“Manong, bayad,” “Pasuyo naman po,” “Para! Sa tabi na lang ho,”—we’ve all heard and said these lines at least once in our lifetimes.

The jeepney won’t be the country’s most popular mode of transportation for no reason. For a stash of coins or a couple of small bills, this iconic Philippine vehicle can take you to every twist and turn capturing the essence of the country’s cities.

The Department of Education is celebrating the Teachers' Month Campaign this September and will celebrate the Word Teachers' Day on October 5, 2012. One of the goals of the campaign is to highlight the unique roles of teachers and the service and commitment they pursue to guide Filipino families, strengthen communities and to build our nation. 

The Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA) conducts screening of applicants yearly to identify and develop artistically gifted and talented children by implementing a special secondary education curriculum and support programs to provide the country with a continuing source of artists of excellence and leaders in the conservation and promotion of the Filipino artistic and cultural traditions. 

Manila, Philippines – Last August 23, 2012, I was invited to witness the TELUS International Philippines in granting the local communities with funds in developing education, heath and wellness together with arts and culture, with the help of other local charities supporting the TIP community projects.