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Cebu lampposts case: SC clears DPWH execs, contractor of graft

The Supreme Court acquitted three former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and a private contractor of graft charges in relation to the installation of allegedly overpriced lampposts during the 2007 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit held in Cebu. In a 22-page decision promulgated on Oct. 11, 2023, but made public only.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

House to address Dwarfism

With all of the priority bills listed in the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) over and done with, the House of Representatives has passed a bill declaring Oct. 25 every year as “National Dwarfism Awareness Day.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023

The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Philippines suspends in-person classes due to heat, jeepney strike

Manila, Philippines - The Philippines will suspend in-person classes in all public schools for two days due to extreme heat and a nationwide strike by jeepney drivers, the education department said Sunday.Extreme heat has scorched Southeast Asia in recent weeks, prompting thousands of schools to suspend in-person operations and authorities to issue health warnings.Many schools in the Philippines have no a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

DepEd tells public schools to hold online classes from April 29 to 30

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed public schools nationwide to shift to online classes from Monday (April 29) to Tuesday (April 30), due to the upcoming transport strike by Piston and amid the extreme heat. “In view of the latest heat index forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Himamaylan DepEd to shorten face-to-face classes

Himamaylan DepEd to shorten face-to-face classes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

‘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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

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. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

5,844 schools suspend onsite classes due to extreme heat

Of 47,678 public schools nationwide, 5,844 suspended onsite classes yesterday due to extreme heat aggravated by the El Niño phenomenon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Marikina, Makati adjust classes as Metro Manila sizzles

At least two cities in Metro Manila adjusted classes to protect students as temperatures continue to rise to dangerous levels......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Guv cancels F2F classes due to extreme heat

Guv cancels F2F classes due to extreme heat.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

LIST: Onsite classes na 'WalangPasok dahil sa tindi ng init ngayong April 5

SUSPENDIDO ang face-to-face classes sa ilang lugar ngayong araw, April 5, dahil sa napakainit na panahon. Ayon sa latest forecast ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), ang heat index ay posibleng umabot sa “dangerous category” sa ilang parte ng bansa. Paalala ng weather bureau, ang heat index na lagpas 42 degrees Celsius.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

22 Cebu towns, cities suspend in-person classes

22 Cebu towns, cities suspend in-person classes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

10 Cebu LGUs suspend in-person classes

10 Cebu LGUs suspend in-person classes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

LGUs suspend in-person classes due to heat

LGUs suspend in-person classes due to heat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

DepEd 7: School heads can suspend in-person classes in hot weather

DepEd 7: School heads can suspend in-person classes in hot weather.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

9 Negros Occidental LGUs cancel classes due to high heat index

Nine local government units in Negros Occidental have canceled classes in public and private elementary and high schools for two days following reports of high heat indexes......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Free CSE review classes for Victorias LGU employees begins

Free CSE review classes for Victorias LGU employees begins.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Quezon City Public Library resumes free Japanese language classes

The Quezon City Public Library (QCPL) has relaunched its offering of free online basic Japanese language classes for 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024