Annabelle Brown Centennial Professorial Chair Lecture
by Dr. Aliza Racelis, UP College of Business Administration,
May 4, 2012

Last 4 May 2012, Dr. Aliza Racelis, holder of the Annabelle Brown Centennial Professorial Chair, presented her paper entitled "Ethics and Governance Issues in Sustainability in Asia: Literature Review and Research Proposals" at the College of Business Administration, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Q.C.


In her paper, Dr. Racelis sought to present the ethical and governance aspects found in sustainable development efforts in Asia, with special focus on the Philippines where literature permitted.  Sustainability, defined as encompassing ecosystem health, human needs, economic development, social justice, common good, and human dignity, involves a number of ethical and governance issues, which the research paper groups into five: (1) Corporate and state governance, and the rule of law; (2) Ethics and morality, (3) Genuine poverty alleviation, (4) Collaborative efforts, and (5) Training and education.  The paper ends with specific research proposals in these 5 aspects.


The slide presentation is available here:

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Alalay Christmas party 2011 and Book Launch

Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan Christmas party 2011 and Book Launch

On 10 December 2011 (Saturday), Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan Foundation (APBF) came together in the various beneficiary schools —viz.:

Nueve de Febrero Elementary School, Pleasant Hills Elementary School and Eulogio Rodriguez

Integrated School— to have Holy Mass celebrated and Confessions held, for the benefit of the

students and teachers who have been working together in the past several months to augment the

education delivered in those schools.

In APBF, emphasis is laid on character education, especially on those human virtues

that will make of the pupils more reliable citizens of the nation, such as: obedience to authority,

industriousness, respect for neighbor, service-orientedness, and the like. The volunteers delivering

these modules have likewise augmented the academic learning in the public schools through

academic tutorials, mentoring, and the teaching of Catechism. Mentoring holds extraordinary

promise, as this personal follow-up ensures training and guidance that is appropriate and suited to

the circumstances of each one.

In recent months, the organizers of APBF have realized that it is critically important to

augment and improve the teaching skills of the school teachers themselves. Thus, last October, a

series of Teachers’ Training seminars was held at the APBF facility in Tanay, Rizal. Close to 200

teachers of Ramon Magsaysay High School were some of the participants in said seminar. The

training series will continue via quarterly modules to be delivered in the school premises or out-of-

town starting in January 2012.

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"Let me live so I may love" Book of Poetry Launch

In the same Christmas event on December 10, poet and author John Juat released the publication of a selection of his pro-life poetry (see photo above)! :-)

John generously shares his poems on his blog, here:
http://johnjuatpoetry.blogspot.com/

Kudos, John, and MABUHAY!

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For those interested in knowing more about Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan Foundation,

especially those who would like to be volunteers, send SMS to Marievic at 0949-1788034.

Radio show - Buhay, Pamilya at Bayan

Radio show - Buhay, Pamilya at Bayan

featuring "Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan"

on December 4, 2011, 11AM - 12NN

https://sites.google.com/site/dzxlbuhaypamilyaatbayan/

Sharing here the SCRIPT (questions) for the Dec. 4 episode:

RMN, DZXL, “Buhay, Pamilya at Bayan”: Dec. 4, Sunday, 11AM-12NN: “Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan”

PATALASTAS:

--RMN

--Alliance for the Family Inc. (ALFI)

--ProLife Philippines Foundation Inc.

--Defending Family Values Inc.

--FilipinosForLife.com

Host: Isang mapagpala at mapagpalayang umaga sa lahat ng ating mga tagapakinig! Lubos ako’ng nagagalak at muli tayong nagbabalik sa ating palatuntunang: “Buhay, Pamilya at Bayan”. At doble ang aking kagalakan sapagka’t sa wakas ay itatampok sa umagang ito ang isang paksang kaugnay ng layunin ng ating programa: Mga inisyatibang makapagtutulak ng edukasyon at pagbabago para sa mga kababayan natin, lalong lalo na para sa mga mahihirap. Kasama natin sa himpilan ang mga panauhin na kapwa kong kasapi sa grupong nagngangalang “Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan Foundation” na, mula nung nakaraang taon, ay naglilingkod sa taong bayan sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng training in VALUES sa mga mag-aaral at mga guro ng iba’t ibang public schools dito sa kaMaynilaan. Bumati muna kayo, mga kaibigan...

Question 1: Marievic: Maaari mo bang itukoy para sa ating mga tagapakinig ang mga layunin ng “Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan Foundation”? Saan ba nakatuon ang pansin ng mga kilos natin sa Foundation na ito?

Question 2: Maraming Salamat po. Bago ko po makaligtaan, kung nasa Facebook po ang ating mga tagapakinig, mangyari lamang na hanapin ang pahingang “Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan Foundation” at mag “like” po kung nais nyong malaman ang mga pangyayari o di kaya’y makibahagi sa aming mga gawain. Batid ko po ay nagsimula po ang trabaho sa Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan sapagka’t pinakiusapan ang may-ari nito, si Mrs Annabelle Brown, ng mga kung ilang public schools na maghatid sa kanilang paaralan ng classes on Values, kasama na rin ang Katesismo at Academics sa loob ng kanilang paaralan. Pakikwento po ang kasaysaying ito: alin-aling mga paaralan ito, at ano ang nilalaman ng mga klaseng ibinibigay ng volunteers?

Question 3: Nabanggit natin na ang pangunahing naghahatid ng mga klaseng ito ay mga VOLUNTEERS. Paano natin nakuha ang mga volunteers na ito at sinu-sino sila? Magpanawagan po kayo sa ating mga tagapakinig.

Question 4: Pag-usapan natin ang volunteering at volunteer work. Anu-ano ba ang mga benepisyo ng pagvo-volunteer? Anong makukuha ng ating mga kaibigan at mga tagapakinig dito, kung anyayahan natin sila?

Question 5: Mga kaibigan, kamakailan lang ay napag-usapan namin ni Marievic ang hanay ng mga VALUES na napakahalagang pag-usapan natin at ituro sa ating mga kababayan. Pag-usapan natin ang mga ito... [Kasipagan, Katarungan, pagiging responsable sa paggamit ng oras, pagpipigil sa sarili at pagtitiis, pagpapakumbaba, kooperasyon at teamwork, katatagan ng loob, pagiging tapat, kalinisan/kadalisayan ng puso]

Question 6: Gusto kong i-advertise ang Foundation nating ito, at ang mga iba’t iba pang Foundation na ang nagma-may-ari ay sina Dr. Walter Brown at ang kanyang maybahay na si Mrs. Annabelle Brown. Para sa kaalaman ng ating mga tagapakinig, ang inang kumpanya ng lahat ng ito ay ang “A. Brown Company, Inc.” at ang website ay: http://www.abrown.ph/ Pwede mo bang ikwento ito at pati narin yung: PCDW at DAWV?

Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan updates

Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan updates

• Don't fail to join the Facebook group "Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan"
• Christopher West in Manila googlepage (talks on June 25 & 27, 2011)
• Annabelle P. Brown Professorial Chair - grant renewed to Aliza Racelis (see Certificate attached)
• UP Silent Protest against RHBill, 1 July 2011
• "Sex Ed a role for parents", says JOHN JUAT

Humanae Vitae - Salient Points - in Tagalog

Humanae Vitae - Salient Points - in Tagalog

As a result of the Volunteers' Training Seminar last March 5, I decided to prepare a powerpoint presentation of Humanae Vitae in Filipino, so as to assist our volunteers in explaining important truths about Family, Marriage, Life and Love. I've embedded here the slideshare.net presentation:

Humanae vitae in_filipino

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Jason Evert in the Philippines

Jason Evert in the Philippines

https://sites.google.com/site/jasonevertuptheatre/

This year’s Real Love Revolution campaign commenced Thursday with the first event of the series of talks featuring American speaker Jason Evert.

The event held at the University of the Philippines Theater and organized by the UA&P Student Executive Board and UP Klub Tala also included a talk show and variety show where today’s young personalities shared their take on the meaning of love, sexuality and relationships.

Above: A photo of some youths from Ramon Magsaysay High School, with Jason Evert at the U.P. Theatres, Feb. 24, 2011.

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Here's an early video footage of one of the many interesting points made by Jason Evert at the U.P.Theatre:

http://www.youtube.com/user/UAPChannel#p/u/0/n3GcCM-PmQs

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Jason Evert encouraged us to read their new book

"HOW TO FIND YOUR SOULMATE...

[without losing your soul]"

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Here are some youths' comments after attending the Jason Evert talk at SMX Mall of Asia, Feb. 27, 2011:

"Hi Mr. Evert. I listened to your talk this afternoon in SMX. You are a gift of heaven to us. We have a filipino expression for this: "hulog ka ng langit" (literally "you drop from heaven"). I am now a fan. Will keep you and and your family in mind. Many thanks. By the way, I hope this will not be the last time. More young Filipinos should hear you and learn from you (including the less young)."

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"Mr. Evert, I went to the conference at SMX hours ago, and I thank God for channeling His knowledge through you. I've really learned a lot of things about dating, sex, not to mention the moral state that American teens are having now. I love the stories and jokes you spoke on stage. You and your wife are blessings. Have a safe trip home and God bless you. :)"

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FOR A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT, click here:

https://sites.google.com/site/jasonevertuptheatre/

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Volunteers' Training

APB Foundation Volunteers' Training

Link to FB activity page

On January 15, 2011, we were at Cedar Mansions (Pasig City) for another

VOLUNTEERS' TRAINING session

to discuss the challenges we're facing in our teaching as well as share exciting stories and insights. We need seasoned teachers to provide training on teaching methodologies!

We also viewed the newly produced VIDEO DOCUMENTARY on "Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan".

If you're on Facebook, kindly join the Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan Foundation group.

MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

--> Teaching of Values, Catechism, Academics at various schools:
--> Ramon Magsaysay
--> Nueve de Pebrero
--> Pleasant Hills
--> Eulogio Rodriguez (ERIS)

UP NEXT: SEMINAR TRAINING at "FORREST CAMP", Tanay, Jan. 25-27, 2011.