Teachers have expressed concerns that the newly approved 2025 budget may “violate” the Constitution, citing issues with funding allocations that they argue could undermine educators' rights and constitutional mandates. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) “It is clear in our Constitution...
An advocacy group on Thursday, Jan. 2, expressed concerns over the “growing discretionary funds” in the 2025 national budget and urged that higher priority be given to the education and health sectors. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “We remain concerned about the growing...
With a renewed focus on inclusivity, innovation, and quality education, the Department of Education (DepEd) looks ahead to 2025 with optimism and a commitment to further enhancing the learning experience across the country. (DepEd / MB VIsual Content Group) In his New Year's message released on...
As 2024 comes to a close, the Department of Education (DepEd) reflects on a year filled with challenges and achievements in shaping the future of education in the country. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) From ongoing adjustments in the K to 12 program to significant strides in digital...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is seeking a comprehensive review of the National Council for Children’s Television's (NCCT) mandate in promoting high-quality, educational television content tailored for Filipino children. The senator said this even as NCCT recently unveiled new child-friendly...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has vowed to continue exploring funding sources for the rollout of teacher education scholarships. Gatchalian said doing this is essential in order to attract future top teachers and help attract the best and brightest students to the teaching profession. ...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara called on education stakeholders to collaborate in advancing transformative reforms aimed at empowering Filipino learners. (DepEd / MB VIsual Content Group) In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dec. 24, DepEd said Angara made the call during DepEd...
(Department of Social Welfare and Development/Tara, Basa! Facebook Page) To further empower students and enhance educational support, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday, Dec. 20 renewed its partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) for the continuation of...
Senator Loren Legarda has filed a bill seeking to reinforce the principles of equity and inclusivity in the allocation of the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) program. The TES program, which is mandated under Republic Act No. 10931, also known as the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary...
An advocacy group on Tuesday, Dec. 17, emphasized the importance of investing in education following the ratification of the 2025 national budget by the Senate and the House of Representatives. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “The strength of a nation lies in the well-being...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. can tap over ₱36 billion in unused funds in the Department of Education (DepEd) to augment the agency’s budget after the bicameral conference committee of Congress moved to remove its ₱10 billion request for a computerization program. Senate...
Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun emphasized on Tuesday, Dec. 17, that the education sector still has the largest share in the proposed 2025 national budget,...
