To address challenges in quality learning in the country, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) underscored the need for a coordinated approach to all interventions in teacher education. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN In a statement issued on Thursday, June 6, EDCOM...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Speaker Martin Romualdez gave an enthusiastic response when asked about the calls on Congress to prioritize the proposed legislated wake hike for teachers. Romualdez told...
(Rio Deluvio/MANILA BULLETIN) Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro envisions the newly-signed “Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act" as a platform to uplift public school teachers from dire financial straits. In a statement,...
To identify potential areas for research or policy interventions to enhance teacher educator quality, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) together with the Research Institute for Teacher Quality (RITQ) launched a profiling study of teacher education institutions (TEIs)...
A group on Sunday, June 2, expressed anticipation of the signing of the law granting an increase in the annual teaching allowance for public school teachers. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) In a statement, The Teachers Dignity Coalition (TDC) welcomed the signing of the law...
A group of education workers on Friday, May 31, lauded the passage of a bill that aims to double public school teachers’ teaching supplies allowance from P5,000 to P10,000 starting School Year (SY) 2025-2026. (DepEd file photo) “Matagal nang abonado ang mga guro sa mga pangangailangan sa...
A group of education workers on Thursday, May 30, reiterated the need to hire approximately 94,540 additional education support personnel nationwide. (DepEd file photo) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) issued a statement urging the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department...
As the National Teachers College (NTC) commemorates its near century-long dedication to education, the institution takes another pioneering step toward a sustainable future by transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy. This significant achievement was made possible through a strategic...
A group on Monday, May 27, once again called on President Marcos to fulfill his “promise” of increasing the salaries of public school teachers as the end of the school year (SY) for 2023-2024 approaches. Filipino teachers (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) "The school year is...
Officials of the Department of Education (DepEd) have assured that the Central Office is currently monitoring the developments regarding the investigation involving a teacher in Lubao, Pampanga, who allegedly hit three students inside a classroom. (DepEd / Manila Bulletin) “A fact-finding...
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines on Wednesday, May 22, welcomed President Marcos’ decision to revert to the traditional school calendar for School Year (SY) 2024-2025, but stressed the need for more substantial reforms in the education sector. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN /...
The Department of Education (DepEd) - Manila was urged to clarify a memorandum regarding completing certain tasks scheduled for June this year which may “violate” the mandatory vacation set for teachers. (Noel Pabalate / Manila Bulletin / file photo) The Teachers' Dignity Coalition-National...
