ACCLAIMED THEATRE ACTOR TIM CROUCH TO VISIT MANILA

Highly acclaimed and multi awarded British theatre actor, Tim Crouch is set to perform his one man play I, Malvolio in Manila from 6-7 February at the PETA Theatre Centre in Quezon City.

Tim Crouch re-imagines Twelfth Night through the eyes of Shakespeare’s most pent-up steward.  I, Malvolio is a charged, hilarious and often unsettling rant from a man adrift in front of a cruel audience, a man ‘notoriously abused’.  In this story of prudery and practical jokes, Malvolio enters the madness of Shakespeare's comedy classic and makes it his own.  

I, Malvolio is appropriate for children 11 years and up and is perfect for young and old alike.

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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE

We are going around the country to give free seminars on how young people can foster change through the use of digital technology.

The new digital media* are a frontier rich with opportunities particularly for young people. They provide great potential for facilitating civic engagement and democratic participation. Leveraged properly, the Internet is a powerful tool for promoting social responsibility.

Yet 21st century movements are more likely to create unlikely leaders. With young people having to move quickly with current social media trends and technology advances it is important to share good practice and discuss the issues and find solutions on how new leaders can build their capacity to make a greater impact on the world.

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HARING LEAR

British Council in partnership with the Philippine Educational Theatre Association (PETA) presents Haring Lear on January 27, February 3, 10, 17-18 at the PETA Theatre Centre in New Manila.  Set in present-day Manila, Shakespeare’s King Lear receives a fitting, royal makeover, fashioned by a pool of Filipino theatre giants.

The first ever Filipino adaptation of William Shakespeare’s King Lear skilfully translated by National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera and directed by acclaimed theatre director Nonon Padilla turns this epic classic into a modern-dress contemporary family drama; while Salvador Bernal, National Artist for Production Design establishes the dark aesthetic, settings and styles of the play.

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ALL ABOUT THE UK QUIZ

Play the game and get a chance to win exciting prizes!

The British Council Philippines' All about the UK Quiz is a quiz designed to test players' knowledge about the United Kingdom.

Like our British Council Facebook Page and click the All about the UK Quiz application on the left part of the page to starting playing.

You will be given 10 random questions each time you play the game.

Those who complete the game will earn a raffle entry and get the chance to win amazing prizes!

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EDUCATION UK EXHIBITION 2012

Infinite Possibilities!

Attend the Education UK Exhibition on 2 & 3 March 2012, 2-7pm at the Rose and Peony Rooms, New World Hotel Makati City (across Greenbelt 3), Esperanza Street cor Makati Avenue, Ayala Center, Makati City!

We bring colleges and universities from the UK to Manila- where you will get the chance to apply directly, or simply look into the academic opportunities available to you.

If you are simply thinking about studying overseas, this is the best place for you to ask for information, where you will get the answer straight from official UK university representatives.

Admission is FREE!  Pre-register and attend the event to get a chance to win an iPad2!

Online pre-registration will be available starting 13 January 2012.

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NEW CORPORATE TRAINING

We offer new and innovative practices of working with corporate organisations in the Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) sector. This includes the fast growing Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) sector in the Philippines.

Project English comprises a team of UK Training Consultants based in Manila who bring a wealth of teaching, training and language assessment experience to the project.

Together we have a wealth of experience of working in the corporate sector in South Asia and combined experience of almost 80 years teaching and training in a variety of situations in over 30 countries. As British consultants working in the Philippines, we are uniquely placed to understand the expectations of UK customers and the challenges faced by Filipino customer service representatives.

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REVIEW FOR YOUR IELTS TEST

We are delighted to announce that we are extending our offer to IELTS test takers. So if you want FREE access to the best IELTS review materials in a great study environment, come on down to the IELTS Resource Centre (IRC).

We are offering extended opening hours for everyone. And it’s completely FREE!

IRC offers free and extended access to:

• copies of the latest IELTS Preparation Course book published by Cambridge Press
• practice text books
• audio CDs, DVDs, tapes
• comfortable study areas
• equipment e.g. computers, DVD and CD players, TV, photocopiers
• other resources which may be useful e.g. information about UK, magazines, education UK related materials

Click here to know how you can get your free access

I AM A CHANGEMAKER 3 WINNERS

Congratulations to the winners of I Am a Changemaker 3!

The winners are

Backburn International (NCR)
SEEDCORE (Luzon and Starbucks Special Award)
UC Banilad (Visayas)
Ethniko Filipino Handicrafts (Mindanao).

Click here to see the winning teams

THE STORY OF I AM A CHANGEMAKER WINNERS 2010

Watch the story of the past I Am a Changemaker winners --- The Good Food Company and Island Culion Souvenirs.

See the community they work with and the social enterprise they started.

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IELTS BRITISH COUNCIL PHILIPPINES FACEBOOK PROMO

We have a new IELTS Facebook Page!

Like our new IELTS British Council Philippines Facebook page and get a chance to win one of the Five (5) Canon Powershot A3300 IS.

The IELTS British Council Philippines Facebook page was made to provide Filipinos with accurate information about the IELTS test.  It also serves as an additional channel for test takers to reach British Council Philippines easily.  IELTS test candidates can even ask  questions and share their experiences through this page.

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LONDON 2012

In less than a year, the world's attention will turn to London for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Olympics next year aspires to be the greenest and most sustainable Olympics ever with the redevelopment of East London . The installation of sustainable infrastructure and transport systems, among others, utilising eco-friendly methods all work towards this end.

In the following months, the British Embassy and the British Council will spearhead events and initiatives in the Philippines to drum up the Olympic event.

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