The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced on Saturday, Jan. 11, that the newly created Negros Island Region (NIR) now has fully operational CHED Regional Offices (CHEDROs). (Photo from CHED) The CHEDROs are located in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, and Talisay City, Negros...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian expressed support for the exclusion of teaching and non-teaching personnel from proposals to rightsize the national government. Gatchalian pointed out that the basic education sector already suffers from a teaching and non-teaching staff shortage. During the 2025 national...
Acknowledging the vital role of early childhood education in enhancing the country’s overall education quality, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) emphasized on Tuesday, Jan. 7, its support for increased investment in early childhood education as part of the 2025 national...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday, Jan. 6, that it has organized training sessions for teachers of core subjects to help improve learning outcomes among students. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement, DepEd said the training sessions for English, Science, and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) have joined forces to enhance science education in the country. (DepEd / file photo) DepEd, in a statement issued on Friday, Jan. 3, said that the two departments affirmed their commitment to collaborate during...
Teachers have expressed concerns that the newly approved 2025 budget may “violate” the Constitution, citing issues with funding allocations that they argue could undermine educators' rights and constitutional mandates. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) “It is clear in our Constitution...
An advocacy group on Thursday, Jan. 2, expressed concerns over the “growing discretionary funds” in the 2025 national budget and urged that higher priority be given to the education and health sectors. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “We remain concerned about the growing...
With a renewed focus on inclusivity, innovation, and quality education, the Department of Education (DepEd) looks ahead to 2025 with optimism and a commitment to further enhancing the learning experience across the country. (DepEd / MB VIsual Content Group) In his New Year's message released on...
As 2024 comes to a close, the Department of Education (DepEd) reflects on a year filled with challenges and achievements in shaping the future of education in the country. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) From ongoing adjustments in the K to 12 program to significant strides in digital...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is seeking a comprehensive review of the National Council for Children’s Television's (NCCT) mandate in promoting high-quality, educational television content tailored for Filipino children. The senator said this even as NCCT recently unveiled new child-friendly...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has vowed to continue exploring funding sources for the rollout of teacher education scholarships. Gatchalian said doing this is essential in order to attract future top teachers and help attract the best and brightest students to the teaching profession. ...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara called on education stakeholders to collaborate in advancing transformative reforms aimed at empowering Filipino learners. (DepEd / MB VIsual Content Group) In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dec. 24, DepEd said Angara made the call during DepEd...
