Dr. Ramirez releases 2 books, contributes to WHO migration research

UA&P Associate Professor Dr. Veronica E. Ramirez recently released two new publications on the employment concerns of Filipino migrant workers and contributed to the global research of the World Health Organization on health, migration, and displacement.

The 200-page Breaking Free from Struggle in Silence: OFW Mental Health Patterns of Detection and Treatment delves into  the patterns of detection and treatment of mental health problems among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and derives from the findings the implications to psychosocial support services.

Work-Life Balance in Nordic Countries: The Filipino Experience sheds light on the lived experiences of Filipino workers in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, and aims to delineate the essential components for effective migrant worker recruitment, identify the factors that aid or hinder this process, and explore the support mechanisms available to workers both during and after their employment. Moreover, the book looks into the workers’ evaluation of their employment conditions and their experiences, alongside investigating the push factors from their homeland, the pull factors towards the Nordic countries, and the prevalent reasons for job discontinuation among Filipino workers in these regions.

Dr. Ramirez also contributed to the WHO's "Global research agenda on health, migration and displacement: Strengthening research and translating research priorities into policy and practice." She participated in the Technical Consultation with Academics and in the Implementation Workshop.

To learn more about these publications, you may email Dr. Ramirez at [email protected] or visit the WHO Publications.

FMR Advisory: Closing of books of accounts for AY 2023-24

 
The year-end closing of UA&P’s books of accounts will be on July 31, 2024 (Wednesday). All disbursements that will be charged to the Academic Year 2023-2024 should meet the following requirements:
 
1. Reimbursements and liquidations of cash advances must be supported by BIR-registered invoices/receipts and must be dated July 31, 2024, and prior.  

2. The last day for the submission of requests for payments and requests for reimbursements is August 10, 2024 (Saturday). No disbursements to be charged to AY 2023-2024 will be accepted after August 10, 2024.
 
3. Liquidation of advances, including FREs, should be made no later than August 10, 2024.
 
All submissions may still be done online to facilitate the processing of the payment and the recording of the corresponding expenses. However, hard copies are required to be submitted to the FMR Office or directly to your school accountants not later than August 13, 2024.

REG Advisory: Enrollment schedule for 1st Semester, SY 2024-2025

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NAMFREL & UA&P host RTD on AI use in elections

On June 26, the National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL), along with the UA&P School of Social Sciences, Law, and Governance, held a roundtable discussion on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in elections.

The discussion sought to gather from the participants their inputs and comments that would lead to the drafting of a Code of Conduct on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Philippine Elections and Election-Related Activities. The draft will then be submitted to the Commission on Elections for consideration.

Various stakeholders from civil society organizations, academe, media, and the information technology and cybersecurity sectors participated and shared their insights.

The event is supported by the Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team (PHCERT) and the National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines (NADPOP). 

Read the GMA News coverage here.

Mr. Angel S. Averia, Jr., NAMFREL National Chairperson

Ms. Maricor Akol, National Council Member, NAMFREL

Mr. Dominic Ligot, Chief Executive, CirroLytix

Dr. William Yu, PPCRV

Mr. Sam Jacoba, Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team

Ms. Lyantoniette Chua (right), Center for AI and Digital Policy

Mr. Rick Berdos, VERA Files

Mr. Jess Pasibe, Election Oversight and Reform Specialist, PARTICIPATE PH

PACU-Turnitin webinar on assessments and AI

The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU), supported by Turnitin and the Private Education Assistance Committee, would like to invite educators and administrators to the webinar "Secure Assessment in the Age of AI: Protecting Professional Standards in Education" on July 24 (Wednesday) from 9:00 am to 11:15 am via Zoom.

This webinar will provide valuable insights into the challenges posed by AI-generated content in exams and offer practical solutions to ensure the security and reliability of assessments.

Kindly register by completing this Google form. The deadline for registration is July 19 (Friday). The Zoom link will be sent to the registered email address of the participants on July 22 (Monday). 

For inquiries, contact [email protected] or  0915-5672346 (Ria Lascano).