The Chief Minister distributed certificates to students who completed a training program, attended by provincial cabinet members and officials from the Information Technology Department. The government's Digital Internship Programme has linked over 2,200 young individuals with renowned IT companies, with 67% securing employment. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of digital skills in creating opportunities in the private sector, allowing youth to work online globally.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1309041-youths-complete-training-in-various-fieldsThe city government has pledged full support for the Bureau of Information (BIOs) in their efforts to combat misinformation. Assistant Regional Head Danilo Doguiles led a fact-checking session, while Cathy Apelacio and Oliver Ross Rivera provided training on news writing fundamentals and content creation strategies. The initiative aims to establish a collaborative network among BIOs to promote verified information and build a resilient, informed citizenry. PIA plans to expand this program to other barangays in the region, further strengthening grassroots communication networks.
https://opengovasia.com/2025/05/07/the-philippines-empowering-local-leaders-to-ensure-information-integrity/CS Lewis struggled with anger towards God after experiencing difficult times, but came to understand that bad events can be roadblocks or course corrections for his life. He credits JRR Tolkien as a catalyst for his faith, and emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's guidance and not relying on one's own understanding. According to Proverbs 3:5-6, this trust allows God to guide individuals on the right paths. Lewis also notes that focusing on Heaven rather than earthly concerns can lead to spiritual growth, as stated by CS Lewis himself.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/embrace-the-journey/article_dfcf65ef-0b15-54a4-b24c-0d435a359cbe.htmlThe All Pakistan Private Schools Federation has appealed to the Federal Tax Ombudsman against the Federal Board of Revenue's SRO-428 (I)/2024, which classifies schools as retailers and implements point of sale integration. The appeal was accepted by the Tax Ombudsman, who directed the FBR to form a high-level committee to address the issue. Federation leaders, including President Kashif Mirza and Vice President Dr Malik Abrar Hussain, have expressed gratitude to the Tax Ombudsman for upholding their constitutional responsibility. They fear that the implementation of SRO-428 will disproportionately affect low-fee schools, exacerbating inequality in education, particularly for poor children with limited internet access and digital literacy among teachers.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40361403/implementation-of-sro-pos-merger-by-fbr-fbr-ordered-to-stop-issuing-notices-to-educational-centresMany families are struggling financially, with 75% considering removing their child from an activity due to costs. A survey found that 56% worry about enrolling their child in sports this year due to financial constraints. Jackson Gertner, a University of Michigan student and youth coach, has seen firsthand the impact of cost on participation, citing transportation as a major issue, where he witnessed kids missing practices or games due to unaffordable costs.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/sports/rising-youth-sports-costs-are-challenging-parents-heres-how-theyre-adaptingBill Gates has announced a new office for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in Singapore, aiming to facilitate collaboration with local philanthropic efforts.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2004479/prabowo-hosts-bill-gates-for-talks-on-sustainable-development-and-free-mealsIndonesian President Prabowo is set to meet with Bill Gates in Jakarta, where they will discuss sustainable development topics including global health, nutrition, financial inclusiveness, and public digital infrastructure. The meeting comes after Gates visited Singapore, where he reviewed various initiatives, and follows a letter Gates sent last November requesting a meeting with Prabowo to support Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals program.
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https://digiday.com/media/the-numbers-behind-how-gen-z-is-really-using-ai/A team of students from Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School has received an honorable mention for their third-place finish in the Otis Asia Pacific region's Made to Move Communities student challenge. The students, guided by Otis volunteer mentors, designed AI-powered solutions to enhance mobility for visually impaired residents on a minibus, earning a HK$58,000 grant to advance STEM programming.
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