Senators on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 slammed the alleged reported existence of “ghost students” in the senior high school (SHS) voucher program of the Department of Education (DepEd). Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Resolution No. 1316, asking...
The Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed on Monday, Feb. 17, that an investigation has been launched into a dozen private schools across nine divisions over allegations of listing “ghost students” to receive government subsidies under the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP). (DepEd...
The largest network of private schools in the country has expressed concerns over the growing issue of “reform fatigue,” warning that ongoing education reforms could undermine the quality of learning nationwide. (Photo from Pixabay) The Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian expects improvements to the job readiness and employability of senior high school (SHS) graduates ahead of the impending implementation of the revised senior high school (SHS) curriculum. The Department of Education (DepEd) recently announced that the revised SHS...
House members have passed on third and final reading a measure that, once enacted, will offer students the choice of joining a program that will prepare them for either a university o a technical-vocational education once they graduate from junior high school. House Bill (HB) No. 11213 or the...
CEBU CITY – The country’s first 12-story academic building in a public school will soon rise in this city. THE architectural perspective of the proposed 12-story academic building that will be constructed at the Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School in Barangay Basak San Nicolas,...
DAVAO CITY – Six years since being at the helm of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, interim Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim reiterated that education remains as among the keys in solving peace and sustaining development in the region. BARMM officials during the...
President Marcos has signed laws establishing the Baguio City Sports High School and Baguio City High School for the Arts. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) Under Republic Act No. 12119, the government shall establish the Baguio City Sports High School that shall offer...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the just-enacted 2025 national budget will continue subsidizing free assessments for the issuance of national certifications (NCs) for senior high school (SHS) learners under the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Nov. 14, announced that Education Secretary Sonny Angara is advocating for a stronger Senior High School (SHS) curriculum as the agency seeks closer partnerships with global companies. (DepEd photo) During the "Day of the Future" event...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, Nov. 7, its plans to "simplify" the Senior High School (SHS) curriculum by reducing the number of subjects and placing greater emphasis on work immersion. (Photo from DepEd) In a statement, DepEd said that one of its priorities under...
BACOLOD CITY – A 12-year-old Grade 7 student is under the custody of the City Social Welfare and Development Office in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental for allegedly bringing a firearm inside the premises of the Negros Oriental High School at noon on Friday, October 11. Police Lt. Stephen Polinar,...
