The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) awarded Villar Sipag, the foundation built by the family of Senator Cynthia A. Villar, for its dedication, continuous support and esteemed contributions towards a cleaner, healthier and greener environment. The awarding ceremonies was held...
Teachers and education workers held a protest of action in front of the House of Representatives in Quezon City on Monday, July 18, urging Congress to “prioritize” the legislation of House Bill 203 and House Bill 1783 to increase teachers’ salaries as well as the national budget for...
Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines once again urged the government to make amends and compensate teachers for their “extended work” in the school year (SY) 2021-2022. (Image courtesy of DepEd) The group previously criticized the Department of Education (DepEd) after receiving...
Legarda pushes for bill providing computer tablets for public school students Senator Loren Legarda underscored the importance of providing quality education for all Filipino students and helping them cope with the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic as she filed Senate Bill No. 1 or...
Teachers who have rendered extended work for this school year should be given additional compensation by the government, a group of education workers said on Friday, July 15. (NOEL B. PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines reiterated the demand of teachers...
For a group of education workers, the guidelines set by the Department of Education (DepEd) for the resumption of face-to-face classes are “unacceptable” for lacking any substantive health measure that would protect teachers and students. (MANNY LLANES / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Alliance...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte stood firm on Department Order No. 34, on the decision to start School Year 2022-23 in public schools on August 22, while citing that the country is now in a better position to transition to in-person classes. (RIO DELUVIO / MANILA BULLETIN...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte was urged to hold a dialogue with teachers and stakeholders to have a better understanding of the realities on the ground. Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte (Photo from DepEd) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines...
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Wednesday, July 13, raised concerns that public school teachers won’t be getting enough rest after the Department of Education (DepEd) announced that the start of regular classes will be on Aug. 22. (RIO DELUVIO / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) ACT...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution urging the Senate to investigate the reported culture of abuse, harassment and violence at the Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA). The resolution is directed at the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality which...
Senator Grace Poe has refiled her bill seeking to improve internet service and access across the country. (Office of Senator Grace Poe) “The internet has become a necessity as indispensable as electricity and water. We rely on it for health, education, business, governance and more," Poe said....
The Anti-Crime and Terrorism Community Involvement and Support (ACT-CIS) Party-list group filed a bill proposing a P1,000 monthly allowance to indigent persons with disabilities (PWDs) to augment their financial capacities. Cora Clarin, a Person with Orthopedic Disability, is head of the Persons...
