School days are here again!
May 23
Well, almost! Is your child about to go off to “big school” and everyone at home is stressing about it? Let me tell you, having taught for 5 years at a big school, I completely understand. Right about now, teachers are most likely busy with classroom preparations, decorating the walls and windows with all sorts of learning fun. This means that you can also get ready at home! One...
Department of Education Seeks To Fill Gaps
Feb 28In a recent press release from Education Secretary Armin Luistro, the Department of Education reiterated its goal of providing quality education for all. Its efforts are clearly reaping its rewards. Recently, its public school repair project called Brigada Eskwela won an Anvil Award of Merit in the education category, becoming the only government agency to be awarded with such an honor. The...
Random music facts!
Feb 24Did you guys know… If you let termites listen to heavy metal, they’ll eat into wood twice as fast. Uh-oh. John Lennon had such bad eyesight, he was considered legally blind. Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” was the first video to be shown on MTV by a black artist. The world’s best-selling instrument? The harmonica U2 was originally known as...
December update
Dec 07
Hi everyone! Can you believe 2010 is almost over?! Hopefully you have gotten started on your Christmas shopping We just wanted to let you know how things have been going with our first album called “Jooma Jam” (Vol. 1) since we’ve been getting asked about when the album will be released. I know, we’re really excited too! So here’s the lowdown: 1. Our testing...
What is happening to music?
Nov 10
It has been an odd year for music. From MTV Philippines (and its sister company, radio station U92) and very recently, NU017, strange things are afoot in the music industry. What do YOU think is going on? Is it just about money and big business, and sponsors, or does this really reflect the way the Philippines has evolved in terms of what it chooses to listen to? I wonder if anything else is...
October is National Children’s Month
Oct 21One of the things we should all do in celebration of children is to read up on their rights! Here’s a link to a quick overview of what children’s rights is all about: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children’s_rights As this month draws to a close, let’s take time to understand what these rights mean and help uphold them. Sidenote: Let us continue to pray for our brothers...
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