The Department of Education (DepEd) was urged to clarify that the P5,000 cash allowance usually received by classroom teachers is not an additional monetary aid but a benefit given to them on school opening. Photo taken at Agtangao Elementary School, in Bangued, Abra last June 2021 (Courtesy of...
Groups of teachers on Saturday, Aug. 20, decried the deluge of students and parents at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) asking for financial assistance merely two days before the start of classes. The first day of education aid distribution was marred by chaos as thousands...
The Department of Education (DepEd) was urged by an advocacy group to allow private schools the discretion, upon consultation with parents, to continue blended learning for School Year (SY) 2022-2023. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) “We go back to that adage, ‘parents know...
Unable to sustain their operations due to the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic in the past two years, 425 private schools have decided to “permanently” close down, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Aug. 19, said. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN In a joint press conference...
With the “glaring” shortages in basic education resources, teachers’ groups cannot help but express their disappointment over the pronouncement of the Department of Education (DepEd) that it is “all systems go” for school opening next week. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance...
The majority of schools nationwide are expected to open the School Year (SY) 2022-2023 with the implementation of blended learning, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Aug. 19, said. Lakan Dula Elementary School in Tondo, Manila holds a dry run of classes on Aug. 19 for the school...
Three days before the incoming school year opens, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Aug. 19, expressed confidence that schools nationwide are ready to accommodate learners especially those who will attend in-person classes. Lakan Dula Elementary School in Tondo, Manila holds a dry run...
Four days before classes for the incoming school year start next week, the Department of Education (DepEd) has recorded 22.5 million learners from both public and private schools. (DepEd file photo) Latest data from the Learner Information System (LIS) as of Aug. 18, Thursday showed that the number...
ILOILO CITY – Police Brig. Gen. Leo Francisco, newly installed Western Visayas police chief, has assured the public that police are ready for a peaceful opening of classes Monday, Aug. 22. POLICE Brig. Gen. Leo Francisco, Police Regional Office-6 director, talks to the media after assuming the...
To help ensure that the displaced students of Colegio de San Lorenzo will be able to continue their studies this incoming school year, the Department of Education (DepEd) asked for help from other private schools to absorb the learners. (DepEd file photo) “We’re hoping that other private...
To help ensure that the mental health and well-being of learners are prioritized as the country transitions back to in-person classes, t he Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed schools to conduct psychosocial support activities when classes start next week. (DepEd file photo) “Hindi...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Aug.17, announced that there are 21.8 million learners who have enrolled for School Year (SY) 2022-2023 set to start next week. DepEd file photo Based on the latest data from the Learner Information System (LIS) for SY 2022-2023, DepEd said that the...