Senator Chiz Escudero has expressed his support for the partial payment to the state universities and colleges (SUCs), since the government, while looking at ways to reimburse, cannot pay in full the demand of the SUCs due to budgetary constraints. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero presides over the...
While Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has expressed his intent to fight for the confidential funds of the Department of Education (DepEd), he will however, not "die" for it. In an interview on Monday, Oct. 16, Dela Rosa said that he would first get the consensus of his colleagues if they are for or...
Leaders from various teachers' organizations have raised concerns and demanded recognition of their rights, protection, and support in the face of the numerous hardships and challenges that the current educational landscape presents. (Courtesy of E-Net Philippines) During a forum and...
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday, Oct. 13 emphasized how local government units (LGUs) have greater agility to respond to challenges on the ground in terms of improved delivery and quality of education. Gatchalian made the statement amid the celebration of the local government week this second...
The Philippine government is committed to open again an embassy in Helsinki next year to further strengthen its bilateral relations with Finland. (From left) Vice President Sara Duterte and Finland Ambassador to Manila Juha Markis Pyykko shake hands during a meeting in Mandaluyong City. (Inday Sara...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) has been urged to allocate more development funds to private higher education institutions (HEIs) and to prioritize the "poorest" students in its college subsidy program. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) The Second Congressional Commission on...
The relevant government agencies of the Philippines have been working on ‘global certifications’ that could be accorded for the right-skilling of workers that will be joining the labor force of the country’s flourishing renewable energy (RE) sector. According to Energy Secretary Raphael P.M....
The Department of Education (DepEd) issued a warning on Friday, Oct. 6 against a deceptive scheme called "Labas-Casa," which targets public school teachers with assumed balance or loan accommodation. Photo credit to DepEd "We remind our teaching and non-teaching personnel, and the public as...
Words by Diego Lerma If you no longer go for the gap, you are no longer a racing driver. —Ayrton Senna The spirit of racing, as it applies to life, entails doing whatever it takes to seize opportunities and make the most out of your circumstances. Just as Ayrton Senna always seized the moment, I...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomed the passage on third and final reading of House Bill (HB) No. 7922 or "An Act Establishing A Voucher System for Poor and Academically Qualified Students of Private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Private Technical-Vocational Institutions...
Times are tough, not only for ordinary citizens who have felt the pinch but also for organizations, sectors, and global economies. However, despite today’s uncertainties, our youth have courageously demonstrated their readiness to face challenges. Through purposeful actions, swift adaptation to...
Students of Legarda Elementary School in Sampaloc, Manila on Aug. 29, 2023, the first day of School Year 2023-2024. (ARNOLD QUIZOL / MANILA BULLETIN) A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey revealed on Thursday, Sept, 28 that 50 percent of adult Filipinos are dissatisfied with the K to 12 Basic...
