Great 21st century State University ~ Akei | Higher Education
“It becomes evident early on what the thrusts of a Pascual presidency – two years into a six-year administration – are: a research intensive university keeping pace with global standards, opening up academe to foreign students and faculty through exchange programs with other leading universities worldwide, and the development of idle lands granted to the system to help raise salaries and fund cutting edge research. “
Wearable technology emerging as major tech cycle ~ Akei | Dress
“While technology cycles generally last 10 years, she said wearables were coming on stronger and faster than is typical. The change is noteworthy because major technology cycles often support tenfold growth in users and devices, she said in her annual report on the state of the Internet.”
The incredibly fast-disappearing Filipino plaza ~ Akei | Urban Studies
“Malls have replaced the town plazas—open areas where older generations would spend late afternoons, strolling or sitting on benches in the shade to catch up (gossip) with friends and neighbors while children played on the lawn.”
Bolinao nursery promotes ecotourism, reforestation ~ Akei | Environment
“To protect and develop this natural habitat, the Provincial Government of Pangasinan has put up the Bolinao Provincial Mangrove Information Center and Nursery (BPMICN) as part of its coastal reforestation campaign.”
Poverty--Not always with us ~ Akei | Society
“The world has an astonishing chance to take a billion people out of extreme poverty by 2030”
Idea Entrepreneur: The New 21st Century Career ~ Akei | Innovation
“The idea entrepreneur is an individual, usually a content expert and often a maverick, whose main goal is to influence how other people think and behave in relation to their cherished topic. These people don’t seek power over others and they’re not motivated by the prospect of achieving great wealth. Their goal is to make a difference, to change the world in some way.”
PH education Asian laggard ~ Akei | Higher Education
““Philippine universities have struggled to match the rapid development seen in countries such as China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Korea,” said Quacquarelli Symonds head of research Ben Sowter.”
Lopez Group grants ₧13M to seven research projects ~ Akei | Environment
“THE Oscar M. Lopez Center for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management Foundation Inc. (OML Center) said on Friday it awarded research grants to seven projects aimed at mitigating climate change.”
UP Diliman wins Asian debate championship ~ Akei | UP: Next 100
Three students from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) were crowned this year’s Asian debate champions after beating the National University of Singapore (NUS) in the final round of one of Asia’s biggest debate tournaments.
Ave atque vale--Donald Kagan ~ Akei | Higher Education
“Upon his retirement from Yale, Donald Kagan considers the future of liberal education in this farewell speech.”
Trouble in party paradise: Boracay Island in Philippines ~ Akei | Partying Studies
“Crowding and overdevelopment make for a disappointing visit to Boracay Island, Philippines”
Ex-Microsoft Manager Plans to Create First U.S. Marijuana Brand ~ Akei | Drug Policy
“It’s a giant market in search of a brand,” Shively said of the marijuana industry. “We would be happy if we get 40 percent of it worldwide.”
After Graduating, Keep Community First ~ Akei | Higher Education
“Community is the heart of university. Students mix with other similarly aged people in an environment ripe with social activity, friendship, ideation, and discussion. It’s the most powerful element of college or graduate school — and also the most jarring to leave behind. “
Hail to the chef! ~ Akei | Food
“When it comes to food − Filipino food in particular - one of the legendary icons that have done much for the national cuisine is veteran gourmet chef Nora Villanueva-Daza.”
Google Adds The Galapagos Islands To Street View With Images Of The Remote Islands And Underwater Views ~ Akei | Environment
“Each orb has 15 cameras inside it that have captured panoramic views of some of the most inaccessible places on the Galapagos. Crews from The Caitlin Seaview Survey worked with Google to capture 360-degree views of selected underwater areas too.”