Anthropomorph from Hermoso Tuliao cave in the Philippines. Photo by Mark D. Willis.
A Griffith University-led research team has carbon-dated cave art resembling a human-like figure in the Philippines for the first time, potentially clarifying the timeline of early human activity in the area.
Found in one of the Peñablanca caves, a region where the oldest human remains in the Philippines were found, the figure has been directly dated as about 3500 years old.
Lead author Dr Andrea Jalandoni from Griffith University’s Place, Evolution and Rock Art Heritage Unit says the date offers a more holistic view of the people inhabiting the caves at that time.
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A Griffith University-led research team has carbon-dated cave art resembling a human-like figure in the Philippines for the first time, potentially clarifying the timeline of early human activity in the area.
Found in one of the Peñablanca caves, a region where the oldest human remains in the Philippines were found, the figure has been directly dated as about 3500 years old.
Lead author Dr Andrea Jalandoni from Griffith University’s Place, Evolution and Rock Art Heritage Unit says the date offers a more holistic view of the people inhabiting the caves at that time.
“The date corresponds with archaeological activity found at other sites such as foraging activities in Eme and Arku Caves and pottery in Callao Cave.
endIndex: Silid Aralan is an after-school “self-empowerment program” that teaches learners more soft skills rather than textbook knowledge. Photo courtesy of SILID ARALAN
A grade of 75 is pasang awa (barely passing) for most students educated in the Philippines.
But non-profit organization Silid Aralan, Inc. (SAI) has recently announced that they are on the lookout for the country s 75 worst performing students whose grades are under 75, in their nationwide search called 75 Under 75. The winners of the search will join their Ground Zero Program, the NGO s 13-year-old method that focuses on experiential learning rather than textbook learning; on teaching soft skills rather than hard skills; and on customizing the children s education according to their passions, hobbies, and learning styles.
PASIG CITY, Apr. 30 To further support the professional growth of educators, the Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with the Philippine Normal University (PNU) to provide professional development of teachers, academic supervisors, and school leaders.
In the virtual ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last April 14, 2021, Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones highlighted that the collaboration with PNU is part of the Department’s commitment to upskill and reskill teachers nationwide.
“It is but appropriate that we finally formalize this friendship, this partnership, this professional exchange of knowledge and ideas as we face the challenges of education,” Sec. Briones said.
Published April 30, 2021, 12:18 PM
The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with the Philippine Normal University (PNU) to provide professional development of teachers, academic supervisors, and school leaders.
The Department of Education (DepEd) and Philippine Normal University (PNU) seal partnership on professional development of teachers and school leaders. (Photo from DepEd)
DepEd formally announced this partnership in a statement issued Friday, April 30. To further support the professional growth of educators, Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones highlighted that the collaboration with PNU is part of the department’s commitment to upskill and reskill teachers nationwide.
“It is but appropriate that we finally formalize this friendship, this partnership, this professional exchange of knowledge and ideas as we face the challenges of education,” Briones said.