The National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) has joined the calls to postpone the September 2021 Physician Licensure Exam (PLE), citing the rising coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country. (Unsplash) "We must not gamble the lives of our future medical practitioners over a...
As it adopts an enhanced remote enrollment for School Year (SY) 2021-2022, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Aug. 25, announced that it has reached more than 8.5 million enrollees so far. (Photo from DepEd) Based on the latest enrollment data released by the agency, the total number...
With blended learning set in place when the new school year opens in public schools next month , UNICEF expressed concern that millions of Filipino children will continue to miss education opportunities in another year of school closure. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) “The Philippines is one of...
A group of students asked the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to “reconsider” its decision to not move the deadline of voter registration and extend it for two more months. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) “Comelec needs to heed the young voters who want the registration to be extended,”...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has recorded more than 5.3 million enrollees at the basic education level in both public and private schools for School Year (SY) 2021-2022. deped1 As of Thursday, Aug. 19, the enrollment figure based on the Learner Information System (LIS) - Quick Count showed...
Students of the University of Mindanao-Digos College (UMDC) in Davao del Sur have developed an Automotive Multifunction Tester and Supply (AMTS) prototype that seeks to aid vehicle electricians and technicians in performing repairs and maintenance services. (DOST Region XI Facebook page) The...
There are more than five million enrollees in both public and private schools for School Year (SY) 2021-2022 based on the latest data from the Department of Education (DepEd). A school in Manila implements a "dropbox" enrollment system for SY 2021-2022 (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Based on the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Substation Concepcion has conducted a hazard mapping to prevent possible hazards and risks for teachers and students at Concepcion National High School in Iloilo City on Friday, Aug. 13. Personnel of the PCG Substation Concepcion participated in the activity to...
Principal IV Leo Cabaruan and teacher Kemmy Olfindo prepare the enrollment dropboxes at the Sta. Ana Elementary School in Manila on August 16, 2021. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) As the country prepares for the opening of a new school year amidst the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the...
Filipino students represented the country in the 2021 Asia Student Leadership Conference. (Photo from iACADEMY) Two Filipino students from a Makati-based school represented the Philippines during the Asia Student Leadership Conference 2021 hosted by Smile Asia Organization in Singapore. Third-year...
Enrollment dropboxes are prepared by schools like Sta. Ana Elementary School in Manila for parents or guardians who wish to enroll their children for SY 2021-2022. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Recognizing the challenges faced by parents and learners amidst the ongoing coronavirus disease...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) has funded a project seeking to look at the socio-cultural determinants of the four leading mental health illnesses such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation, among...
