International Students Association

26/04/2018

Basic rules in writing Baybayin.

17/02/2018

This post presents the study of Dr. Gloria Chan-Yap namely, "Hokkien Chinese loanwords in Tagalog" in 1977. Dr. Yap identified 163 Hokkien Chinese loanwords back then. Kiong Hee Huat Tsai (Hokkien) / Kung Hei Fat Choi (Cantonese)! | Layout: John Carl M Lastierre/Mhawi Rosero

06/11/2017

Manila, get your groove on! We've got dancer and vocalist auditions coming up this November!!! If you've got what it takes to perform at the happiest place on earth Hong Kong Disneyland, register to attend our upcoming audition!

10/09/2017

Here's the full schedule of the German Film Week - Manila 2017.

Catch German director Markus Goller as we open the film week with his film MY BROTHER SIMPLE (2017) this September 27!

18/08/2017

Have you noticed?

Baybayin continues to surround us in more ways than we realize.

16/07/2017

It's time! ;)

According to its developer, the "Baybayin SMS" lets you send and receive SMS text messages in baybayin script through Android phones.

The person receiving the text message must also install Baybayin SMS in order to see the baybayin characters, if they are an Android user.

iPhone users with iOS 9.0 and above will be able to see baybayin without any special apps. Tell iPhone users to search for the "Baybayin Keyboard" in the app store if they want to be able to type in baybayin.

Download links:

Baybayin SMS (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.castillochristopher.baybayinsms

Baybayin Keyboard (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/ph/app/baybayin-keyboard/id1056763740?mt=8

Let's immerse in our culture the modern way. Please SHARE and TAG your friends! --with Baybayin Keyboard for iOS

12/07/2017

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: JENESYS 2017 Batch 2 – Composite 1st: Japan-ASEAN Students Conference

The Japanese Government, through the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) and the Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC) of the Japanese Embassy in Manila, and in partnership with the National Youth Commission, is implementing the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths Program (JENESYS2017), aims at promoting mutual trust and understanding among the peoples of Japan and the Asia-Pacific region and building a basis for future friendship and cooperation. It also encourages an understanding and dissemination of Japan’s economics, society, history, diverse culture, politics and diplomatic relations.

JENESYS2017 “Japan-ASEAN Students Conference” will be composed of students from ASEAN Member States (AMS) and Japan. The main objective of the Conference is “What the youth in AMS and Japan can do for Peace and Prosperity.” Participants will be divided into 4 composite groups and discuss the group theme at Workshops.

Click here for more details: http://nyc.gov.ph/call-for-applications-jenesys-2017-batch-2-composite-1st-japan-asean-students-conference/

10/07/2017

Celebrate Everything Japanese with us at the Shang! Fun and exciting activities are waiting for you. See you all!

21/04/2017

Good news!

Good news for Pinoy travelers. Starting June 1, travel to Taiwan will be visa-free! Link here: http://bit.ly/2nUjQ4J

05/02/2017

Learn about the differences on World Hijab Day.

28/01/2017

Get fired up for the Year of the Rooster with free art workshops!