DepEd celebrates Filipina scientists, role models on International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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In celebration of the 2022 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday highlighted outstanding Filipina scientists to inspire more young girls to venture into the field of science.

“I am proud of the women who continue to uphold gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls involved in the field of science. This should abolish long-standing biases and gender stereotypes that are steering girls and women away from science-related fields,” Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones said.

Undersecretary San Antonio highlighted that celebrating women and girls, who have contributed to science, is something that deserves the support of anyone passionate about equity, sciences, nation-building through a lot of innovations that only those with scientific minds can contribute.

“I fully believe that the Philippines is one country that is among the most gender-equal countries in the world, especially in dealing with gender issues, concerns, and development,” Undersecretary San Antonio said.

Eminent Filipino women scientists Dr. Rowena Cristina Guevara, Undersecretary for Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology, Dr. Gay Jane Perez, Deputy Director-General of the Philippine Space Agency, and Dr. Maria Ruth Pineda-Cortel, Researcher at the UST Research Center for the Natural Sciences and finalist in the ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women 2020, shared messages of empowerment, while the inspiring story of Philippine Genome Center Executive Director Dr. Cynthia Palmes-Saloma on her journey to being a scientist was also featured.

“Sa Department of Science and Technology sa aming research and development grants, halos kalahati ng ating project leaders ay mga kababaihan at higit po diyan sa ating mga scholars sa science and engineering, halos kalahati rin po ay kababaihan,” Dr. Guevara shared.

On the other hand, Dr. Cortel noted that while the gender gap hinders the dreams of women and girls to contribute to science, she believes “that if we work together as one, as women and girls of science, we can smash stereotyping and defeat discrimination against women and girls in science.”

“The event is an opportunity for us women to serve as beacons of hope to each other, especially to the young girls of today. I encourage all women to persevere and break the barriers so that women in this field will one day be the norm rather than an exception,” Dr. Perez emphasized.

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed annually by the UN on February 11, is implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women in collaboration with institutions and civil society partners that aim to promote women and girls in science.

FDCP to Hold a Night of Celebration for PH Cinema’s Global Wins

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The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will once again be honoring the stalwarts of Philippine cinema whose performances and cinematic work have brought recognition to our country through their awards and citations from the foremost international film festivals of the world, at the 6th Film Ambassador’s Night on February 27, 2022 at the reopened historical Manila Metropolitan Theater.

Every year, the Film Ambassador’s Night aims to recognize the films and filmmakers that gave pride to the Philippines in the past year— films that competed and screened on the global stage, placing Filipino talent side by side to the finest ones in the world.

For the past five years of this gathering of some of the brightest artists of the Philippine film industry, FDCP has honored a total of 319 Film ambassadors. The list grows even longer with the addition of 77 awardees for this year’s awarding.

“It’s another year's worth of victories with the best of the best Filipino films being recognized around the world, highlighting our cultural heritage in cinema over the years. As we have continued to reach altitudes on the global stage, we applaud each filmmaker who shared his or her talent, creativity, and passion to the world. We created this night to celebrate you,” FDCP Chairperson and CEO, Liza Diño expressed her excitement for this year’s awarding.

The annual ceremony will also be presenting the special honors of the evening — the Camera Obscura Award, as the highest honor granted by the FDCP to a film worker or a film project with extraordinary achievements with two recipients and the Gabay ng Industriya Award (Ilaw ng Industriya and Haligi ng Industriya), given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions during their lifetime becoming respected pillars of the Philippine film industry. Honorees for these will be unveiled by the Agency in the coming days.

The year 2021 was a challenging one for the industry with the global pandemic limiting distribution opportunities, on-ground events, and filming logistics. As the Philippine cinema continues to transition and overcome challenges, recognitions and notable participations in the major leagues of the international film scene is a worthy cause of celebration in this much-awaited occasion.

The 6th Film Ambassador’s Night will be an exclusive, invitational event for this year’s honorees at the MET Theater—a fitting home for this very important event—the cultural gem of Manila which recently celebrated its 90th anniversary. The event held in hybrid format will be telecast on the FDCP Channel on a later date.

Last year, Filipino films and filmmakers were feted at A-list international film festivals. Among the three of the biggest are: John Arcilla for On the Job: The Missing 8, Whether the Weather is Fine (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon) by Carlo Franciso Manatad for its numerous citations in the biggest international film festivals—74th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, Guanajuato International Film Festival in Mexico, 46th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Canada, and at the 52nd International Film Festival of India. Also bagging Asia’s top film fests recognitions is Gensan Punch by Brillante Mendoza—34th Tokyo International Film Festival in Japan, and 2 awards from the 26th Busan International Film Festival in South Korea.

Here is the list of this year’s Film Ambassador’s Night honorees.



A-LIST


John Arcilla - On the Job: The Missing 8


Whether The Weather Is Fine (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon) by Carlo Francisco Manatad


Gensan Punch by Brillante Mendoza



A-LIST CITATION


Count by Adjani Arumpac


Random People by Arden Rod Condez


Gunam-Gunam X Guni-Guni (Rumi X Phantasm) by Khavn De La Cruz


Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story produced by Rocketsheep


Excuse Me, Miss, Miss, Miss by Sonny Calvento


On The Job: The Missing 8 by Erik Matti


Arisaka by Mikhail Red


Payback (Resbak) by Brillante Mendoza


The Brokers by Daniel Palacio


How To Die Young In Manila by Petersen Vargas


Big Night! by Jun Robles Lana


Last Days At Sea by Venice Atienza


Love Is A Dog From Hell by Khavn Dela Cruz









SHORT FILMS


Here, Here by Joanne Cesario


The Visitor by Joey Agbayani


Venganza by Joey Agbayani


Harana by Marie Jamora


My House by Adam Dumaguin


Confession by Arjanmar Rebeta


Miss You, George! by Mark Moneda


Ang Lihim Ni Lea by Rico Gutierrez


Filipiñana by Rafael Manuel


Naiiba (Unique) by Rey Coloma


Bukal (Wellspring) by Jeffrey Smith “Epy” Quizon


Mga Salitang Inanod (Drifted Thoughts) by Gabriel Carmelo


Iamannika by Dan Verzosa


Mito Ng Maynila (Myth Of Manila) by Janus Victoria


Ora Miss Mo by Khent Cacho


Ana Bikhayr (Okay Lang Ako) by Hannah Ragudos


Bakpak by Carlos Dala


Silang Mga Naligaw Sa Limot by Vahn Pascual


How To Die Young In Manila by Petersen Vargas


Siil by Will Fredo


An Sadit Na Planeta by Arjanmar Rebeta





SHORT FILM ACTORS


Jek Jumawan for Pas-An (Carried Burdens)


Frencheska Farr for Harana


Jeyrick Sigmaton for Dayas


Janice De Belen for Wounded Blood



DOCUMENTARIES



TV DOCUMENTARY


Fedelina: A Stolen Life by ABS-CBN’s DocuCentral


Miguel's Wounds (Mga Sugat Ni Miguel) by GMA-7’s Reporter’s Notebook


24 Oras: Special Coverage Of Typhoon Vamco (Ulysses) In Luzon - GMA Network



SHORT DOCUMENTARY


To Calm The Pig Inside by Joanna Vasquez Arong


Maliit Na Hakbang by Richard Legaspi


Bullet-Laced Dreams by Kristoffer Brugada And Cha Escala



FULL-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY


A Thousand Cuts by Ramona Diaz


Sa Layag Ng Bangkang Paurong (The Boats That Sail Backward) by Mark Giddel Liwanag


Aswang By Alyx Ayn Arumpac



CREATIVE AWARDS


Eric Ramos for In The Name Of The Mother


Arlyn Dela Cruz Bernal for Ecq Diary (Bawal Lumabas)



ACTORS


Rogelio Balagtas for Islands


Kit Thompson for Belle Douleur


Elijah Canlas for Kalel,15


Snooky Serna for In The Name Of The Mother


Julio Cesar Sabenorio for Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban


Janine Gutierrez for Dito At Doon (Here And There)


Cedrick Juan, Anna Luna and Noel Comia Jr for Gitarista (Guitarist)



DIRECTORS


Carlo Ortega Cuevas for Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban


Carlo Francisco Manatad for Whether The Weather Is Fine (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon)


Maria Diane Ventura for Your Color (Deine Farbe)


Mcarthur Cruz Alejandre



FEATURE FILMS


Tagpuan (Crossroads) by Mcarthur Cruz Alejandre


Belle Douleur by Josabeth Alonso


In The Name Of The Mother by Joel Lamangan


Balangiga: Howling Wilderness by Khavn De La Cruz


Fan Girl by Antoinette Jadaone


Latay (Battered Husband) by Ralston Jover


Gitarista (Guitarist) by Jason Orfalas


Midnight In A Perfect World by Dodo Dayao


Metamorphosis By J.E. Tiglao



SPECIAL CITATION


Vice Ganda - Everybody, Sing! - ABS-CBN







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Briones inducts largest batch of third level DepEd appointees

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Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones inducted on February 9 the largest batch of third level DepEd officials appointed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the Eugenio Lopez Center, Antipolo City, Rizal.

Secretary Briones administered the oath-taking of 25 newly-appointed DepEd officials and challenged them to passionately serve the agency and its constituents and be faithful to their sworn duty.

"Be faithful to your oath, be faithful to the terms of references, to the terms of your responsibilities. I think that is a tough challenge at this time because giving your faith and allegiance to a country, to a population of 100 million humans is the real challenge," Sec. Briones emphasized.

Among the inductees were new Assistant Secretary Juan Valeriano C. Respicio IV, Central Office Directors Marivic Leano (Education Assessment), Joel Erestain (Palarong Pambansa Secretariat), Jennifer Lopez (Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development), Samuel Soliven (Bureau of Curriculum Development), Lope Santos III (Bureau of Learner Support Services), and Ariz Delson Acay Cawilan (Bureau of Learning Resources).

ASec. Respicio thanked DepEd officials for guiding third-level officials in crafting leadership philosophy that they can use in serving the public. He also challenged his fellow appointees to take an active role in forwarding the mission of the Department.

"I trust that this breakthrough in our professional life will deepen our commitment to public service as we bring change to our perspective sphere of influence. As we remain committed to upholding the standards of selfless leadership, may we take meaningful strides and play an active role towards a better, stronger, and progressive Department of Education," ASec. Respicio said.

Regional Directors Ruth Fuentes (Region IX), Carlito Rocafort (Region XII), Tolentino Aquino (Region I), Evelyn Fetalvero (Region VIII), Salustiano Jimenez (Region VII), Nicolas Capulong (MIMAROPA), Francis Cesar Bringas (CALABARZON), and Benjamin Paragas (Region II) were also officially sworn to office.

In addition, Assistant Regional Directors Pedro Escobarte Jr. (VI), Ronald Castillo (I), Bebiano Sentillas (VIII), Rhoda Razon (III), Florante Vergara (CAR), Ronelo Al Firmo (V), Jessie Amin (II), Cristito Eco (VII), Maria Ines Asuncion (XI), and Fiel Almendra (CARAGA) were inducted as well.

Briones also recognized the Department's Career Executive Service Officer Rank Appointees, including Undersecretary for Finance Annalyn Sevilla.

Last January 28, DepEd and its partner agencies, the National Council for Children Television (NCCT), and the Teacher Education Council (TEC) also welcomed its new council members.

NCCT installed Atty. Santiago Gabionza Jr. as its new council member representing the academe, while TEC welcomed Dr. Jestoni Babia representing the Visayas, Dr. Felina Espiave representing Luzon, Dr. Thomas Edison Dela Cruz representing Science Teachers, and Dr. Garry C. Cachuela representing Math Teachers as their new members.