The ASEAN Bulletin

PHITSANULOK . ASEAN Quiz Show and Singing competition highlighted the annual celebration of ASEAN Day at Phitsanulok Pittayakom School on Friday, August 25. A total of 17 schools from different districts of Phitsanulok participated in the event which formally opened with a parade of the 10 ASEAN nations. Students from the English Program Department of the school represented the countries wearing their national costumes and carrying their flags. Speaking to the students and teachers, Dr. Manop Ketmek, school director of Phitsanulok Pittayakom School underscored the significance of getting to know each ASEAN member countries. "We should learn about ASEAN and the 10 countries to be able to live harmoniously with them," he said. A Spirit of ASEAN Sister School, Phitsanulok Pittayakom School annually organizes events to promote ASEAN studies and enhance the English skills of Thai students.  Buddhachinnaraj Pittaya School dominates ASEAN Day 2017 Studen...

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...

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 bac...

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 s...

"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 frai...

Telecommunication is another sector of ASEAN infrastructure which is undergoing continuous enhancement. In 2012, ASEAN telecommunication regulators announced the intention to reduce international mobile roaming rates within ASEAN. Malaysia and Singapore were the first Member States to make a bilateral agreement to reduce the mobile roaming rates charged by their respective providers. By mid-2013, the rates were half compared to the rates in 2011. Source: ASEAN FB Page

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA. Cambodian and Vietnamese officials yesterday met at the Council of Ministers to discuss rising border tensions, as villagers in Tbong Khmum province again reported Vietnamese authorities had destroyed crops in the disputed area. Officials declined to reveal details of yesterday’s Joint Border Committee meeting, called to discuss recent tensions and ongoing border demarcation. Concluding tomorrow, the talks, involving 25 officials from both sides, are led by Cambodia’s senior minister in charge of border affairs, Va Kim Hong, and his Vietnamese counterpart, Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Ho Xuam Son. The talks were prompted by alleged Vietnamese encroachment in Kandal and Ratanakkiri provinces and a violent clash between an opposition-led group and Vietnamese authorities in Svay Rieng on June 28. To read the full article, follow this link: The Phnom Penh Post

ASEAN Quiz 2014 (Junior High Category) Contestants GENERAL CONTEST GUIDELINES FIRST PART: 1. The first part is a 20-item paper test. The competing teams with three members will have 15 minutes to answer it. Both the score and the time used by the teams will affect their ranking. Only 10 teams will advance to the second part. SECOND PART: 1. Each team will have 3 members and will compete as representatives of their school. 2. There will be three (3) rounds in this part of the competition as follows: Ø   Round 1: True or False -           The TRUE or FALSE round will have 5 questions. Each question will be given 1 point. Total score is 5 points. Ø   Round 2: Multiple Choice -           The Multiple Choice Round will have 5 questions. Each question will be given 1 point. Total score is 5 points. Ø   Round 3: Fill-in-the-Blanks or Completion - ...

ASEAN Voice 2014 1st Runner-Up (Junior Category) from Bangrakam Wittaya Suksa School On its Year 2 edition, ASEAN Voice will have slight changes from the first year edition. Please read on and be guided accordingly.  MECHA NICS   &   GUIDELINES: 1. Every participating school must have two contestants – one (1) Junior High School and one (1) Senior High School and must prepare one song each for the contest. Medley arrangement is not allowed. 2. The song for the contest may be originally performed by ASEAN local artists or international singers provided that the song is in ENGLISH .  3. The contestant has to prepare a recorded music for the performance. Guitar or any live accompaniment is not allowed. 4. The Criteria for Judging are as follows: ·          Vocal Quality, Range, Flexibility                  ...

Photo Credit: Herald Sun ASEAN Day 2015 is fast approaching and another competition is added to highlight the said event.  DRAMATIC MONOLOGUE: A   dramatic monologue   is an excerpt in a play, poem or story that reveals a character's thoughts and feelings. The story teller is a single person who delivers the speech that makes up the whole story in a specific situation at a critical moment. OBJECTIVES: The Dramatic Monologue Competition aims : 1. to develop awareness of other forms of stage and poetic arts. 2. to enhance the English speaking and acting skills of the students. 4. to develop self-confidence through stage performance. MECHA NICS   &   GUIDELINES: 1. Every participating school must have only one contestant – one (1) Junior High School and must prepare one contest piece. You may or you may not use the pieces attached in the memorandum sent to your respective schools. 2. The contest piece must be in...

Every year, ASEAN changes its chairmanship according to the alphabetical order of the English names of the 10 Member States. Whoever assumes the chairmanship shall uphold the responsibilities of hosting the annual ASEAN related summits and council meetings. It is also interesting to note that the host country shall also formulate a theme and logo which will be used for the entire year of its chairmanship.  Malaysia is the ASEAN Chair for 2015 and the theme of its Chairmanship is "Our People, Our Community, Our Vision." Do you have any idea about the themes and logos of ASEAN for the past five years? Let's take a look at them.  ASEAN 2015: Malaysia Description of the logo: 1. The ten coloured curved elements that form a circle around the ASEAN logo reflect the harmony, close partnership and aspiration of the people from the ASEAN countries aimed at achieivng the shared vision; 2. The ten curved elements also represent the atomic molecular l...