THE TCU POTPOURRI infrastructure in education platforms and means of communication to align with the new normal and post-pandemic new trends of instruction, research, and innovation. The core contents of JMJ series of talks in a recently concluded webinars were to get the people to understand fully, what it takes to become a global leader and citizen; boost leadership skills and potential for personal and community development; and collaborate and expand their networks through social engagement or by virtual immersion with their peers and experts from various fields. Jaime M. Jimenez, Ph.D., is a Deputy Executive Director for Research and the Head of the Editorial Board of the Stratbase ADR Institute. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science at the De La Salle University in 1994, graduating with a Gold Medal for Academic Excellence. In 1998, he received his MA in Philippine Studies at De La Salle University and
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Leading the path, from Page 6 JAIME M. JIMENEZ, Ph.D. OIC-Office of the President Concurrent Vice President for Administration
earned his doctorate degree in Southeast Asia Studies at the National University of Singapore in 2003. He is the former Vice-Chair of the Political Science department at De La Salle University and is former Associate Professor II of the Faculty of Arts and Letters at the University of Sto. Tomas. Currently, he is a Vice President for Administration and OIC-Office of the President of the Taguig City University.
‘Leveraging Mayor Lino S. Cayetano’s 10 point agenda and his legacy’
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he TCU projects, programs, and activities are aligned with the 10-point agenda of Mayor Lino S. Cayetano’s Safe City, Good Governance, Healthy City, Caring Community, Inclusive Quality Education, Green Governance, Responsive, Relevant and Resilient Infrastructure, Economic Dynamism, People’s Participation, and Youth Agenda.
In the City of Taguig, we continue to innovate with local programs and legislation that could lead to a better quality of life for every Taguigeño, despite the difficulties during the pandemic. Innovation is key to recovery as Covid-19 severely affected the traditional conduct of education and local business.
The concept of leverage and legacy is about understanding and acknowledging the broader benefits that an event can deliver to the wider community and the country.
Taguig has ensured that the education of our youth shall remain a priority. Through innovations in online learning, not to mention digital and robotic graduation ceremonies, the City puts maximum value on the
During the distribution of tablets and launching of the TCU Teaching Hub (2020) it was gracefully attended by the top level management of the City Government and Taguig City University, from extreme left Dr. Jaime M. Jimenez, OIC Office of the President and Concurrent Vice President for Administration, Ms. Maryruth Maximo, SK Federation Chair, Dr. Juan C. Birion, ex-officio, Mayor Lino S. Cayetano (middle), and other Taguig City Officials.
Developing a well-structured leverage and legacy plan is essential to ensure that events achieve widespread engagement and deliver enduring benefits to the University partners, stakeholders, and the community. In a recent public statement of Mayor Lino S. Cayetano, Chairman, Board of Regents of the Taguig City University and Local Chief Executive of City Government, published by the ILOVETAGUIG, Public Information Office, he stressed: …”We believe that all Filipinos should have a safe and comfortable life.
future of our nation, our youth. For the next generation to progress, we continuously invest in education. The City, with the help of schools in Taguig, became an innovator in learning modalities…” The benefits focus on economic, social, cultural, environmental, or educational. They may also positively impact regional and community development, the employment and volunteer pool, trade and investment, international relations, the event sector, or local and digital infrastructure in response to the new normal and Post-Covid-19 transition. Cont. on p.8
