The pilot implementation of limited face-to-face classes in basic education to be conducted by schools located in low risk areas will start next month, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Oct. 6, announced. (RIO DELUVIO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In a Facebook post, DepEd said...
A total of 59 schools has already been identified by the Department of Education (DepEd) to be included in the pilot implementation of limited face-to-face classes to start next month. Photo taken Palma Gil Integrated School PGIS in Talaingod, Davao del Norte in June 2021 (DepEd Philippines...
Dubbed as “education frontliners” during the pandemic, teachers on Tuesday, Oct. 5, urged the government to ensure their safety, rights and well-being while they continue with their tasks in the new normal. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) E-Net Philippines on Tuesday, Oct. 5, held an...
In time for the World Teachers’ Day (WTD) celebration, teachers’ federations, unions, associations and groups, aired their concerns in the new learning set-up and the opening of the school year on its second year amid the pandemic. (Photo from E-Net Philippines) “To honor the sacrifice and...
More than 900,000 Filipino educators and their contribution in learning continuity amidst the pandemic were honored and recognized during the celebration of World Teachers’ Day (WTD) on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Screenshot from DepEd Facebook page With the theme, “Gurong Filipino: Katuwang sa Hamon,...
In time for this year’s global celebration of World Teachers’ Day (WTD), a group is pushing for the hiring of more learning support aides (LSAs) to lighten the load of regular teachers amidst the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo taken at Calay IP School, Sarangani ub...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Oct. 5, recognized the outstanding achievements of two public school teachers and a student journalist after making it to the Top 50 of Global Teacher and Student Prize 2021. Photo from DepEd “Our teachers and learners are really our treasure for...
More than flowers and praises, teachers on Tuesday, Oct. 5, said that they “deserve dignity.” (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) called on the government, particularly the Department of Education (DepEd), to pay closer attention to the real...
Education Secretary Leonor Briones on Tuesday, Oct. 5, paid tribute to all Filipino teachers in this year’s celebration of the World Teachers’ Day (WTD). Education Secretary Leonor Briones / DepEd / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “I would like to wish our faithful and loyal teachers a glorious...
Despite mobility restrictions and other limitations due to the ongoing health situation in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) expressed hope that student-athletes will remain inspired and motivated. Filipino Olympians share their experiences to learners in a virtual sportscon...
To address the learning crisis in the country’s education system, the coalition who championed K to 12 Law reconvened on Monday, Oct. 4, to challenge 2022 electoral candidates to adopt a 10-point education reform agenda and encourage voters to elect education leaders. Partner organizations and...
(Photo from Unsplash) Millions of Filipino learners face a second year of distance learning due to the ongoing public health situation in the country. While President Duterte has finally approved the pilot implementation of limited face-to-face classes recently, distance learning is still largely...
