ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio has renewed his push for the education system to revert to learning via textbooks, saying the sheer lack of it has contributed to the "literacy crisis" in the country. This, as the House deputy minority leader expressed concern over data from the Second...
Hundreds of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) teachers have sought pathways to return to classrooms in the Philippines, driving a surge in reintegration inquiries during the government’s nationwide fairs, the Department of Education (DepEd) said. The agency said this week’s Bayanihan Para sa...
When President Marcos described the decades-long wait for teacher promotions as “unfair,” he did more than acknowledge a bureaucratic flaw. He was underscoring a deeper reality about how the nation has long undervalued those who build its future. The passage of Republic Act No. 12288, "Career...
President Marcos said the decades-long wait for teacher promotions under the old system was “unfair,” as he pushed reforms to accelerate career progression in the public education sector. Speaking at the mass oath-taking of newly promoted teachers and principals in Eastern Visayas, the...
Has ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio found proof of systematic overcharging by local oil companies? In a statement Thursday, April 9, Tinio, a House deputy minority leader flagged what he called the “asymmetric pricing” and profiteering in oil market; which he deduced from his study...
Faster inflation last March means there 's now even more reason for the House of Representatives to immediately pass the measure seeking an increase in Personnel Economic Relief Allowance, or PERA. Deputy Minority Leader ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio on Tuesday, April 7...
Teachers across public schools nationwide will officially begin their month-long summer break on April 1, as the Department of Education (DepEd) formally closed School Year (SY) 2025–2026 on Tuesday, March 31, with a strong message of gratitude and support for Filipino educators. In a statement,...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto ordered agencies to fast-track the procurement of school supplies, hiring of personnel, and construction of facilities, stressing that delays in education spending must be avoided. Recto said this following President Marcos’ order to monitor the entire procurement...
President Marcos has encouraged newly-promoted teachers in Cebu to continue being an example to educators around the world and teach with skill and compassion. "I encourage everyone to continue serving as an example to educators around the world. Lead with empathy. Teach with skill and compassion....
Student leaders and education workers on Monday, March 16, urged the government to ensure that measures addressing the country’s rising fuel prices do not undermine access to quality education, as transport costs continue to burden students, teachers, and school personnel. In a statement released...
To recognize the important role of teachers and staff in shaping the future of the youth, the local government of Pasig will launch a master 's scholarship for public school personnel to support those who wish to pursue a master 's degree and further their professional development. The...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) formalized a landmark initiative on Monday, March 9, to modernize teacher education in the Philippines through the establishment of Teacher Education Excellence Centers (TEECs) nationwide. DepEd Secretary and...
