When I used to work in the corporate world, I would sometimes get reports about the most competitive local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines. A study would be done by the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), if I remember correctly, and the study would include surveys regarding how constituents and businessmen view a particular LGU in terms of quality of life, systems in place, ease in doing business, among other factors.
Competitiveness and Reading Go Together?
August 20th, 2007 — News and Events
Papel de Liha (Sandpaper) by Ompong Remigio
August 20th, 2007 — Books and Reviews
This is one of my all-time favorites when it comes to children’s books written by Filipino authors. I bought a copy years ago but in recent years, Adarna House has come out with a Silver Edition which is hard-bound and I could not resist buying another copy.
The Inquirer Read-Along Program
July 25th, 2007 — News and Events
The Philippine Daily Inquirer has a Read-Along Program that aims to develop a love for reading in children between the ages of 7 to 13. The sessions are held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
Saranggola Magazine
July 25th, 2007 — Parenting and Education
They say that the best way to get children to read is to ensure that suitable reading materials are available to them. If you want your children to be avid readers, you can subscribe to magazines which are suitable for their age.
One such magazine is Saranggola which targets children aged 6 to 12 years old. The focus of Saranggola is values education. Each issue of Saranggola features a particular value (e.g. honesty, obedience), with the value being taught through various stories, games, and activities.
Children’s Miscellany
July 25th, 2007 — Books and Reviews
Does your 10-year old child or tween (no longer a kid but not yet a teen) like trivia? Do you know of kids who like knowing what other people usually don’t know? Then, you might as well get copies of Children’s Miscellany, published by Buster Books. I believe there are three volumes all in all.
Make Your Child an Eager Reader
July 10th, 2007 — Parenting and Education
Last week, my son came home from school with a Time Life Treasure Seekers Adventure Pass. It was a library card of sorts, given by my son’s school, encouraging my son to read more books. At the back of the card, the instructions stated that once the card has been filled with stamps, my son can claim a surprise gift from his Reading teacher. My son will need to read 15 books to be able to fill up the card.
Manila International Book Fair: August 29-September 2, 2007
July 10th, 2007 — News and Events
The 28th Manila International Book Fair will be held from August 29-September 2, 2007 at the World Trade Center, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue cor. Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Philippines. This will be from 10am to 8pm daily.
Ang Prinsipeng Ayaw Maligo (The Prince Who Hated Baths)
July 10th, 2007 — Books and Reviews
This book was written by Rene O. Villanueva and illustrated by Kibby Bongco. The story was originally written in Filipino and then translated into English by Paula Popple and Ramon C. Sunico. The English translation is made available on the inside front and back covers of the book.
Franklin the Turtle
June 28th, 2007 — Books and Reviews
Scholastic Books has a series of Franklin the Turtle Books. These books may be good for kids aged 7 and below. Boys and girls will delight in learning about the adventures of the lead character, Franklin, with stories tackling issues common for kids (e.g. being afraid of the dark, being anxious on the first day of school, etc.).
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
June 28th, 2007 — News and Events
Have you already reserved your copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows? If not, you can still reserve the book and have it delivered (for free) if you live in the EDSA-Ortigas area. Delivery will start at 7am on July 21, 2007.