Budget preparation at division and region levels normally takes five or more days every year; a long and painstaking process. However, with the support of the newly established Human Resource Information System (HRIS) in DepEd Region XI, it was completed in only two days in May this year.
The conflict in Mindanao is a continuing, excruciating journey. There was a time referred to by the old ones as the “peace time” when the promise of prosperity and peace is in the midst; there were painful periods when neighbors became foes; and periods of picking up shattered dreams. Everyone, regardless of age,
sex, ethnicity and [...]
New Australian Ambassador to the Philippines His Excellency Rod Smith visited this city from 24-26 June 2008 for a series of site visits to Australian Government-funded aid programs.
On August 21st 2008, the Philippine National Economic Development Authority’s ICC-Cabinet Committee approved the request of Philippine DepEd for a 15-month extension of the AusAID grant validity for the BEAM project and with it an additional AUD $11.3 million grant.
Originally scheduled to conclude on May 30th, 2008, the two stage “Basic Education Assistance for Mindanao” [...]
“Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts and right efforts will inevitably bring about right results.†– James Allen
With his wide knowledge of the project, efficiency and dependability, Assistant Office and Finance Manager Christopher C. Gamao was named the first-ever Employee of the Year during BEAM’s year-end party at Paradise Island. Â
A common understanding on gender equality needs to be developed among all stakeholders in the education system is a viewpoint that everyone involved in the BEAM Project believes in. Given the nature of the gender issues in the Philippines specifically conflict-related issues in Mindanao, BEAM has opted to address gender equality together with peace development [...]
