Seminar Empower: Sharing lesson From DDW (Discovering Deaf Worlds) Part I

The Discovering Deaf Worlds (DDW) hosted the EMPOWER Community Program in which 10 Filipino Deaf leaders and one hearing advocate went to USA for a cross- cultural exchange from May 5 - 26, 2013, at the Rochester, New York and Washington, D.C. 

Similar number of American participants will join this program and will go to Philippines in November 2013. The aim of the program is for Filipino and American participants to share and exchange knowledge and understanding on Deaf education, policy,  advocacy,  culture, organizational development, and community services. DDW collaborates with the Philippines for the improvement and better equality of Deaf lives and communities.

Rowella Tanjusay-Par, explains the details about Educational of the Deaf.

The 22nd Summer Deaflympics in Sofia, Bularia

Ariscel Lobo and Lovella Catalan

Lovella Catalan and Ariscel Lobo left for Sofia, Bulgaria last July 22, 2013 

to compete in the 22nd Summer Deaflympics. 

The Philippine Flag

They are there to represent the Philippine Bowling Team. 

The Deaflympics will run from July 26 to August 4, 2013. 

Ariscel Lobo and Lovella Catalan from Philippines

Let us continue to pray for and support Lovella and Ariscel. 

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Animo Benilde!

RCUDM: 10 Years of Building Bridges, Creating Opportunities

Rotaract Club of University District Manila

Bro. Dennis Magbanua welcomes RCUDM guests

RCUDM President Mark Eugene Tan and RCUDM Past President Jun Sevilla visits PEN-MLC

SDEAS alumna and current FSL faculty member Maria Elena Lozada hosted the event. 

Mr. John Xandre Baliza was the interpreter for the special gathering. 

SDEAS presentation on highlights of the partnership with RCUDM for the past 10 years.

Past President Jun Sevilla shares about T-shirt gifts from generous sponsors.

Mr. Leo Angelo Cabasag interprets for Mr. Sevilla

The opportunities provided by RCUDM contributed in growth and improvement 

of the Deaf Sports Program

SDEAS Alumna Michelle Camacho shares her work experiences as Graphic Artist for Sevilla Candles.

SDEAS Alumna and Gallaudet Student Ana Arce attends the event with her mother, Ms. Vilma Arce

Dionisio E. Enrique Jr shares his experiences and great interest in sports. He thanks RCUDM for their continued support of SDEAS athletes.

Bro. Dennis, Mr. Mark Eugene Tan, and Mr. Sevilla hand out the souvenir shirts 

to the deserving sports champions.

Mr. Mark Eugene Tan speaks to the audience with Mr. Leo Cabasag as interpreter.

He presents a book to mark the momentous occasion to Dean Perez

Students from the Deaf performing arts program dance and lead the closing song.

Here's to more years of continued fruitful partnership between DLS-CSB SDEAS and RCUDM

RCUDM sports participants proudly show off their souvenir shirts.

Ms. Vilma Arce and Mr. Mark Eugene Tan

Bro. Dennis Magbanua and Dean Maria Veronica T. Perez 

A light moment with CEAD Director Ms. Techie De La Torre and Mr. Jun Sevilla 

Fellowship and refreshments to end the event. All smiles from SDEAS Faculty and Staff