Merlina Hernando-Malipot

Senior Section Editor / Senior Reporter

A veteran journalist with over two decades of writing and reporting experience, she currently serves as a Senior Section Editor for Manila Bulletin under National News. 

In this role, she oversees reports on agencies and departments, including but not limited to Education, Health, Science and Technology, Social Welfare, and ICT. 

As a Senior Reporter, she covers press conferences and events, conducts interviews with key figures, and regularly writes news stories and features on education, health, and other related topics. 

Read her stories at https://mb.com.ph/author/merlina-hernando-malipot

DepEd: Enrollment for SY 2024-2025 reaches 18 million

July 26, 2024 1:51 pm

There are over 18 million learners currently enrolled for the School Year (SY) 2024-2025, based on data released by the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, July 26.

738 public schools in 4 regions cannot open classes on July 29 — DepEd

July 26, 2024 11:42 am

The school opening in over 700 public schools will not proceed as scheduled next week, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday, July 26.

DepEd will not implement blanket postponement of school openings due to Typhoon Carina

July 26, 2024 7:31 am

Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara, on Friday, July 26, said that the opening of public schools for School Year (SY) 2024-2025, set for next week, will proceed for those that were not severely affected by widespread flooding brought about by the “Carina”-enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat).

DepEd, partners sign IRR to boost career progression for public school teachers

July 26, 2024 6:15 am

In a significant move to enhance career growth opportunities for public school teachers, the Department of Education (DepEd), led by Secretary Sonny Angara, signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Expanded Career Progression System on Friday, July 26.

School infra damage due to Typhoon Carina, 'habagat' reaches P630 million — DepEd

July 25, 2024 11:16 am

The damage to school infrastructure caused by Typhoon "Carina" and the southwest monsoon (habagat) has reached P630 million, according to data released by the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, July 25.