Counterfeit luxury brand items, "ukay-ukay" (used clothing), and undocumented face masks worth P2.3 billion were recently uncovered from a warehouse in Mayzan, Valenzuela City, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) said. FAKE!-- Various counterfeit bags and clothes bearing brands such as Nike, Louis Vuitton,...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Tuesday, July 20, joined the calls for the resumption of face-to-face classes for the upcoming school year, starting in areas of the country that are low-risk for COVID-19. Among the challenges under distance learning is the lack of gadgets and internet connection....
Recognizing the importance of in-person learning among students, an official of the Department of Education (DepEd) said that the agency has been preparing for the eventual resumption of face-to-face classes as it awaits the approval of President Duterte. DepEd remains hopeful that the pilot...
To ensure that the education system is ready, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) have jointly develop guidelines for the eventual resumption of classes for basic education. Face-to-face classes were held before the COVID-19 pandemic. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO /...
At least 100 schools will be included in the pilot study of limited face-to-face classes once approved by President Duterte, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, July 19, said. Students attend face-to-face classes before the COVID-19 pandemic (RIO DELUVIO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN)...
Students will still not be allowed to return to school despite the planned opening of the classes this September. Some teachers hold online classes under distance learning. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN) According to Presidential spokesman Harry Roque, the government will continue to prohibit...
If the government considers vaccination as a prerequisite before allowing the resumption of face-to-face classes, a group of education workers said that a national immunization program for teachers and students should be established. A DepEd employee getting vaccinated against COVID-19 (Photo from...
While it acknowledged the importance of the government’s vaccination efforts for the resumption of face-to-face classes, a group on Friday, July 16, said that there are other measures that can be implemented to ensure the safety of students and teachers. Face-to-face classes held before the...
Amy Perez and Hans Mortel Stand-up comedian and former "Face To Face" co-host Hans Mortel has passed away. The news was confirmed via a Facebook post of his brother, Jean Mortel Chupungco. "Gone too soon! You fought a hard battle. Thank you for giving it your all. I know you tried so hard for us,"...
Recognizing the importance of face-to-face classes for stakeholders, Education Secretary Leonor Briones on Wednesday, July 14, expressed hope that the resumption of face-to-face learning this upcoming school year remains a possibility. 100118_teacher_12_vicoy “All those who are interested in...
The Philippines will continue to implement the "blended learning" policy until more people have been vaccinated against the coronavirus disease, Malacañang said Monday. Without face-to-face classes, teachers are expected to teach remotely during school year. (ALVIN KASIBAN / MANILA BULLETIN)...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año warned on Monday, July 12, that appropriate charges will be filed against mall administrators if they allow children inside their premises. This as the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of the Emerging Infectious...
