Groups of teachers have strongly opposed the government’s proposed rightsizing plan, warning that it could lead to job insecurity and disruptions within the education sector. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN In separate statements issued last week, the Alliance of Concerned...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has advised its field personnel, including public school teachers and non-teaching staff, to continue adhering to the “existing dress code” until new internal guidelines are issued. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a memorandum dated Jan. 7, DepEd...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8, its plan to address the country’s 165,000-classroom backlog through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), starting with a goal of building 15,000 classrooms by 2027. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement, DepEd said...
Citing its “impracticality” in public school settings, a group on Tuesday, Jan. 7, urged the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to exempt public school teachers from the requirement to wear ASEAN- or Filipiniana-inspired attire. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “While we...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday, Jan. 6, that it has organized training sessions for teachers of core subjects to help improve learning outcomes among students. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement, DepEd said the training sessions for English, Science, and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) have joined forces to enhance science education in the country. (DepEd / file photo) DepEd, in a statement issued on Friday, Jan. 3, said that the two departments affirmed their commitment to collaborate during...
The resumption of classes after the Christmas break has raised concerns among teachers, as many classrooms are expected to remain mostly idle until Friday, Jan.3, due to low attendance of students. (Photos contributed to TDC) Classes in public schools officially reopened on Jan. 2 after...
Teachers have expressed concerns that the newly approved 2025 budget may “violate” the Constitution, citing issues with funding allocations that they argue could undermine educators' rights and constitutional mandates. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) “It is clear in our Constitution...
An advocacy group on Thursday, Jan. 2, expressed concerns over the “growing discretionary funds” in the 2025 national budget and urged that higher priority be given to the education and health sectors. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “We remain concerned about the growing...
With a renewed focus on inclusivity, innovation, and quality education, the Department of Education (DepEd) looks ahead to 2025 with optimism and a commitment to further enhancing the learning experience across the country. (DepEd / MB VIsual Content Group) In his New Year's message released on...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Jan. 1, announced that it is exploring collaborative measures with other agencies to close funding gaps following the signing of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2025. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement, DepEd said it is...
As 2024 comes to a close, the Department of Education (DepEd) reflects on a year filled with challenges and achievements in shaping the future of education in the country. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) From ongoing adjustments in the K to 12 program to significant strides in digital...
