If Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte would have his way, he would put up e-learning centers in every municipality and city in the country as a way to buttress the education system amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. (Sergey Zolkin/ Unsplash) Rep. Duterte, son of former President Rodrigo...
In this day and age, the hybrid way of learning is nothing new. However, responding to the constantly changing digital needs students and teachers go through, academic institutions need a right technology partner who can provide them a complete ecosystem of solutions–much like what Globe Business...
NVIDIA is collaborating with the United Nations Satellite Center (UNOSAT) to use deep learning and AI to promote climate action for a healthy global environment. The initiative supports the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes 17 interconnected Sustainable...
When was the last time you read a book? Do you click a title that says ‘five-minute read’ – and finish reading the whole article? Reading is one of the most important skills because it leads to knowledge, self-improvement, and better comprehension of the world around us. Even though that is...
The alternative Learning System is hope for the future for millions of out-of-school youth EVERYBODY DESERVES A SECOND CHANCEAlternative Learning System (ALS) students, from different walks of life, form a small circle inside a classroom in Cavite. (Frendy Tesorero) The limiting effect of...
As it continues to implement the progressive expansion of in-person classes, the Department of Education (DepEd) said that more than 80 percent of public schools nationwide have been deemed ready for the resumption of face-to-face classes this incoming school year. (Photo from DepEd) “Over 80...
To identify learning gaps and design appropriate interventions, the Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered the conduct of a rapid assessment in the school year (SY) 2021–2022 for learning recovery which will cover students in public and private schools. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) Signed by...
In line with its efforts to provide quality and relevant second chance basic education to Filipinos, the Department of Education (DepEd) has been working with various organizations. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) In particular, DepEd has been closely working with UNICEF to help provide opportunities for...
FINDING ANSWERS Former Senator Atty. Joey Lina All children should be able to read by age 10. Reading is a gateway for learning as the child progresses through school – and conversely, an inability to read slams that gate shut. Beyond this, when children cannot read, it’s usually a clear...
The extensive support for the Alternative Learning System (ALS) was one of the legacies of the administration of President Duterte, according to Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones. (DepEd file photo) Briones highlighted that ALS enrollment grew to a yearly average of 95.35 percent compared...
Education advocates urged President Duterte to sign the Education Commission (EdCom) 2 bill into law to address the ongoing learning crisis and prevent the “collapse” of the country’s education system. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) “We call on President Duterte to sign this law...
With over four million enrollees from 2016 to 2021, the Department of Education (DepEd) said that the Alternative Learning System (ALS) has become a very important program under the current administration. (Photo from DepEd) “We are happy that the enrollment rate of the Alternative Learning...
