School Year (SY) 2023-2024 in public schools will officially start on Aug. 29, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Aug. 3, announced. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “The Department of Education (DepEd) announces that the opening of classes for School Year (SY) 2023-2024 in all...
The mother of a Filipina exchange student in Japan has thanked the University of Manila (UM) for providing her daughter, Jan Ellaine Bitara, with a quality education and sponsoring the continuation of her studies in Tokyo. Mayeth Bitara said, in a social media post, that her daughter Jan made her...
A possible collaboration between the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Japanese government seeks to develop the Training Regulations for Japanese language training as it is one of the directives of the agency's top official given the high demand for...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill that seeks the inclusion of foreign languages as an elective course in all higher education institutions in the country. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada (Senate PRIB Photo) Senate Bill No. 2341, or the...
After completing the review, the Department of Education (DepEd) will launch the revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 10 next month. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) DepEd Undersecretary Michael Poa, in an interview, said that DepEd has lined up some “concrete steps” as part of its...
“It is a show of my Islamic faith.” Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla, thus, defended on Wednesday, July 26, the "Kalima La ilaha ilalah" hand gesture he showed during the singing of the Philippine National Anthem at the Laurel room of the Philippine Senate building. On Monday, July 24,...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) renewed its commitment to upskilling and reskilling Filipinos as part of improving the technical vocational education and training (TVET) system in the country. *(Photo courtesy of TESDA/Manila Bulletin file photo)* In a statement on...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED on Wednesday, July 26, reiterated that there are 52 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from the Philippines included in world university rankings as mentioned by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA)....
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay on Monday, July 24, cited the city's accomplishments and initiatives towards improving the education and welfare of Makatizen students. "Simula 2017, nakapagbigay na tayo ng mahigit na 534, 867 libreng black leather shoes. Ang #ProudMakatizen students mula Kinder...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is expecting more enrollees in its National Leaning Camp (NLC) which started this week. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) As of July 23, DepEd data on NLC showed that there are 480,488 Grade 7 enrollees for NLC. There are also 458,853 Grade 8 learners who enrolled...
The Department of Education (DepEd) renewed its commitment to support the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in its efforts for the country’s education sector. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “Guided by the aspirations of the President this year, we are keen to...
As the country awaits the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 24, an advocacy group looked forward to hearing about the government's progress, achievements, and plans for the country. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine...