As part of its intensified efforts to foster a safe learning environment amid rising concerns over student well-being nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) has urged students to “break their silence” and report incidents of bullying in schools. (Photo from Unsplash) “Kung ikaw...
Alarmed by recent bullying incidents, a group of teachers on Tuesday, April 8, called for the implementation of stronger mental health programs in schools. (Photo from Unsplash) “We need urgent and systemic support for our learners,” said Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) National Chairperson...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced the launch of an online public consultation on the revised Senior High School (SHS) curriculum, set to run from April 4 to 11. (Photo from DepEd FB Page) DepEd said that it is reviewing the SHS curriculum as part of its "commitment to providing a...
A teachers’ group has urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to immediately implement the P7,000 annual medical allowance for public school teachers. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) The Teachers Dignity Coalition (TDC) called on DepEd to fast-track the implementation of the medical allowance...
La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) While many headlines have been made on the alleged fictitious names from Vice President Sara Duterte’s list of confidential funds recipients, a ranking...
To provide much-needed rest and recovery, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday, April 7, that it had granted a 30-day uninterrupted flexible vacation for teachers. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “This break is a well-deserved opportunity for our learners and teachers to...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is ramping up efforts to enhance functional literacy among Filipino learners, responding to the latest findings of the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS). (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement issued on Friday, April 4,...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Education has transferred Western Visayas Regional Director Ramir B. Uytico to Negros Island Region. UYTICO (DepEd-Western Visayas) Uytico’s transfer was officially made this week after the release of a department order by Undersecretaries Peter Irving...
A disturbing video showing a girl being attacked by classmates in a classroom has spread online, prompting the Department of Education (DepEd) to "actively" address the incident, which reportedly occurred at Bagong Silangan High School in Quezon City. A screenshot of the viral video making the...
Emphasizing the importance of hope and action in overcoming systemic gaps, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted the collective responsibility of the Marcos administration, private institutions, and the Church in addressing the country’s education challenges....
Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook, MANILA BULLETIN) Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun doesn't find it a shock at all nearly 85 percent of Filipino college students want Vice President...
Citing concerns over heavy workloads, inadequate rest periods, and extreme weather conditions, a teachers' group has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to implement "teacher-friendly" reforms in the 2025-2026 school calendar. (JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The...
