A coalition of business groups urged the government to come up with a hotline platform intended to assist foreign investors in engaging in the Philippines. Special Assistant to the President for Investments and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go and Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual preside over...
EcoWaste Coalition on March 24, 2024 urged the faithful to observe a plastic-free Holy Week, citing the potential surge of plastic waste from religious activities. “As we are invited to meditate on Jesus’ journey to the Cross and beyond, this is also an opportune time for devout Catholics to...
A group on Thursday, March 21, welcomed the decision of the Department of Education (DepEd) not to impose sanctions or penalties on an angry public school teacher whose TikTok video went viral over the weekend. Photo from Unsplash For the Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC), this decision is a...
While it does not tolerate the wrongdoing of its colleagues in the profession, a teachers’ group stressed that a viral TikTok video of a public school teacher scolding her students is a manifestation of a “bigger” issue in schools. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) “We want to...
A group of teachers on Monday, March 18, urged caution in response to the viral video showing a teacher scolding her "undisciplined" students. (Photo form Unsplash) “We appeal not to quickly judge the teacher based solely on the two-minute video,” said Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC)...
As the video of an alleged teacher scolding her students made its rounds online, a group called for the protection of their fellow teachers on Monday, March 18. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “Teachers are always at a disadvantage,” said Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) National...
Civilians embark one of the civilian boats that joined the Atin Ito Coalition's resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea on Dec. 10, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Atin Ito Coalition / Facebook) A second resupply mission led by civilian stakeholders in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is currently in the...
The weakening El Niño phenomenon continues to heighten the risk of dry spells and droughts, as seen in today's scorching afternoon heat and water shortages. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the Philippines has been...
Citing various concerns, a group of teachers on Thursday, March 7, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to suspend its Catch-Up Fridays Program. (DepEd file photo) “Catch-Up Friday is not a necessity and therefore must be immediately suspended,” said Teachers’ Dignity Coalition...
UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan (File photo) The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) was furious at the recommendation made by United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to abolish the already "outdated" anti-insurgency group. NTF-ELCAC Executive Director...
Welcoming the removal of administrative tasks for public school teachers, a group urged the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Jan. 26, to ensure the "full implementation" of the policy. (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “Ikinatutuwa namin ang pahayag na ito at umaasa kaming magiging...
Amid reports on reverting to the old school calendar, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Jan. 18, said that the guidelines for the next school year are still being finalized. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “Let’s wait for the final DO [Department Order], we’re...
