Huwebes, Hulyo 17, 2025

ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY IN THE PHILIPPINES SITE OF 36TH INTERNATIONAL BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD PARTICIPATED IN BY BIOLOGY STUDENTS IN 78 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE


Philippines to Host 36th International Biology Olympiad at Ateneo de Manila University

By: Ver M. Garcia - News Editor

Quezon City, Philippines — The Philippines is proud to host the 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2025) from July 20 to 27, 2025, at Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City.

Organized by the Philippine Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) alongside Ateneo de Manila University, this esteemed global event will bring together top secondary school biology students from over 78 countries for a week of scientific excellence, collaboration, and cultural exchange.


Event Schedule

- Opening Ceremony: Sunday, July 20, 2025

- Practical Exams: Tuesday, July 22, 2025

- Theoretical Exams: Thursday, July 24, 2025

- Closing & Awards Ceremony: Sunday, July 27, 2025


Participants will be tested on a variety of topics, including molecular biology, genetics, anatomy, ecology, and biosystematics, through both theoretical and practical lab exams. Outstanding students will receive gold, silver, and bronze medals for their skills and innovative thinking in biology.

Dr. Josette Biyo, Director of DOST-SEI, honored host IBO 2025.


"We are honored to host IBO 2025," said Dr. Josette Biyo, Director of DOST-SEI. This event celebrates scientific talent and offers a unique chance to foster international friendship and highlight the role of biological sciences in solving global issues, according to Biyo.

This occasion signifies a major milestone for the Philippines as it enhances its presence in the international science education community. Ateneo de Manila University, renowned for its focus on research and innovation, will be an excellent venue for the academic and cultural activities scheduled.


For further details, visit the official website at www.ibo2025.org.



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Lunes, Hulyo 14, 2025

TIPS ON HOW TO CONDUCT A SEMINAR AND MARKETING IDEAS

Points to Ponder on How to Conduct Seminars/Workshops and Profit By: Ver M. Garcia - Travel & Lifestyle

Trendy Balloon Making Seminar with Teacher Marian Ramos.

Imagine earning good money by talking about something you love. It’s definitely achievable! Almost any subject can serve as a solid foundation for a speaking career. Plus, you can start even with little or no money or experience.

Here are some tips to help you succeed:

- Starting Small – Begin with part-time public speaking. As your reputation grows, more opportunities and major offers will naturally come your way!

- Choosing a Subject – Pick a topic you’re passionate about. Whatever your expertise, there are people eager to hear you. Ensure you know enough to give insightful, valuable talks and handle questions effectively. It’s also important that you genuinely enjoy your subject—if you dislike photography, talking about it won’t be enjoyable for either of you.

Create your marketing plan by exploring various ways to earn money as a speaker. You can directly target organizations that might hire you or approach companies whose employees could benefit from your expertise. Currently, many companies seek motivational speakers on topics such as boosting employee morale or enhancing public speaking skills—there's always high demand for skilled speakers.

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Host your own seminars, starting locally before expanding nationally. You can rent a facility or collaborate with an organization that has one, then promote the event. Traditional advertising, such as newspapers and radio, works well, or you can use direct mail if your audience is specific. For instance, wealth-building seminars advertised in newspapers tend to attract large crowds. If you have a product or service to promote, effective public speaking can significantly help attract more clients. Consider using a speakers’ bureau, which acts as an agency to secure speaking engagements.

How valuable is the speakers' bureau? These agencies can arrange speaking engagements for you. While many focus on celebrity speakers, others book presenters for less prominent events where qualifications are more important than fame. A quick search with keywords like "speaker's bureau" on a major search engine is a good starting point. If you want to promote an existing product or service, public speaking can significantly attract more clients. Although some book speakers for less high-profile events, trying it can help you gain experience.

- Increase Visibility: Public speaking boosts your visibility and credibility over time. Being upfront in a room makes you more recognizable—people remember you and what your business does. The more you speak and promote your brand, the more successful you appear.
- Expand Marketing Reach: Speaking is an immediate marketing strategy that puts you directly in front of potential clients. It allows you to connect with prospects quickly, often helping close deals on the spot. Regular speaking engagements can consistently fill your pipeline with new clients, ensuring ongoing growth.
If you have an existing product/service that you would like to promote, then effective public speaking can also help you attract a lot more clients. It places you within easy reach of your top prospects, often enabling you to close sales before the session ends. Every time you speak, you can reach dozens or even hundreds of ideal prospects. Many speakers find that regular speaking engagements keep their pipeline filled with new clients and customers, ensuring a consistent flow of business...

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Showcases your Knowledge – Speaking is effective because it showcases your knowledge before groups of people who eagerly show up to hear it. Your prospects may tune out advertising, but they’ll pay attention to your talk because it presents your knowledge in polished form to people who think it will help them. Pay attention to your talk if it highlights valuable knowledge.

- Increase Visibility: Public speaking boosts your visibility and credibility over time. Being upfront in a room makes you more recognizable—people remember you and what your business does. The more you speak and promote your brand, the more successful you appear. The more often you speak and showcase your business name, the more successful you appear!

Those valuable tips may help clear the cobwebs, and as time goes by, additional output from this great learning will help you catapult with immense success!




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Sabado, Hulyo 5, 2025

ISANG TAGUMPAY SA ARAW NG PAGTATAPOS

 Nakapagbibigay Kasiyahan sa Araw ng Pagtatapos, sa Unibersidad ng British Columbia

Ang pamilyang Parcon.

Matamis na ngiti, sa pagtatapos ni Bb. Christine Parcon ng iginawad ang kanyang degree sa Bachelor of Science in Nursing mula sa University of British Columbia, Canada.


Masayang Pagtatapos. Ang mga magulang na si Reynaldo Brillantes Parcon, BSc PT, LMT (Kanan) at Leslie Ladines Parcon, BSc RT, kasama ang kanilang anak na si Reynaldo Ladines Parcon, ay ipinagmamalaking ipinagdiwang ng kanilang mga anak, si Bb. Christine Gwyneth Ladines Parcon, BScN, RN, para sa kanyang mga kahanga-hangang tagumpay. Kamakailan ay natapos ni Christine Parcon ang kursong Bachelor of Science in Nursing mula sa University of British Columbia – Okanagan (UBCO) sa Kelowna, BC, isa sa mga nangungunang Unibersidad sa British Columbia, Canada. Matagumpay din siyang nakapasa sa Canadian Nursing Board Examination, naging ganap na lisensyadong Registered Nurse. Bilang karagdagan sa kanyang mga akademiko at milestone, si Christine mula sa Biñan, Laguna, Pilipinas, ay opisyal din naging mamamayan ng Canada. Nakakuha siya ng praktikal na karanasan sa pamamagitan ng pagboboluntaryo at pagtatrabaho sa Kelowna General Hospital (KGH), lalo na sa mga departamento ng ICU at Cardio, na respetado at mayroon makabagong pasilidad ng medikal sa rehiyon ng Okanagan. Ang pamilyang Parcon ang nag-ugat sa Pototan, Iloilo City, Philippines, kung saan ipinanganak at lumaki ang mga lolo't lola ni Christine. Ang kanilang paglalakbay mula Iloilo hanggang Canada ay nagpapakita ng pagsisikap, tiyaga, at dedikasyon—upang makamit ang tagumpay.  (VG)


Huwebes, Hulyo 3, 2025

SPECIAL GRADUATION EVENT IN CANADA

Graduation Day Inspiring Success, Fulfills at the University of British Columbia

Family Parcon's Graduation Memorabilia.



Wearing a sweet smile, Christine Parcon graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of British Columbia in Canada.


Graduation Photos. Reynaldo Brillantes Parcon, BSc PT, OMT, LMT (Right) and Leslie Ladines Parcon (BSc RT, RCA), alongside their son Reynaldo Ladines Parcon, proudly celebrate their daughter and sister, Ms. Christine Gwyneth Ladines Parcon, BScN, RN, for her remarkable achievements. Christine Parcon recently earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of British Columbia – Okanagan (UBCO) in Kelowna, BC, one of the top-ranked and most esteemed universities in British Columbia, Canada. She also successfully passed the Canadian Nursing Board Examination, becoming a fully licensed Registered Nurse. In addition to her academic and professional milestones, Christine from Biñan, Laguna, Philippines, also officially became a Canadian citizen during this transformative period. She gained practical experience by volunteering and working at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH), especially in the ICU and Cardiac departments, within one of the most respected and advanced medical facilities in the Okanagan region. The Parcon family proudly traces its roots to Pototan, Iloilo City, Philippines, where Christine’s grandparents were born and raised. Their journey from Iloilo to Canada exemplifies hard work, perseverance, and dedication—values that Christine’s inspiring success now fulfills. (VG)



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Martes, Abril 29, 2025

LABOR DAY MESSAGE: ADDRESSING THE HARDSHIPS AND MAKING BOTH ENDS MEET OF WORKERS

AWATU-TUCP National President Tem Dejon, Jr.
                                                                    

                                                            MESSAGE


To all Members: AWATU-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP)

                                                  

On behalf of the All Workers Alliance Trade Union (AWATU-TUCP),

As we celebrate Labor Day in the Philippines, we confront numerous challenges. Workers are at a loss regarding the issues that exacerbate labor difficulties due to the high cost of living, which undermines minimum wage standards in the country, particularly in the provinces. Filipinos are not earning enough to meet their basic needs and support their daily expenses.

It is in the hands of President Bongbong Marcos to certify the proposed ₱200 legislated wage hike as urgent, which represents the only hope for the vast majority of our workers lacking unions and collective bargaining agreements. The wage increase would alleviate the dire situation of our workers, who are facing incredibly tough times. The price of goods is rising faster than their salaries.

The battle cry emerges after years of hardships and pleas. The President needs to dialogue with the Philippine Labor Organizations and TUCP, the country's largest labor center, to address the extreme levels of poverty and hunger the Filipino people have endured since the pandemic. The President should act swiftly and tackle workers' struggles with this essential increase to help them make ends meet.

With this in mind, the AWATU-TUCP National President, Tem Dejon, Jr., aligns with our visions and goals for our country, embracing the theme of this Labor Day - Empower the Labor Force with Decent Wages and Additional Jobs!

We in the Labor Group, the AWATU-TUCP, express our sincerest congratulations to the new heroes of the world - the labor sector! We will never forget your contributions to the development and progress of our country and the workplaces you occupy. Our great admiration and appreciation belong to AWATU-TUCP and other labor sectors. Cheers to this very significant day!




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Biyernes, Marso 28, 2025

FEATURES HON. ANTOLIN ORETA OF THE PHILIPPINES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Malabon Mayor Antolin 'Lenlen' Oreta III Showcases Governance Legacy in HR's Bid by: Ver Garcia (Lifestyle Editor)

PRESSCON. Former Malabon City Mayor Lenlen Oreta in an interview with Television anchor answers queries relevant to his bid to run for a seat in the Congress year 2025

As the race for a House seat heats on, former Malabon City Mayor Antolin 'Lenlen' Oreta is stepping into the arena, leveraging a proven track record of governance that has left a lasting impact on the city. His tenure as Mayor was marked by progressive initiatives that significantly improved public services, infrastructure, and community welfare. Education and Youth Empowerment: One of Oreta's cornerstone policies was enhancing educational opportunities for Malabon's youth. His MLLO Scholarship Program provided financial assistance to thousands of students, ensuring that education remained within reach for families in dire need. Under his leadership, the City also launched the Gamit sa Pag-aaral, Alalay sa Mag-aaral initiative, which supplied students with essential learning materials. Recognizing the evolving landscape of education, Oreta championed digital literacy through programs like 'Teche na sila Lolo at Lola' which introduced Senior Citizens to modern technology. He also strengthened the City of Malabon University (CMU), securing its accreditation, expanding its course offerings, and modernizing its facilities to enhance the capabilities and learning skills of the students.





HEALTHCARE and Social Welfare: Oreta's administration revolutionized Malabon's healthcare system with the establishment of Ospital ng Malabon (OsMal), ensuring residents had access to medical services. The Health Nýo, Care Ko! program distributed essential supplies to all 21 health centers, bolstering public health initiatives across the city. His commitment to social welfare extended to pioneering nutrition programs, such as the award-winning ''Karinderia Para sa Kalusugan ni Chikiting.'' This initiative addressed childhood malnutrition by partnering with local eateries to provide undernourished children with balanced meals. The program not only improved public health but, also supported small enterprises through training and giving loans for start-up businesses.





With Distinguished Bloggers After the Press Conference. Sharing some pleasantries and opinions. From Left to Right Ross Del Rosario (Wazzup Pilipinas), David Valencia Ferro (Happy Rich TV), Social Media Engager/Assistant Cielo Enriquez (Pilipinas, Ngayon Na) and Ver Garcia (VERS TV VLOG CHANNEL).

ECONOMIC Growth: Livelihood and Employment Opportunities
Understanding Malabon students' economic challenges, Ex-Mayor Antolin Oreta implemented programs that fostered livelihood and employment. Through Lingap Kabuhayan, small business owners and struggling families received financial assistance to sustain their projects. Job fairs, employment referrals, and OFW reintegration programs also played a crucial role in boosting local employment.

A standout initiative was the Malabon Tricycle Tours, a tourism-livelihood hybrid program that highlighted the city's rich culinary and cultural heritage. This project not only promoted Malabon as a travel destination but also provided additional income opportunities for tricycle drivers, earning national recognition for its innovative approach to local tourism. 

Another notable livelihood was the Senior Patroller program, which provided employment opportunities for Senior Citizens by engaging them in community patrol and public safety efforts. This program employed seniors as Barangay safety partners, assisting children in schools and promoting discipline. On a rotational basis, this initiative not only gave seniors a renewed sense of purpose but also fostered stronger relationships with the community.




IN THIS PHOTO. This event was hosted by USEC Robert T. Rivera (2nd from left). Former President and CEO of RPN-9. Former Deputy Press Secretary of Malacañang Palace, a multi-awarded host and co-producer of Radio and Social Media and Radio program of the year - Pilipinas, Ngayon Na, DWIZ-882 AM. Supported by his loving wife, beauty and brains Lady Nerlisa Elyza Francisco Rivera (!st from left). Others in the picture are the following: Ver Garcia- (Middle)- (VERS TV VLOG CHANNEL), Cielo Enriquez, Social Media Engager/Assistant - Pilipinas, Ngayon Na, 4th from left together with Cielo's loving husband Roger Enriquez.
URBAN Development: Housing Infra: Oreta prioritized the affordable housing program. Providing shelter for informal settlers and government employees. His administration also spearheaded major flood control projects, including drainage systems upgrade, pumping stations and river wall cleaning and reinforcement.


Hon. Lenlen Oreta's Presscon with Media Personality in Print and Television with Bloggers/Vloggers

A Vision for Malabon's Future:

Oreta pledges to bring his proactive and inclusive governance to a broader platform as he seeks a Congressional seat. He focuses on education, healthcare, peace and order, environment sustainability, disaster preparedness empowerment, and Malabon's needs and aspirations. coupled with infrastructure development reflects his deep understanding and vision of Malabon's future. (VerGarciaBlogs)


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Original photos taken by: (Teddy Cho- Photo Journalist)



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Sabado, Disyembre 14, 2024

THE EXECUTIVE NIGHT FASHION INSPIRED BY ALLAIN BENITEZ MORONIA WILL SHOWCASE TONIGHT IN MIRANILA, BENITEZ MANSION. PHILIPPINES

  The Executive Night Fashion Charity Gala

By: Ver Garcia (Travel and Lifestyle Editor)

TV host and Fashion guru Allain Benitez Moronia deeply contemplates the future of the fashion and modeling industry in the Philippines.

The much-talk about fashion entity the Leigacy House, founded by Allain Benitez Moronia, is a vibrant community dedicated to modeling, talent, and freelancing. He is a PR genius producing a historical event entitled “The Executives Night Fashion Charity Gala" at the Benitez Mansion which focuses on scouting, to stand out from the competition, and providing opportunities for individuals through personal development and project involvement, with a significant membership base nationwide. Leigacy House has become one of the largest sources of freelance models and artists.

The invited guest to inspire the evening fashion gala presentation is no other than Brian Poe Llamenzares of FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist and son of current Senator Grace Poe. Other keynote speakers are the following: Ricardo Navalta former USA Department of Homeland Security Attache, Rannie Ludovica, TV Host Aliw 23, and Founder of Oplan Shelter.


The program proper of the prestigious fashion night gala.


Businessman and Politician Brian Poe Llamenzares.


Tonight December 15, 2024, at 6 PM, Leigacy House will host a fundraising event for homeless children at Oplan Shelter in Quezon City. This event marks the debut of THE EXECUTIVE'S NIGHT FASHION CHARITY GALA, set to take place at the historic Mira Nila, Benitez Mansion. The gala promises to be a star-studded affair, featuring beauty queens, catwalk models, international pageant participants, renowned magazine designers, community servants, and philanthropists. The event will receive exclusive coverage from various TV and cable channels, as well as news broadcasts nationwide.
If you're interested in participating in this significant event, please connect with our audience. Stay tuned for updates on our official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/leigacyhouse. Let’s come together to support our local community!
(VerGarciaBlogs)




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