A group of education workers on Thursday, Dec. 12, called for the full release of a tax-free Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) before the holidays. (DepEd file photo) In a statement, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) demanded the full, tax-exempt grant of the SRI to all teachers and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Dec. 11, welcomed President Marcos' directive to grant a P20,000 Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) to public school teachers and non-teaching personnel. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN Education Secretary Sonny...
A group of teachers on Monday, Dec. 2, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to “clarify” its proposed policies on loan moratoriums for its employees. DepEd Central Office / MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), in a statement, said DepEd Secretary Sonny...
To strengthen teacher collaboration and support the implementation of the revised K to 12 curriculum, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Nov. 26, announced the launch of Master Classes for Kindergarten and Grades 1, 4, and 7 (K147) Teachers Across All Learning Areas. (DepEd / MB Visual...
A group of teachers has expressed concerns about the shortage of qualified principals in the country’s public schools and called for the immediate appointment of capable school leaders. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “This leadership gap places an added burden on school...
Photo from Unsplash Former ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio has condemned the coal spill disasters in Sorsogon and Zambales, pointing out their devastating effects on fisherfolk communities, marine ecosystems, and public health. “As we are still conducting relief operations in Bicol in...
Starting in November, public school teachers and staff nationwide will gain free access to Canva for Education, along with training, through a new partnership between the Department of Education (DepEd) and Canva Philippines. (Photo from DepEd) On Wednesday, Oct. 30, DepEd Secretary Sonny...
To provide free legal aid to teaching and non-teaching personnel nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on Monday, Oct. 28. (Photo from DepEd) During the ceremonial signing, witnessed by...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday, Oct. 23, highlighted the critical role of teachers, noting that they are not only educators but also catalysts for sustainable economic growth. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara (Photo from DepEd) “We often hear the phrase,...
An official from the Department of Education (DepEd) stated on Tuesday, Oct. 22, that the country faces challenges regarding career progression for teachers. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “Based on our study as well, in the Philippines, we are the best in entry level salary...
A group of education workers demanded accountability for the alleged corruption in the Department of Education (DepEd) under the leadership of former Education Secretary, Vice President Sara Duterte. Vice President and former DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO)...
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan (Yamsuan's Facebook) Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan is proposing a measure in the House of Representatives that seeks to institutionalize a standard health...
