A teachers’ group on Saturday, Feb. 1, welcomed the plan of the Department of Education (DepEd) to implement a “one principal, one school” policy, emphasizing that every school should have a dedicated leader to improve management and learning outcomes. (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) In...
Emphasizing the crucial role that well-trained teachers play in ensuring better learning outcomes, an industry-led advocacy group on Thursday, Jan. 30, expressed full support for initiatives aimed at improving teacher education. (DepEd file photo) The Philippine Business for Education (PBEd)...
A teachers' group on Thursday, Jan. 30, urged political candidates to make the proposed P15,000 salary increase for educators a key issue in the upcoming elections. (JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The Teachers Dignity Coalition (TDC), in a statement, highlighted that the...
A group of teachers, on Monday, Jan. 27, called for a “balanced and consultative approach” to the proposed Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) program and its current implementation under the Department of Education (DepEd). (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “We recognize the...
Groups of teachers have strongly opposed the government’s proposed rightsizing plan, warning that it could lead to job insecurity and disruptions within the education sector. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN In separate statements issued last week, the Alliance of Concerned...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has advised its field personnel, including public school teachers and non-teaching staff, to continue adhering to the “existing dress code” until new internal guidelines are issued. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a memorandum dated Jan. 7, DepEd...
Citing its “impracticality” in public school settings, a group on Tuesday, Jan. 7, urged the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to exempt public school teachers from the requirement to wear ASEAN- or Filipiniana-inspired attire. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “While we...
Calling it an added burden, a group of private school teachers strongly condemned the planned Social Security System (SSS) contribution hike set to take effect in 2025. (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Private Schools, in a statement issued on Jan. 5, called...
The resumption of classes after the Christmas break has raised concerns among teachers, as many classrooms are expected to remain mostly idle until Friday, Jan.3, due to low attendance of students. (Photos contributed to TDC) Classes in public schools officially reopened on Jan. 2 after...
Teachers have expressed concerns that the newly approved 2025 budget may “violate” the Constitution, citing issues with funding allocations that they argue could undermine educators' rights and constitutional mandates. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) “It is clear in our Constitution...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has vowed to continue exploring funding sources for the rollout of teacher education scholarships. Gatchalian said doing this is essential in order to attract future top teachers and help attract the best and brightest students to the teaching profession. ...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday, Dec. 16, that it will begin releasing the P20,000 Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) for both teaching and non-teaching personnel this week. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE) In a statement, DepEd said the SRI distribution will...
