Dr. Cagape Appointed as Peer-Reviewer of the Academic Papers of the 2nd International Conference on Social Science, Economics and the Arts in Putrajaya, Malaysia

The organizers of the 2011 2nd International Conference on Social Science, Economics and the Arts reported anew that the expertise of Dr. Wendell Glenn P. Cagape is once again, sought for the prestigious panel of peer reviewers of academic papers for presentation at the 2nd ICSSEA this year. Dr. Cagape is the College/Board Secretary of the JH Cerilles State College and at the same time, the Assistant Campus Administrator of the JHCSC Tigbao Campus. He oversees the academic policies and its implementation on courses like Teacher Education, Forestry and Information Technology.

Dr. Cagape has presented researches here and abroad. His paper on the “Islamization of the Philippine Basic Education Sector: Mainstreaming Madrasah Education” has been presented in the 1st International Language Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in March 2008 and his other paper entitled, “Ethical Standards in Test Construction and Administration: A Study in Zamboanga del Sur” has been presented in the 13th International Conference on Education in Bandar Seri Begawan, Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam in May 2008. He has been reputably one of the best speakers and paper presenters in the Province. He was invited to sit in the panel of reviewers and reactors in fora, conferences and symposia in education like the PAGE 10 in Cagayan de Oro City.

Dr. Cagape has served as the Provincial Information Officer of the Province of Zamboanga del Sur. He has also served as legislative staff in the Office of Senator Edgardo J. Angara, Senate of the Philippines and a professorial lecturer at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.

He has his MA in Foreign Service from the esteemed Lyceum of the Philippines University and a baccalaureate degree in Marketing from MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology.

His research interests are on basic education, educational policies and community-based education. He has an outstanding invitation to present his research at the Hawaii International Conference on Education in 2012.

Dr. Cagape served as the Academic Chair for the Asian Conference on Education in Osaka, Japan on October 24-25, 2009. He also presented his research entitled, “Pursuing a Policy to educate children at risk: A Study on Factors affecting the Cohort Survival Rate in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines”. It is sponsored by the International Academic Forum, the Auburn University, University of Glasgow, California Lutheran University, National University of Tainan, and the National University of Cordoba.

In 2010, Dr. Cagape was part of the Official Philippine Delegation to the CHINA-ASEAN Young Leaders Training Program in Guangxi, People’s Republic of China from October 11-30, 2010.

He has since been active in academic researches and a dynamic member of the JCI Philippines being its Mindanao Area Training Director for 2011.

Dr. Cagape is a travel blogger and an avid fan of the arts and classical music.

Travel 113: Historic Kuala Lumpur

While attending the 1st International Language Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in March 2008, I was able to be acquainted with the historic places and landmarks of KL. It is one journey that I had as a young academic that defines me and my definition of how history have shaped what is now the modern Malaysia. I am in awe at how they have preserved important landmarks and made this a places to visit for visitors coming to Malaysia.

We went to the old central train station in KL, built by the British and it is resplendent in its grand imposing structure. I loved the architecture and when visiting the blue mosque, I was in awe. The Blue Mosque can accommodate as many as 10,000 worshippers in one place at one given time. It is huge and the architecture is great.

I also went to the Freedom Plaza of sort in Kuala Lumpur where fallen heroes are forever honoured. Their military regiments and their names are forever inscribed on the ceiling of the structure surrounding the freedom monument and the monument.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is one city I loved coming back and explore again. The people are very friendly and speaks English as much as Filipinos or other Asians for that matter. Their taxi drivers are courteous and honest.

Travel 101: The KL experience

Back in 2008, I was asked to present my research paper before the international delegates attending the 1st International Language Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

As a cultural enthusiast as I am, I visited the Islamic Arts Museum in central Kuala Lumpur and what a great way to do it by wearing the Barong Tagalog.

And the people are asking where did I had it made and from which country I came from. I told them, I am from the Philippines and I am on my national costume. Its a pride one has to showcase his own national roots on foreign soil, my first among many travels in Asia.

In this travel, I purchased with me experiences that I have had while inside the museum and what made it more worthwhile is my cab driver suggested to take this photo at the front of the museum.