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This organization was found as The Industrial Nursing Unit of the Philippine Nurse's Association in 1950 and Ms. Magdalena Valenzuela was credited as the founder. The first chairperson was Ms. Perla Gorres. It became the Occupational Health Nurse's Association of the Philippines (OHNAP) on Sept. 10, 1969 with Ms. Annie Santos as the first president. It was registered with the Securites and Exchange Commission under registry on Sept. 25, 1979. It is probably the only nursing professional organization that confers a certified title to qualified members. On February 2, 1984, an important role was given by DOLE to OHNAP to conduct occupational health training programs pursuant to the Labor Code and PD#442. Over the years and with six different individuals serving as president i~continues to provide various services to occupational health nurses in the country primarily through its education thrust. By this year, the organization would have already achieved 52 postgraduate and 6 advanced classes on occupational health nursing. Ever growing, the organization has now have more than 2,500 members and 13 chapters all over the country. At its 50th year, OHNAP stands proud of its achievements and looks forward for the times ahead in the global stage in the spirit of everlasting service.
The Amateur Philatelists Organization or APO (forerunner of the APO Philatelic Society) was organized on May 28, 1950 by the triumvirate of Messrs. Francisco Arcebal, Carlos Licup, and Mamerto Gallardo. The APO was founded on the paramount objective of bringing the hobby of stamp collecting into the consciousness of beginners and amateur philatelists by motivating them, educating them with proper guidance in the different aspects of philately, and rearing them to be responsible and competitive stamp collectors.
The first organizational meeting of the APO was held on June 11, 1950 with twelve members in attendance. On the third meeting, with 35 members present, the following were elected as the first batch of officers of the club: Francisco Arcebal, President; Joe de Castro, Vice-President; Teodora Fuentecilla, Secretary; Luz Baking, Treasurer; Carlos Licup, Business Manager; Conchita Sigua, Auditor; and Mamerto Gallardo, PRO.
The APO was listed on the Philippine Journal of Philately as the 29th philatelic organization in the Philippines. And this 29th stamp club is now the oldest surviving stamp club in the country today. The first APO Philatelic Exhibition (APOPEX) was held at the YMCA Camus Hall on December 10, 1950. Though modest in its inaugural exhibition, APO has consistently and faithfully put up exhibitions through these last fifty years - a feat unsurpassed by any other club.
The first issue of the APO Newsletter came out in March, 1954. Carlos Reyes was the editor; Teresita del Fierro and Bernardo Sembrano, managing editors. On January, 1969, the club published its official organ, APOSTAMPS, with newly-elected President, Epifanio Paras, as editor.
The 18th APOPEX was held on Nevember 24 to December 8, 1968 to coincide with the observance of Philatelic Week proclaimed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos in response to an APO resolution. President Marcos subsequently signed Proclamation 622, declaring the last week of November of every year as "Philatelic Week." Hence APOPEX is always held on the last week of November.
The APO Philatelic Society has secured its place in Philippine philately with the leadership and governance of its past presidents, carrying the colors of the club on their shoulders through these fifty years - bringing joy and happiness to countless member-collectors, who had provided the inspiration and motivation for the club to strive further. On its Jubilee Year, the APO will continue to commit itself to be at the forefront of Philippine philately - propagating the hobby to the next generation of stamp collectors and preparing them to be useful citizens of our country.
The Filipino-Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (FCGCCI) is the "oldest" Chinese business organization in the Philippine which was established in 1904. It aims to provide financial and material contributions to the country, especially assistance to the victims of calamities and needy fellow Filipinos. It also provides settlements as well as arbitration of disputes brought to its attention in the Chinese community.
During its existence before the year 1950, the chamber enjoyed recognition by the whole Chinese population as their omnibus agency on one hand; while on the other hand, it was the representative agency of the local Chinese in the eyes of our government. On its shoulder laid the twins important tasks of safeguarding the interests and security of the Chinese population. At the same time, taking pains in adjusting the Chinese community in a turbulent and highly complex world situation.
The chamber firmly believes that the Chinese community should be integrated into the big Philippine society, with security and progress as the objectives of the attainment, considering the fact that this country has become their homeland, being the place of their birth, growth and development. Thus, to effect a true integration of the Filipino and the Chinese societies, the Chinese should participate actively in the civic and charitable projects as well as social activities; adapt to the customs and traditions of the Filipino people; and break the psychological barrier existing between the two people.
Stamps, Miniature Sheets and Official First Day Covers will be available starting 12 October 2004 at the Philatelic Service, Door 203, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila and all Regional Offices of the Philippine Postal Corporation.
Philippine School for the Deaf Featured
The Philippine School for the Deaf, formerly known as the School for the Deaf and Blind, is the pioneer school for the handicapped in the country and in Asia. It is a semi-residential school and the only government owned institution for the deaf in the country.
It started in 1907 when Dr. David P. Barrows, the Director of Education in the Philippines invited to the country Miss Delia Delight Rice of Columbus, Ohio, a teacher of the deaf and daughter of deaf parents. The program started with a class of three pupils from the provinces (two deaf and one blind) in a house in Ermita, Manila.
In June 1923, it occupied the present building, a large two-storey and semi-concrete structure along Harrison Boulevard on a lot donated by an anonymous American lady. Since then, a number of buildings have been constructed for the diverse educational program and services provided for the needs of the hearing impaired.
Effective June 1963 by virtue of RA 3562, the School for the Deaf was separated from the Philippine National School for the Blind. In July 1970, the institution was renamed Philippine School for the Deaf since it started catering only to the educational needs of the hearing impaired. It redirected its thrusts in 1986 to serve as an educational, research, resource and service center.
The school prides itself with the basic technology like numerous assistance listening devices and other aids for the unique needs of children with hearing impairment.
The school is using the Modified Basic Education Curriculum (MBEC) in the elementary and secondary levels with special subjects as Language, Speech, Speech Reading, Rhythm and Auditory Training, increased time allotment for Communication Arts and the introduction of Filipino in Grade III. It uses English as the language of education and Simultaneous Communication as its mode of instruction while subscribing to the Philosophy of Total Communication.
It has a staff of 93 teaching and 38 non-teaching personnel with an Assistant Special Schools Principal and a Special Schools Principal under the administration of the City Schools Division Superintendent, Pasay City, Department of Education-National Capital Region.
The concept of social security evolved from an age-old search of man for protection against poverty which breeds grave social ills that not only threaten his survival but also erode his sense of human dignity, It, therefore becomes the duty of the State to operate a mechanism that would provide such protection to its people.
On January 26, 1948, President Manuel A. Roxas proposed a bill seeking to establish a social security system for wage earners and low-salaried employees, This was recommended to Congress in his State of the Nation Address.
After the death of President Roxas, Pres, Elpidio Quirino created the Social Security Study Commission on July 7, 1948, The creation of the commission was his first official act upon assumption to office, Based on the report of the Study Commission, a draft of the Social Security Act was submitted to Congress.
In 1954, Hep. Floro Crisologo, Senators Cipriano Primicias and Manuel Briones introduced bills based on the report of the Social Security Study Commission in the House of Representatives and in the Senate, These bills were consolidated and enacted into Republic Act (RA) 1161, better known- as the Social Security Act of 1954, The original Social Security Act was signed by President Ramon F, Magsaysay, Sr. on June 18, 1954.
However, business and labor groups objected to the Social Security Act resulting to a deferment of its implementation.
In 1957, amendatory bills were presented in Congress, These bills were the bases of RA 1792, which amended the original Social Security Act. On September 1, 1957, the Social Security Act of 1954 or the Social Security Law (SS Law) was finally implemented, marking a significant milestone in the social security program.
Thus, with the implementation of the SS Law, the government also adopted the social insurance approach to social security, covering the employed segment of the labor force in the private sector, In 1993, household helpers earning at least P1,OOOwere included in the compulsory coverage of employees.
In 1980, some groups of self-employed persons were also required to contribute to the social security fund from which benefits are paid upon the occurence of a contingency provided by law, Self-employed farmers and fisherfolks were included in the program in 1992 while workers in the informal sector earning at least P1,OOO a month such as ambulant vendors and watch-your-car boys, were covered in 1995. The Social Security System (SSS) administers social security protection to workers in the private sector. On the other hand, the Government Service Insurance Systern (GSIS) takes care of workers in the public sector.
The SSS administers two programs namely:
1. The Social Security Program; and
2. The Employees' Compensation (EC) Program
Social security provides replacement of income for workers in times of death, disability, sickness, maternity and old age,
On May 1, 1997, Pres, Fidel V, Ramos signed RA 8282, further strengthening the SSS, Also known as the Social Security Act of 1997, it amended RA 1161, providing for better benefit packaqes, expansion of coverage, flexibility in investments, stiffer penalties for violators of the law, condonation of penalties of delinquent employers and the establishment of a VOluntary provident fund for members.
The EC program, started in 1975, provides double compensation to the worker when the illness, death or accident occurs during work-related activities, EC benefits are granted only to members with employers other than themselves.
Today, the Social Security System, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, enjoys a very high rating in terms of public trust and service delivery to its members and the public in general. This is reflective of good governance within the Institution and the support from the National leadership.
The hospital that we are serving today began on December 10, 1906, as a small clinic, the Dispensaria Betana in a Bible School for women along Rizal Avenue in Sta. Cruz, Manila. The room was offered by the principal of the Bible school at the request of Dr. Rebecca Parish, missionary doctor from Indiana, USA.
The clinic had Dr. Parish as the doctor, and along with her were three young Filipinas loaned from the Bible School to assist her. For equipment, they had a desk, a chair with three legs, an enameled bowl, and a pitcher with most of the enamel off. As crude as the clinic was, overflowed with patients everyday. The password was simply, "May sakit po ako".
The hospital transferred to its present site in 1908. The cost of the lot and the first building was paid from a gift of $12,500 given by Mr. Danii S.B. Johnston, a Methodist layman from St. Paul, Minnesota as a memorial for his late missionary wife, Mrs. Mary Johnston. The hospital was better known then as a maternity and children's hospital.
At the outbreak of World War II, the hospital became an emergency hospital where the wounded from the war were hospitalized. On February 5, 1945, the hospital succumbed to the fires. All was burned except the skeleton of a concrete porch upon which still hung the sign untouched by the fire, "Mary Johnston Hospital". To the staff, this became a symbol of things to come, that out of the ruins of what was once the hospital
would arise a bigger and better hospital.
The present building was inaugurated on August 26, 1950 at which no less than the late President Elpidio Quirino was the guest speaker. T quotes from Pres. Quirino's address at that time of the inauguration, "I wish there were more hospitals in the country that could render as much service as this hospital has rendered".
Mary Johnston Hospital today still continues to pursue the mission of Dr. Parrish. Undaunted by the high cost of medical service, she nevertheless persists in providing the best service available. As it was in Dr. Parish's time, MJH today accepts all who come to her, whatever color, creed, religion or political persuasion. Even with the very limited resources at hand, she strives to give the best service she can afford the reason why she has always been known for quality service. Her staff are dedicated people, committed to the cause of love expressed concretely in Devoted Service.
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) traces its roots back to 1904 when it was merely a fledgling vocational school called the Manila Business School located in the crowded alleys of Lepanto Street (now S.H. Loyola), Sampaloc, Manila. After four years, it was renamed Philippine School of Commerce. In 1952, its name was again changed to Philippine College of Commerce until its conversion to university status in April 1978 when it was given its present name, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
The PUP Lepanto Building still stands today where vocational and technopreneurial non-degree courses are offered. The building is a testimony of PUP's origin as a small clerical school. The inception of the institution was borne out of the need to provide manpower to an emerging country that was starting to build its government bureaucracy and to industry engaged in commerce. Thus, course programs were intended to produce clerks, bookkeepers, and other personnel to do "routine" work in government and business firms.
Over the last 100 years, PUP has grown into one of the country's leading state universities. It is nationally acknowledged as a pioneer in vocational and business education and a leader in polytechnic education. It is also referred to as the "people's university", catering to economically challenged yet deserving students. It is recognized for its commitment to strong nationalist yet humanist orientation. Its robust student population--reaching about 50,000 in-campus and off-campus students--is the largest across the country. Academic offerings have grown considerably into nine (9) technopreneurial courses, seventy-two (72) bachelors' degrees, fifteen (15) masters' degrees and two (2) postgraduate degrees. Quality education is evident in PUP's national ranking of academic programs based on performance of its graduates in licensure examinations. Improvements in ranking were registered in the fields of Accountancy, Architecture, Chemistry, Education, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Nutrition and Dietetics. Citations were also received for having the most number of accredited and re-accredited Level II programs. It is now a dual mode institution offering both traditional classroom-based education and distance education. With its meager budget yet comprehensive endeavor, the institution was acknowledged by the Department of Budget and Management as one of the most cost effective State Universities and Colleges in the country in fiscal year 2002. To date, PUP has contributed to the educational, social and economic well-being of hundreds of thousands of excellent students and quality graduates now fueling the country's workforce.
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