History books used at the elementary level contain examples of “factual inaccuracies” based on the review conducted by the Far Eastern University Public Policy Center (FPPC). The textbook review titled, “The Dilemma of Philippine History Textbooks,” is part of FPPC’s History Project that...
A group of education workers urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr to “uplift the condition” of teachers as he marks his 100th day in office. In April 2022, some teachers of Commonwealth High School in Quezon City had to conduct online classes along the corridors due to weak...
To help ensure the safety of both learners and teachers when schools fully implement 100 percent face-to-face classes in November, a coalition is pushing for the use of a “Safe Schools Calculator” to assess appropriate ventilation. Lakan Dula Elementary School in Tondo, Manila holds a dry run...
As the country celebrates World Teachers’ Day (WTD) and National Teachers’ Day, a group of education workers urged the government to look into the situation of teachers since it is in their state where the “real situation of the educational system is best reflected.” (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA...
Agriculture is a dynamic industry, with new techniques and practices regularly being developed to increase yield. East West Seeds Philippines’ Knowledge Transfer Foundation’s (EWS-KTF) thrust is to make both available to smallholder farmers who might otherwise not have access to such...
With the planned resumption of 100 percent face-to-face classes this November, a group of education workers called on the government, particularly the Department of Education (DepED) to ensure the health and safety of both learners and teachers. Face-to-face classes resumed in Philippine schools...
More than 900,000 teachers will receive P1,000 as World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit (WTDIB) for this year’s celebration, the Department of Education (DepED) on Monday, Oct. 3, said. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) DepED Spokesman Michael Poa, in a Viber message, said that 925,178 teachers...
This year’s celebration of the National Teachers’ Day (NTD) and World Teachers’ Day (WTD) on Oct. 5 will be hosted by the Department of Education - Cordillera Administrative Region (DepED- CAR). (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) DepEd Undersecretary and Chief of Staff Epimaco Densing III...
Recognizing the important role of the teacher in shaping and influencing the lives of their students, the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization, Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH) organized a knowledge forum for teachers. Screenshot from SEAMEO...
The Department of Education (DepEd) expressed support for scholarship opportunities for Filipino youth. (Photo from DepEd Philippines Facebook page) On its Facebook page, DepEd posted announcements for scholarships that Filipino learners can apply for such as the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and...
Confidential funds were never a part of the administration of then President Benigno Aquino III, former Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC on Sunday, Oct. 2, said. From right, former Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro with other DepEd officials. (DepEd file photo) “We had no DepED...
Instead of strongly pushing for the revival of the mandatory Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), Vice President and concurrent Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte was urged to stop her “obsession” and focus on efforts to address the education crisis in the country. (DepEd...
