Personally I am very disappointed that PhDs are even awarded to people who repeatedly use "your" where it should be "you're" and others who think "complimentary" is interchangeable with "complementary". No wonder tertiary institutions are in trouble worldwide.
Sincerely,
Pedant

[quote="MC1977"]Could someone in the know please let me know what kind of package ISM offer? I need a benchmark to compare to.

Package is great at ISM now. $$$ + decent housing, some utilities, medical, flights, shipping, gratuities etc. One of best deals on the circuit these days I reckon. They look after their teachers too. You won't complain about the money.

Hi Raphael
I work in Manila (prob easy enough to work out from my username), at ISM. I came on here in the interests of 'maintaining a level playing field' in a discussion about ISM vs Brent...
The 'leadership issues' at ISM are pretty much ancient history now, and the package has certainly become one of the most competitive in Asia. In my opinion, living in swanky apartmets or houses in gated communities in or around the CBD is actually more convenient than where Brent is, in terms of access to everything the city has to offer. The poverty (it is a third world country) can be as in or out of your face as you choose to make it. Many people at ISM stay 6 years or more, so I don't think the burnout rate is high. Depends what you're after of course, but it could get a little isolating down past Alabang.
Working hours seem about the same. ISM is very understanding of family commitments etc. Of course, if you choose to go the extra mile, there is room to ascend the ranks, if that's what you desire. No after school club supervision required; again, if you choose to do that, there are stipends and recognition available.
Hope nikkor isn't offended by this post - I hear good things about Brent too...