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Luistro-Media Rift

Written by bp on July 6, 2010 · 13 Comments

According to reports, mediamen covering the Department of Education took offense at a statement by newly-appointed Education Secretary Brother Armin Luistro. The offending line: “Hindi nakakatulong ang media (The media do not help in any way).” Apparently, the offended mediamen took it as a form of shabby treatment. Oo nga. Ang shabby naman Mr. Secretary. [...] Read more »

Categories: Righteous Indignation - Tags: armin luistro, arroyo administration, black and white movement, department of education, deped, mediamen, mona valisno, secretary, sex education

Influenza A H1N1 Forces Suspension of Classes… Again

Written by bp on June 23, 2009 · 5 Comments

The Influenza A H1N1 virus is forcing more local schools to suspend classes. If this continues more schools would probably do the same. While protecting students from the virus is of paramount importance, something should also be done to address the virus spread’s impact on the kids’ studies. June is already almost over but students [...] Read more »

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Poor Is A State Of Mind

Written by bp on June 22, 2009 · 1 Comment

I am a fan of entrepreneurs. I personally know of a few whom I really admire. Two of them are actually siblings. I have seen how they made it from having little to having a lot. The older of the two now owns two profitable businesses and I think he is thinking of setting up [...] Read more »

Categories: Education, Suggestions - Tags: commission on higher education, department of education, department of social welfare and development, malcolm gladwell, outliers, positive thinking, pro-poor programs