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Teachers welcome reconciled bill on allowance hike
Teachers groups Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) and Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) welcomed a reconciled bill by the Senate and the House of Representatives that would gradually increase the teaching allowance of public school teachers starting school year 2025-2026......»»
DFA seeks passage of Magna Carta for seafarers after deadly attack
“We do believe that any law which will improve the lot of seafarers should be signed as soon as possible, but we fully respect the desire of the president and legislators to improve the bill as it is.”.....»»
‘More teachers, non-teaching personnel needed’
More teachers and non-teaching personnel need to be hired to effectively implement the Department of Education new policy that removes public school teachers’ administrative tasks, according to the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition......»»
Teachers oppose 100 percent foreign ownership of schools
Teachers and other education personnel have expressed their opposition to opening up the country’s schools to 100 percent foreign ownership under the proposed Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 currently under deliberations in Congress......»»
Sinulog Cup top honcho thanks Cesafi schools for staying
CEBU CITY, Philippines– Sinulog Cup 2024 commissioner Atty. Jave Mike Aton thanked the 8 Cesafi member schools for sticking it out with the tournament despite an earlier warning from the league’s top official. As such, the Sinulog Cup will see the eight Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) member schools in its tournament slated from.....»»
6 Ateneo schools compete in annual Ateneo Invitational Games
Over 260 athletes from six different Jesuit schools across the country will converge at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) for the annual Ateneo Invitational Games, scheduled to run from January 13-15, 2024, in Mandaue City. The basketball and volleyball meet features six Jesuit member schools, including SHS-AdC. The visiting schools include two from.....»»
DepEd to push for additional benefits for teachers
he Department of Education will push for “additional benefits” for teachers before Congress, amid a pending bill filed by the Makabayan bloc seeking to increase teachers’ monthly salary to P50,000......»»
[OPINION] Moving beyond blaming teachers: The call for regulatory deregulation
'Is the Department of Education, instead of receiving well-prepared teachers, consistently faced with the challenge of re-training a continuous influx of ill-prepared teachers to meet basic requirements?'.....»»
ACT to PRC: Extend renewal of teachers’ license
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers is seeking a dialogue with the Professional Regulation Commission to extend the deadline for accepting Continuing Professional Development as many teachers would be unable to renew their professional IDs within the current timeframe......»»
Overtime pay, no admin tasks: Sara Duterte promises more benefits for teachers
(1st UPDATE) For two consecutive years, Vice President Sara Duterte puts a spotlight on teachers' welfare during her education report.....»»
DepEd urged to address staffing shortages to deload teachers of admin tasks
Educators from different schools in Luzon explained that while lightening teachers’ workload is an urgent need, there are not enough non-teaching personnel to deload them of administrative duties and hiring more personnel is not a guarantee in all districts......»»
Bill seeks P50,000 entry-level pay for public school teachers
The three-member militant Makabayan bloc filed yesterday a bill in the House of Representatives that will nearly double the entry-level salary of public school teachers nationwide, to the tune of P50,000 monthly......»»
DepEd objects to foreign control of schools via Cha-cha, cites national security risk
The Department of Education on Monday drew the line at allowing foreign “entities” to own schools in the Philippines as proposed in two Charter change resolutions, saying that the entry of 100% foreign-operated schools in basic education will pose a threat to students’ sense of nationality and the country’s security......»»
DBM releases P1.3 billion to light up public schools
The Department of Budget and Management has released nearly P1.3 billion for the electrification of public schools nationwide......»»
Asynchronous classes for public schools on April 15-16 — DepEd
Asynchronous classes or distance learning will be implemented in all public schools nationwide from April 15 to 16, the Department of Education said. .....»»
DepEd ipinatupad ang ‘distance learning’ sa public schools ngayong April 8
PARA ma-enjoy ang long weekend, ipinatupad ang asynchronous classes or distance learning sa lahat ng pampublikong paaralan. Ayon sa advisory na inilabas ng Department of Education (DepEd), ito ay para makumpleto ng mga estudyante ang kanilang pending assignments, projects at iba pang requirements sa eskwelahan. “Likewise, teaching and non-teaching personnel in all public schools shall.....»»
No more admin tasks for teachers
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Friday formalized her directive to all school division offices and school heads to unburden public school teachers of administrative tasks......»»
Public school teachers, employees may wear alternative uniforms — DepEd
MANILA, Philippines — Amid high temperatures across the country, public school teachers are allowed to wear collared Department of Education (DepEd) polo shirts. This is according to DepEd on Monday. “Dulot ng mainit na panahon sa buong bansa, pinahihintulutan ang lahat ng DepEd teaching at non-teaching personnel [na magsuot ng alternate uniform],” DepEd said in.....»»
BBM okay sought for bridge linking Negros, Cebu, Bohol
BBM okay sought for bridge linking Negros, Cebu, Bohol.....»»
Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»