Inspired by the late Henry Sy Sr.'s belief in the power of education and driven by their commitment to sustainability, leading integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) has launched a scholarship program in partnership with the UniversitSMy of the Philippines Los Baños...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (PPAB) House Deputy Majority Leader Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin has slammed the "hypocrisy" when it comes to patriotism and the desire for quality education that can only be achieved...
More than 1,600 students get their education at the Ibn Taimiyah Foundation Academy (ITFA) in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte. (Photo by Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao del Norte – Thousands of learners here, including children of former Moro Islamic...
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...
Several concerns have been raised regarding Catch-Up Fridays , the latest learning recovery effort of the Department of Education (DepEd). Students reading during Catch-Up Fridays (DepEd file photo) “Based on EDCOM consultations, Catch-Up Fridays do not appear to be structured to optimize...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Friday, March 1 urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to regulate their commissioners’ expenses during their visits to state colleges and universities (SUCs) and out-of-town meetings. Escudero made the call amid criticisms hurled at CHED...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, March 1, issued a warning against individuals selling or requiring students to buy learning materials to be used for Catch-Up Fridays and other activities in school. (DepEd file photo) “The Department reiterates that such acts are strictly...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) called on international education leaders to address the global issues that prevent marginalized groups from accessing quality higher education. (Chairman J. Prospero de Vera III together with higher education professionals during 2024 EURIE Summit on Feb....
STI Education Systems Holdings Inc. is acquiring Philippine School of Business Administration (PSBA) in Manila and Quezon cities for a yet undisclosed amount. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), STI aid its board of directors has ratified the execution of a Term Sheet with...
The K to 12 curriculum in the country "is not a failure," it only needs to address its weak points, an executive of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said. TESDA Deputy Director General Rosanna Urdaneta "I’m not saying it’s a failure. Lahat po naman...
The Department of Education’s (DepEd) employees’ union on Sunday, Feb. 25, vowed to continue working to improve the country's educational system. (Photo from DepEd NEU) In a statement, the DepEd-National Employees’ Union (DepEd-NEU) acknowledged the “harmonious synergy” between the...
Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre (PPAB) The liberalization of the local education sector, which could be unlocked via economic Charter change (Cha-cha), can bring the advantages of foreign education to the Philippines. House Deputy Majority Leader...
