Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Monday, Oct. 7, urged parents to give their consent so their children can participate in the “Bakuna Eskwela” program in public schools. A Grade 1 student at Dr. A. Albert Elementary School in Manila receives a vaccine during the launch of...
At least five million children in public schools are expected to be protected from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) as the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Education (DepEd) formally launched their joint school-based immunization drive on Monday, Oct. 7. A Grade 1 student at Dr....
To protect school-aged children from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Education (DepEd) will spearhead the “Bakuna Eskwela” kick-off next week. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) In separate advisories, the DOH and DepEd...
Amid the celebration of this year’s World Teachers' Day (WTD), Filipino educators on Saturday, Oct. 5, called on the government to urgently address the “systemic challenges” they have been facing for years. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) Members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT)...
The Department of Education (DepEd) concluded the grand festivities for the 2024 National Teachers’ Month (NTM) on Thursday, Oct. 3, honoring the vital role educators play in shaping the nation. With the theme “Together4Teachers,” the celebration showcased the unwavering dedication of...
(DepEd) House Deputy Speaker Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar has filed a bill in the House of Representatives that aims to provide holistic support for teachers by establishing programs and services for their mental health and...
To prioritize the welfare of Filipino teachers in public schools, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday, Oct. 2, implementing guidelines for the rationalization of their workload and compensation for teaching overload. Students of Rafael Palma Elementary School attend the...
To address the disparity between the Philippines' high literacy rates and its low standings in international assessments, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara has called for a comprehensive examination of the literacy measurement methods employed in other countries. (Photo...
From 15 days, the vacation service credits (VSCs) of public school teachers have been increased to 30 days based on new guidelines issued by the Department of Education (DepEd). (DepEd file photo) In a statement issued on Friday, Sept. 27, the agency announced that DepEd Secretary Sonny...
Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (PPAB) Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel expressed concerns over the alleged misuse of P112.5 million in confidential funds by the Department of Education (DepEd) under Vice President Sara Duterte,...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara has been meeting with various groups to forge partnerships aimed at improving the quality of basic education in the country. (Photo from DepEd) In his recent meetings this week, Angara discussed potential partnerships to enhance learning...
Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook, MANILA BULLETIN) Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun has challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to take a lie detector test alongside retired...
