The Pasig City government launched on Tuesday its “Malusog na Batang Pasigueño” (M-B-P) program that will provide the city students with nutrition food packs to help them get proper nutrition amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo from Mayor Vico Sotto Facebook) Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto posted...
Instead of pushing for flexible learning, a student group has urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to instead provide assistance to "struggling students" and formulate plans in preparation for the gradual resumption of classes. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a statement,...
CANBERRA, Australia -- South Australian universities have issued a plea to the federal government to allow international students back into the country. According to data released on Monday, international enrolments in SA's universities have dropped by 33 percent amid the coronavirus pandemic,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has committed to harness technology as part of the country’s preparation for the education’s new normal. (Department of Education) This was stressed by DepEd Undersecretary for Administration Alain Del B. Pascua during the first-ever Asia Pacific Public...
A virtual leadership and character development training was launched by the Department of Education (DepEd) for student leaders amid the distance learning setup brought by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo from DepEd) Anchored on the mission, vision, and core values of the DepEd,...
The local government of Pasay will be distributing P3,000 financial assistance to 60,000 public school students in the city. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the first tranche of financial assistance will be distributed to five schools this month. On May 19, 2,265 students from Rafael Palma...
In an effort to ensure that no one will be left behind as the education sector transitions to technology, Education Secretary Leonor Briones underscored the need to prioritize the Last Mile Schools on this initiative. Education Secretary Leonor Briones (DepEd/FILE PHOTO/MANILA BULLETIN) DepEd, in a...
The Department of Education (DepEd) was urged to take into consideration the plight of teachers as it prepares for the opening of a new school year amid the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation in the country. Teachers deliver lessons through multiple learning modalities this school...
In spite of the changes brought about by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) underscored the need for initiatives that will focus and respond to the needs of the education sector in the future. Education Secretary Leonor Briones (Photo from DepEd)...
The school opening date for the upcoming school year is a very sensitive topic for teachers who, according to a group of education workers, have been working for “13 straight months without a break.” ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Friday, May 7, said...
The Department of Education (DepEd) will be holding an online episode to help students identify fake news and strengthen their skills in validating information - especially those found online and other social media platforms. Photo from Pixabay DepEd on Friday, May 7, said that an online learning...
An advocacy group called on the government to ensure that Filipino students are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for future employment. Ali Vicoy/MANILA BULLETIN The Philippine Business for Education (PBED), on Friday, May 7 made this call as the current school year nears its end....
