Recognizing that not all students might need to “catch up” with foundational skills such as reading, the Department of Education (DepEd) plans to integrate peer tutoring as part of its Catch-Up Fridays program. (Courtesy of DepEd) “Pwede din natin gawin or i-institute sa ating...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has expressed confidence that the Philippines is on track to become a global powerhouse by 2050, positioning itself to become a part of the prestigious G20 group of leading world economies. Recto told reporters on Wednesday, March 13, that the country's...
Amid calls to halt the implementation of its latest learning recovery initiative, the Department of Education (DepEd) stated on Tuesday, March 12, that it is currently collating feedback from the field regarding implementing Catch-Up Fridays. (DepEd file photo) DepEd Undersecretary and...
Citing various concerns, a group of teachers on Thursday, March 7, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to suspend its Catch-Up Fridays Program. (DepEd file photo) “Catch-Up Friday is not a necessity and therefore must be immediately suspended,” said Teachers’ Dignity Coalition...
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...
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 National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) on Monday, February 19, acknowledged the progress in the country's employment rate but stressed the need for continued efforts to recover from pandemic losses. Photo from NAPC When asked how is the country’s employment rate going, Danilo Laserna,...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has reported that the law providing tax relief for eligible companies has resulted in the creation of over 100,000 jobs for Filipinos since its implementation two years ago. Data from the DOF showed that total approved investments under the Corporate Recovery and Tax...
A group of education workers on Monday, Jan. 15, slammed the Department of Education (DepEd) for issuing an “abrupt order” that left the teachers as well as school heads in public schools “ill-equipped.” Students during the first 'Catch-Up Fridays' on Jan. 12, 2024. (Photo credit to DepEd...
The Department of Finance (DOF) announced that the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act has already attracted over a trillion pesos in investment capital. According to a Facebook post by the DOF, projects approved under the CREATE Act, which aims to address...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has reported a reduction in government spending on disaster risk reduction last year. Data from the PSA showed that the public expenditure on disaster risk reduction activities amounted to just over P315.89 billion in 2022, a 52 percent decrease from the...
