The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, February 16, highlighted “sweeping policy reforms” that increase teacher allowances, expand career progression, and significantly reduce administrative workload—especially for educators in public schools. In a statement, DepEd said these...
Malacañang said the proposal of the Department of Education (DepEd) to shift to a trimester system must undergo a thorough study first. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said it would be better for the proposal to be studied first before the Palace could make any...
A public health advocacy group has urged the government of the Philippines to follow the lead of six ASEAN countries that have already banned vape products, as regional leaders marked the 25th anniversary of the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) in Bangkok, Thailand. HealthJustice...
The Philippines’ worsening shortage of healthcare workers is rooted not only in migration but also in a failing education and training pipeline, with an estimated 290,000 additional professionals needed nationwide, according to the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). In its...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is facing criticism after unveiling its proposed trimester system, with a group warning that both educators and students could be treated like “lab rats” amid what critics call hit-or-miss education reforms. In a statement issued on February 14, the Alliance...
On paper, the Philippines has never invested more in higher education: college tuition is free in state universities, enrollment has surged, and thousands of academic programs promise opportunity. But behind this expansion lies a quieter reality—the very agency tasked with ensuring quality is...
The shear line and the northeast monsoon, locally known as “amihan,” will continue to bring cloudy skies and rains over large parts of Luzon, while easterlies will cause isolated rainshowers across the rest of the country, state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...
As Chinese New Year 2026 ushers in a fresh cycle of renewal, many turn to Feng Shui to realign their homes, habits, and intentions. Increasingly, this philosophy of balance is extending to the face where harmony, proportion, and energy flow are believed to influence not only appearance, but...
SAN MANUEL, Isabela – A former Miss Philippines-Earth 2013 runner-up and teacher was gunned down in front of her home in Barangay Cabaritan here on Friday night, Feb. 13. Police identified the victim as Lullete Jane Ramillo de Guzman. Investigation said that the victim had just arrived in her...
The Department of Education (DepEd) faces delays in delivering textbooks to millions of students due to regional gaps in the Philippines’ publishing industry, prompting experts to call for expanded local publishing. In a statement released on Friday, February 13, the Second Congressional...
Senator Paolo "Bam" Aquino IV believes that political considerations should take a backseat as Filipinos continue to struggle with urgent issues, including education, jobs, and corruption. When asked about reports that he’s being eyed as a candidate for the 2028 presidential elections, Aquino...
To improve curriculum implementation, reduce teacher workload, and protect instructional time, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, February 13, officially announced its proposal to shift to a trimester system under a holistic school calendar reform for the next school year. In a...
