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			<h1 class="rwaccent-6">Destination: Manila, Philippines </h1>
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				<h2>Teaching tomorrow’s technologists—today</h2>
				<p>From an early age, Ivan Gonzaga understood the importance of giving back. When he joined Oracle as a technical analyst in 2020, he wanted to carry that ethos into his work life. In his first year at Oracle, Ivan rallied a team of Oracle volunteers to introduce young people in his region of Southeast Asia to basic coding skills, hosting a virtual <a href="https://hourofcode.com/us" target="_blank">Hour of Code</a> event, the first of a series that will continue in the coming months.</p>
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				<h2>We’re starting to approach the end of the year, but there’s still time for one more (virtual) vacation.</h2>
				<p>Join us on our global getaway as we pay visits to our customers, employees, and friends. Experience sustainability in Sweden, scientific breakthroughs in Sydney, and Santa's home cavern near the Arctic Circle. It’s a trip you won’t want to miss.  </p>
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An Oracle tech analyst is nurturing a community of young coders in his region with help from a team of virtual volunteers.
