The school opening date for the upcoming school year is a very sensitive topic for teachers who, according to a group of education workers, have been working for “13 straight months without a break.” ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Friday, May 7, said...
An advocacy group called on the government to ensure that Filipino students are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for future employment. Ali Vicoy/MANILA BULLETIN The Philippine Business for Education (PBED), on Friday, May 7 made this call as the current school year nears its end....
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) underscored the importance of vaccinating the skeleton workforce of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to ensure that their operations will continue. CHEDlogo “We must make sure that the operations of...
The House Committee on Basic Education on Thursday, May 6, approved the bill seeking to further provide government assistance for students, teachers and schools in the private education sector. (MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) Members of the committee, chaired by Pasig City Representative Roman Romulo,...
Despite the ongoing health situation in the country brought by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) is pleased with the initial outcome of its Early Registration activity for School Year (SY) 2021-2022. (Photo from DepEd) “We are very happy with the...
With the conduct of face-to-face classes still prohibited amid the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation in the country, teachers - at all levels - are holding classes through alternative delivery modalities. (Photo from Pixabay) At the tertiary level, the Commission on Higher Education...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has formally introduced student-leaders to the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) and tapped their support in explaining to their fellow youth its benefits. (Photo from DepEd) “As our youth are digital natives who are adept in navigating online tools,...
Public school teachers are scheduled to receive salary increases until the year 2023, the Department of Education (DepEd) said. DepEd/Manila Bulletin DepEd Undersecretary for Finance Annalyn Sevilla, in a Facebook post, showed the matrix of salary increases of teachers scheduled to be given until...
A Community Reading Pantry was set up in Tabotong Elementary School in Kiamba, Sarangani Province to give learners in nearby communities better access to various learning materials. (Photo from DepEd Philippines FB/ DepEd Tayo Sarangani) The Department of Education (DepEd), in Facebook post on...
High school students from a public high school in Abra made the country proud for taking home bronze medals in the Senior Innovation Category of the 2021 World Robot Games. (Photo from DepEd) “The feat of Abra High School Robotics team is yet another evidence of the world-class talent of our...
More than 4.2 million learners have registered early for School Year (SY) 2021-2022 based on the latest data released by the Department of Education (DepEd). DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN In spite of the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation in the country, DepEd’s Early Registration...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday urged state economic managers to allocate more funds for the education sector in next year’s proposed national budget to help the sector’s recovery from the negative impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Gatchalian said the government...
