate is to upgrade and provide safe, efficient and reliable airport facilities for international and domestic air travel. It seems the incidents in NAIA proves the agency’s failure in its duties. Its pronouncement regarding the incident cannot cover for the agency’s culpability to the current state of our airport. The electricity outage created tensions and dismay between airport personnel and passengers caught stranded and forced to rebook their flights. Apologies are not enough. Heads must roll in the agency and a formal investigation and reforms to its operation is needed.”