Recognizing the importance of learning continuity in the aftermath of disasters, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) helped in the repair of schools in Quezon that were damaged during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Karding. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) “The education of our youth must not...
Vice President and Education chief Sara Duterte considers the resumption of in-person classes in the present school year the biggest accomplishment of her office, citing the benefits of face-to-face classes to students. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte Facebook page) She...
Vice President Sara Duterte is finalizing a report on her first 100 days in office as the country’s second highest official. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte Facebook page) “Hinahanda na po namin ‘yung (We are already preparing the) 100 days report ng (of the) Office...
Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday said the Department of Education (DepEd) should leave intelligence operations up to the country’s law enforcement agencies as any similar activity that the agency will do would be redundant. Hontiveros made the call as she continues to question the...
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...
It's only right for Congress to craft laws that would benefit the country’s "heroic" teachers. (MANILA BULLETIN) Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte made this declaration in House Bill (HB) No.456, or the proposed Act granting hardship allowance to teachers assigned in remote areas and...
Thousands of teachers gathered at the Abra Sports Complex in Bangued on Wednesday, Oct. 5, for this year’s celebration of National Teachers Day (NTD) and World Teachers Day (WTD). DepED leads the celebration of the 2022 World Teachers' Day and National Teachers' Day on Oct. 5, 2022 in Abra....
Teachers, professors, instructors, and even those who bring the classroom to the streets are special people for they help shape the minds of the future generation. That’s why the world celebrates World Teachers’ Day every Oct. 5 to honor the efforts of the teachers. October 5 as World Teachers...
For the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Cordillera, no amount of lip service would uplift the country’s education system, reiterating that the best way to honor Filipino educators is to respond to their needs. (JOHN JEROME GANZON / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Ahead of the celebration of the...
The Department of Education (DepED) is set to mount a culminating program in line with the celebration of the National and World Teachers’ Day (NTD/WTD), aiming to "honor those who are in the teaching profession." (JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Pursuant to Republic Act No. 10743 and...
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...
House Majority Leader and Zamboanga City 2nd district Rep. Mannix Dalipe would rather not touch the confidential and intelligence funds under Vice President Sara Duterte. Vice President Sara Duterte (Lakas-CMD Media) In a chance interview on the sidelines of the flag-raising ceremony Monday, Oct. 3...
