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DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»
Learn effective utilization of government funds
Inefficient utilization of funds has been a continuous problem in the public sector, causing delays or non-implementation of government programs, projects, and activities, among others. Such issues defeat the purpose of budgeted and allocated funds that should benefit the general public......»»
Reverting to old school calendar can’t be rushed – DepEd
Even after a week of suspended onsite classes due to extreme heat, the Department of Education cannot immediately shift to the old school calendar as it takes away rest days from teachers, students and school personnel, Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte said yesterday......»»
Reverting to old school calendar can’t be rushed – DepEd
Even after a week of suspended onsite classes due to extreme heat, the Department of Education cannot immediately shift to the old school calendar as it takes away rest days from teachers, students and school personnel, Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte said yesterday......»»
DAR vows to distribute remaining 1 million land titles
The Department of Agrarian Reform will distribute the remaining one million land titles to farmer-beneficiaries before the term of President Marcos ends in June 2028......»»
DepEd urged: Let SY 2024-2025 return to old school calendar
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) should revert School Year 2024-2025 to the old school calendar, a House legislator said Saturday. Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said the return to a June-March school calendar “is a huge leap forward for our students, parents, and teachers” amid worsening climate change. He also.....»»
DepEd asks teacher to explain scolding of students in viral video
DepEd has issued a show cause order against a public school teacher who went viral for scolding her students while live-streaming on TikTok — an incident that some believe is an overstep in classroom discipline but educators say is proof of deeper issues in the school system......»»
Medical School Loans: A Comprehensive Guide
Embarking on a journey through medical school is a significant undertaking, and for many aspiring physicians, navigating the financial aspects can be a daunting task. Securing appropriate funding through medical school loans is a crucial step in this process. This comprehensive guide aims to provide valuable insights into how to find the best medical school […] The post Medical School Loans: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Kagay An......»»
School vacations in summer months to be back — DepEd
MANILA, Philippines — Adjustments have been made by the Department of Education to return to the old school calendar, wherein vacations take place during the summer months. This followed after they received mounting complaints from teachers, learners and parents about the extreme heat that students had to endure in public school classrooms especially during their.....»»
Duterte orders no penalty for school teacher who berated students
Duterte orders no penalty for school teacher who berated students.....»»
DepEd says return to old school calendar beneficial to students, teachers
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) On Wednesday emphasized that shortening the timeframe for returning to the previous school calendar schedule would greatly affect the welfare of both students and educators. DepEd made the pronouncement after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the government is now looking for ways to bring back the.....»»
$1B donation makes New York medical school tuition free and transforms students lives
$1B donation makes New York medical school tuition free and transforms students lives.....»»
13 students reported killed in an elementary school dorm fire in China s Henan province
13 students reported killed in an elementary school dorm fire in China s Henan province.....»»
DepEd expands feeding program from 120 days to full school year
The Department of Education will expand its school-based feeding program next school year, providing free meals to students for the entire academic calendar (220 days) for the first time. .....»»
Completing the story for senior high school
A few weeks ago, I had written about senior high school and what many of us, particularly the learners affected in such grade levels, could expect in the coming school year as SHS students undergo a transition or, better said, an adjustment to some notable changes......»»
Who is Nellie E. Brown? Olongapo school finally discovers mystery woman after 71 years
A certain elementary school in a barangay in Olongapo City was named Nellie E. Brown Elementary School (NEBES) and the school administration, students and alumni did not know who Brown was, so an alumnus' daughter began solving the mystery. .....»»
Teachers propose way to shift to old school calendar
If the Department of Education is worried that rushing the return to the old school calendar would compromise the vacation of students and teachers, the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition is proposing a way to do it without removing the school break from the equation......»»
PSAA zeroes in on grassroots development
The Philippine School Athletics Association (PSAA) -- the newest school-based league dedicated to high school students -- will open its first season on March 3 at the Ynares Coliseum in Pasig City......»»
Unjust vexation case vs students in dirty finger selfie junked
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The unjust vexation charge against the two university students in a “dirty finger” photo with policemen during the Sinulog festival has been dismissed by the court on Friday, January 26, On Sunday, January 21, 2024, two male students were arrested for allegedly posing for a picture while holding up their middle.....»»
Netizens welcome shift to old school calendar
CEBU CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) will gradually return to the old school calendar. For the school year 2024-2025, classes will begin on July 29, 2024, and end on May 16, 2025. The school year 2023-2024 will have its last day of classes on May 31, 2024. To recall, in 2021, the accustomed.....»»