Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo (PPAB) Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo is prodding the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to establish online consultations, otherwise known as “TeleKonsulta”, as a response to the...
Improving the quality of education for Filipino learners was one of the foremost directives from President Marcos, newly appointed Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara said on Wednesday, July 24. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “This is a huge...
Recognizing that shortages in basic education resources are among the biggest challenges facing the country, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, July 22, assured that “additional attention” will be given to resolving these issues in the coming days and weeks. DepEd...
As he takes on the role of the new Education Chief , former senator Sonny Angara on Monday, July 22, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) community and various stakeholders to unite in tackling the significant challenges facing the Philippine education system. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara...
Newly appointed Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, July 22, expressed a strong commitment to addressing the pressing issues surrounding the quality of education in the country. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a speech delivered at the Department of Education (DepEd) Central Office...
Following the conclusion of this year's National Learning Camp (NLC) on Friday, July 19, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) raised concerns about the Department of Education's (DepEd) recovery program, citing that it has not met its intended goals. (Photo courtesy of EDCOM...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is gearing up for a significant initiative next year with its new community-led climate adaptation project under the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS). The DSWD said the...
Due to the adjustments in the calendar for School Year (SY) 2023-2024, the Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed public schools to hold a three-week the National Learning Camp (NLC) for this year. (DepEd / Visual Content Group) In a Facebook post on Saturday, June 15, DepEd announced that...
With mental health concerns dubbed as "silent epidemic" in the Philippines for more than 70 percent of persons between 13 to 26 years old, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has batted for the swift passage into law of Senate Bill No. 2598. SB 2598, entitled "State Universities and Colleges...
President Marcos bared that he has talked with business tycoon Manny Pangilinan on the current water problem in Cagayan de Oro after the latter's firm cut off its supply to the local water district over a disputed debt. Marcos disclosed that Pangilinan, who controls Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water...
Citing their overlapping functions, President Marcos said he wants a reorganization of the government’s various water agencies to address the water crisis and serve some 40 million Filipinos who do not have access to formal water resources. During a sectoral briefing on Tuesday, May 7, the...
It may be a bitter pill to swallow, but the power supply turmoil in the country could ignite resurgence of coal-fired power generation, according to one of the country’s top energy players. And while the allure of green technologies would be highly irresistible, the fragility of the country’s...
