Monday, November 30, 2009
Syllabus for Political Science
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
(University of the City of Manila)
Intramuros, Manila
College of Liberal Arts
Politics and Governance with Philippine Constitution Christian E. Rivero
Second Semester, SY 2009-2010 Department of Humanities
Course Description
The course is an introduction to the concepts, theories and principles of political science, types of political systems, development of political institutions and the processes involved in a larger international world system. The course specifically provides an understanding on Philippine government and politics as it gives highlights on studying and examining the development, organization and operation of the Philippine political system with special emphasis on the Philippine Constitution. Likewise, the course will also deal with the current issues confronting the students taking the course.
Course Objectives
1. Provide the students with the theories and principles in the course of political science;
2. Provide the students with the knowledge on the development, organization and operation of the Philippine government;
3. Strengthen the students' awareness on the formal structure for political participation and their role as citizens of the country;
4. Provides the students with the understanding on the importance of public opinion and the emergence of the civil society;
5. Reinforce the students' understanding on the constitution as the basis of all political institutions and processes.
Course Content
I. Nature of Politics and Governance
Nature of Politics and Governance Definition of Political Science
Scope of Political Science
Political Science and Its Related Fields
II. State and Its Elements
Meaning of the State
Theories on the Origin of the State Elements of the State
State Distinguished from Nation
Inherent Powers of the State Rights and Obligations of the State
III. Government and Political Ideology
Definition of Government
Forms of Government
Best Form of Government
Concept and Definition of Ideology Popular Kinds of Ideologies
IV. Constitution
Nature and Concepts of the Constitution Meaning of the Constitution
Purposes and Functions of the Constitution Classification of the Constitution
Requisites of a Good Written Constitution History of the Philippine Constitution
V. Bill of Rights
Political Rights
Civil Rights
Social and Economic Rights Rights of the Accused
VI. Citizenship
Concepts of Citizenship
Kinds of Citizens
Citizens and Aliens Distinguished Modes of Acquiring Citizenship
Loss of Citizenship
Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens
VII. Suffrage and Election
Nature of Suffrage
Right of Suffrage in the Philippines Kinds of Election in the Philippines Qualification of Voters
Disqualification of Voters
Absentee Voting
VIII. Political Parties and Interest Groups
Definition of Political Party
Functions of Political Parties Definition of Interest Group
Interest Groups in the Philippines
IX The Philippine Government
Principle of Separation of Powers Principle of Checks and Balance Legislative Branch of the Government Executive Branch of the Government Judicial Branch of the Government Local Government in the Philippines
X. International Relations
Definition of Foreign Policy
Requirements of a Foreign Policy International Relations
Definitions of International Law Importance of International Law United Nations Organizations
Reference
Any Book on the Constitution of the Philippines
(University of the City of Manila)
Intramuros, Manila
College of Liberal Arts
Politics and Governance with Philippine Constitution Christian E. Rivero
Second Semester, SY 2009-2010 Department of Humanities
Course Description
The course is an introduction to the concepts, theories and principles of political science, types of political systems, development of political institutions and the processes involved in a larger international world system. The course specifically provides an understanding on Philippine government and politics as it gives highlights on studying and examining the development, organization and operation of the Philippine political system with special emphasis on the Philippine Constitution. Likewise, the course will also deal with the current issues confronting the students taking the course.
Course Objectives
1. Provide the students with the theories and principles in the course of political science;
2. Provide the students with the knowledge on the development, organization and operation of the Philippine government;
3. Strengthen the students' awareness on the formal structure for political participation and their role as citizens of the country;
4. Provides the students with the understanding on the importance of public opinion and the emergence of the civil society;
5. Reinforce the students' understanding on the constitution as the basis of all political institutions and processes.
Course Content
I. Nature of Politics and Governance
Nature of Politics and Governance Definition of Political Science
Scope of Political Science
Political Science and Its Related Fields
II. State and Its Elements
Meaning of the State
Theories on the Origin of the State Elements of the State
State Distinguished from Nation
Inherent Powers of the State Rights and Obligations of the State
III. Government and Political Ideology
Definition of Government
Forms of Government
Best Form of Government
Concept and Definition of Ideology Popular Kinds of Ideologies
IV. Constitution
Nature and Concepts of the Constitution Meaning of the Constitution
Purposes and Functions of the Constitution Classification of the Constitution
Requisites of a Good Written Constitution History of the Philippine Constitution
V. Bill of Rights
Political Rights
Civil Rights
Social and Economic Rights Rights of the Accused
VI. Citizenship
Concepts of Citizenship
Kinds of Citizens
Citizens and Aliens Distinguished Modes of Acquiring Citizenship
Loss of Citizenship
Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens
VII. Suffrage and Election
Nature of Suffrage
Right of Suffrage in the Philippines Kinds of Election in the Philippines Qualification of Voters
Disqualification of Voters
Absentee Voting
VIII. Political Parties and Interest Groups
Definition of Political Party
Functions of Political Parties Definition of Interest Group
Interest Groups in the Philippines
IX The Philippine Government
Principle of Separation of Powers Principle of Checks and Balance Legislative Branch of the Government Executive Branch of the Government Judicial Branch of the Government Local Government in the Philippines
X. International Relations
Definition of Foreign Policy
Requirements of a Foreign Policy International Relations
Definitions of International Law Importance of International Law United Nations Organizations
Reference
Any Book on the Constitution of the Philippines
Thursday, November 26, 2009
arguments
MODULE: Argument Analysis
An important part of critical thinking is being able to give reasons, whether it is to support or to criticize a certain idea. To be able to do that, one should know how to identify, analyse, and evaluate arguments.
Identifying Arguments
A01.1 What is an argument?
To be able to think critically, it is very important that you can identify, construct, and evaluate arguments.
We shall be using the word "argument" in a way that is somewhat different from its ordinary meaning. In its ordinary usage, the word is often used to refer to a quarrel between two or more parties. But here we shall understand an argument as a piece of language. In particular, we shall take an argument to be a list of statements, one of which is the conclusion and the others are the premises or assumptions of the argument.
To give an argument is to provide a set of premises as reasons for accepting the conclusion. To give an argument is not necessarily to attack or criticize someone. Arguments can also be used to support other people's viewpoints.
As an example, suppose I want to convince you that you should be hardworking. I might give the following argument:
If you want to find a good job, you should be hardworking. You do want to find a good job. So you should be hardworking.
The first two sentences here are the premises of the argument, and the last sentence is the conclusion. To give this argument is to offer the premises as reasons for accepting the conclusion.
Dogmatic people tend to make assertions without giving reasons. When they are criticized they often fail to give arguments to defend their own opinions. To become a good critical thinker, you should develop the habit of giving good arguments to support your claims. Giving good arguments is one of the most important ways to convince other people that certain claims should be accepted.
A01.3 How to look for arguments
How do we identify arguments in real life? There are no easy mechanical rules, and we usually have to rely on the context in order to determine which are the premises and the conclusions. But sometimes the job can be made easier by the presence of certain premise or conclusion indicators. For example, if a person makes a statement, and then adds "this is because ...", then it is quite likely that the first statement is presented as a conclusion, supported by the statements that come afterwards. Other words in English that might be used to indicate the premises to follow include :
• since
• firstly, secondly, ...
• for, as, after all,
• assuming that, in view of the fact that
• follows from, as shown / indicated by
• may be inferred / deduced / derived from
Of course whether such words are used to indicate premises or not depends on the context. For example, "since" has a very different function in a statement like "I have been here since noon", unlike "X is an even number since X is divisible by 4".
Conclusions, on the other hand, are often preceded by words like:
• therefore, so, it follows that
• hence, consequently
• suggests / proves / demonstrates that
• entails, implies
Here are some examples of passages that do not contain arguments.
When people sweat a lot they tend to drink more water. [Just a single statement, not enough to make an argument.]
Once upon a time there was a prince and a princess. They lived happily together and one day they decided to have a baby. But the baby grew up to be a nasty and cruel person and they regret it very much. [A chronological description of facts composed of statements but no premise or conclusion.]
Can you come to the meeting tomorrow? [A question that does not contain an argument.]
Presenting arguments in the standard format
When it comes to the analysis and evaluation of an argument, it is often useful to label the premises and the conclusion, and display them on separate lines with the conclusion at the bottom :
(Premise 1) If you want to find a good job, you should be hardworking.
(Premise 2) You do want to find a good job.
(Conclusion) So you should be hardworking.
Let us call this style of presenting an argument a presentation in the standard format. Here we rewrite two more arguments using the standard format:
We should not inflict unnecessary pain on cows and pigs. After all, we should not inflict unnecessary pain on any animal with consciousness, and cows and pigs are animals with consciousness.
(Premise 1) We should not inflict unnecessary pain on any animal with consciousness.
(Premise 2) Cows and pigs are animals with consciousness.
(Conclusion) We should not inflict unnecessary pain on cows and pigs.
If this liquid is acidic, the litmus paper would have turned red. But it hasn't, so the liquid is not acidic.
(Premise 1) If the liquid is acidic, the litmus paper would have turned red.
(Premise 2) The litmus paper has not turned red.
(Conclusion) The liquid is not acidic.
In presenting an argument in the standard format the premises and the conclusion are clearly identified. Sometimes we also rewrite some of the sentences to make their meaning clearer, as in the second premise of the second example. Notice also that a conclusion need not always come at the end of a passage containing an argument, as in the first example. In fact, sometimes the conclusion of an argument might not be explicitly written out. For example it might be expressed by a rhetorical question:
How can you believe that corruption is acceptable? It is neither fair nor legal!
In presenting an argument in the standard format, we have to rewrite the argument more explicitly as follows:
(Premise) Corruption is not fair and it is not legal.
(Conclusion) Corruption is not acceptable.
If you want to improve your reading and comprehension skills, you should practise reconstructing the arguments that you come across by rewriting them carefully in the standard format.
An important part of critical thinking is being able to give reasons, whether it is to support or to criticize a certain idea. To be able to do that, one should know how to identify, analyse, and evaluate arguments.
Identifying Arguments
A01.1 What is an argument?
To be able to think critically, it is very important that you can identify, construct, and evaluate arguments.
We shall be using the word "argument" in a way that is somewhat different from its ordinary meaning. In its ordinary usage, the word is often used to refer to a quarrel between two or more parties. But here we shall understand an argument as a piece of language. In particular, we shall take an argument to be a list of statements, one of which is the conclusion and the others are the premises or assumptions of the argument.
To give an argument is to provide a set of premises as reasons for accepting the conclusion. To give an argument is not necessarily to attack or criticize someone. Arguments can also be used to support other people's viewpoints.
As an example, suppose I want to convince you that you should be hardworking. I might give the following argument:
If you want to find a good job, you should be hardworking. You do want to find a good job. So you should be hardworking.
The first two sentences here are the premises of the argument, and the last sentence is the conclusion. To give this argument is to offer the premises as reasons for accepting the conclusion.
Dogmatic people tend to make assertions without giving reasons. When they are criticized they often fail to give arguments to defend their own opinions. To become a good critical thinker, you should develop the habit of giving good arguments to support your claims. Giving good arguments is one of the most important ways to convince other people that certain claims should be accepted.
A01.3 How to look for arguments
How do we identify arguments in real life? There are no easy mechanical rules, and we usually have to rely on the context in order to determine which are the premises and the conclusions. But sometimes the job can be made easier by the presence of certain premise or conclusion indicators. For example, if a person makes a statement, and then adds "this is because ...", then it is quite likely that the first statement is presented as a conclusion, supported by the statements that come afterwards. Other words in English that might be used to indicate the premises to follow include :
• since
• firstly, secondly, ...
• for, as, after all,
• assuming that, in view of the fact that
• follows from, as shown / indicated by
• may be inferred / deduced / derived from
Of course whether such words are used to indicate premises or not depends on the context. For example, "since" has a very different function in a statement like "I have been here since noon", unlike "X is an even number since X is divisible by 4".
Conclusions, on the other hand, are often preceded by words like:
• therefore, so, it follows that
• hence, consequently
• suggests / proves / demonstrates that
• entails, implies
Here are some examples of passages that do not contain arguments.
When people sweat a lot they tend to drink more water. [Just a single statement, not enough to make an argument.]
Once upon a time there was a prince and a princess. They lived happily together and one day they decided to have a baby. But the baby grew up to be a nasty and cruel person and they regret it very much. [A chronological description of facts composed of statements but no premise or conclusion.]
Can you come to the meeting tomorrow? [A question that does not contain an argument.]
Presenting arguments in the standard format
When it comes to the analysis and evaluation of an argument, it is often useful to label the premises and the conclusion, and display them on separate lines with the conclusion at the bottom :
(Premise 1) If you want to find a good job, you should be hardworking.
(Premise 2) You do want to find a good job.
(Conclusion) So you should be hardworking.
Let us call this style of presenting an argument a presentation in the standard format. Here we rewrite two more arguments using the standard format:
We should not inflict unnecessary pain on cows and pigs. After all, we should not inflict unnecessary pain on any animal with consciousness, and cows and pigs are animals with consciousness.
(Premise 1) We should not inflict unnecessary pain on any animal with consciousness.
(Premise 2) Cows and pigs are animals with consciousness.
(Conclusion) We should not inflict unnecessary pain on cows and pigs.
If this liquid is acidic, the litmus paper would have turned red. But it hasn't, so the liquid is not acidic.
(Premise 1) If the liquid is acidic, the litmus paper would have turned red.
(Premise 2) The litmus paper has not turned red.
(Conclusion) The liquid is not acidic.
In presenting an argument in the standard format the premises and the conclusion are clearly identified. Sometimes we also rewrite some of the sentences to make their meaning clearer, as in the second premise of the second example. Notice also that a conclusion need not always come at the end of a passage containing an argument, as in the first example. In fact, sometimes the conclusion of an argument might not be explicitly written out. For example it might be expressed by a rhetorical question:
How can you believe that corruption is acceptable? It is neither fair nor legal!
In presenting an argument in the standard format, we have to rewrite the argument more explicitly as follows:
(Premise) Corruption is not fair and it is not legal.
(Conclusion) Corruption is not acceptable.
If you want to improve your reading and comprehension skills, you should practise reconstructing the arguments that you come across by rewriting them carefully in the standard format.
make up class
for my 7:00-8:30 Monday-Thursday logic class GL 402, please contact me at 09284725352 or email me at cris25rivero@yahoo.com and tell me when you are free next week so that we can schedule a make up class. Sorry for meeting you this week, there was a mix up with my room and class sched.
november 30, monday, is a national holiday.
november 30, monday, is a national holiday.
Friday, November 20, 2009
TOTAL WRECK
Young Blood Article
TOTAL WRECK
Published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer
(published 2004 but I think this essay I wrote way back is still relevant)
IN TIMES of doubt I always like to remember the trials of our heroes and the sacrifices they made for us.
Jose Rizal is foremost among my heroes. He was a man whose love for the country is unparalleled. Of course, many others died for the cause of freedom and democracy. But what I like most about Rizal was that he wrote, got hurt, fell in love, made mistakes and dreamt nice things for the country.
Nowadays, it appears that his aspirations of having a great and independent country remain just that: aspirations. We are still a country weak and vacillating. Our leaders are at best a joke. They know nothing about real governance, but they have mastered the art of politicking that wins elections. Our elections are similar to fiestas. By route and by custom, they happen every three years.
Our politicians are little more than entertainers. Only a few deserve our respect. Most of them are people who are popular and bored with their lives, people who need to feed their insatiable hunger for power and prey on our weaknesses. They think that by securing seats in the government, they become better persons. Their delusion sadly costs us our future.
As for us, overwhelmed by all the campaign glitz, we have forgotten the need to remain critical. We are drowned in apathy. Platforms of government are treated as if they mean nothing. Many of us are bored by speeches. What is important to us is that the candidates can sing and dance.
While we are held in suspense by the latest controversy involving Kris Aquino, we neglect to examine the personal stand and views of the candidates on the different issues confronting us.
Show biz is the rage, and sadly, we cannot distinguish what is real from fantasy. As a consequence, we troop to the voting precincts with fatalistic prayers that though the candidates we're voting into office are a bunch of walking mistakes, they will perform very well when they win.
Such a hope always ends up unfulfilled. Politicians look after their own interests. Afterwards do we not feel like a prostitute, who has been cast away after the carnal act? In politics, ethics is esoteric while power and money mean might.
I do not think our politicians are giving the youth a good example. I see no Rizal in our midst. Very few among our leaders deserve our respect and confidence.
A few years ago an American writer said that ours was a "damaged culture." I disagree. Instead, I say that we are nothing less than a total wreck. With the quality of our leaders, it is hard denying what is obvious. For instance, our country is far from what a functioning democracy should be. We do not learn from our past. How many EDSAs do we need before we get our act together? Let us face it, ours is barely a functioning state and our politicians are further imperiling our chances of
recovery.
Is this the country Rizal wanted? I hope that our politicians ask themselves that question.
It is also incumbent upon us, as citizens, to stop and look at ourselves. Consider what we have contributed so far to improve our lot. We were once a proud people. Now we just heap insult on ourselves, dismissing our faults as something embedded in our character. While this attitude helps us sometimes to survive, what is more useful is for us to act in the interest of our country. In consonance with the dreams instilled in us by our heroes, we must realize that the term "Filipino" is not just a word, it is also a state of mind: revolutionary, proactive, responsible and conscious of his acts.
Our country is in disarray. Some things need to be done and fast. I doubt if we can trust our politicians alone to rectify the country's mistakes. Instead, let us think that we all can contribute positively. We must not remain impotent and accept things passively. Otherwise we will not make the country any better than it is today. By now we should have grown tired of engaging in wishful thinking. We must act now while we still can.
TOTAL WRECK
Published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer
(published 2004 but I think this essay I wrote way back is still relevant)
IN TIMES of doubt I always like to remember the trials of our heroes and the sacrifices they made for us.
Jose Rizal is foremost among my heroes. He was a man whose love for the country is unparalleled. Of course, many others died for the cause of freedom and democracy. But what I like most about Rizal was that he wrote, got hurt, fell in love, made mistakes and dreamt nice things for the country.
Nowadays, it appears that his aspirations of having a great and independent country remain just that: aspirations. We are still a country weak and vacillating. Our leaders are at best a joke. They know nothing about real governance, but they have mastered the art of politicking that wins elections. Our elections are similar to fiestas. By route and by custom, they happen every three years.
Our politicians are little more than entertainers. Only a few deserve our respect. Most of them are people who are popular and bored with their lives, people who need to feed their insatiable hunger for power and prey on our weaknesses. They think that by securing seats in the government, they become better persons. Their delusion sadly costs us our future.
As for us, overwhelmed by all the campaign glitz, we have forgotten the need to remain critical. We are drowned in apathy. Platforms of government are treated as if they mean nothing. Many of us are bored by speeches. What is important to us is that the candidates can sing and dance.
While we are held in suspense by the latest controversy involving Kris Aquino, we neglect to examine the personal stand and views of the candidates on the different issues confronting us.
Show biz is the rage, and sadly, we cannot distinguish what is real from fantasy. As a consequence, we troop to the voting precincts with fatalistic prayers that though the candidates we're voting into office are a bunch of walking mistakes, they will perform very well when they win.
Such a hope always ends up unfulfilled. Politicians look after their own interests. Afterwards do we not feel like a prostitute, who has been cast away after the carnal act? In politics, ethics is esoteric while power and money mean might.
I do not think our politicians are giving the youth a good example. I see no Rizal in our midst. Very few among our leaders deserve our respect and confidence.
A few years ago an American writer said that ours was a "damaged culture." I disagree. Instead, I say that we are nothing less than a total wreck. With the quality of our leaders, it is hard denying what is obvious. For instance, our country is far from what a functioning democracy should be. We do not learn from our past. How many EDSAs do we need before we get our act together? Let us face it, ours is barely a functioning state and our politicians are further imperiling our chances of
recovery.
Is this the country Rizal wanted? I hope that our politicians ask themselves that question.
It is also incumbent upon us, as citizens, to stop and look at ourselves. Consider what we have contributed so far to improve our lot. We were once a proud people. Now we just heap insult on ourselves, dismissing our faults as something embedded in our character. While this attitude helps us sometimes to survive, what is more useful is for us to act in the interest of our country. In consonance with the dreams instilled in us by our heroes, we must realize that the term "Filipino" is not just a word, it is also a state of mind: revolutionary, proactive, responsible and conscious of his acts.
Our country is in disarray. Some things need to be done and fast. I doubt if we can trust our politicians alone to rectify the country's mistakes. Instead, let us think that we all can contribute positively. We must not remain impotent and accept things passively. Otherwise we will not make the country any better than it is today. By now we should have grown tired of engaging in wishful thinking. We must act now while we still can.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
AB Political Science
The college of liberal arts, department of social science is currently exploring the possibility of offering the degree of AB Political Science next school year. For those who might be interested please inform me as we are conducting a feasibility study on this matter. AB Political Science is a good degree for pre-law, government, civil society and private works and others.
here is an introductory video about political science
For those who might be interested in pursuing AB political science please contact me.
here is an introductory video about political science
For those who might be interested in pursuing AB political science please contact me.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
12 little things that every filipino can do for the country
12 little things that every filipino can do for the country
by atty. lacson
1. Follow traffic rules. Follow the law.
2. Whenever you buy or pay for anything, always ask for an official receipt.
3. Don’t buy smuggled goods. Buy Local. Buy Filipino.
4. When you talk to others, especially foreigners, speak positively about us and our country.
5. Respect your traffic officer, policeman, and soldier.
6. Do not litter. Dispose your garbage properly. Segregate. Recycle. Conserve.
7. Support your church.
8. During elections, do your solemn duty.
9. Pay your employees well.
10. Pay your taxes.
11. Adopt a scholar or a poor child.
12. Be a good parent. Teach your kids to follow the law and love our country.
by atty. lacson
1. Follow traffic rules. Follow the law.
2. Whenever you buy or pay for anything, always ask for an official receipt.
3. Don’t buy smuggled goods. Buy Local. Buy Filipino.
4. When you talk to others, especially foreigners, speak positively about us and our country.
5. Respect your traffic officer, policeman, and soldier.
6. Do not litter. Dispose your garbage properly. Segregate. Recycle. Conserve.
7. Support your church.
8. During elections, do your solemn duty.
9. Pay your employees well.
10. Pay your taxes.
11. Adopt a scholar or a poor child.
12. Be a good parent. Teach your kids to follow the law and love our country.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
for my students who want to travel.....
travel opportunities for everyone.... especially my former tourism class
SEARCH FOR STUDENT AMBASSADORS
The National Youth Commission, in conjunction with the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), is inviting applicants for Student Ambassadors and Supervisors to the “10-day Visit to Japan Programme” as part of the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) Programme.
The JENESYS Programme, funded by the Japanese Government and in partnership with the ASEAN Secretariat, is to deepen understanding of the different facets of the Japanese society including politics, diplomacy, economics and culture and to form the basis of future vision and construct firm solidarity among Asian countries which will promote mutual understanding of the future generation of ASEAN and East Asia Summit member countries.
Qualifications of Student Ambassadors:
• Filipino, single, must be between 16 to 18 years old, on or before April 1, 2010
• Of good moral character
• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university with a Graded Weight Average (GWA) of 2.25 or 85% equivalent, with no failing marks in the preceding semester
• Physically and mentally fit to travel
• Must be a first time traveler to Japan and or must not have been a grantee or recipient of any NYC funded international travel or Japanese Government grant
• Must be knowledgeable of the history, geography, culture and arts, and the current issues on the Philippines, and fairly knowledgeable in those of Japan and other East Asian countries
• Must be an officer or an active member of a youth organization for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the date of application
• Must be willing to be an active NYC and JICC volunteer after the program to continue to promote the learning’s about Japan and the Japanese culture gained from the JENESYS Programme
• Area representation would be based on the place of the school, college, or university enrolled in
Application requirements for Student Ambassadors
• Two (2) copies of the Application Form with passport-sized pictures with white background attached to each form (all original, no scanned pictures)
• Two (2) copies of JENESYS Entry Form
• Two (2) photocopies of birth certificate (from the National Statistics Office-NSO)
• An essay which states the applicant’s a) reasons for applying; b) expectations of the programme; c) if chosen, the preparations the applicant will undertake prior to departure (Maximum of 100 words per question)
• Two (2) copies of resume, not more than three (3) pages
• Two (2) copies of Certificate of Good Moral Character, issued by the school, college or university (1 original and 1 photocopy)
• Two (2) copies of certified true copy of grades
• Two (2) copies of Police or NBI clearance
• Completed NYC Volunteers’ application form
Qualifications for Supervisors
• Filipino, must be between 30 to 50 years old, as of April 1, 2009
• Must be of good moral character
• Physically and mentally fit to travel
• Experienced in handling, managing or supervising groups
• Knowledgeable in ASEAN, Japan and other international concerns
• Preferably speaks the Japanese language
Application requirements for Supervisors
• Two (2) copies of NYC application forms, with white background passport sized picture attached to each form (all original, no scanned picture)
• Two (2) copies of JENESYS Entry Form
• Two (2) photocopies of birth certificate (from the National Statistics Office-NSO)
• Two (2) copies of resume, not more than three (3) pages
• Two (2) copies of certification from his/her Division Chief and the Executive Director of a VS rating for two (2) consecutive rating periods prior to travel and permitting him/her to participate to the JENESYS Programme
• Two (2) copies of a certification from the Chief of the Administration and Finance Division that he/she has no pending unliquidated cash advances
• Two (2) copies of valid Police or NBI clearance (1 original and 1 photocopy)
Submission of application documents
Applicants may submit to the JENESYS Programme Secretariat, National Youth Commission, 4th floor, Bookman Building, 373 Quezon Ave. , Quezon City or at the NYC Naga Area Office, 3F Monzon Bldg., Elias Angeles cor. Arana Sts., Naga City . Deadline for submission of application forms and documentary requirements is not later than 5:00 o’ clock in the afternoon of December 4, 2009.
For submission through mail, the Secretariat should receive the application forms and requirements post marked before December 4, 2009, including those submitted to the Area Offices. Application forms with incomplete requirements shall automatically be disqualified.
For inquiries, please contact Apple/Suzy at 054-8115804 / 4730435 / 09175800538. Application forms are available at the area office and it downloadable at www.youth.net.ph
SEARCH FOR STUDENT AMBASSADORS
The National Youth Commission, in conjunction with the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), is inviting applicants for Student Ambassadors and Supervisors to the “10-day Visit to Japan Programme” as part of the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) Programme.
The JENESYS Programme, funded by the Japanese Government and in partnership with the ASEAN Secretariat, is to deepen understanding of the different facets of the Japanese society including politics, diplomacy, economics and culture and to form the basis of future vision and construct firm solidarity among Asian countries which will promote mutual understanding of the future generation of ASEAN and East Asia Summit member countries.
Qualifications of Student Ambassadors:
• Filipino, single, must be between 16 to 18 years old, on or before April 1, 2010
• Of good moral character
• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university with a Graded Weight Average (GWA) of 2.25 or 85% equivalent, with no failing marks in the preceding semester
• Physically and mentally fit to travel
• Must be a first time traveler to Japan and or must not have been a grantee or recipient of any NYC funded international travel or Japanese Government grant
• Must be knowledgeable of the history, geography, culture and arts, and the current issues on the Philippines, and fairly knowledgeable in those of Japan and other East Asian countries
• Must be an officer or an active member of a youth organization for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the date of application
• Must be willing to be an active NYC and JICC volunteer after the program to continue to promote the learning’s about Japan and the Japanese culture gained from the JENESYS Programme
• Area representation would be based on the place of the school, college, or university enrolled in
Application requirements for Student Ambassadors
• Two (2) copies of the Application Form with passport-sized pictures with white background attached to each form (all original, no scanned pictures)
• Two (2) copies of JENESYS Entry Form
• Two (2) photocopies of birth certificate (from the National Statistics Office-NSO)
• An essay which states the applicant’s a) reasons for applying; b) expectations of the programme; c) if chosen, the preparations the applicant will undertake prior to departure (Maximum of 100 words per question)
• Two (2) copies of resume, not more than three (3) pages
• Two (2) copies of Certificate of Good Moral Character, issued by the school, college or university (1 original and 1 photocopy)
• Two (2) copies of certified true copy of grades
• Two (2) copies of Police or NBI clearance
• Completed NYC Volunteers’ application form
Qualifications for Supervisors
• Filipino, must be between 30 to 50 years old, as of April 1, 2009
• Must be of good moral character
• Physically and mentally fit to travel
• Experienced in handling, managing or supervising groups
• Knowledgeable in ASEAN, Japan and other international concerns
• Preferably speaks the Japanese language
Application requirements for Supervisors
• Two (2) copies of NYC application forms, with white background passport sized picture attached to each form (all original, no scanned picture)
• Two (2) copies of JENESYS Entry Form
• Two (2) photocopies of birth certificate (from the National Statistics Office-NSO)
• Two (2) copies of resume, not more than three (3) pages
• Two (2) copies of certification from his/her Division Chief and the Executive Director of a VS rating for two (2) consecutive rating periods prior to travel and permitting him/her to participate to the JENESYS Programme
• Two (2) copies of a certification from the Chief of the Administration and Finance Division that he/she has no pending unliquidated cash advances
• Two (2) copies of valid Police or NBI clearance (1 original and 1 photocopy)
Submission of application documents
Applicants may submit to the JENESYS Programme Secretariat, National Youth Commission, 4th floor, Bookman Building, 373 Quezon Ave. , Quezon City or at the NYC Naga Area Office, 3F Monzon Bldg., Elias Angeles cor. Arana Sts., Naga City . Deadline for submission of application forms and documentary requirements is not later than 5:00 o’ clock in the afternoon of December 4, 2009.
For submission through mail, the Secretariat should receive the application forms and requirements post marked before December 4, 2009, including those submitted to the Area Offices. Application forms with incomplete requirements shall automatically be disqualified.
For inquiries, please contact Apple/Suzy at 054-8115804 / 4730435 / 09175800538. Application forms are available at the area office and it downloadable at www.youth.net.ph
Thursday, November 5, 2009
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