The ASEAN Bulletin

The Philippines formally assumed the Chairmanship of ASEAN 2017 at the onset of this year, and it looks forward to pursue and enhance cooperation with its nine ASEAN neighbors. The theme “ Partnering for Change Engaging the World ” reflects the Philippine government’s advocacy to promote unity with and among ASEAN member states and its global partners. Being the forerunner of the activities related to ASEAN this year, Philippines invites everyone to become dynamic and vibrant allies  towards a future that is prosperous for all citizens. Click the link to learn more about ASEAN 2017 .

Phitsanulok, THAILAND  - A total of thirty three (33) students from Grade 9 to 12 participated in a two-day campus journalism training and workshop, June 10-11 2017, at the ASEAN Room of Naresuan Building in Phitsanulok Pittayakom School. For two days, the EP students underwent intensive training with lectures on the following: Editorial Writing with Mr. Nicfranz De Los Reyes, Feature Writing with Mr. John Patrick Benliro, News Writing with Mr. Lorenzo M. Caballes, Jr. and Photojournalism with Mr. Reuben Esteban.  The participants engaged in competition for Editorial Writing, Feature Writing, News Writing and Photojournalism.  At the event's conclusion, top 10 winners were declared for each category.  Below is the complete list of winners: EDITORIAL WRITING 1st - Kasitinat Sampakdee 2nd - Haruetaichanok Thaweeprapawat 3rd - Maynath Nawywithphadung 4th - Nattanisa Puttasena 5th - Warakon Liamsakul 6th - Kittipod Tangsomboon 7th - Piyakamon Ja

Phitsanulok, THAILAND - Aspiring campus journalists of Phitsanulok Pittayakom School - English Program underwent a two-day training and workshop on Campus Journalism over the weekend, June 10-11, 2017, held at the ASEAN Room of Naresuan Building.  A total of thirty three (33) students from Grade 9 to 12, most of whom had no background about campus journalism, participated in the workshop which was officially opened by Dr. Manop Ketmek, School Director of Phitsanulok Pittayakom School, in the morning of June 10. "This is a rare opportunity for you to hone your writing skills," the school director said. "May you take this chance to improve yourself for your future," he added. For two days, the EP students underwent intensive training with lectures on the following: Editorial Writing with Mr. Nicfranz De Los Reyes, Feature Writing with Mr. John Patrick Benliro, News Writing with Mr. Lorenzo M. Caballes, Jr. and Photojournalism with Mr. Reuben Este

PHITSANULOK, Thailand – In July last year, Sirawich “Jo” Chantaburanan, 18, a Matayom 5 student of Phitsanulok Pittayakom School English Program excitedly left for the United Sates of America for the Rotary Club exchange program. In few weeks time, he together with the other 7 Thai students who took part in the program was due to return home. HERO. Sirawich “Jo” Chantaburanan (center) drowned at a beach in North Carolina USA while trying to save a friend in distress.  But a tragic accident on Tuesday, June 6, will send Jo home much earlier than expected to a heartbroken family, teachers, friends, and classmates. He drowned while trying to save his friend at a beach in North Carolina. Carl Hill, coordinator for local Rotary International Youth Exchange in Pennsylvania, said  Chantaburanan went out into the water on his boogie board to urge one of the other boys to come back toward the shore. While the other boy he tried to save came back safely, Chantaburanan was t

Phitsanulok, Thailand - The English Program students of Phitsanulok Pittayakom School are undergoing a two-day Science Camp at school with Canadian and Filipino scientists.  The camp officially opened early morning today, May 30, at the Chaiyanuphap Hall attended by the school administrators and the EP teachers and staff. Dr. Manop Ketmak, Phitsanulok Pittayakom School director said the camp will help the participants develop their knowledge about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.  Addressing the 150 participants from Matayom 3, 4, 5 and 6 classes, the director added "I hope you will take this opportunity to learn as much as you can because this is a rare chance for you to study with international experts." WELCOME REMARKS . Dr. Manop Ketmak, School Director of Phitsanulok Pittayakom School, gives his Welcome Remarks. Phitsanulok Pittayakom School- English Program Department  has partnered with Pueblos Science - Canada to train stude

"ASEAN Spirit" is the title of the official theme song for the Philippines’ Chairmanship of ASEAN 2017. The following music video features Christian Bautista and the Hail Mary the Queen Children's Choir . I.     ASEAN Spirit soar       Above all frailties and boundaries       ASEAN Spirit roar       Against wars, pests, and miseries. II.    ASEAN Spirit roar        Against wars, pests, and miseries        ASEAN Spirit soar        To greater heights and victories. III.    ASEAN Spirit free us         From the tyranny of ignorance         Release us, release us         From the shackles of intolerance         And help us, and help us         Divine in united governance. IV.   ASEAN Spirit soar         Above all frailties and boundaries         ASEAN Spirit soar        To greater heights and victories V.    ASEAN Spirit lead us        To justice and the common good        Transform us        Into grains to feed, steel to build        And re-rose        Mo