“We Are Finite and Temporal, Yet Our Legacy Continues.” This Is the Philosophy Behind AL VITA BREVIS, Officially Launched with Marjolette J. Pangilinan as Its Maiden Cover Personality
“We Are Finite and Temporal, Yet Our Legacy Continues.” This Is the Philosophy Behind AL VITA BREVIS, Officially Launched with Marjolette J. Pangilinan as Its Maiden Cover Personality
Chef Felix Niño T. Asuncion graces the cover of Volume 1, Issue 2 (July–September 2026) of Destinations & Dining: The Premier Travel, Hospitality, and Culinary Magazine.
Chef Felix Niño T. Asuncion graces the cover of Volume 1, Issue 2 (July–September 2026) of Destinations & Dining: The Premier Travel, Hospitality, and Culinary Magazine.
Destinations & Dining Maiden Print Issue Is Finally Here!
Destinations & Dining Maiden Print Issue Is Finally Here!
ETCOR proudly announces the official release of the print copies of the maiden issue of Destinations & Dining: The Premier Travel, Hospitality, and Culinary Magazine (Print ISSN: 3155-6329 | Online ISSN: 3155-6310). As ETCOR's newest premium quarterly publication, the magazine celebrates the vibrant world of travel, tourism, hospitality, gastronomy, and leisure through inspiring destination features, industry insights, hospitality innovations, culinary experiences, and compelling stories that showcase the best of local and international tourism. The arrival of its first printed edition marks another significant milestone in ETCOR's continuing commitment to producing high-quality publications that inform, inspire, and connect readers with the dynamic travel and hospitality industry.
Designed for travelers, tourism professionals, hospitality leaders, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, educators, students, investors, and lifestyle enthusiasts, Destinations & Dining serves as a trusted platform for promoting tourism excellence, sustainable travel, outstanding accommodations, remarkable dining destinations, and meaningful partnerships. Published by ETCOR, the magazine highlights emerging destinations, exceptional hotels and resorts, restaurants and cafés, cultural heritage, tourism innovations, and business opportunities while fostering collaboration among government agencies, private organizations, academic institutions, and industry stakeholders in the Philippines and beyond.
Secure your copy today and discover the stories, destinations, and dining experiences that deserve a place on every traveler's bucket list. Organizations and businesses are likewise invited to become part of future issues through advertising, sponsorships, strategic partnerships, and publication opportunities. For inquiries, partnership opportunities, magazine subscriptions, advertising reservations, or publication applications, call ETCOR at 0939-202-9035 or message our official Facebook Page. Join us as we embark on an exciting journey of promoting excellence in travel, hospitality, and culinary arts through Destinations & Dining.
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ETCOR-SPAM, Inc.’s 4th International Research Conference on Media and Community Development (IRCMCD)
PRC-CPD Approves ETCOR-SPAM, Inc.’s 4th International Research Conference on Media and Community Development (IRCMCD) for Educators
A new milestone for campus journalism and media research has been achieved as the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) officially approved the CPD accreditation of the research component of the upcoming 17th National Campus Media Conference (NCMC) 2026 organized by the School Press Advisers’ Movement, Inc., in partnership with ETCOR. The conference research presentation program carries PRC-CPD Program Accreditation Number PTR-2025-749-13483, recognizing the academic and professional value of the event for educators, journalism advisers, campus journalists, communication scholars, and media practitioners nationwide. The conference, scheduled on October 22–24, 2026, at the Crown Legacy Hotel, includes paper presentations on October 23 that are now eligible for CPD units as part of the approved professional development training.
The partnership between SPAM, Inc. and ETCOR also opens a major publication opportunity for conference paper presenters through the International Journal of Journalism and Campus Media Practice (IJ-CAMP). During the official meeting held on May 9, 2026, in San Fernando, Pampanga, both organizations agreed to grant a 50% publication discount in IJ-CAMP for registered paper presenters of NCMC 2026. Researchers may submit either the same study to be presented during the conference or any other paper aligned with journalism, communication, media literacy, artificial intelligence in journalism, digital media, and related disciplines. Strengthening the journal’s scholarly leadership, Dr. Melanie Viloria-Briones was also officially appointed as Editor-in-Chief of IJ-CAMP, reinforcing the journal’s commitment to responsible journalism research and international publication standards.
As a peer-reviewed international journal published quarterly by ETCOR, IJ-CAMP promotes rigorous double-blind peer review, Crossref DOI registration, and global academic standards in journalism and media scholarship. Organizers encourage interested participants to register early and become part of this transformative national gathering themed “Shaping Powerful and Adaptive Media in the AI Era.” Registration and conference details may be accessed through the official School Press Advisers’ Movement, Inc. Facebook Page, while publication submissions for IJ-CAMP may be processed through IJ-CAMP Publication Portal.
To register in the SPAM, Inc. research conference, get in touch with the Secretariat via their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolPressAdvisersMovementInc
After registering and paying as a paper presenter at SPAM, Inc., you can immediately proceed to publication with IJ-CAMP via this link: https://tinyurl.com/ResearchJournalPublication (Choose IJ-CAMP, the journal dedicated for campus journalism and media practice)
𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍! 𝐏𝐑𝐂 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐖𝐎-𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐄𝐓𝐂𝐎𝐑-𝐎𝐏𝐅𝐁𝐄𝐗 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐏𝐃 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍!
𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐊, 𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀 — JUST IN! The wait is over, and the news is official! The 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐏𝐑𝐂) has finally 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐓𝐂𝐎𝐑-𝐎𝐏𝐅𝐁𝐄𝐗 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦, 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨. 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟏𝟓𝟏𝟕𝟓𝟖. Participants and paper presenters who successfully comply with the accredited program requirements will earn CPD credit units. The two-day international conference will be held on 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗–𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐌𝐗 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚. The program was formally applied for by ETCOR, a PRC-accredited CPD Training Provider.
This is your sign to register, participate, present your research, learn from experts, connect with fellow educators, researchers, and industry professionals, and experience Central Luzon's premier culinary expo! Beyond plenary lectures and scholarly exchanges, participants will engage in research presentations, innovation and industry learning immersions, heritage and sustainability activities, and professional application sessions designed to connect research and education with food, tourism, hospitality, agriculture, and Kapampangan heritage.
OPFBEX 2026 just became even bigger and more exciting! Secure your participation and be part of this international research and professional development gathering in Clark. Come for the learning. Come for the research. Come for the innovation, food, culture, and connections. 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐌𝐗 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗–𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐒—𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆! 𝐒𝐄𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐊! Register here: PRC-CPD-Accredited Trainings, Paper Presentations and Conference Participants https://tinyurl.com/RegisterConferenceETCOR2
RUN, RESEARCHERS! RUN! ETCOR Educational Research Center’s International Run for a Healthier Research Community (ETCOR Run 2024)
Our very first run in 2024!!! Let us join together on our journey to health and fitness!!!
Let us start the year right; start it with the healthier and sexier version of ourselves!!!
RUN, RESEARCHERS! RUN!
ETCOR Educational Research Center’s International Run for a Healthier Research Community (ETCOR Run 2024)
Clark Freeport Zone, Clark, Pampanga, Philippines
January 7, 2024, Sunday, 4:00AM
3K with Racebib, Singlet, Medal, and Certificate @ PHP 499.00
5K with Racebib, Singlet, Medal, and Certificate @ PHP 599.00
10K with Racebib, Singlet, Finisher Shirt, Medal, and Certificate @ PHP 1,099.00
16K with Racebib, Singlet, Finisher Shirt, Medal, and Certificate @ PHP 1,499.00
In-store Registration at Decathlon SM City Clark every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 1:00pm-7:00pm
Online Registration via MY RUNTIME website.
ETCOR Awards Night (Year-End Conferment of Awards), Recognition of Research Consultants, Researchers and Authors, January 6, 2024, Quest Plus Conference Center, Clark, Pampanga
ETCOR Awards Night (Year-End Conferment of Awards) and Recognition of Research Consultants, Researchers and Authors on January 6, 2024, Saturday, 6:00PM at the Quest Plus Conference Center, Clark, Pampanga, Philippines; Awardees have an option to attend the Virtual Awarding Ceremony.
Call for Chapter Authorship! Reserve yours now! Title of the 1st Book: “In the Exigency of the Service: A Response to a Higher Calling”
Call for Chapter Authorship! Reserve yours now!
Title of the 1st Book: “In the Exigency of the Service: A Response to a Higher Calling”
Abstract:
This book features people, professionals, either from private or public institutions, who share their personal stories and experiences, or the stories and experiences of their colleagues or friends, in doing the extra mile, in responding, and accepting/doing certain roles in the exigency of the service, in order to serve their clients or people without delay. It features stories and experiences of accepting certain roles or tasks, even in difficult situations, even going outside of one’s comfort zones, for the sake of doing the greater good of serving others and bringing good for the larger community. In this book, the title of each featured story or chapter shall be “In the Exigency of the Service: Dr. Marites D. Fortunato’s Response to a Higher Calling” (the name of the person is fictional, and it will change to the name of the real author who is the subject person. ETCOR also allows other people (colleagues or friends of the subject person who have knowledge of his/her story and experiences) to be the author of this section, but the title shall still bear the name of the subject person.
Chapter writing starts on June 30, 2023.
Submission is on or before July 31, 2023.
ISBN Application: August 31, 2023
Book Launch is on October 8, 2023, together with the launching of ETCOR’s newly published magazine and research journal issues. The venue will be announced soon. Authors who will not be available for a face-to-face book/magazine/journal issues’ launch will be accommodated via virtual platform.
Contact ETCOR via mobile number 0939-202-9035 and/or e-mail address embracingthecultureofresearch@gmail.com / embracingthecultureofresearch@etcor.org. You may also send us a private message via this Page and/or contact us via our website.
ETCOR’s “Series of International Research Capability-Building Seminar-Workshop cum International Research Conference / Paper Presentations”
ETCOR’s “Series of International Research Capability-Building Seminar-Workshop cum International Research Conference / Paper Presentations”, July 20, 2023 – March 28, 2024
Help us reach more people and extend our assistance and advocacy for the poor!
ETCOR Educational Research Center, through its Office for Humanitarian Affairs and Organizational Advocacy, aims to contribute to improving the society through its various advocacy projects and initiatives in helping the different sectors of the society.
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