PNP members (Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN) There are way fewer police officers involved in shenanigans and abuses this year compared to last year. Thus, said Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Benjamin Acorda Jr. during the 2024 budget...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Education (DepEd) has committed to support a proposal to increase the salary of public school teachers, should there be one. "Definitely we will be supporting the proposal for increasing [salary of] teachers, but is has to...
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines on Wednesday, Aug. 30, urged lawmakers to amend the proposed 2024 budget of the Department of Education (DepEd) in order "to address persistent shortages, redirect misallocations, and ensure transparent and efficient fund utilization." ...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved a total of 5,000 non-teaching positions in public schools nationwide. These job posts were created to aid in lessening the administrative works of public school teachers, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Wednesday, Aug. 30....
Vice President Sara Duterte found an ally amid a lawmaker's call for impeachment against her as the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) questioned the motive of the ACT Teachers party-list in wanting to oust the second highest official of the country. NTF-ELCAC...
Despite hurdles and hardships, teachers on Monday, Aug. 28, said they are ready to “serve for another school year.” NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE “We are still facing the perennial problems such as lack of classrooms, armchairs, instructional materials and...
(Unsplash) Where will the Department of Agriculture (DA) spend its P50-million confidential fund under their 2024 budget? In the fight against agricultural smuggling. DA officials gave this answer during the agency's recent hearing on their proposed budget for next...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (Facebook) ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro has received assurance from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) that it has a mechanism to provide person with disabilities (PWDs) with...
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla said he would validate with law enforcement agencies the alleged figures that showed "drug-related killings" went up...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (Screenshot from YouTube live) The Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives is mulling an inquiry on the alleged Philippine officials who had promised to China the removal of BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. ...
Teachers remained hopeful that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. would honor his campaign promise to increase their salaries as they open their doors for dialogues with the government. DepEd file photo The Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC) said increases in the salaries of...
A group urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to allow a teacher representation in the transition team amid the ongoing Makati-Taguig dispute. DepEd / Manila Bulletin The Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC), in a statement issued Friday, Aug. 18, called for a “smooth transition” of...
