MANILA, Philippines - Calling all school administrators (pre-school, elementary, and high school level) and coordinators and teachers of Music/MAPE/MSEP, Sibika/Social Studies/History, Filipino, Values Education, and related subject areas. You are cordially invited to attend a seminar-workshop on the Philippine National Anthem and Flag, to be held on April 19, from 8 a.m. (registration starts at 6:30 a.m.) to 6 p.m., at the ISO Complex, Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Ave., Q.C.
The event is organized by Heritage Institute Center under the auspices of the Department of Education–Special Events Unit and the National Historical Institute (NHI). The objective is to enable educators to (1) properly sing and conduct the Philippine National Anthem through knowing its history, meaning, and official music score, and (2) to know the history and development of the Philippine flag, and the implementing rules of RA 8491.
The lecturers are Dean Raul M. Sunico, Ph.D. and Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa (consultant); Tito Bundang, legal practitioner and columnist; Mr. Teodoro Atienza, NHI; Prof. Lemuel dela Cruz, tenor; Prof. Herminigildo Ranera, Ph.D., conductor; Luzviminda dela Cruz, head, special events unit, Department of Education.
Attendance is limited. For inquiries and reservations, call the Heritage Institute Center at 426-0578, 453-7918, 937-8296, e-mail heritage.inst@gmail.com, or heritage.inst@yahoo.com, SMS 09176683912, or 09198324020; or the Special Events Unit, Department of Education at 637-5832, or 637-5834.