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The Project FORTH event funded by the European Commission and the Erasmus + Programme of the European Union (EU) and participated by four (4) universities Visited College Edcuation Behind Bars Davao City Jail campus  on 29 March 2023 The Project FORTH (Formation of Teachers in Emerging Challenged Areas in the Philippines) which the University of Southeastern Philippines, aims to develop a network of Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs), Non-government Organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders in creating a system of quality motivation and support to teacher training in identified emerging challenged areas in the Philippines.Recognize that the College Education Behind Bars (CEBB) is an education offered in challenged areas, and we deem it an opportune time for our guests to visit the facility and witness how the University delivers quality education to Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL). Continue reading →

PJMP Davao City Command Group

Indeed, education is freedom .The College of Education Behind Bars (CEBB), a program conceived through a shared vision of the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP), Social Entrepreneurship Technology and Business Institute Foundation Inc. (SETBIFI), and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to transform lives of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) through education, is one of the winners of the Category A: Outstanding Government Program/Project of the CY 2022 Davao Region Excellence Awards in Project Implementation and Monitoring (DREAPIM).

The award was conferred during the First Quarter CY 2023 RDC XI Meeting on March 24, 2023, at Don Paco Rocamora Golf Clubhouse, Mati Aero Tourism Park, Mati Airport, Mati City.

DREAPIM is implemented by the National Economic Development Authority- Regional Development Council (NEDA-RDC) XI, through the Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) XI. It aims to recognize the exemplary program/project implemented by government agencies that support Davao Region’s development thrusts and priorities; and recognize the contribution of Local Project Monitoring Committees (LPMCs) in project facilitation, particularly in the monitoring of programs and projects under their jurisdictions.

Other winners of the said award for Category A were Adopt-an-Estero/Waterbody Program by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) XI; Padada RIS Rehabilitation of Existing Main Dam and Concreting of Canal by National Irrigation Administration (NIA) XI; Grassroots Innovation for Inclusive Development (GRIND) by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) XI with cooperatives agencies; Two-Storey Radiotherapy Facility (Bunker) and Medical Cyclotron and Molecular Imaging Facility by Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC); Food Basket of Joy Project by Department of Education (DepEd) XI- Schools Division of Panabo City; Road towards Prosperity for the Indigenous People’s Community by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) XI- Davao Oriental- 1^st District Engineering Office; and Comprehensive Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools (WinS) Program- Menstrual Hygiene Management Project by Batobato Central Elementary School/DepEd XI- Schools Division of Davao Oriental. Continue reading →

Minority Care International Annual Cultural Night Celebration March 15,2023

MCI retreat brings adults and youth together in celebrating the outdoors, in a beautiful, safe, fun environment. We all need to recharge and there is no better place to do it. In between playing, swimming, reading, meditations, fellowship, movie night, and our famous non-fiction book reading time you can also learn more about each other. This year our Keynote Speakers were Jeremy Coddington, Grant Boshart, Mitch , Dr. Kay, Ezra, Dr. Gloria Amaya , Bree Rodarte , Ezra Rodarte  and Ana Amaya . The theme for this year “I still Believe” that helps us how to how to cope with our hurts, habits, and hangs-ups.

valentine’s Day is a day of love, usually associated with romantic love. But it’s also an opportunity to express loving gratitude for friends, family, teachers, co-workers.  And there are lots of fun traditions surrounding the day, Valentine’s cards, chocolates, flowers, candy hearts with writing on them. It is widely believed that the history of Valentine’s Day is obscure, however, several account exist.  One of such accounts can be traced to Romans. According to the Catholic encyclopedia , there was a  Christian saints by St Valentines who attracted the disfavor of Roman emperor Claudius II around 270 AD, Claudius II has prohibited marriage for young men, claiming that bachelors made better soldiers than married . However , despite the law, Valentines continued to secretly perform marriage ceremonies among soldiers and was eventually apprehended by the Romans and put to death on February  14.  Another version states that Valentines, who was imprisoned by Claudius II , Fell in love with daughter of Jail warden.. Before he was executed , he allegedly sent her letter signed from your Valentine. Another account, which is probably the most plausible , provided that St Valentine was not focused on Passionate love, bit on Christian love that claimed his life, as he was being killed for refusing to reject his faith. We are told  we have to have a boyfriend or girlfriend to be happy, cool, popular, or to feel good about ourselves. The images TV and social media bombard us with are filled with sensuality Continue reading →

Five new MCISA officers proudly took the oath to serve for the session 2023-2024. The members expressed gratitude to those who had completed their tenure. MCI President Dr. Aland Mizell admonished them, “Learn how you can develop your leadership skills through involvement in the MCISA organization and through community service.” MCISA plays an active role in students’ lives through weekly forums, community service projects, workshops, annual retreats, guest speakers, presentations, and conferences. These activities help keep students aware of the world around them. Being a member of MCISA provides many advantages, such as an opportunity for students wishing to be part of International Student Exchange Program to the USA. MCISA is open to all college students, and their participation is welcome.The officers are as follows: from the left President: Andrea Cate Amores Carteciano (BS Nursing- at Davao Doctor College); Vice-President: Theresa Adil  (BS Social work at UM ); Secretary: Andrea Miranda  (BSED-English at USEP); Treasurer: Jacob Celik (BS Medtec – at Sunpedro College ); Media-Relations: John (Senor H grade 12 at Thompson Christian School Continue reading →

UM President and CEO Guillermo P. Torres Jr visit Turkish Coffee House

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