Senator Sonny Angara, who assumed leadership of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, July 18, has been urged to continue revising the Senior High School (SHS) curriculum and advancing the agency's digitalization efforts, particularly in implementing blended or distance learning. Senator...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to include undernourished high school students in the government’s school-based feeding programs. Estrada said there is a necessity to amend provisions of the law on school-based feeding program to include...
In preparation for the opening of classes for School Year (SY) 2024-2025, the Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct its annual school maintenance program, known as “Brigada Eskwela,” from July 22 to 27. During the conduct of Brigada Eskwela, education stakeholders contribute their time,...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has pushed anew for his proposed ‘Batang Magaling Act’ or Senate Bill (SB) No. 2367 to boost the employability of senior high school (SHS) graduates. Gatchalian reiterated his push following statements made by President Marcos to make sure that SHS graduates are ready...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Davao City is strictly monitoring the prices of school supplies in major establishments as the opening of classes on July 29 approaches. Rachel S. Remitio, DTI-Davao City director, said that the weekly monitoring intends to ensure that...
A teachers’ group on Monday, July 8, reiterated its call for the Department of Education (DepEd) to immediately “clarify and suspend” the implementation of the Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS) for the School Year (SY) 2023-2024. Public school teachers (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently unveiled a price guide for school supplies ahead of the upcoming school year. The guide, titled "Gabay sa Pamimili ng School Supplies," is designed to assist consumers in making informed purchasing decisions. Here are the price ranges...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Wednesday, July 3 vowed to pursue proposals that seek to increase the salaries of public school teachers. The incoming Department of Education (DepEd) secretary said he will study the proposal increasing the entry-level salary of public school...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced that enrollment in public elementary and secondary schools for the upcoming school year will start next week. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) Signed by Education Undersecretary Nolasco Mempin, DepEd issued Memorandum No. 32 series of 2024, or the...
The school bully is still “alive and well” in public schools, still making the lives of victims miserable, 11 years after Republic Act No. 10627, known as the Anti-Bullying Law, was passed in 2013. This is according to a series of studies presented during a meeting of the Second...
President Marcos has signed into law measures establishing senior high and elementary schools in Bacoor City, Cavite. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos approved the two new laws—Republic Act Nos. 12007 and 12008—on June 13, 2024. Republic Act No....
The Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID) held its Open House event on June 1 at the PSID Ahlen Institute in Taguig City. The event attracted aspiring interior designers, industry professionals, and design enthusiasts eager to explore interior design and learn from PSID’s faculty and...
