THE PEACE CAFETERIA: 10/1/08

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Almost Two Years Ago.....

[This Video Clip Belongs to Dr. Herbert R]
Almost a couple of years ago.....

if your PC has a viewer you will be able to view this clip which I have recorded at the height of typhoon Milenyo. This devastating super typhoon wrought havoc to our properties, destroyed livelihood and infrastructure. But the resilience of the Filipinos and the Bikolano people demonstrate that nothing is insurmountable as long as there is faith in the Lord and the willingness to help each other. In less than a year the People of Albay Province was able to spring up from this calamity. Our thanks goes to the Almighty and secondly to the People of Albay and the local leaders.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Encyclopedia of Peace Education

For the information of researchers on peace, there is a very interesting website published by TEACHERS COLLEGE Columbia University, New York. It is an online encyclopedia that provide details about certain topics on Peace Education. The website also provides opportunities for scholars to send in entries or information. Visit the web site at EPE Teachers College Columbia University

Monday, October 20, 2008

E-Registration for Second Semester

All students at the Department of Peace Studies are reminded that the issuance of ADVISING SLIPS for the e-registration will be on October 22-23, 2008. Your clearance papers, settlement of organizational obligations and submission of academic requirements are required prior to issuance of the Advising Slip. You will not be allowed to register without the Slip. Please see Dr. Rosana at the Departmental Office during office hours. Please be punctual.

WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE WITH OUR CURRICULUM IN PEACE STUDIES

What is a Bicolano?

The Bicolano is the term use to describe the Philippine's 5th largest ethno-linguistic group. They speak a language known as Bikol, a Malayo-Polynesian language. They inhabit the Southeastern portion of Luzon spread over five civil provinces namely; Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, and Masbate. There are five chartered cities – Naga, Iriga, Legazpi, Ligao, Sorsogon City , Tabaco and Masbate City. The Southeastern Portion of Luzon is also called Bicol Region or simply Bicolandia. The Bicolanos are not so different from other ethno-linguistic groups in the Philippines. What distinguishes the Bicolanos are the following: their love for spicy foods, their ardent devotion to Our Lady of Penafrancia [Bicolanos are devout Roman Catholics], and their affinity with Mt. Mayon Volcano, a natural landmark. These three are iconic of the Bicolano people. Bicol, was in ancient times called Tierra de Ibalon a land of rolling hills, valleys, and coasts. The region has no pronounced division of climate. Rain is plentiful and spread over year-round. The valleys are fertile and the climate friendly, but vulnerable to typhoons and tropical storms. Bicolanos are known for their friendliness, religiosity and hard work.

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