The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, May 13, that there is still a slim chance of a tropical cyclone developing this week. Weather specialist Obet Badrina said PAGASA has not observed a low pressure area (LPA) with the potential...
Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms may affect Eastern Visayas due to easterlies, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday, May 12. PAGASA warned that moderate to heavy rains in Eastern Visayas could cause flash floods or...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, May 8, reminded schools to ensure that the activities for the end of the current school year will remain simple but meaningful. Senior High School graduates (DepEd file photo) “Nakapagbigay na tayo ng guidance sa mga school heads na ang...
As it prepares for the possibility of a shorter School Year (SY) 2024-2025, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, May 8, assured that interventions will be in place to curb possible learning loss. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “We will be employing several interventions,...
Following the clamor to revert to the old school calendar, an official of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, May 8, said the agency is currently preparing the proposed school calendar for a possible “shortened” school year . (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “Nire-ready...
A group of education workers on Tuesday, May 7, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to provide “supplementary funds” to cover the needs for the safe conduct of graduation and moving-up ceremonies this school year. (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “Now that we are faced with...
As they welcomed the support given by President Marcos for the immediate return to the old school calendar, teachers’ groups on Monday, May 6, also urged the government to address shortages in basic education. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC), in...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, May 6, expressed its commitment to follow President Marcos ' decision regarding the reversion to the old June-to-March school calendar. (JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) DepEd Undersecretary and Spokesperson Michael Poa, in...
Face-to-face classes in over 7,300 schools were suspended on Monday, May 6, based on the monitoring by the Department of Education (DepEd). (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) DepEd’s latest data showed 7,372 out of 47,678 schools nationwide shifted to Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) after...
Around 8,000 schools nationwide were under Alternative Delivery Modes (ADMs) on Friday, May 3, as face-to-face classes remained suspended due to hot weather. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) Based on the data from the Department of Education (DepEd), a total of 7,949 out of 47,678 schools across...
Although there may be scattered rain showers in some areas, majority of the country will continue to experience hot and humid conditions in the coming days, based on the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) weather outlook from May 4 to...
As the current school year almost draws to a close, face-to-face classes in more than 7,000 schools remained suspended on Thursday, May 2, due to the extreme heat experienced nationwide. A student uses a folder to protect himself against the scorching heat. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE...