The approval of a new cabinet cluster for education has sparked a range of reactions. Some view the change favorably, while others have voiced concerns about its intended purpose. First day of classes at Vicente Hizon Sr. Elementary School in Davao City on Monday, July 29, 2024. (KEITH BACONGCO /...
The Department of Education (DepEd) can successfully implement the National Learning Recovery Program (NLRP) but it has to address the lack of consolidated data first in assessing learners’ competencies and foundational skills before going further, Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay said on...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is considering rationalizing the Senior High School (SHS) curriculum by making some subjects “elective” or voluntary for Grade 11 and 12 students. Senior High School students (DepEd file photo) In a Palace briefing on Tuesday, Aug. 13, Education...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House Committee on Appropriations has issued on Tuesday, Aug. 13, a subpoena duces tecum requiring the Commission on Audit (COA) to submit to the panel the audit report on the...
Recognizing the impact of bullying on students’ academic performance and overall well-being, Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13, that the Department of Education (DepEd) would monitor schools to ensure strict compliance with anti-bullying policies. (DepEd / MB Visual...
Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday, Aug. 13, confirmed that President Marcos has approved, “in principle,” the creation of a Cabinet Cluster for Education. Students of Rafael Palma Elementary School attend the first day of classes for SY 2024-2025 on July 29, 2024. (ARNOLD QUIZOL /...
Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook) Zamboanga del Norte 2nd district Rep. Gloria Labadlabad has advised Vice President Sara Duterte on "real leadership", and told her to stop playing the "blame game". "Real leadership means...
Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Monday, Aug. 12, that entry-level pay for educators in public schools will increase by around P3,024 in 2025. This comes following the signing of Executive Order (EO) No. 64 which will increase the salary of government...
Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Jil Bongalon (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook) House Assistant Majority Leader Ako-Biicol Party-list Rep. Jil Bongalon has asked Vice President Sara Duterte to "show some humility" and to not turn the current...
ILOILO CITY – The Presidential Gawad Career Executive Service (Gawad CES) was recently awarded to Dr. Miguel Mac D. Aposin, the school superintendent of Capiz province. CAPIZ School Superintendent Dr. Miguel Mac D. Aposin (fifth from left) receives the Presidential Gawad Career Executive Service...
A group of teachers on Saturday, Aug. 10, called on Education Secretary Sonny Angara to promptly “suspend the implementation” of two Department of Education (DepEd) Orders, citing that these directives have resulted in “a burdensome workload” for teachers. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN /...
Education Secretary Sonny Angara assured the non-teaching personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) that their concerns would be addressed. (Photo from DepEd) “We will track everything. I will assign the HR and Operations teams to take note of all the suggestions,” Angara said...
