Task Force HELP PISAY (Victims of Typhoons)

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Link to blog post: http://raffysaldana.blogspot.com/2009/10/task-force-help-pisay-victims-of.html

Philippine Science High School National Alumni Association
Task Force HELP PISAY (Victims of Typhoon)

October 1, 2009

Dear PSHS Alumni and Friends:

This year the Philippines has experienced ravaging typhoons that severely affected millions of our countrymen, the most recent and the most devastating of late was Typhoon Ondoy (international code name: Ketsana). The government has placed the entire country under a “state of calamity” in anticipation of Super Typhoon Pepeng (international code name: Parma).

The suffering brought about by recent typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng to our people has prompted many civic and non-governmental organizations to launch relief campaigns.

The Philippine Science High School National Alumni Association (PSHSNAA), on its part, is launching Task Force HELP PISAY (Victims of Typhoons) in response to the urgent need to assist victims within the PSHS community nationwide.

A few days ago, the PSHS Main Campus in Diliman, Quezon City was not spared by Typhoon Ondoy’s fury. We would like to share with you some excerpts from an article written by Ms. Gene Andres, PSHS faculty member and alumna (Batch ’84), published in the PSHS (http://www.pshs.edu.ph/) and PSHSNAA (www.pshsnaa.org) websites:

“… The typhoon has devastated several homes including that of some teachers, staff and students. Some were left on the roof and were only rescued after two days. The worst probably is the death of the sister of senior student Camille Tobillo. “

“… The school also got hit by the flood. 20-30 meters of the fence between the school and the Ombudsman collapsed, allowing flood water to enter the dorms, cafeteria and the SHB.”

“… As part of Sagip Pisay, the school has opened its dormitories to temporarily accommodate students, teachers and staff and their families who have no place to stay while their homes are being cleaned. “

“… Those who were flooded have various needs. The following may be brought to PSHS for distribution

Food - no cook or easy-to-cook meals such as canned goods(can openers will also be appreciated), fruits, bread, noodles, rice
Supplies – toiletries, powdered soap, cleaning materials, spoon and fork, blankets, mats

Clothes – undergarments, towels, uniforms, shoes, raincoat or umbrella

Medical supplies – alcohol, vitamins, bandages, anti-diarrhea, paracetamol, hydrite, decolgen, neozep, diatabs ”

The PSHS NAA supports all efforts by PSHS community to aid typhoon victims not only in the Main Campus but also in the other 9 campuses of PSHS all over the country. It has allocated PhP 50,000 as a seed fund for the campaign.

Over a week has passed but Pisay has a long way to go towards full recovery from the storm’s destruction. We appeal to the generous hearts of our alumni and friends to support Pisay in its time of need. You may send cash donations to the following:

Account Name: PSHS Alumni
Account Number: 199100639Branch: Kalayaan Avenue, Quezon CityAccount
Type: Checking
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

To monitor donations sent through the bank, please e-mail or send a message to

Dr. Rafael Saldaña
Task Force HELP PISAY (Victims of Typhoons)
E-mail: raffysaldana@gmail.com
Mobile Phone: +63 928 5043121
Fax: +63 2 7090907

Please indicate bank transaction details like amount donated, name of donor, and contact details.

The PSHS NAA also accepts donations in kind. Volunteers are also needed. Please contact the PSHS NAA Office, tel. +63 2 4686717, Monday to Friday 1-5pm, and look for the PSHS NAA staff, Ms. Claire Illavera.

Let’s act now! Let’s do our share in helping Pisay!

Sincerely,

Butch Zaldarriaga
President - PSHS NAA

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On Heroism and the Youth (Remembering Delo Manaog)

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Link:

http://raffysaldana.blogspot.com/2009/02/on-heroism-and-youth-remembering-delo.html

Photo Caption: Bantayog ng Mga Bayani in Quezon City



"On Heroism and the Youth" (Remembering Delo Manaog)

Note: Here are my thoughts for today, 2 February 2009:
Raffy Saldana (http://raffysaldana.blogspot.com)


We were young once. I'd like to believe that we still are -- young.

We had our share of idealism. I'd like to believe that we still are -- idealistic.

Last November 29, 2008 the University of the Philippines paid tribute to its martyrs and heroes: “Paggunita at Parangal Para sa mga Iskolar ng Bayan sa Bantayog ng mga Bayani: A Centennial Tribute to UP Martyrs and Heroes.”

One of those remembered and recognized by UP was my former classmate in Philippine Science High School (PSHS) in Diliman, Quezon City. His name is Rodelo “Delo” Manaog and he hailed from Mauban, Quezon.

I have written a blog entry on Delo [1]. Another PSHS batchmate, Miriam “Iye” Coronel (a UP Professor) wrote a beautiful piece about Delo in one of her newpaper columns [2].

We were teen-agers in the 70s and young adults in the 80s during the turbulent years of Martial Law in the Philippines. Delo Manaog was among those who fought the dictatorship. Together with thousands of idealistic young men and women, Delo stood for what he believed was right – to fight and die for freedom and democracy.

Many of us heeded the call of the times as what Delo had done; but Delo died young – a martyr and a hero.

Many of us survived, and now living in various modes of existence.

I’d like to believe that we are living meaningful lives – contributing in whatever way we can for the good of our country and for humanity.

Otherwise, it would have been better if we just followed the footsteps of Delo -- a young man who died as a martyr and a hero.

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[1] "My Batchmate is a Hero" http://raffysaldana.blogspot.com/2007/08/rodelo-manaog-my-batchmate-is-hero.html

[2] Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, "Two Young Men From Mauban", http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=89687 .

Link to photos:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=98703&l=c3bbc&id=682835049
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YMSAT 2009: Youth Math, Science and Technology Week, Philippine Science High School (Main Campus)

.Link:

http://pisaydiliman.multiply.com/journal/item/79/A_Pisay_students_guide_for_the_week_of_January_26-30_2009

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Meeting: Interim Board of the Joint PSHS Alumni Association and National Alumni Association

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Photo Caption: Group pictures of members of the Interim Board of the Joint Philippine Science High School (PSHS) Alumni Association and National Alumni Association taken during a meeting held on Wednesday, 5 November 2008, at the PSHS Main Campus in Diliman, Quezon City. From the photo collection of Raffy Saldaña (http://raffysaldana.blogspot.com/)

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Photos: PSHSAA Meeting in Anvaya Cove (Morong, Bataan) near Subic Bay

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Last Wednesday, 1 October 2008, a national holiday, the Board of Members of the Philippine Science High School Alumni Association (PSHSAA) with some of their family members went to Anvaya Cove in Morong, Bataan via Subic for a meeting and R&R (rest and recreation). Although it was raining we had lots of fun and team building activities. From the photo collection of Raffy Saldaña (http://raffysaldana.blogspot.com)

To view more photos, click on the following link:

http://booleanlogic.multiply.com/photos/album/170/Meeting_and_RR_at_Anvaya_Cove_in_Morong_Bataan_near_Subic

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PSHSAA Board Members Present:

1. Jun Sabug, Batch '69
2. Raffy Saldaña, Batch '77
3. Susan Warren-Mercado, Batch '78
4. Butch Zaldarriaga, Batch '80
5. Carlo Subido, Batch '82
6. Galdys Barrer, Batch '83
7. Tina Jardiolin, Batch '84
8. Raymond Ancog, Batch '88
9. Joyce Simpas, Batch '92
10. Jeff Jubilado, Batch '93

Cheers,

Raffy

Travel: Anvaya Cove (Morong, Bataan) via Subic

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Photo Caption: Views of Anvaya Cove, an exclusive resort and residential complex in Morong, Bataan near Subic Bay. From the photo collection of Raffy Saldaña (http://raffysaldana.blogspot.com)

October 1, 2008 (Wednesday) was declared a national holiday in the Phillippines. So during this day my colleagues in the Philippine Science Alumni Association Board (PSHSAA) went to Anvaya Cove in Morong, Bataan (near Subic) for a meeting and an R&R (rest and recreation) functions. I rode with Tina (Jardiolin) and Joyce (Simpas) -- my fellow officers in the PSHSAA --in Tina's BMW mini-SUV and we took the NLEx (Northern Luzon Expressway) and the new SCTEx (Subic, Clark, and Tarlac Expressway) on the way to Anvaya Cove. Anvaya is an exclusive resort and residential complex close to Subic Bay, about two and hours drive from Manila. Although it was raining most of the day, we had a productive meeting and lots of fun. Thanks to Butch Zaldarriaga (president of the PSHSAA), we were able to use the facilities of Anvaya Cove. Butch is a member of the Anvaya Cove Club.

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To view more photos, click on the following link:

http://booleanlogic.multiply.com/photos/album/170/Meeting_and_RR_at_Anvaya_Cove_in_Morong_Bataan_near_Subic

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Cheers,

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Raffy

Fire Hits Pisay (PSHS Main Campus in Diliman, Quezon CIty)

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I saw in the news (Unang Hirit, GMA 7) today, 30 September 2008: A portion of Philippine Science High School Main Campus (Diliman, Quezon City) got burned early morning Sept. 30. Nobody was hurt. According to the news, a portion of the Registrar's Office and the Faculty Center were damaged. Periodical exams scheduled today were postponed to another day said Ms. Herminigilda Salac, CISD Chief.
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Photo Link:

http://booleanlogic.multiply.com/photos/album/169/Fire_Hits_Pisay_Portion_of_PSHS_Diliman_Campus_Got_BurnedRaf

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Related Link:
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/123876/Fire-hits-school-in-Quezon-City
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Raffy

PSHS NAA Board Meeting, September 17, 2008

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Photo Caption: Officers and Members of the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Science High School National Alumni Association. L-R: Roggie Zeanarosa, Rene Abad, Ciel Habito, Eric Soriano, Raymond Ancog, Joel Garduce, Dang Flores, Jun Sabug, and Raffy Saldaña (standing). Not in photo: Joyce Simpas and Butch Zaldarriaga. From the photo collection of Raffy Saldaña (http://raffysaldana.blogspot.com)

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Today ( 17 September 2008) the PSHS (System) National Alumni Association, Inc. (PSHSSNAI) Board of Trustees met at the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) in Diliman, Quezon City with the following agenda:

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1. Approval of the minutes (highlights) of the August 1, 2008 Board Meeting.

2. PSHS NAA Referendum Mechanics.

3. Updates on the PSHS Board of Trustees Meeting

4. Other Matters (including the PSHS NAA website)

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Link to photos:

http://booleanlogic.multiply.com/photos/album/162/PSHS_NAA_Board_Meeting_Sept._17_2008

(Suggestion: Choose the Slideshow option or click on each photo to see a larger image.)

From,

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Raffy Saldaña

PSHS NAA Board Secretary

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Links to Photos Taken During the Philippine Science High School Alumni Homecoming 2008

.PSHS Homecoming 2008 -- Men of Batch '77: L-R: Mon D., Rene, Rolly, Fidel, Butch, Andy, Raffy, Keku

PSHS Hoemcoming 2008 -- Men of Bath '77: L-R: Mon D., Rolly, Fidel, Rene, Butch, Keku, Raffy, Em


The following batchmates (PSHS Class of 1977) were present during the PSHS Alumni Homecoming Night, 6 September 2008.

PSHS '77 Batch Attendees:

Em F. (with wife)
Cora (with daughter Chloe)
Mon D.
Rene A.
Rolly B.
Keku D.
Raf S.
Andy S.
Fidel B.
Butch R.

Note: I was busy with the PSHS AA Referendum (part of my task in PSHAA Board) and I was not able to mingle much with batchmates. Thank you very much Cora and Chloe for the valuable assistance during the referendum.

Below are links to photos taken by my camera during the PSHS 2008 Grand Alumni Homecoming 2008, Saturday, 6 September 2008:

1. Batch '77 Photos
http://booleanlogic.multiply.com/photos/album/159/PSHS_Homecoming_2008_Part_2_Batch_77_Photos

2. PSHS AA 2008 Referendum
http://booleanlogic.multiply.com/photos/album/158/PSHS_Alumni_Homecoming_Referendum_2008

3. Other Photos
http://booleanlogic.multiply.com/photos/album/160/PSHS_Alumni_Homecoming_2008_Part_3

Suggestion: Click the photo to see larger image or Choose Slideshow Option.

Cheers,

Raffy
PSHS '77

Results: Philippine Science High School Alumni Association Referendum 2008

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Link: http://pisayforum.blogspot.com/2008/09/results-pshs-alumni-association.html

Philippine Science High Shool Alumni Association
REFERENDUM 20086
September 2008
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
PSHS Gymnasium, Agham Road, Quezon City

Number of Active Members: 315

Number of Voters: 227 ( 72 %)

'YES' votes: 198 (87%)

'NO' votes: 29 (13%)Related Links:

http://pisayforum.blogspot.com/2008/09/announcement-referendum-2008.html

http://pisayforum.blogspot.com/2008/08/proposed-constitution-for-merged-pshaa.html
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Announcement: PSHS Alumni Association Referendum 2008

Source: http://pisayforum.blogspot.com/2008/09/announcement-referendum-2008.html

TO ALL CONCERNED:

Please be informed that the Philippine Science High School Alumni Association (PSHS AA) Board of Directors will conduct a REFERENDUM during the PSHS Alumni Association Annual Meeting/Grand Alumni Homecoming on 6 September 2008 at the PSHS Gymnasium in Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City.

The referendum is needed before the planned merger between the Philippine Science High School Alumni Association and the Philippine Science High School System Alumni Association (PSHS NAA) can materialize.

A seperate referendum will be conducted by the PSHS NAA Board of Trustees for active members of the PSHS (System) National Alumni Association (PSHS NAA).

Below is the REFERENDUM QUESTION to be answered by active members of the PSHS AA and PSHS NAA in separate referenda:

Do you approve the merger between the Philippine Science High School Alumni Association (PSHS AA) and the Philippine Science High School System Alumni Association (PSHS NAA) with the surviving entity adopting the name "Philippine Science High School National Alumni Association" and the proposed merger constitution and by-laws?

This question is answerable either by YES or NO.

A majority vote (50% of active members plus one) is needed to effect the merger.

For more information, contact:

The Referendum CommitteePSHS AA/ PSHS NAA

E-mail: raffysaldana@gmail.com

Related Link: http://pisayforum.blogspot.com/2008/08/proposed-constitution-for-merged-pshaa.html

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Pisay Concert 2: PSHS '77 Representatives

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Representatives of PSHS Batch '77 performing on stage at PETA Theater in Quezon city on 3 September 2008. From the photo collection of Raffy Saldaña (http://raffysaldana.blogspot.com)

I never thought that one day I would become a concert performer...

Last September 3, 2008 some of my batchmates in highschool (PSHS Class of 1977) performed onstage at PETA Theater in Quezon City for the Pisay Concert 2 (PC2) a benefit concert which is a project of the PSHS Alumni Association.

Our group (Chloe [daughter of Cora] , Cora, Emy, Claire, Ana [aughter of Claire], Mon D., Noel O., Raffy, and Caloy) sang the following songs which became popular in the '70s: 1. Ikaw Pa Rin (by Tito Mina), 2. T.L. Ako sa Iyo, and 3. Country Roads by John Denver. When we sang Country Roads, we changed the lyrics a little bit so that Country Roads became 'Agham Road' (where PSHS is located). My batchmate, Caloy (Dr. Carlo Arcilla, Director of the National Geological Studies (NIGS) in the University of the Philippines - Diliman) impressed the audience with his rendition of the following songs: 1. Samba Song by Bong Pinera, 2. A Certain Sadness, and 3. Norwegian Wood (instrumental).

After our concert performance I told one of my batchmates jokingly: Now we can add one more line in our curriculum vitae -- "Concert Performer" :)

Below is the link to photos of our group taken during Pisay Concert 2:


http://booleanlogic.multiply.com/photos/album/156/PSHS_77_Representatives_at_Pisay_Concert_2_PC2_in_Peta_Theater_Q.C.


Cheers,

Raffy
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PSHS Grand Alumni Homecoming 2008

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Source: http://www.pshsaa.org/

TO ALL Philippine Science High School (PSHS) Alumni:

It's going to be a green homecoming this September!

This year's silver jubilarian batch, the PSHS Class of 1983, has decided on going green - its theme for the PSHS Grand Alumni Homecoming this September 6,2008. The emphasis is to promote environmental awareness and to share ways onhow we can address environmental concerns.

Pls. visit the PSHS AA website: http://www.pshsaa.org/

Pre-register online on or before September 3, 2008 and get FREE FOOD on homecoming night.

You may also take advantage of the EXPRESS LANES dedicated to pre-registrants.

Click here to register: http://www.pshsaa.org/prereg3.php

From,

Raffy Saldaña
for PSHS AA
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Pisay Concert 2: 'Ganito Kami Noon, Eh Ano Ngayon'

. Photo Caption: PETA Theater, No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City (behind Quezon City Sports Complex)

For more inforation visit: PSHS Alumni Association Website (http://www.pshsaa.org/)

PSHS "Pisay" Concert 2: Practice Session 1

Photo 1: Concert Banner
Photo 2: Batch '78 Representatives

Photo 3: "From" Batch '79
Photo 4: Batch '80 Representatives
Photo 5: Batch '77 Representatives (The "Singing" Ph.D.'s)

Note: Today (23 August 2008) I attended a practice session at the Philippine Science High School Auditorium for the forthcoming PSHS Concert: "Ganito Kami Noon, Eh Ano Ngayon", a project of the PSHS Alumni Association.

Representatives from PSHS Batches '77, 78, '79, '80, '82, '83, and '84 were present during the concert practice.

Click below for the link to the photos taken during the practice session:

http://booleanlogic.multiply.com/photos/album/153/PSHS_Pisay_Concert_2_Practice_Session_1

Dr. Helen Caintic: New PSHS Main Campus Director

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Dr. Helen Caintic is the new campus director of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) Main Campus (in Diliman, Quezon City). Dr. Caintic was the Chief of the Curriculum and Instruction Services Division before she was installed as the new Main Campus director. PSHS System Executive Director Dr. Filma G. Brawner administered the oath taking during on the flag ceremony on July 14, 2008.

Read more ...

Congratulations, Dr. Caintic!

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Relevant Link: http://www.pshs.edu.ph

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Celebrator or Celebrant? Happy Birthday Jocelyn, Butch and Carlo (PSHS Alumni Association)

. Photo Caption: Shown in photo are some of the PSHS Alumni Association Board of Directors who were present during its monthly meeting held on 8 7 July 2008 in Kabisera Restaurant, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. From the photo collection of Raffy Saldaña (http://raffysaldana.blogspot.com/).

Yesterday (7 July 2008) the Philippine Science High School Alumni Association Board of Directors met at Kabisera Restaurant, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City for its monthly Board of Directors meeting.

Thanks to Jocelyn (Sanchez-Mendoza), Butch (Zaldarriaga) and Carlo (Subido) for the wonderful Filipino dinner treat. (Jocelyn, Butch and Carlo are the birthday celebrators for the month of July).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jocelyn, Butch and Carlo! We wish you many happy returns... Goodluck, Good health, and God Bless!

Note: One of the pre-meeting discussions focused (OR focussed) on the difference between a celebrant and a celebrator :) . One English expert in the group pointed out that the proper usage should be "birthday celebrator" and not "birthday celebrant."

Today I searched Google and this is what I found:

"The American Heritage dictionary says: cel·e·brant (sµl“…-br…nt) n. 1. a. A person who participates in a religious ceremony or rite. b. The priest officiating at the celebration of the Eucharist. 2. A participant in a celebration.

USAGE NOTE: Strictly speaking, celebrant should be reserved for an official participant in a religious ceremony or rite. In an earlier survey, however, a majority of the Usage Panel accepted the use of celebrant to mean “a participant in a celebration” (as in New Year's Eve celebrants). In this more general sense, celebrator is an undisputed alternative.
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The following PSHS (Pisay) Board Members and Alumni Guests were present at the meeting yesterday (7/7/08):

1. Pio Esguerra (Batch 2003)
2. Joyce Simpas (Batch '92)
3. Raffy Saldaña (Batch '77)
4. Tina Jardiolin (Batch '84)
5. Carlo Subido (Batch '82)
6. Jun Sabug (Batch '69)
7. Jocelyn Sanchez-Mendoza (Batch '78)
8. Susan Warren-Mercado (Batch '78)
9. Jeff Jubilado (Batch '93)
10. Butch Zaldarriaga (Batch '80)
11. Gladys Barrer (Batch '83)
12. Elena Dacanay (Batch '98)
13. Karen P. Jubilado (Batch '93)

14. Jun Bucayan (Batch '80)

Also present was Kris Llavera (PSHS AA office assistant).

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The meeting agenda include the following:

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1. Updates on the on-going projects:

a. Preparation for the PSHS Alumni Homecoming (c/o Gladys)

b. Pisay Cup (Golf Tournament c/o Carlo)

c. Pisay Concert (c/o Susan)

d. PSHS AA/ NAA merger (c/o Jocelyn and Jun)

e. Gawad Lagablab (c/o Butch)

f. PSHS Career Orientation Day (c/o Raffy)

2. Other Matters

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Click on the link below to see more photos of the event:

http://booleanlogic.multiply.com/photos/album/138/PSHS_Alumni_Associaton_Board_of_Directors_MeetingBday_Celebration_at_the_Fo...

Cheers,

Raffy
8 July 2008
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Call For Papers: PSHS Global Forum on the Environment

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PSHS GLOBAL FORUM ON THE ENVIRONMENT

Mission:

The Global Forum's mission is to raise awareness among the target audience on the importance of environmental stewardship through the use of alternative energy and alternative fuels.

Website: http://www.pshsglobalforum.com/


Call for Papers

The Philippine Science High School (PSHS) Global Forum on the Environment intends to raise awareness, interest, and participation among global scientists and researchers on advances in science and technology which can be applied in the Philippines to aid in environmental remediation, or even better, to contribute in stopping the vicious cycle of environmental degradation. We are providing a forum that allows interaction between government, academe, and industry scientists around the world at very low cost and very broad reach using advanced Internet conferencing. Scientists and technologists are invited to submit presentations on the following topics of interest.

1) The First Virtual Conference topic is Solar and Geothermal Energy. The use of Renewable Energy has become an increasingly important environmental initiative around the world. The Philippines is in a unique global position to significantly contribute to and apply emerging technology in this field. It has a vast array of indigenous renewable energy resources, including geothermal, wind, solar, biomass, hydro, tidal and wave power, which most countries around the world do not have.

2) The Second Virtual Conference covers Alternative Fuels, Climate, and People. Oil dependence, Air Quality, and impact on People are inter-related studies being addressed by projects at many levels of government and academic research.

Important dates

First Virtual Conference: Aug 10 US, Aug 11 RP
Submission deadline: July 20, 2008
Notification of acceptance: July 27, 2008

Second Virtual Conference: Sept 27 US
Submission deadline: Aug 30, 2008
Notification of acceptance: Sept 6, 2008

Submission Guidelines

All papers accepted for publication by the PSHS Global Forum on the Environment will be available to the public, at very low cost, via the Global Forum website.

Submit your 2-4 page technical papers in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word format. Upon notification of acceptance, please prepare a 12 minute presentation in Microsoft Powerpoint or similar format.

You will be asked to go through a dry run of your presentation via Web Meeting with one of our staffers. For the August conference, three papers will be accepted for presentation. For September, six presentations will be accepted.

Because of the electronic nature of our Virtual Conferences, and our desire to save trees, we do not encourage submissions by regular mail or courier. Please send in your submissions electronically through joseph@pshs83.org

Presentations via Virtual Conference

The Virtual Conference is held as a Web Meeting wherein every participant attends via their computer linked to the Internet. Presenters can share their screen and display their slides to the web meeting participants. Presentations are limited to 15 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. A session with 3 presentations is expected to take 1.5 – 2 hours. Please prepare and allot your time accordingly.

For more information, contact:

Ruth Alegre Buchanan
Chief Marketing Officer
PSHS Global Forum on the Environment
E-mail: ruth@pshs83.org
Website: http://www.pshsglobalforum.com/
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Invitation: Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer's Special Lecture on Peace

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U.P. Centennial Thematic Lecture on Peace


TO ALL CONCERNED:

Please join Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer in the public forum featuring the UP Centennial Thematic Lecture on Peace on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 2:30- 4:00 p.m. in NISMED, UP Diliman, Quezon City.

On this occasion, Prof. Coronel-Ferrer will explore the theme “Peace ngayon, war bukas, pwede ba yon? The Constitutional Imperative to Pursue Peace.”

Instead of a straight lecture or a panel of presenters, Prof. Coronel-Ferrer has prepared a video documentary that will examine how and to what extent the 1987 Philippine Constitution compels the political leadership and Congress to renounce war, and pursue a policy of peace through peaceful means. The multi-media presentation will include interviews with former Constitutional Commissioners, and dramatized excerpts from the actual proceedings of the 1986 Constitutional Commission. I am putting these together with the able help of production director Tootoots Leyesa of the Dakila artists’ group.

Among the controversial questions that will be addressed are:

· How should the “renunciation of war, adoption of the principles of international law and adherence to a policy of peace, justice, etc.” provision and other relevant provisions guide executive policy-making and law-making?

· Did support for the US-led global war against terror and an “all-out war” policy against the Moro and communist armed groups constitute culpable violations of the Constitution?

· Is there a “constitutional imperative” to pursue peace?

The thematic lecture is one of only seven thematic lectures included in the 2008 UP Centennial Thematic Lecture series. The others themes are women/gender, global warming, poverty alleviation, the state of the nation’s health, the state of Philippine education and indigenous peoples. UP President Roman added peace upon the suggestion of former UP president and now senator Edgardo Angara.

The Thematic Lecture on Peace will be held at the NISMED Auditorium, UP Diliman. It will be webcasted in real time in all seven UP campuses. Through vide-conferencing, guests present in all these venues may field questions and comments during the open forum.

As professionals, peace advocates, academics, NGO activists and citizens concerned with our country’s and the world’s many wars, may we invite you to come and join Prof. Coronel-Ferrer and other members of the UP community in any of the UP campuses on this date?

For details, you may contact the Office of the Chancellor of the UP campus nearest you (see http://centennial.up.edu.ph/?page_1d=22 for contact information) or send me a message through e-mail (mcf178@yahoo.com).

We look forward to your participation in this special event.

Thank you.

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Note: Prof. Miriam Coronel Ferrer is a faculty member of the Department of Political Science in the University of the Philippines-Diliman. She is my batchmate in Philippine Science High School (Diliman, Batch '77).

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Last Reminder: PSHS National Alumni Association Annual Meeting, 6/14/08

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TO ALL PSHS ALUMNI (ALL CAMPUSES):

Please be reminded that Annual Meeting of the Philippine Science High School National AlumniAssociation (PSHSNAA) will be held on Saturday, June14, 2008.Registration (including payment of annual membershipfee) is from 9:30 a.m. to 9:49 a.m.Meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. and is expected to end at12 noon.Venue is the Physics Room of the Main Building, PSHS, Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City.

More information: http://pisayforum.blogspot.com/2008/05/reminder-philippine-science-high-school.html

Thanks and Best Regards,

Raffy Saldaña
Board Secretary
PSHS National Alumni Association
6/13/08