An F for Philippine education
An important document that’s been showing up in the inboxes and on the desks of both government and private-sector policymakers these past couple of weeks leaves no room in its title for misinterpretation: “Miseducation: The Failed System of Philippine Eduation......»»
DSWD urges 4Ps beneficiaries to avail of gov’t tertiary education support
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) urged the beneficiaries of its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who want to pursue higher education to avail of various government tertiary education support programs that will assist them with their school expenses. DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said on Monday (January 15) that […].....»»
Over 100 international education agents join Cebu ESL fam tour
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Cebu hosted over a hundred international education agents from five Asian countries, who came here for the Grand ESL (English as a Second Language) International Familiarization Tour, the biggest of its kind since the Philippines launched education as a tourism product in 2010. The agents from Japan, China, Taiwan, Vietnam and.....»»
‘Review sex education amid teen pregnancies’
With one out of 10 teenagers aged 15 to 19 getting pregnant, the Department of Education should check comprehensive sexuality education programs to prevent female learners from dropping out of school due to pregnancy, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said......»»
CMIP, TESDA-NCR forge technical education partnership
Concepcion Midea Inc. Philippines has partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority - NCR to enhance technical education......»»
DepEd orders immediate removal of admin tasks from teachers’ workload
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially ordered the immediate removal of administrative tasks from teachers’ workloads on Friday. The issuance of Department Order (DO) 002 came a day after Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte announced the said initiative during her presentation of the 2024 Basic Education Report. “This DO.....»»
Sara reveals she will run in next polls
Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»
It isn’t just money
My recent column titled “An F for Philippine Education” apparently struck a chord among many readers who messaged me to say how appalled they were by the findings of the Second Congressional Commission on Education or Edcom II......»»
PRC pushes inclusive, accessible medical education
The Philippine Red Cross is pushing for a more inclusive and accessible medical education as it expressed concern over the shortage of doctors in the country......»»
Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools
By JACINTO LINGATONG Bulatlat.com SANTA CRUZ, Laguna — Youth groups in Southern Tagalog have strongly opposed the proposed resolution of the 202nd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army and CALABARZON Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF ELCAC) urging the Department of Education (DepEd) Region IV-A, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region IV-A, Technical… The post Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Ppop rise for free, quality education in this year’s UP Fair
The six-day music festival happening from February 12 to 17 at UP Sunken Garden, will champion human rights advocacies that the UP student system fights for. The post Ppop rise for free, quality education in this year’s UP Fair appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
International Environmental Education Day: Little things we can do for a bigger, greener tomorrow
For International Environmental Education Day on January 26, here are some things we can do to help the Earth.....»»
DepEd extends voucher program for Grade 11 students
The Department of Education has decided to extend the voucher program for Grade 11 learners enrolled in state universities and colleges and local universities and colleges under the senior high school system, according to an education official......»»
Big business in education
Improved facilities, better pay for teachers and other staff members and employees, improvement in the quality of education being received by students, stronger sports programs......»»
Philippines diploma mill rep may attract low-tier foreign universities, expert warns
The Philippines' reputation for having so-called “diploma mills” makes it vulnerable to the entry of substandard foreign universities if proposals to open up higher education to foreign ownership push through, an education expert warned during a Senate hearing on Charter change......»»
USAID to launch $30 million initiative to boost higher education in Philippines
The US Agency for International Development is set to launch this year a $30-million initiative to help strengthen the country’s higher education system, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»
Teacher group scores DepEd for leaving out shortcomings in BER
Highlights of “minor achievements” and omissions of missed targets underscored the Department of Education’s second Basic Education Report presented on Thursday, according to a teachers group......»»
Filipina youth champions education for women at United Nations
In her bid to break barriers in education experienced by women and girls in the Philippines, Mandy Romero, 23, wrote and delivered recently the country statement at the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW)......»»
President Marcos OKs DepEd’s basic education plan, other measures
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Marcos, approved on Thursday three priority projects, including a medium-term basic education plan and a higher project cost for a world-class cancer center of the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH)......»»
Enhancing EU-Philippines higher education partnership
Would you say that education matters?.....»»
‘No classes in April, May more productive for education’
Having no classes in April and May would be more productive for education, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers said as it expressed concern about the impact of onsite class suspensions on effective teaching and learning......»»