PRC announces July 2023 Int. Design board topnotchers

ATOTAL of 202 out of 443 examinees passed the July

2023 Interior Designer Licensure Examination by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). It was administered by the Board of Interior Design in the National Capital Region, Cebu, and Davao.

Jena Carla De Guzman of the University of the Philippines-Diliman and Ryan Japhet Gablines of the University of San Carlos (USC) shared the top spot. They both garnered a rating of 87 percent.

Renzo Villanueva Montenegro of USC placed third with 86.05 percent, Lois Baldonado Bernardino from the La Consolacion College-Bacolod City was fourth with 85.25, and Sheryl Rose Maquiling Abalajen also from USC was fifth with 84.95.

Among the topnotchers were De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) School of Environment and Design Interior

Design alumnae Iris Andreana Bernabe (86.45-percent rating) and Rosa Isabelle Bracamonte (84.05), who placed second and sixth, respectively.

Benilde Interior Design Program chairperson IDr. Katherine Correa, MArch praised all the passers: “May this achievement be just the beginning of a rewarding and fulfilling journey in the world of design.”

Correa advised the newly licensed interior designers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct in their practice: “The industry relies on talented individuals like you to shape and enhance the spaces we inhabit, making [them]not just visually appealing, but also functional and comfortable.”

She enjoined them to “embrace every opportunity, challenge the status quo, and continue to push the boundaries of creativity.”

IT’S enrollment season once again. As it was for decades, the traditional enrollment process has seen students waking up early, shuffling through various school offices to submit documents, and standing in line for extended periods just to enroll.

Changing the game of college admissions, Mapúa Malayan Digital College (MMDC) introduces its latest technology build for enrollment: MMDC EnrollMate—“Your Digital Enrollment Buddy.”

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“The Back-to-School campaign is all about helping children make a joyful and hopeful return to their classrooms,” said World Vision’s executive director Rommel V. Fuerte.

“New learning kits are simple yet impactful tools that may help [them to become] more excited to go back to school, while fostering a positive attitude towards learning.”

Fuerte furthered that the campaign also brings together likeminded members in communities to support children’s education:

“Together with our partners, we look forward to our children reaching their full potential.”

He explained that the lack of school supplies make learners feel insecure. With this in mind, World Vision has embarked on this mission to provide new learning materials to learners: “This way, students will be motivated to return to school to fulfill their dreams for themselves, families, society and country.”

“As children go back to school, we have a greater chance of not just improving their knowledge but also their values and relationships with peers and friends through education,” the World Vision official said.

Studies reveal that the Philippines was among countries with the longest school closures during the pandemic. This has led to an even larger education gap, with more than 90 percent of learners unable to read and comprehend simple texts at age 10.

While public schools have for - gone tuition fees, parents still find it difficult to keep up with miscellaneous costs like school kits. World Vision believes that the project will somehow ease their financial burden. For only P1,000, two vulnerable children will receive new sets of learning items through the “Backto-School Campaign.” Those who want to go the extra mile and do more can sign up to be a child sponsor for only P750 per month.

For more details, visit https:// www.worldvision.org.ph/back-toschool-campaign/ or https://www. worldvision.org.ph. Follow World Vision Phils.’ official social media pages: @worldvisionp h on Facebook and Twitter/X, and @worldvisionphl on Instagram. Roderick L. Abad