Before the town of Bontoc was taken to court for its garbage dump (bad location: near the Chico River), Russel and I had coffee and tuna sandwich (our favorite whenver we talk about something of importance), where Russel brought about the idea of setting up PET bottles as trash receptacles in select establishments. Then Xijen College students were introduced to [...]

XiJEN Institute of technology started operation in June 1992 as XiJEN Computer Learning Center. It was set up purposely to provide an alternative to college education. The school is located in Bontoc Mountain Province, Philippines. The school started to offer short training programs to students and office workers. At that time in Mountain Province, you can literally count with your [...]

Australian artist Janet Eason will conduct an Adult Art Class for Bontoc to commence on November 20, 2011 and every Sundary thereafter.  Ms. Eason, a certified art teacher, practicing artist will hold the ten Sunday sessions for those who want to gain a new perspective in life through art. The artist has successfully completed a similar adult art class in [...]