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The synodal journey of the Pulangiyēn youth: We are called to dream and act together

The Apu Palamguwan Cultural Education Center (APC), Balay Laudato Si’, and The River Above Asia Oceania Ecclesial Network (RAOEN) are launching the booklet The Synodal Journey of the Pulangiyēn Youth on 5 October. The booklet is a simple celebration of the…
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APC implements DOST Region X citronella project

DOST-Region X turned over the project to APC and the City Government of Malaybalay (Photo from DOST-Region X) In collaboration with the City Government of Malaybalay, APC is implementing Project Citro OIL or the Citronella Oil Income Leveraging in Sitio…
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Why did Mother Tongue Based-Multilingual Education fail?

Edilberto de Jesus Did DepEd pursue an unsound strategy in mandating the use of the mother tongue as the language of instruction (LOI) from Grades K-3? Mother Tongue Based-Multilingual Education (MTBMLE) has not produced the expected improvement in children’s literacy…
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Creative paths toward Laudato Si’ Goals

Pedro Walpole SJ When the encyclical letter Laudato Si’ came out, the youth leaders of Balay Laudato Si’ (BLS) were surprised to find themselves able to identify deeply with the message of Pope Francis. Recognizing the role of Indigenous Peoples…
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Local government support for emergency employment for Bendum youth and community

Women participants of the PESO-TUPAD program of the Department of Labor and Employment in Bendum Liza San Mateo Representatives of Malaybalay’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) came to Bendum in early May for the implementation of TUPAD (Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa…
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