State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), along with the Philippine National Bank (PNB) partnered with P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation (PA Properties) to help address the national housing backlog. In a statement, GSIS said the pension fund, the national bank, and the...
Recognizing that not all students might need to “catch up” with foundational skills such as reading, the Department of Education (DepEd) plans to integrate peer tutoring as part of its Catch-Up Fridays program. (Courtesy of DepEd) “Pwede din natin gawin or i-institute sa ating...
Amid calls to halt the implementation of its latest learning recovery initiative, the Department of Education (DepEd) stated on Tuesday, March 12, that it is currently collating feedback from the field regarding implementing Catch-Up Fridays. (DepEd file photo) DepEd Undersecretary and...
Citing the additional burden on teachers, a group of education workers on Monday, March 4, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to halt the implementation of its Catch-Up Fridays Program. (Manila Bulletin file photo) “Catch-Up Fridays should be halted, and consultations should precede...
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (Facebook) Ranking members of the House of Representatives have slammed Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri's claim of a possible constitution crisis as the two chambers of Congress continue to butt heads...
The Department of Energy (DOE) said the government was able to conserve more than P300 million in electricity and P25 million in fuel expenses last year due to a policy that limits fuel and energy consumption in agencies. The implementation of the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP)...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Rep. Salceda's office) Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda has claimed that a constitutional crisis amid the quest for Charter change (Cha-cha) is far-fetched, despite the fear of some of his fellow...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has rolled out its Catch-Up Fridays program in public schools nationwide on Friday, Jan. 12. (DepEd file photo) “We saw happy and engaged students and teachers,” DepEd’s Curriculum and Teaching Strand said in a statement when asked to give an update on the...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has resumed the issuance of guarantee letters for people in need of financial aid through its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program on Jan. 2. DSWD Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs and co-spokesperson Irene...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured jeepney drivers who may be affected by the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) that they will be able to access the agency’s programs and services if necessary. The Assistance to Individuals in...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Tuesday, Dec. 12, highlighted the important role of the private education sector in addressing the challenges faced by the country’s education system. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “Our public schools cannot address the education crisis...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) expressed its support to the Department of Education (DepEd) especially in addressing learning gaps which greatly contributed to the education crisis in the country. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “Patuloy kaming makikiisa sa Kagawaran...
