A group challenged the newly-appointed chairperson of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Karlo Nograles to “once and for all” resolve the issue of teachers' unpaid overtime for School Year (SY) 2020–2021. (Photo from Alliance of Concerned Teachers - Philippines Facebook page) In a letter...
Almost 100 former officials and personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) expressed support to the presidential and vice-presidential bids of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan in the upcoming 2022 elections in May. Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis...
To provide support to private education institutions offering basic education, the Department of Education (DepEd) has established the Private Education Office (PEO) at the DepEd Central Office (CO). (Photo courtesy of DepEd) "With the establishment of the PEO, DepEd can now fully exercise its...
(Photo from Pixabay) The Department of Education (DepEd) expressed concerns on the health of at least two million students in basic education if the Vaporized Nicotine Products Regulation Act or “vape bill” will be passed into law. DepEd, in a statement issued on Thursday, March 17, said that...
Almost 1,000 barangays in Region I do not have elementary schools, a research conducted by the Department of Education (DepEd) Regional Office showed. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN Conducted by DepEd ROI, the study entitled "Schoolless Barangays," showed that out of 3,267 barangays in the four provinces,...
(Lei Tapang / Save the Children Philippines / file photo) A child rights organization called on the government to ensure that policies and laws for the benefit of learners with disabilities are strengthened and fully implemented. “Learners with disabilities have long been impacted by different...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, March 17, appealed to President Duterte to veto the vape bill which is considered “anti-health” by medical experts. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN DepEd, in a statement, said that it is one with the Department of Health (DOH) and medical organizations...
A pioneering Philippine-based global EdTech company has partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) and various schools, colleges, and universities to accelerate educational technology transformation nationwide through education computing. Cloudswyft Education Partners Cloudswyft Global...
With the passage of the Inclusive Education Act, educators expressed confidence that no Filipino child with a disability will be turned away and left behind in education. (Photo from Unsplash) “The future of children with disabilities is brighter in inclusive classrooms and schools,” said E-Net...
As more schools expected to participate in the progressive expansion of limited face-to-face classes, the Department of Education (DepEd) has allotted around P1 billion support funds for all public schools nationwide. (Photo from DepEd) “We are also adding resources, in addition to the regular...
President Duterte has signed into law a measure that would ensure inclusive education for learners with disabilities. President Rodrigo Duterte (KING RODRIGUEZ / PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO) Republic Act No. 11650 dated March 11, and was released to media Tuesday, March 15, seeks to institute a policy of...
With the gradual resumption of in-person learning in schools, a group urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure that there will be enough funds for the progressive expansion of face-to-face classes. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines, in a...