The Government of Canada announced the approval of C$ 1.9 million or approximately P68 million for the implementation of the “1001 Nights Civic and Peace Education Program” in the Philippines at the recently concluded Asean Ministerial Conference. The project will be delivered by Vancouver-based Big Bad Boo Studios, Inc., in partnership with the Department of Education. “Canada is honoured to be part of efforts by the Philippines’ Department of Education, to further promote the teaching of life skills and civic values to grade school Filipino children. The “1001 Nights Civic and Peace Education Program” promotes the adoption of life skills and civic values among 6 to 12 year-olds, including non-violence, human rights, democracy, gender equality, and the rule of law. “1001 Nights” is a multi-platform educational entertainment program that uses cartoons to teach children life skills and civic values in formal and informal learning environments.

Source: Manila Times October 04, 2020 16:30 UTC