A group has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to reconsider its directive regarding "bare classroom walls" and to grant teachers more autonomy in managing their classrooms and teaching methods. ARNOLD QUZOL / MANILA BULLETIN "We request that DepEd reconsider this...
ILOILO CITY – Rains from the southwest monsoon or “habagat” enhanced by typhoon “Goring” damaged 558 classrooms in Western Visayas. Eighteen of these were totally damaged. A CLASSROOM of the Bia-an Elementary School in Hamtic town, Antique province was flooded due to the southwest monsoon...
The Senate on Wednesday, September 6 convened the select oversight hearing on the confidential and intelligence funds (CIF), programs and activities in a bid to address questions and criticisms regarding the huge amount of CIF allocations given to key government agencies under the proposed...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Sept. 5, confirmed that it is currently coordinating with concerned law enforcement agencies to “put a stop” to the alleged recruitment activities of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Metro Manila schools. (DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN) “We...
As the country starts the celebration of National Teachers’ Month this September, a group urged the government to pay better attention to the overall welfare of Filipino educators. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC), in a statement issued Tuesday, Sept. 5,...
"Malaki po ang respeto ko sa inyo (I have great respect for you)." This is the central message of Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary to Filipino educators as she led the National Teacher's Month (NTM) kick-off in Bohol on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Vice President and DepEd...
In time for the National Teacher’s Month, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Tuesday, Sept. 5, promised that teachers will have a 30-day straight break without volunteer work for the School Year 2023-2024. Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte delivers her speech...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Tuesday, Sept. 5, joined the tree-planting activity for the celebration of National Teachers' Month. Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte at the tree-planting activity in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. (OVP photo) The official shared...
Despite lingering questions surrounding the plans for the pilot, the procurement of learning resources, and teacher training, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) expressed hope that the rollout of the new K to 10 curriculum will be “accomplished successfully.” ...
In line with its efforts to recognize the significant role of teachers in educating Filipino children, the Department of Education (DepEd) will once again lead the kick-off of this year’s National Teachers’ Month (NTM) and World Teachers’ Day (WTD) celebrations. DepEd file photo ...
The United States will help the Philippines address challenges in the education sector by extending a P283-million worth of assistance. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) will launch a project through funds from its partners to help the Department of Education (DepEd) address...
Enrollment for School Year (SY) 2023-2024 reached over 25 million based on the data provided by the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Sept. 1. DepEd / MB Visual Content Group The total number of enrolled learners for the new school year has reached 25,063,759 based on...
