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DepEd to extend SHS voucher program for current Grade 11 students

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday said it will be extending its voucher program to currently enrolled Grade 11 students in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) to prevent displacement of learners. DepEd made the pronouncement after earlier announcing that there would be no more Grade.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

TURNING POINT: K-12 Program: A Dismal Failure

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 19 January) – The K-12 curriculum was adopted, supposedly to improve the quality of education in the country, mimicking the system in some countries in Europe and that of our ASEAN neighbors. Unfortunately, only the addition of two grade rungs, grade 11 and grade 12, otherwise known as the senior […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

South Korea cautiously optimistic about US-Japan military upgrades

WASHINGTON - South Korea is cautiously optimistic about alliance upgrades that the U.S. and Japan have planned to bolster security in East Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.A South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the ministry "noted" that the U.S. and Japan, at their summit in Washington last week, spoke of "the defensive nature of the U.S.-Japan alliance" and emphasized "peace and stability" in the reg.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Philippines rating unchanged in women, business and law index

The Philippines has made no progress in providing equal economic opportunities for women as it kept its previous year’s rating in the latest Women, Business and Law report of the World Bank......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

DoF considering IPOs for LandBank, DBP

The Philippine News Agency reported that the Department of Finance, under new Secretary Ralph Recto, is “exploring amendments to the charters of the Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines”, which Mr. Recto said could include “their possible public listing, to broaden the local capital market.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

BPI sells shares in GoTyme Bank

The Bank of the Philippine Islands sold its 752 million common shares of GoTyme Bank Corp. to GoTyme Financial Pte. Ltd. and Giga Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd, the bank said yesterday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

DBP seeks capital buildup of up to P300 billion

State-run Development Bank of the Philippines is hoping to raise its authorized capital stock to P300 billion as the bank seeks to amend its nearly three-decade-old charter......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Landbank-DBP merger not pushing through – Recto

The planned legal merger of the Land Bank of the Philippines and the Development Bank of the Philippines is no longer pushing through as Finance Secretary Ralph Recto deviates yet again from his predecessor......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

SC affirms Sandigan’s decision to allow Napoles, ex-Masbate lawmaker to post bail

SC affirms Sandigan’s decision to allow Napoles, ex-Masbate lawmaker to post bail.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

CSC affirms 2019 decision: Libre guilty of malpractice

CSC affirms 2019 decision: Libre guilty of malpractice.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Globe gets ‘B’ CDP rating for 3 consecutive years

Globe gets ‘B’ CDP rating for 3 consecutive years.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023

The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Why the dollar is still strong

Despite the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Fitch’s credit rating downgrade of the US, the lowering of the US credit rating outlook to negative by Moody’s and a growing US debt burden, the US dollar has regained its strength......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Why the dollar is still strong

Despite the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Fitch’s credit rating downgrade of the US, the lowering of the US credit rating outlook to negative by Moody’s and a growing US debt burden, the US dollar has regained its strength......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Fitch keeps credit rating of 5 Philippine banks

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the credit rating of five of the country’s biggest banks and kept its stable outlook, on the back of a likely robust economic growth over the next two years......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

PBBM, Sara, Zubiri, Romualdez patok trust, approval rating -survey

Kapwa mataas ang trust" 79% at "approval" 76% ratings nina President Bongbong Marcos Jr. na may 79% at "approval" 76% ratings. The post PBBM, Sara, Zubiri, Romualdez patok trust, approval rating -survey first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 20

KABUL -- The Afghan caretaker government has allowed girls graduating from 12th grade to get admission to state-owned medical institutes, state-run Bakhtar news agency reported on Tuesday. "The enrolment of girls who graduated from 12th grade has started in state-run medical institutes in Kapisa, Parwan, Panjshir, Wardak, Ghazni, Paktika, Logar, Khost, Badakhshan, Paktia and Bamyan provinces," the media outlet r.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Grade 11 student killed in fight outside disco in Olango Island

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A Grade 11 student died after he was allegedly stabbed by a minor outside a disco in Sitio Mainit, Barangay Sta. Rosa in Olango Island in Lapu-Lapu City at around 1 a.m. on Sunday, February 11. The victim was identified as 18-year-old John Paul Roland Maranga Dungog, who is a resident.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Grade 12 student stabbed in Argao town

Grade 12 student stabbed in Argao town.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024