To address challenges in quality learning in the country, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) underscored the need for a coordinated approach to all interventions in teacher education. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN In a statement issued on Thursday, June 6, EDCOM...
To identify potential areas for research or policy interventions to enhance teacher educator quality, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) together with the Research Institute for Teacher Quality (RITQ) launched a profiling study of teacher education institutions (TEIs)...
President Marcos has signed into law the "Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act" that provides public teachers additional teaching allowance from P5,000 to P10,000. Marcos signed the "Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act" or Republic Act (RA) 11997, which he labeled as "a significant milestone" for Philippine...
To show appreciation for their children's hard work and perseverance, parents often give gifts to their children who receive awards during recognition day, moving-up ceremonies, or graduation. Some parents take this a step further by giving unique gifts such as a "money bouquet" or "money garland."...
The Department of Education (DepEd) will soon begin hiring 5,000 non-teaching personnel with a base monthly salary of at least P27,000, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced. This decision comes after Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman granted approval to DepEd's request for...
It was a memorable Saturday for Alex, one of Mr.DIY’s employee volunteers, who had long sought an opportunity to teach young people. He felt fulfilled seeing students learn and form genuine connections with their “teachers for a day.” Meanwhile, employee-volunteer Claire felt it was a gift to...
Former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) governor Nur P. Misuari and six other persons were convicted by the Sandiganbayan of graft in two cases involving P77 million worth of irregularly procured education materials in 2000 and 2001. However, Misuari and his six co-accused were...
The Global Youth Summit, held annually by SM Cares and the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) to inspire youth as catalysts for change, is set to return this year with its biggest iteration yet. It will be hosted in 17 locations across the country, with the kick-off event at SM City Iloilo Southpoint in...
Funds managed by leading global investment firm KKR is investing a yet undisclosed amount in the Del Rosario’s PHINMA Education Holdings Inc., a leading private higher education group and the education arm of PHINMA Corporation. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), PHINMA said...
President Marcos has ordered the gradual return of the school calendar to the old arrangement as he approved the start of classes next school year on July 29. The opening of classes next school year will begin on July 29, 2024, and will end on April 15, 2025. The move aims to gradually return to...
Social media has paved the way for the rise of influencers. Ordinary people who once had no platform can now share their stories. For some, especially those living outside the Metro, it provides an opportunity to share their knowledge and advocacies far beyond physical spaces. One of them is Ramon...
Photos from Laica Pauline Uy / Facebook Laica Pauline Uy, a former candidate of Miss Cebu 2023, ranked 9th in the May 2024 Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination results. Laica, who graduated Cum Laude from Velez College in Cebu, is now a topnotcher on the nursing exam with a rating of 90.20...
