CaReS donates 28 bags of blood amidst Covid-19 pandemic

BAGUIO CITY–The demand for blood has always been higher than its supply. This is a fact known only too well to Roselyn Reyes, a Medical Technologist III at the Baguio General Hospital Medical Center (BGHMC). “The need for blood reaches approximately 50 units a day at BGHMC alone,” she said. “On ordinary days, we could…

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RAY de Talisay takes part as Health Security Gateway

Talisay City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL–The RAY de Talisay together with other LAY Organizations of San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish, took part as Sanitation Ministry, the first line of precautionary health measures before entering the church to guarantee the Health protocols and guidelines that church-goers must observe before entering the Church. Face-shield, mask, alcohol and digital thermal…

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Reflection: XII Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A

Jer. 20:10-13; Rom. 5:12-15; Mt. 10:26-33 In the first reading we see the enemies of Jeremiah plotting against him so they could take vengeance on him. He complained to the Lord, “The word of the Lord has brought me derision and reproach all day. I say to myself, I will not mention him, I will…

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LECTIO DIVINA: XII Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A

Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR Mt. 10:26-33 A. Invoking the Holy Spirit. We invoke the Holy Spirit using the words of St. Augustine. Come, Holy Spirit, by whom every devout soul, who believes in Christ is sanctified to become a citizen of the City of God! (en. Ps.45:8) Come, Holy Spirit, grant that…

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ARCORES International produces Eco-Masks

Eco-Mask is a global campaign of ARCORES International to address the environmental impact of disposable face masks; as well as providing support to poor families who can hardly afford to buy face masks. As recently noted by environmental groups, the waste problem is being amplified by the disposal of face masks used globally as a…

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USJ-R Senior High Department releases primer for ‘new normal’ classes

CEBU CITY–With the pandemic in mind, the University of San Jose – Recoletos reimagines the way of providing quality education to its students through flexible learning which works online and offline. This move has been taken in order to adapt to the new normal – a setup where students can continue their formal education while…

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Reflection: Corpus Christi Sunday, Cycle A

Dt. 8:2-3; 14b-16a; 1 Cor. 10;16-17; Jn. 6:51-58. This year A, Mother Church presents to us very fundamental teachings on the Holy Eucharist. The 1st reading from Deuteronomy shows us the prefiguration of the Eucharist in the manna, which the Israelites in the desert called “bread from heaven.” The 2nd reading from 1 Cor. 10…

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LECTIO DIVINA: Corpus Christi Sunday, Cycle A

Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR Jn.6:51-58. A. Invoking the Holy Spirit. We invoke the Holy Spirit using the words of St. Augustine. Come, Holy Spirit, by whom every devout soul, who believes in Christ is sanctified to become a citizen of the City of God! (en. Ps. 45:8) Come, Holy Spirit, grant that…

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USJ-R dean represents Philippines and virtually discusses Teacher Education Institutions’ Initiatives on Biodiversity

CEBU CITY–June 5 is World Environment Day. To celebrate this, SEAMEO-UNESCO organized a joint webinar for this celebration entitled “COVID-19 Effects on Biodiversity: Science Education Reimagined.” USJ-R Dean of the College & Graduate School of Education and ESD Center Director Dr. Jestoni Babia is invited as panelist to discuss Teacher Education Institutions’ Initiatives on Biodiversity…

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UNO-R holds Blended Learning Training Workshop

Bacolod City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL—A two–day Blended Learning Training Workshops were held last  May 26–27, 2020 for Team A and May 28-29, 2020 for Team B at the University President’s Hall.  This was a training program for teachers to equip them with new approaches in delivering classroom instructions and to explore the use of learning management…

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