Although the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) was "taught a lesson" with its zero-subsidy budget, Senator Pia Cayetano expressed her belief that that the action still violated the law. (Photo from the Office of Senator Pia Cayetano) "So siguro naturuan nga ng leksyon (So perhaps we...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The P12-billion cut in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) proposed budget for 2025 is a “clear manifestation” of the administration’s anti-education and anti-poor policies, according to ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France...
A group of education workers on Thursday, Dec. 12, called for the full release of a tax-free Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) before the holidays. (DepEd file photo) In a statement, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) demanded the full, tax-exempt grant of the SRI to all teachers and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Dec. 11, welcomed President Marcos' directive to grant a P20,000 Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) to public school teachers and non-teaching personnel. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN Education Secretary Sonny...
Highlighting that connectivity and capacity building are crucial for improving learners' readiness, competence, and competitiveness, a citizens' advocacy group calls on the government to prioritize digitalization in K to 12 education. (DepEd file photo) “Our days of dismal performance at the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomed the law expanding mental health programs in schools and creating school counselor positions on Monday, Dec. 9. (DepEd / Manila Bulletin) “This is a vital step forward in ensuring our learners are not only academically equipped but also mentally...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, Dec. 7, announced the official launch of the search for the 2025 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos, in partnership with the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI). (DepEd file photo) The ceremony, held on Dec. 6 at the Bulwagan ng...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Dec. 6, welcomed the newly enacted law requiring the establishment of dedicated evacuation centers in every city and municipality nationwide. A public school being used as an evacuation center (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE) “This...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, Dec. 5, that Education Secretary Sonny Angara visited typhoon-affected schools in Camarines Sur to turn over essential learning, teaching, and digital materials. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) “Kami po sa DepEd, initial visit pa lang po...
Bicol Saro Party-list Brian Yamsuan (Facebook) Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan's pending bill on providing free tuition to government employees who are pursuing master’s degrees will be a big boon for public school teachers in...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday, Dec. 4, that Education Secretary Sonny Angara is exploring public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a key solution to address the perennial problem of classroom backlogs. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) In a statement, DepEd said that Angara,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3, that three public schools were recognized for their outstanding craftsmanship and creativity in parol-making. (Photo from DepEd) Pedro V. Panaligan Memorial National High School (DepEd-MIMAROPA), Panabo City National High...
