JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN As the May elections drew near, a group of teachers and education workers reminded voters of the importance of including education in the platforms of candidates. “Education is a major national concern and plays a vital role in determining the future of...
With the hashtag “AllinLahatsaALS,” the Department of Education (DepEd) aims to rally stronger support for the Alternative Learning System (ALS) by further promoting its law and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) through a roadshow beginning this month. (Photo from DepEd) ALS...
"We have an education crisis." This is what human rights lawyer Chel Diokno said as he expressed his intention to push for reforms that will help provide education justice for students and teachers alike if he wins in the Senate race. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Feb. 11, said that the conduct of face-to-face graduation ceremonies and other school-based activities remains a possibility given the improvements in the country’s public health situation. (Photo from Unsplash) “It will also depend on the level of...
As qualified schools implement the expansion phase of limited face-to-face classes, the Department of Education (DepEd) said that it continues to coordinate with the Department of Health (DOH) on the public health aspects of the program. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) In a “Laging Handa” public...
Hoping that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation in the country will continue to improve, the Department of Education (DepEd) is making preparations for its “exit plan.” (MANNY LLANES / MANILA BULLETIN) Education Undersecretary Nepomuceno Malaluan, during the “Laging Handa” public...
An official of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Feb. 11, said that “increased confidence” among stakeholders was observed during the first week of implementing the expansion phase of limited face-to-face classes. Citing initial reports from the participating regions, Education...
Depending on the changes in the alert levels in various areas, the Department of Education (DepEd) expressed optimism that more schools will be qualified to participate in the expansion phase of face-to-face classes. (MANNY LLANES / MANILA BULLETIN) “Katatapos lang natin noong kanilang mid-year...
Reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros has committed to push for better pay and benefits for teaching and non-teaching personnel as she bared her education agenda on Friday, Feb. 11. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) During the Senatorial forum of the Alliance of...
Reelectionist Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has vowed to prioritize the recovery of the country’s education sector from the devastating impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture,...
Maritime Higher Education Institutions (MHEIs) were instructed to submit their updated syllabi for “evaluation purposes” before this month ends. (CHED/FB) The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) issued Joint CHED-MARINA Marina Advisory No. 1 series...
In line with its aim to improve the quality of teaching in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued guidelines on performance management and appraisal of teachers. (Photo from DepEd) Quality teaching, DepEd said, is recognized as “vital to the attainment of desired learning...
