FILA and Athletes in Action Run for School Rooms

Education is indeed a right of every child. We’re all challenged to take part in solving our nation’s greater woes. Heeding to the call of the times, FILA and Athletes in Action (AIA) join forces to bring the biggest advocacy run to help raise funds for the rehabilitation of classrooms in Iligan city, which were badly hit by Typhoon Sendong back in 2011.

With 15,000 runners who have signed up to date, the Schools Run for School Rooms (SRSR) marathon will be gathering student-runners from major colleges and universities, to bring a glimmer of hope to Iligan city, where eager students have to do with makeshift classrooms as the school year starts.

Since 1911, FILA traces its roots from Biella, a province set at the foot of the Italian Alps. Unbeknownst to many, this small town brand is big on corporate social responsibility. At the recently concluded 2012 FILA Polo Cup, project “500 for 500” was launched by FILA President Butch Albert to help Typhoon Sendong victims once again by donating 500 pesos to 500 families for every purchase of Skele-Toes. 

Skele-Toes is FILA’s latest line of revolutionary active footwear that is fast raising many eyebrows and causing the curious to utter #whattheheckisthat? For us at FILA, it’s simply a shoe that changes the game. Rock at the gym or at the party, Skele-Toes is just about the only shoe that fits – and Tim, Georgina, and Borgy all agree!

Not ready to rock the boat just yet? Then you’ll love FILA’s newest line of running shoes, Swerve and Flow. FILA Swerve boasts of a Dynamic Landing System through a lightweight foam at the midsole and V3 techonology inserts at the heel. This gives you the proper support that you need in every step, without compromising style and design.

FILA Flow is perfect for the outdoor dweller with its heavy duty outsole, making every shock and bump a breeze. This one will surely go with you to countless victories and finishes.

Whether you prefer a classic or a rocking pair of rubbershoes, it’s high time to give your tiresome trainers a break and take the Skele-Toes, Swerve, or Flow out for a spin. With your purchase of a pair of Skele-Toes and participation at the SRSR marathon, it’s definitely more fun to help with FILA!

Tickets and registration forms are available at SM Ticketnet outlets (https://www.smtickets.com/event/view/776).  Singlets and race bibs can be claimed at Fila Stores in Metro Manila.

Pacific Global Hospitality Institute(PGHI) : Ready to Serve

         

           Pacific Global Hospitality  Institute(PGHI) opens its doors to the hospitality and restaurant management industry and gears up to be recognized as a leading school and training institution in the Asia-Pacific region and the rest of the globe.

          PGHI aims equip its students with knowledge and skills to meet the international standards in five-star hospitality services-making them competitive in the industry. The Learning institute uses a three-pronged approach: quality learning; five-star equipment, materials and technology; and international accreditation and partnerships.

         “We are bent on making PGHI as a major learning institute in the industry,” boats Luis Tiu, President of PGHI and Tri-Place Hotel. “That’s why we tap international expects to be part of our team giving our students the best learning and training they need.”

         One of them is Raymond Chan, who was formally introduced during the press launch held at the Tri-Place Hotel in Quezon City on April 9, 2011. Chan has over two decades of expertise in the fields of Culinary and Food & Beverage Services. He also served as a Senior Lecturer and Administrator of the Hongkong Vocational Training council. And tucked under his belt are his Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management from the Sheffield Hallam University and other certifications from various notable organizations and institutions most notable of which are the American Hotel and Motel Associations, Hongkong Polytechnic University and Institute of Hospitality.

          Mr. Tiu further stressed that the courses offered are handled by competent instructors who are experts in their respective fields. These courses include Certificate in Food and Beverages Service ( two-months Intensive Program), Advanced Certificate in Professional Food and Beverage Service( one-year Full-time Program)and Certificate in Professional Culinary Arts( one-year Full-time Program). He also noted that simulation and actual client services are integrated in the curriculum giving the students hands-on experiences and practices.

          

          Aside from quality learning, PGHI also provides the students with the state-of-the art equipment and high technology-immersing them to a five-star environment. That gives them the total learning experience they deserve.

        “Of course,” quips Tiu, “we want our students to get employed upon finishing their course at PGHI” 

         PGHI prepares and helps its student to take the City and Guild accreditation recognized by major players in the industry as well as by the government here and many parts of the world. The training institute will also assist its students in linking them to reputable employers through its career counseling arm.

          We train them for employment. That’s why we also offer a ‘study now, pay later’ scheme for we really want to generate more jobs and opportunities here and abroad.

Bannister Academy: Creating a Legacy of Filipino Influencers

Summer is just around the corner, and most Filipinos are already planning trips to the beach with their families. But for some parents, the summer season presents an opportunity to evaluate different schools for their kids. The wise parent knows that preparation is the key to preventing the stress and hassle of a last-minute enrollment.

The choice of a grade or high school is critical since these institutions will have a lasting impact on the intellectual and personality development of your son and daughter. After all, aside from the home, most of their time will be spent in school, interacting with their teachers and classmates.

For those looking for a fresh alternative to education, Bannister Academy is the perfect school.

Bannister Academy was founded on the principle that a liberal education—which balances science, culture, and society—is the best way to prepare young minds for the relentless pace of the 21^st century. Students learn to see the big picture without sacrificing depth. They practice creating relationships between specific areas of knowledge and solve problems in original ways. This approach empowers the Bannister student with the ability to deal with complexity, diversity, and change.

Kids also need a proper social education. Bannister's high standards make it an attractive option for students with average and above-average skills. At Bannister, students are allowed to stand out, be confident, and acquire learning habits that last a lifetime. Students are taught "how to learn" so they can develop excellence in their own individual way without sacrificing quality. They become passionate about transcending their limits.

To accomplish this, Bannister Academy integrates character education in all subjects and extra-curricular activities, making sure these values (maturity, freedom, and responsibility, and spirit of service) are consistent with the developmental stages of the child. A one-of-a-kind teacher-student mentoring program gives education a personal touch. Students aren't “instructed,” they are nurtured and guided. It's not Subject 101, it's Learning One-on-One.

Parents will have a chance to witness the Bannister system in action during the Open House. Guests will be able to watch class demonstrations in Social Graces, Filipino, Art and Reading.

"We promise parents three things," Dr. Antonio Torralba, co-founder of Bannister Academy, "First, we focus on practical education.  We want students to become books-smart and street-smart. Second, through our mentoring program, we keep pace with the kids, and we can be as crazy and fun as they need us to be. Third, we encourage parents to be involved with their child’s education, to share the responsibility and help their child explore and develop their social intelligence."

 Start the summer right. Give your child a head start.