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Daily Tribune
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Pool of trainers assembly kicks off reintegration preparedness drive
Twenty-five participants attended the inaugural meeting of the Pool of Trainers for the Reintegration Preparedness Program (RPP) – Training of Trainers (ToT) held at the Sentro Rizal Hall, Philippine Embassy, marking a key step in supporting smoother reintegration of returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). This initiative, a collaboration between the Migrant Workers Office (MWO), the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and Eagle Mind Consultancies Co. WLL, aimed at enhancing facilitation skills and raising awareness about reintegration and financial literacy, acknowledging that working abroad is a temporary pursuit that necessitates proactive planning. For many years, numerous returning OFWs have faced difficulties such as financial management, entrepreneurship, employment reintegration, and adapting to social changes. The RPP aims to address these issues through organized training focused on financial literacy, sustainable livelihoods, and psychosocial readiness. Adding further importance to the event, Labor Attaché Orville Ballitoc of the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) honored the occasion with his presence and conveyed his support for the initiatives aimed at fostering reintegration readiness among OFWs in the Kingdom. Presentation A follow-up mock-up presentation held at Soho Homes Café in Adliya on 14th August offered members the chance to showcase their ability to conduct training sessions, driven by their eagerness to promote the program. The training was initially pioneered by Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) – Bahrain Chapter under the mentorship of Dr. Ilene Valian A. Agana, Founder and CEO of Eagle Mind Consultancies Co. W.L.L. PICE President Engr. Ian Pilongco Erojo, 48 years old working at the General Sports Authority (GSA) shared that during the 2025 PICE Mid-Year Assembly and Technical Conference held last July, ''We invited Dr. Agana as the resource speaker on the topic 'Reintegration Program Awareness: Towards OFW Meaningful Journey''. Engr. Erojo also added, 'The goal of PICE members is to develop a steadfast retirement plan in terms of job reintegration back to Philippines with the support of the Reintegration Program of the government.' The volunteer meetings were also attended by Ms. Celia Cabadonga, Supervising Administrative Officer of the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) Bahrain, and Ms. Juvilyn Anns Gumabay, Welfare Officer of OWWA. Both officials commended the trainers for their dedication to empowering fellow Filipinos and for supporting the government's reintegration initiatives.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Klang students train 300 hours for Merdeka human graphic performance
KLANG: A total of 2,000 students from 50 schools across Selangor have dedicated nearly 300 hours to perfect their human graphic performance for the upcoming National Day celebration. The event will take place at Dataran Putrajaya on August 31, showcasing a blend of choreography and choir performances. Chief Coach Ahmad Hafiz Awaludin revealed that participants were selected in May, with training commencing in July to align with this year's theme, 'Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni'. Initial training was conducted at individual schools using the Training of Trainers (ToT) concept before combined rehearsals began in early August. Students trained eight hours daily from Monday to Thursday over two months to ensure flawless execution. 'The training period is longer compared to previous years, as the human graphic performance will be complemented by a choir performance,' Ahmad Hafiz told Bernama during a session at KSL Esplanade Hotel. He emphasised the need for extra preparation time to integrate both elements seamlessly. The rigorous training has also prepared students for unpredictable weather, as the performance will be held on an open-air stage. Ahmad Hafiz noted that preparations are now 80 per cent complete, with the remaining time focused on refining movements and choreography. This year's performance will feature dynamic routines set to 12 songs, including a medley of 'Wau Bulan', 'Bapak Mek Datang', 'Dia Datang', and 'Sayang Kinabalu'. The human graphic team will also accompany Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza for the theme song performance. - Bernama
Barnama
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Human Graphic Team Trains 300 Hours For Merdeka Performance
KLANG, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- A total of 2,000 students from 50 schools across Selangor involved in the human graphic performance for the National Day celebration have spent nearly 300 hours training for the event to be held at Dataran Putrajaya on Aug 31. Chief Coach Ahmad Hafiz Awaludin said the participants were selected in May before training began in July, incorporating various new elements in line with this year's theme, 'Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni'. He said in the early stages, the students trained at their respective schools using the Training of Trainers (ToT) concept before being brought together in early August for combined rehearsals, training eight hours a day from Monday to Thursday over two months.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
EAGLE trains anti-drug volunteers to combat substance abuse
Hyderabad: The Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE), Telangana, convened a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme on drug abuse in youth, intervention strategies for prevention, awareness, and rehabilitation at the Telangana Integrated Command Control Centre (TGiCCC), Banjara Hills. On Tuesday, a total of 400 participants attended, including representatives from the Impact Foundation, Lions Club, social media influencers, Government Polytechnic College lecturers, counsellors from the Hyderabad City Security Council, members from the All India Milli Council, and officials from the Telangana Academy for Skill & Knowledge (TASK). The session, which ran from 10 am to 2 pm, was attended by Sandeep Shandilya (Retd.), Director, EAGLE, P. Seetharam, SP, EAGLE, P. Krishna Murthy, Addl. SP, EAGLE, Srikanth Sinha, TASK CEO, GampaNageshwar Rao, Impact Foundation Founder and Lions Club 320 H Governor, and other officers. The Impact Foundation, which has been conducting soft skill training sessions for students and unemployed youth, has come forward to collaborate with EAGLE in the fight against drugs in Telangana. The first batch of ToT was conducted on March 21, 2025, for 240 members of the Impact Foundation, who were also distributed 600 anti-drug awareness jackets. Subsequently, they have conducted 436 awareness programmes across Telangana and motivated 40,000 students in educational institutions to become 'Anti-Drug Soldiers'. At the session, cash rewards were awarded to individuals who have conducted more than five programmes. Furthermore, TASK, which coordinates with 760 colleges across Telangana, has partnered with EAGLE to ensure the enrolment of Anti-Drug Soldiers in their institutions, with the goal of making all 760 campuses drug-free. On this occasion, the management of three colleges were felicitated for their students achieving over 75 per cent enrolment as Anti-Drug Soldiers: Mallareddy University (92 per cent), Sumathireddy Institute of Technology for Women (80 per cent), and Mallareddy Pharma College (78 per cent). All educational institutions are encouraged to enrol their students as Anti-Drug Soldiers and work towards making their campuses drug-free zones. EAGLE has requested that all school and college managements permit their trained Impact Foundation personnel to conduct awareness programmes in their institutions. The organisation appealed to all stakeholders across Telangana to join hands in making the state drug-free. If anyone has any information regarding drug activities, they are urged to contact the toll-free number 1908, with the assurance that their identity will be kept strictly confidential.
New Straits Times
07-08-2025
- New Straits Times
Inmate secures hotel job after prison rehab programme
KOTA KINABALU: The demands of her job led her to seek dangerous ways to stay awake -- but now she's choosing a fresh start . Siti (not her real name), a 45-year-old salesperson from Tawau, once relied on methamphetamine to power through long-distance work trips across Sabah. Caffeine, she said, was never enough. "Because I wanted to earn more, I always had to drive alone to remote places. "A friend suggested something stronger -- but I didn't expect that meth would ruin my life, even if it gave 50 times the energy of an energy drink. Now, the mother to a 20-year-old has a stern warning: "Don't take drugs, stick to your coffee (or other alternatives)." Siti spoke during the closing ceremony of a 18-day hotel operations course for 32 inmates, where she was among three offered employment. Since her first use in late 2022, the drug had changed her — making her more hot-tempered and often feeling drained. Siti, who used to sell tyres and gas safety equipment, added that quitting was not easy and had led to her being arrested twice in 2023 and 2024. "I'm due for release in October 2027. Today, I'm glad to be offered a housekeeping job at a hotel. "Tasks like bed-making aren't easy — they must be done in under 20 minutes — but I'm grateful for this second chance." The programme, which covered housekeeping, kitchen, and stewarding operations, was delivered aligned with hotel industry standards. It involved collaboration with a hotel and certified facilitators who had undergone a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme last February. The course's closing ceremony was officiated by Deputy Prisons Commissioner Tey Hock Soon. Tey said the initiative reflects the department's shift beyond punishment — focusing instead on education and second chances. "We want inmates to leave the correctional system not only free from prison walls but also from the shackles of societal stigma and prejudice," he said.
