Blended learning will be implemented this coming school year but the government has already set a three-point yardstick for the eventual resumption of in-person classes. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a public address at the Malacañang Golf (Malago) Clubhouse in Malacañang Park, Manila on...
To be able to ensure the safe reopening of schools over a year after they were closed to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a students' group reiterated the need for students and teachers to get vaccinated. (Unsplash) At the pace the Philippines' inoculation program is going, it...
The Duterte administration has received a "failing" mark from students for its response in addressing students' demand amid online learning during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN) The National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) lamented that...
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,"...
