BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Trade unions and civilians organized Saturday a large demonstration at the Kossuth square in front of the Parliament in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, demanding higher wages and the right to strike. The square was reportedly filled with more than 10,000 teachers and...
A group challenged the newly-appointed chairperson of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Karlo Nograles to “once and for all” resolve the issue of teachers' unpaid overtime for School Year (SY) 2020–2021. (Photo from Alliance of Concerned Teachers - Philippines Facebook page) In a letter...
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Education-Baguio reported that more than 97 percent of the agency’s non-teaching and teaching personnel are already fully vaccinated to ensure their readiness for the implementation of the limited face-to-face classes in the city. Dr. Mary Libeney Sito, medical...
Former Education secretaries and officials have declared their support for Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan in their bid for the two highest positions in the country. Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan (VPLR Media Bureau) Through a statement,...
Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos has vowed to continue pursuing programs and reforms designed to uplift the quality of life of the country's teachers, foremost of which is increasing their salaries. A teacher holds an online class during the Covid-19 pandemic (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA...
Groups of teachers and education workers decried the 20 percent tax on honorarium for teachers who will serve as poll workers in the upcoming 2022 elections in May. Public school teachers undergo training in Manila for the May 2022 elections. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) “Our teachers who chose...
With the passage of the Inclusive Education Act, educators expressed confidence that no Filipino child with a disability will be turned away and left behind in education. (Photo from Unsplash) “The future of children with disabilities is brighter in inclusive classrooms and schools,” said E-Net...
Reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros has urged the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to defer the higher withholding tax on the compensation of teachers doing poll duties in May elections. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office)...
With the gradual resumption of in-person learning in schools, a group urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure that there will be enough funds for the progressive expansion of face-to-face classes. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines, in a...
(DepEd / FILE PHOTO) A group called on the candidates in the May 2022 elections to consider their comprehensive agenda for the country’s teachers and education workers. “We have witnessed several forums and even debates where candidates, especially those gunning for the highest office in the...
TACLOBAN CITY – A couple in this city proved that being in a relationship is not a hindrance to pursuing academic success. Jhane Eyre Olmedo ranked 3rd in the 2022 licensure examination for teachers with a rating of 92.40%, while her boyfriend, Jonel Gallaza landed 8th in the 2019 board exam with...
A total of 20,811 individuals have passed the January 2022 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board for Professional Teachers (BPT) announced on Friday, March 11. (PRC / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) According to PRC, 8,737 elementary...
