Several youth groups and student organizations staged a lightning protest at the Mendiola Peace Arch in Manila on Friday, Nov. 21, urging President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, and all public officials involved in rampant corruption to resign and be held accountable...
The Makati City government had passed two new ordinances paving the way for more financial and social aid for the city 's public school students and senior citizens, Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay said on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Binay said City Ordinance No. 2025-A-024 enables the city to provide...
A group of Filipino students made the nation proud after bringing home two Gold, seven Silver, and 10 Bronze medals, and a Special Award in Science at the 22nd International Mathematics and Science Olympiad for Primary School Students (22nd IMSO) held in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia from Oct. 5 to...
At least 40 students were rushed to the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) on Thursday, Oct. 9, after a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck parts of Northern Luzon, triggering panic and anxiety in schools and communities, the Department of Health (DOH) reported. Health Secretary Ted...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is giving college students in third and fourth year levels the chance to develop innovative tourism projects that can transform local communities. In a statement, the DOT said there will be three national winners and each of them will receive ₱5 million under the...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday, September 23, underscored that students must never be silenced, threatened, or intimidated for speaking out against corruption, stressing that their voices are vital in building a just and transparent Philippines. “The voices of our students...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has achieved a major milestone in delivering essential learning materials to Filipino students, earning commendation from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) on Tuesday, September 16. In 2024 alone, EDCOM 2 noted that DepEd successfully...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially phased out Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and introduced a new, age-appropriate Reproductive Health Education (RHE) policy for Filipino students. The announcement was made by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara following President Marcos’...
Criminal complaints have been filed against seven private schools for allegedly having “ghost beneficiaries” under the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program, the Department of Education (DepEd) said. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, during the agency’s budget briefing before the House...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Friday, August 29, strongly condemned the hazing incident involving criminology students of Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC) in Kidapawan City, Cotabato. The violent initiation during the reception rites on August 23 left 19 students injured, raising...
Recognizing that sustainable, long-term solutions are urgently needed to make school access safe and reliable, the Department of Education (DepEd) has sought the assistance of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in “addressing the infrastructure needs” of affected public schools...
Over 900 students in Isabela received P3.95 million in wages through a short-term work program during school breaks, giving financially challenged youth practical job experience from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). DOLE said the amount was released under its Special Program for...
