An official of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Friday, May 28, warned the public against persons who are using his name in a scam and asked stakeholders first to “verify first” with the agency before dealing with such individuals. (Photo from CHED Commissioner Ronald L. Adamat...
Dressed in gowns despite the sweltering summer heat, members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines held a Santacruzan-themed protest at the gates of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Pasig City on Friday, May 28. Teachers hold ‘Protesta de Mayo’ at DepEd gates on May 28,...
While turning away from their former lives was not easy, three former rebels in Agusan del Norte took the risk so they could find more opportunities to improve their lives. According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the lives of former rebels, Ernie, Jerry and Sheena (not...
An advocacy group on Thursday, May 27 commended the committee approval of House Joint Resolutions which aims to create a Congressional Oversight Committee on Education or EdCom. Before schools were shut down due to COVID-19, students learn their lessons by attending face-to-face classes. (ALI VICOY...
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic might have turned people’s lives upside down but this did not stop some students from pursuing their dreams. Despite challenges under distance learning, the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System could not help but beam with pride as its students...
Two groups advocating for children’s rights believe that the passage of Senate Bill 1907 or the Inclusive Education Bill would be a “monumental move” especially for learners with disabilities during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Shalani, a child diagnosed with mild cerebral...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) defended its flexible learning policy for tertiary level saying this is a “better way to go” to ensure that Filipino students will continue their education even amid the pandemic. Photo shows college students before Philippine schools were closed due to...
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The number of police personnel here who have contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) this month has increased to 26 as of Wednesday but an official said the situation has not affected their operations. Maj. Rissa Hernaez, spokesperson of the city police office,...
A group of education workers is currently protesting the lack of support coming from the government amid pandemic using their laptops. Photo from ACT/FB Using the hashtags #GuroHindiMakina and #LaptopProtest, members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) started holding protests using their...
Angelica Panganiban Netizens slammed actress Angelica Panganiban following her rants against the Philippine Red Cross in Subic in Zambales where there was a queue for a swab test last Tuesday. "Hello redcross subic!! Isang oras na kami sa dito sa parking area niyo. Nakaalis na din mga nakasabay...
CEBU CITY—The move not to disclose what COVID-19 vaccine brands are available in vaccination sites has not affected the city’s inoculation drive. Dr. Jeffrey Ibones, Cebu City Health Officer said more people, including medical frontliners, senior citizens and individuals with comorbidities,...
Recognizing that it cannot address all the challenges in the education sector on its own, the Department of Education (DepEd) underscored the need for all sectors in the society to work together. DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones (Photo from DepEd) In a statement issued Tuesday, May 25, DepEd stressed...
