With the “glaring” shortages in basic education resources, teachers’ groups cannot help but express their disappointment over the pronouncement of the Department of Education (DepEd) that it is “all systems go” for school opening next week. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said it is eyeing to produce 4.4 million highly skilled workers in the construction sector for the next eight years. TESDA In a statement, TESDA Director General Danilo P. Cruz said they are grateful that they have partners like the...
Three days before the incoming school year opens, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Aug. 19, expressed confidence that schools nationwide are ready to accommodate learners especially those who will attend in-person classes. Lakan Dula Elementary School in Tondo, Manila holds a dry run...
A teachers’ group warned of possible overcrowding of students amid a reported shortage of classrooms when the classes for School Year (SY) 2022-2023 start next week. Parents and students of Mataas na Paaralang Araullo in Manila clean the classrooms as part of "Brigada Eskwela" 2022 (MANNY LLANES...
Four days before classes for the incoming school year start next week, the Department of Education (DepEd) has recorded 22.5 million learners from both public and private schools. (DepEd file photo) Latest data from the Learner Information System (LIS) as of Aug. 18, Thursday showed that the number...
To help ensure that the displaced students of Colegio de San Lorenzo will be able to continue their studies this incoming school year, the Department of Education (DepEd) asked for help from other private schools to absorb the learners. (DepEd file photo) “We’re hoping that other private...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said it is now in the last stages of its search and selection for the best technical vocational trainers in the country. TESDA Deputy Director General Rosanna Urdaneta said TESDA is now assessing the applications of 14 technical...
To help ensure that the mental health and well-being of learners are prioritized as the country transitions back to in-person classes, t he Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed schools to conduct psychosocial support activities when classes start next week. (DepEd file photo) “Hindi...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Aug.17, announced that there are 21.8 million learners who have enrolled for School Year (SY) 2022-2023 set to start next week. DepEd file photo Based on the latest data from the Learner Information System (LIS) for SY 2022-2023, DepEd said that the...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Wednesday, Aug. 17, confirmed that the Department of Education (DepEd) already requested for a “fraud audit” of the controversial P2.4-billion laptop purchase for teachers. Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte (Photo from...
Four ambassadors paid a courtesy call on Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to discuss possible initiatives to strengthen the relationship between their countries. In separate meetings, Duterte met Italian Ambassador Marco Clemente, Irish Ambassador William John Carlos, Vietnamese...
The Department of Education (DepEd) will meet with the representatives of the Colegio De San Lorenzo (CDSL) as part of its efforts to ensure that learners who will be displaced due to its closure will be assisted. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN DepEd Spokesperson Michael Poa told the reporters on...
