The National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) called on the education sector to heed students' calls for a "genuine" health break as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases continue to rise. (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) Citing the record-high resurgence of COVID-19 infections and...
Since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation may vary from one area to another, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Jan. 12, said that declaring a nationwide academic or health break would need further evaluation. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN In a virtual presser, Education Secretary...
The recent calls for the implementation of academic breaks have left the Commission on Education (CHED) wondering. CHED Chairman Popoy De Vera (Photo from CHED) “Nagtataka nga ako bakit pinag-uusapan iyan kasi 2020 pa, nag-a-academic break na ang schools on their own (I wonder why they are...
JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN Amid the surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) were urged to implement academic ease measures in all schools nationwide. The Rise for Education...
Starting next week, Miriam College will implement five-day academic ease for students in the basic education level. Miriam College / FB Director for Basic Education Maria Louella Tampinco announced this through a letter released by the Office of Basic Education Unit (BEU) on Friday, Jan. 7....
Students from Saint Louis University (SLU) held a candlelight protest Saturday night, Oct. 30, to appeal for a break from online classes and academic requirements. (Photo courtesy of SLU Dasig) Hundreds of SLU students gathered in front of the University's main gate on Saturday night to call for an...
The University of Santo Tomas Central Student Council (UST CSC) asked administrators to implement University-wide academic ease or academic break, citing the rising coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in the country. University of Santo Tomas (ust.edu.ph) In a survey conducted by UST CSC,...
Over 400 senior high students from all over Cagayan Valley on Wednesday, June 1, have signed an online petition calling the Department of Education (DepEd) to implement academic ease to lighten the burden both for students and teachers. (Pixabay) On May 31, the Concerned Students of Cagayan Valley...
