Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday, Oct. 23, highlighted the critical role of teachers, noting that they are not only educators but also catalysts for sustainable economic growth. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara (Photo from DepEd) “We often hear the phrase,...
An official from the Department of Education (DepEd) stated on Tuesday, Oct. 22, that the country faces challenges regarding career progression for teachers. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “Based on our study as well, in the Philippines, we are the best in entry level salary...
A new transportation hub, set to rival the scale of the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), is in the works in Quezon City, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced. In a statement, the pension fund said on Monday, Oct. 21, that four government agencies have joined...
CEBU CITY – Inadequate water supply has been a perennial problem in Kananga, a first-class municipality in the province of Leyte. KANANGA, Leyte Mayor Manuel Vicente Torres inspects the ongoing construction of a water filtration system in Sitio Matin-aw, Barangay Rizal, Kananga. (Calvin D....
State-owned Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated a near P3 billion in emergency loans to aid its members and pensioners in regions affected by recent calamities. In a statement, the pension fund for government workers said over P2.8 billion has been earmarked for...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, cited noteworthy strides in addressing critical issues within the department and underscored the importance of collaborative efforts to foster a more responsive and effective educational system. DepEd Secretary Sonny...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will wait for the final report of the Quad-Committee of the House of Representatives before taking any action in relation to the allegation of the existence of a reward system in the Philippine National Police (PNP) of the past...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) has appointed Robert Joseph De Claro as the new Officer-In-Charge (OIC) following the resignation of Rolando Ledesma Macasaet this month. Robert Joseph M. De Claro De Claro was appointed by the Social Security Commission (SSC), the policymaking body of...
Findings from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) revealed that government programs currently support only one percent of the country’s "best and brightest" students. (DepEd file photo) In a statement issued on Saturday, Oct. 12, EDCOM 2 highlighted that gifted and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday, Oct. 11, the renewal of its partnership with the Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI), reinforcing its dedication to expanding video-based learning resources. (Photo from DepEd) DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and KCFI President and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, Oct. 10, that it has partnered with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to enhance educational access for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) through the Alternative Learning System (ALS). (Photo from DepEd) DepEd and...
For 18 years, Edgar Retardo worked as a janitor, diligently doing his job while holding onto a dream that seemed distant—earning a college degree. Last week, at 40 years old, he finally achieved that dream, graduating with a degree in Broadcast Communication from the Polytechnic University of the...