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EduConfab 2002 set
on September 21
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STACJ president Jose Edgardo “Egay”
Aban (left) stresses a point during STACJ’s reach-out
activity with Tsukuba-based graduate students and researchers
(right) on August 11 at the University of Tsukuba. Details
of the Educonfab 2002 were likewise discussed. BNT
photo.
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The Science and Technology Advisory Council-Japan Chapter
will be holding an Educational Confab on September 21with
the central theme of "Empowering the Philippines through
Science and Technology Education: Responding to the Challenges
of Globalization".
The Educational Confab 2002 shall be a platform on which
key issues and concerns pertaining to S&T education in
the Philippines shall be put to fore for discussion, and would
hope to come up with possible resolutions and recommendations.
STAC-J would like to invite participants to this monumental
event. The event shall showcase an internet-based videoconference
between Tokyo and Manila, which would enable real-time interaction
and discussions between the two venues.
The Manila venue will be at the New AVR, National Center
for Transportation Studies (NCTS)-University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City while the Japan site will be at the Sanjo
Conference Hall, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku,
Tokyo.
Further details about STAC-J and the Educational Confab 2002
can be obtained at http://www.stacj.org. *
Witness convention concludes with
focus on the future
CHIBA- Jehovah’s witnesses encouraged all young people
to build their future in harmony with Bible principles during
the concluding sessions of their 2002 “Zealous Kingdom
Proclaimers” Convention held at the Chiba Assembly Hall
of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Many young people face the challenge of how they will use
their lives. “We feel that Bible principles are the best
guide to help our children make wise decision for their future,”
states Mark Taitano, father of two children and one of Jehovah’s
witnesses since 1981. His wife, Chihiro, agrees, “We
want our children to get the best out of life. The Bible principles
we discuss as a family can be a real protection.”
The discourse aimed at young people was followed by the presentation
of a costumed drama, “Stand Firm in Troublesome Times.”
This drama featured the prophetic work of the ancient prophet
Jeremiah.
The convention focused as well on recent world events that
have caused many to seek meaningful answers. Jay Reese, a
traveling minister in the Kanto area, spoke on “The Scene
of this World is Changing.” He elaborated, “It is
amazing to see how the Bible clearly outlined that such events
would take place.”
About 1,500 people attended the sessions. *
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