The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines–Episcopal Commission on Family and Life has invited the faithful to observe the first World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly on July 25. CBCP (FILE PHOTO) To be held in partnership with the CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Youth and the Liturgy...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, July 9, has formally acknowledged the apology issued by the World Bank (WB) concerning the premature publication of a report highlighting poor learning outcomes among Filipino learners. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN DepEd was referring to a synthesis report...
When Education Secretary Leonor Briones said that the World Bank owed the Philippines a public apology over an outdated report which “insulted and shamed” the country, all eyes were on the former - wondering what made her ask for such. Education Secretary Leonor Briones / DepEd / FILE PHOTO /...
The Department of Education (DepEd) should also consider freeing up some of the teachers' workloads as it works to decongest the current basic education curriculum, Senator Joel Villanueva said. (Jojo Riñoza/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) The vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education...
As a solution to the challenges in the education sector and issues on education quality among Filipino learners, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is eyeing to bring down the cost of its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing to pave the way for the gradual resumption of face-to-face classes. The...
The World Bank Philippines on Thursday, July 8, issued an apology to the Philippine government and the Department of Education (DepEd) for “inadvertently” releasing an education report on the poor learning outcomes of Filipino students. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “We deeply...
The world-famous Boracay Island--the crown jewel of Phlippine tourism--has been awarded the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels Stamp for its adoption of globally recognized health and safety guidelines during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Kids swim in the famous...
The government’s chief economic manager has backed the Department of Education (DepEd) in calling for the World Bank to issue a public apology over its outdated findings about the state of the Philippines’ education sector. In a statement on Thursday, July 8, Finance Secretary Carlos G....
Photo from Liyab Esports Filipino team Liyab Esports will attempt to pull off a shocking feat of clinching a spot in the League of Legends World Championship 2021 when it competes in the Pacific Championship Series (PCS) Summer Split 2021 slated to start on Friday, July 9. Liyab retained its full...
Vials of COVID-19 vaccines. (Keith Bacongco/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III believes that rich countries should first consider the plight of other nations before they start the discussion about booster doses of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)...
While it continues to receive criticisms on the state of Philippine education following a report released by the World Bank highlighting the poor learning outcomes of Filipino students, Education Secretary Leonor Briones assured that reform initiatives are being undertaken by the Department of...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) An official of the World Health Organization (WHO) has commended the Philippines’ COVID-19 vaccination rollout as more than 11 million vaccine doses were already...