Although understanding Vice President Sara Duterte's character could be quite challenging, her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte assured that she’s someone Filipinos can rely on. (From left) Former president Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Sara Duterte (Richard Madelo/Presidential...
An advocacy group expressed support for reviewing the K to 12 program, particularly the implementation of the additional two years of the Senior High School (SHS) program. Senior High School students (DepEd file photo) “Kailangan bigyan ang K to 12 ng chance (We need to give K to 12 a chance),”...
Before his State of the Nation Address (SONA), an advocate group urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address issues on mass promotion and lack of proper assessment in schools which have a “detrimental impact” on employment and industries. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) “Our...
A group of education workers called on the Department of Education (DepEd) and the national government to fast-track the release of the one-time rice allowance to all public school teachers. ACT / ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines said that...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte led the simultaneous and nationwide launching of the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) “PagbaBAGo Campaign: A Million Learners and Trees”, which aims to provide one million beneficiaries learning materials and dental kits. Vice President...
The country’s top business leaders and education experts will convene to discuss the problems that hound the education sector next week. (DepEd file photo) The Philippine Business for Education( (PBEd), during its Annual Membership Meeting scheduled on Monday, May 29, will unveil the country’s...
Public school teachers made their version of a letter certifying as “urgent” the passing into law of salary increase bills. (Juan Carlo de Vela / MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines made this move after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. asked the...
The Oky Philippines Period Tracker App, a free mobile application where young Filipinas can track their menstrual cycle and learn evidence-based information about reproductive health, was launched on Friday, May 26, in line with the upcoming worldwide celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day on the...
To propel further its new direction to resolve basic education challenges, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, May 25, unveiled the seven priority points for the intervention in support of its “MATATAG” Agenda. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “As we work towards the achievement...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Thursday, May 25, sought the support of the partners of the Department of Education (DepEd) to “stop the bleeding” of the country’s basic education system. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) Duterte, in her speech during DepEd’s Partners...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte turned her focus on urging development partners to come together in ensuring the success of the country’s education agenda. (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte via Facebook) The official, who shared about her upcoming trip to Brunei Darussalam and...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte will visit Brunei Darussalam and Singapore as part of her duties as the president of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), she divulged on Thursday, May 25. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks during the Department of...
