 The Government Academe Industry Network (GAIN) and the Philippine Association of Legitimate Service Contractors (PALSCON) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote English proficiency skills particularly to the service contracting industry.
With the MOU signed on December 14, 2021, both parties agreed to collaborate on the adoption of the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR) and to support the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) initiative on the National Roadmap for Global Competitiveness in Communication Skills (NRGCCS) that will enable not just the graduates to be industry-ready, but also the current workforce to be equipped with globally competitive communication skills. For the past four years, GAIN has promoted the adoption of international standards for communication and digital skills of the Philippine graduates and workforce through its national conferences and collaboration with various sectors to gather a stronger collective voice in pushing for legislation. Representing GAIN for the virtual signing were its Chairman Dr. Peter Laurel, President Ms. Monette Iturralde-Hamlin, Vice President for Industry Linkages Ms. Grace Abella-Zata, Secretary Dr. Jocelyn Tizon, and Executive Director Dr. Genevieve Ledesma-Tan. Representing PALSCON for the virtual signing were its President Ms. Rhoda Caliwara, Secretary General Mr. Alexander Chichioco, PRO Mr. Froilan Florendo, Treasurer Ms. Agnes Escalona, Director Ms. Lea Soriano, Director Ms. Aya Barsaga, Past President Ms. Debbie Centeno, Past President and ECOP Director Mr. Butch Guerrero, Corporate Secretary and Head Coach of PALSCON Academy Mr. Jay Ar Sta. Ana VII, Director and Region 4A Chapter President Mr. Wowie Dictado, Director and Cebu Chapter President Ms. Grace Iligan, and Executive Secretary Ms. Paula Narciso. PALSCON is an association of legitimate local service contractors that aims to professionalize the service contracting industry in the country to realize its aspiration of a sustained and genuine economic progress that is felt and enjoyed by the entire Filipino citizenry. A day after the MoU was sealed, GAIN Director Rex Wallen Tan graced PALSCONnect, a virtual event entitled “Buzz, Biz, and Beyond” spearheaded by the PALSCON Training Academy. In his segment, Tan addressed more than 2,000 viewers, emphasizing the importance of setting national targets in English proficiency skills by using the CEFR as the international benchmark used by universities and industries around the world. Tan likewise enthusiastically shared the upcoming launch of the English for Tagalog speakers course in Google’s Duolingo, the most popular language mobile application with more than 10 million users. GAIN has been taking the lead in developing the Duolingo CEFR-based course that will be made accessible for free to Filipinos with a mobile phone who want to improve their English-speaking skills.
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 The Government Academe Industry Network (GAIN) and the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on November 3, 2021 to collaborate on initiatives to ensure the global competitiveness of Filipinos. In particular, both GAIN and IBPAP will work towards promoting awareness of the need for international standards in communications and digital proficiency. The two organizations ardently support the establishment of specific National Targets for International English Standards using the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) used globally by students, teachers, administrators, and the workforce.
IBPAP is the enabling association for the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry in the Philippines, serving as the one-stop information and advocacy gateway for the industry. With over 300 industry and support-industry members, IBPAP plays a pivotal role in sustaining rapid growth of the IT-BPM industry by working to ensure an enduring supply of high-quality labor, supporting service innovation, and providing country visibility. The IT-BPM industry directly employs over 1.3M people with a multiplier effect of 4x and generated an estimated revenue amounting to 26.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2020. A nonprofit organization, GAIN paves the path for the government, academe, and industry to identify and address workforce issues that can only be resolved through the collaborative efforts and synergy of experts and decision makers from the different sectors. For the past four years, GAIN has promoted the adoption of international standards for communication and digital skills of the Philippine graduates and workforce through its national conferences and collaboration with various sectors. This massive awareness campaign has prompted a Senate Inquiry on the decline in English Proficiency of Filipino Students and the need to assess present curricula in elementary and high school and encourage trainings and other learning approaches. It has also inspired Sen. Pia Cayetano’s Senate Bill no. 62 which seeks to establish an Education Roadmap that shall provide a common national policy on education to enhance global competitiveness. It has also served as a catalyst for the launch of the National Roadmap for Global Competitiveness in Communication Skills (NRGCCS) by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) with the goal of adopting the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages as a recognized metric for communicative competitiveness. Representing GAIN for the virtual signing were its Chairman Dr. Peter Laurel, President Ms. Monette Iturralde-Hamlin, Vice President for Industry Linkages Ms. Grace Abella-Zata, Secretary Dr. Jocelyn Tizon, Treasurer Mr. Gerry Sanvictores, GAIN Executive Director Dr. Genevieve Ledesma-Tan, and Director Mr. Rex Wallen Tan. Representing IBPAP were its President and CEO Mr. Jack Madrid, Trustee for Talent and Infosys Country Head Ms. Ayhee Campos, Executive Director for Talent Attraction & Development Ms. Frankie Antolin, Lead for Talent Attraction & Industry-Academe Linkages Ms. Zoe T. Diaz De Rivera, and Marketing and Communications Officer Mr. OJ Serrano. GAIN has entered into partnerships with various organizations for a stronger collective voice in pushing for the adoption of international standards, signing similar MOUs with renowned organizations from the Industry such as the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), Tourism Industry Board Foundation, Inc. (TIBFI), Philippine Association of Convention/Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers (PACEOS), and Asian Association of School HRMD Practitioners, Inc. (AASHPI), as well as Academic organizations such as the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), and Association of Local Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (ALCUCOA). GAIN and PACEOS Collaborate to Advocate Global Competitiveness of Filipinos in the Industry Sector11/9/2021
With the aim to further advocate the global competitiveness of Filipinos in the industry sector, the Government Academe Industry Network, Inc. (GAIN) and the Philippine Association of Convention/Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers, Inc. (PACEOS) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) through a virtual signing today, October 12.
GAIN and PACEOS agreed to work in partnership on several areas, particularly in promoting awareness of the need for international standards in communications and digital proficiency for global competitiveness of Filipinos to its various networks, as well as to study the possible inclusion of international standards in communication (CEFR) and digital proficiency (DigCom and ISTE) in the certification programs for tourism and the Philippine MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) Roadmap. Representing GAIN for the virtual signing were its President Ms. Monette Iturralde-Hamlin, Vice President for Industry Linkages Ms. Grace Abella-Zata, Treasurer Mr. Gerry Sanvictores, GAIN Executive Director Dr. Genevieve Ledesma-Tan, and Director Mr. Rex Wallen Tan. Representing PACEOS for the virtual signing were its President Mr. Joel Pascual, Vice President for Convention Ms. Monette Iturralde-Hamlin, Vice President for Exhibitions Ms. Marisa Nallana, Secretary Ms. Sonia Sayaman, Treasurer Ms. Pamela Pascual, and Trustee for Membership Ms. Cynthia Mamon. 
The Government Academe Industry Network, Inc. (GAIN) and People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement during PMAP’s 668th General Membership Meeting held via Zoom last September 29, 2021.
As the largest and most recognized association of HR professionals in the country, PMAP spearheaded the advocacy for global competitiveness in the industry through its Circular No. 2021-030, an announcement sent to its 2,500-strong membership encouraging the use and adoption of the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR), and supporting the initiative on the National Roadmap for Global Competitiveness in Communication Skills (NRGCCS) of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) that will enable graduates to be industry-ready, and the current workforce to be equipped with globally competitive communication skills. Representing GAIN for the virtual signing were its Chairman Dr. Peter Laurel, President Ms. Monette Iturralde-Hamlin, and Director Mr. Rex Wallen Tan. Representing PMAP were its President Ms. Angelina Mukhi, FPM, Board Member for Academe-Industry Committee Mr. Ericson Del Castillo, FPM, and Board Member for Research Committee Ms. Ma. Elizabeth Nasol, DPM. 
With the aim to commemorate and expand the enduring relationship between Government Academe Industry Network (GAIN) and Tourism Industry Board Foundation Inc. (TIBFI), the two organizations sealed their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last September 28.
The MoU focuses on several Areas of Collaboration, particularly the significance of Proficiency in English Communication Skills as it is the language of Tourism, from attracting international visitors, delivering memorable experiences, and collaborating with different stakeholders. Likewise, Digital Competencies are important particularly in the new technology-driven normal. GAIN and TIBFI agreed to collaborate in promoting awareness of the need for international standards in communications and digital proficiency for global competitiveness of Filipinos to its various networks. 
The Government-Academe-Industry-Network Inc. (GAIN) and Philippine Association of Colleges and Association of Local Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (ALCUCOA) have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) through a virtual signing ceremony. The event celebrated the enduring partnership and expanded reciprocal relationships between GAIN and ALCUCOA to implement roadmaps and strategies to enhance the global competitiveness of Philippine graduates and further the employability of the Philippine workforce. The agreement between the institutions encourages an environment of mutual collaboration through professional development, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and joint research and innovation activities.
Representing GAIN for the virtual signing were its Chairman Dr. Peter Laurel, President Ms. Monette Iturralde-Hamlin, Vice President for Government Linkages Dr. Raymundo Arcega, Vice President for Academe Linkages Dr. Conrado Iñigo Jr., Vice President for Industry Linkages Ms. Grace Abella-Zata, Secretary Dr. Jocelyn P. Tizon, Treasurer Mr. Gerry Sanvictores, GAIN Executive Director Dr. Genevieve Ledesma-Tan, and GAIN Directors Dr. Adlai Castigador and Mr. Rex Wallen Tan. In attendance from ALCUCOA were its President and Executive Director, Dr. Raymundo Arcega, Secretary Dr. Imelda Soriano, Auditor Dr. Rene Colocar, ALCUCOA Directors Dr. Carmelita Sotto, Dr. Christie Jean Ganiera, Dr. Richard Daenos, and Mr. Arnel Leonardo, Ms. Marilou Tayao and Mr. Luigi Miguel. 
The Government-Academe-Industry-Network Inc. (GAIN) and Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intent to establish a program of collaborative partnership. The MoU potentially aims to facilitate cooperation, communication, and exchange; enhancement of comprehensive and interdisciplinary training for students and professionals; and the development of other initiatives to ensure the global competitiveness of the Philippine graduates and workforce.
The virtual signing ceremony was held last August 24, 2021 via Zoom conference meeting. Representing PACUCOA were its Chairman Dr. Conrado E. Iñigo Jr. and Executive Director Dr. Adlai C. Castigador. Representing GAIN were its Chairman Dr. Peter P. Laurel, President Ms. Monette Iturralde-Hamlin, Vice President for Government Linkages Dr. Raymund Arcega, Vice President for Industry Linkages Ms. Grace Abella-Zata, Treasurer of GAIN Mr. Gerry B. Sanvictores, Secretary Dr. Jocelyn P. Tizon, GAIN Executive Director Dr. Genevieve Ledesma-Tan, and Directors Mr. Rene Gener and Mr. Rex Wallen Tan. The MOU signing likewise celebrated the enduring partnership and expanded reciprocal relationships between GAIN and PACUCOA to implement roadmaps and strategies to enhance the global competitiveness of Philippine graduates and further the employability of the Philippine workforce. The agreement between the institutions encourages an environment of mutual collaboration through professional development, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and joint research and innovation activities. 
With the intent to establish a program of collaborative partnership, the Government-Academe-Industry-Network Inc. (GAIN) and Asian Association of School HRMD Practitioners, Inc. (AASHPI) have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU potentially aims to facilitate cooperation, communication, and exchange; enhancement of comprehensive and interdisciplinary training for students and professionals; and the development of other initiatives to ensure the global competitiveness of the Philippine graduates and workforce.
GAIN is a nonprofit organization which aims to pave the path for the government, academe, and the industry to identify and address workforce issues which can only be resolved through the collaborative efforts and synergy of experts and decision makers from the different sectors. Representing GAIN for the virtual signing were its Chairman Dr. Peter Laurel, President Ms. Monette Iturralde-Hamlin, Vice President for Government Linkages Dr. Raymund Arcega, Secretary Dr. Jocelyn P. Tizon, GAIN Executive Director Dr. Genevieve Ledesma-Tan, and Director Mr. Rex Wallen Tan. AASHPI is the leading human resource association of educational institutions in the Philippines and in Asia committed to excellence in people management skills, organizational development, research, innovation, linkages, and advocacies. Representing AASHPI for the virtual signing were its President Ms. Myrna “Mimie” G. Reyes, Vice President for Internal Affairs Dr. Susan T. Mostajo, Corporate Secretary Dr. B'julah Q. Silva, Auditor Ms. Cecilia E. Reyes, PRO for Visayas and Mindanao Dr. Jose Teody G. Cabantug, Executive Director and Chairperson for Training & Development Dr. Jocelyn P. Tizon, Chairperson for Ways & Means Dr. Salvador Jr. G. Tumaca, Chairperson for Awards Ms. Luz Arlyn S. Chavez, and Chairperson for Special Projects Ms. Ana Maria M. Eloriaga. |
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