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New Video – What we do

Published on September 20, 2010 By Tim Troutman

The Division Red Providing a Scholarship

Published on August 30, 2010 By Tim Troutman

Charlotte band, The Division Red, is donating 100% of the profits from their debut album to provide a scholarship through Philippine Aid Society. Fox Charlotte covered the story; watch the video below. To purchase the CD online, click here. The Division Red will headline at this year’s Society Jam Benefit Concert to be held on [...]

World Bank Suggests Ways to Help the Poor

Published on August 25, 2010 By Tim Troutman

This is an interesting report from the World Bank.  Among the suggestions to help alleviate poverty are improving the investment climate in the Philippines, and education. The World Bank has suggested two strategies to make the poor feel the benefits of a rising economy. The first is to increase income-generating opportunities for the poor. This [...]

Aquino Commits P-700 Million to TESDA Scholarship Fund

Published on August 16, 2010 By Tim Troutman

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is set to receive 700 million pesos for scholarship funds by the Aquino administration.   TESDA helps Filipinos acquire vocational skills and technical training and provides certificate programs for their scholars.  This education is a valuable asset that helps encourage both foreign and domestic employment of Filipinos. [...]

Government Proposes to Extend Basic Education by Two Years

Published on August 11, 2010 By Tim Troutman

Currently, the Philippine public education consists of ten years. A new proposal is poised to extend that time by two years to help prepare students for successful vocations. “Essentially, this is basic education and this is for free,” Lacierda said, adding the idea behind the proposal is for high school graduates to have better opportunities [...]

Profit From The Division Red’s New CD Will Support PAS Scholarship

Published on July 31, 2010 By Tim Troutman

Charlotte band, The Division Red has announced that proceeds from their latest CD will go to support a Philippine Aid Society scholarship.  This new scholarship will be available for the upcoming semester beginning in October, 2010.   Their CD can be purchased online here. Thanks to the band members for being so generous with their [...]