The government has launched a probe into the reported influx of Chinese college students enrolled in a local private school in Cagayan to determine if their presence poses a security threat. National Security Council (NSC) Assistant Director Jonathan Malaya said they are also looking into whether...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Friday, April 19, expressed readiness to investigate alleged degree purchases by Chinese students in Cagayan. (Photo from CHED) “This is a serious allegation that universities are accepting foreign students and are being used as 'milking cows',” said...
(Rio Deluvio/MANILA BULLETIN) Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan is pushing for the passage of a measure that aims to grant a five percent discount on tuition and school supplies for underprivileged students. Under House Bill (HB) No. 1850 or...
Filipino students are set to benefit greatly from a generous contribution of S$4 million gifted to Singapore Management University (SMU). (Courtesy of SMU) This significant amount, presented by the Philippine community, marks the largest collective donation received by SMU from overseas...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced that the current school year will end in May instead of June based on the school calendar for School Year (SY) 2023-2024. (DepEd / MB VIsual Content Group) In DepEd Order No. 003 series of 2024 signed by Vice President and Education Secretary Sara...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has formally announced the opening of School Year (SY) 2024-2025 for basic education on July 29, 2024. (DepEd / MB VIsual Content Group) Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte signed DepEd Order No. 003 series of 2024 on Feb. 19 or the...
While more and more young Filipinos are given access to higher education, giving every student the resources and opportunities they need to achieve full academic and social potential is becoming a problem according to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). (CHED / MB Visual Content Group)...
Recognizing the challenges that many Filipino students face in completing their tertiary education, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) launched an initiative on Monday, Feb. 12, aimed at championing quality, equity, and inclusivity in higher education. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE...
Parents and guardians of incoming Kindergarten and Grades 1, 7, and 11 learners in public schools may now enlist the names of the children as the Department of Education (DepEd) opens the Early Registration period for School Year (SY) 2024-2025. DepEd / MB Visual Content Group In a memorandum...
Students in public elementary and secondary schools are scheduled to go on a five-day mid-year break starting Jan. 24. DepEd / MB Visual Content Group Based on DepEd Order no. 32 series of 2023 or the Implementing Guidelines on the School Calendar and Activities for the School Year 2023-2024, the...
Starting next school year, there will be no more Senior High School (SHS) vouchers for incoming Grade 11 students who wish to enroll in government-run higher education institutions (HEIs). Senior High School students under Tech-Voc track (DepEd file photo) The Department of Education (DepEd),...
While it acknowledged the assurance of education agencies on the continuation of the Senior High School (SHS) in public universities and colleges, a group of teachers on Tuesday, Jan. 16, warned of the consequences of halting the existing program. Senior High School graduates (DepEd file photo)...
