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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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
I feel like a criminal for quitting- nurses in the US fight stay or pay agreements - US healthcare
Filipino nurses for Ohio-based company say they have been forced to pay thousands in fees after signing training contracts Filipino nurses are calling for the USs top labor watchdog to review controversial stay or pay training repayment agreement provisions that have left them facing lawsuits and thousands of dollars in fees after they quit their jobs. Training repayment agreement provisions (Trap) are contracts employers.....»»
Free lab tests for Caloocan public school employees
At least 9,000 public school personnel in Caloocan City will be given free laboratory testing on May 6, the local government announced on Sunday......»»
DepEd urged: Revert to old school calendar ASAP
The Department of Education must speed up the return to the old academic calendar amid widespread suspension of onsite classes due to extreme heat, teachers group Teachers’ Dignity Coalition reiterated yesterday......»»
Teachers to start revised K-10 curriculum training this week
The Department of Education will start training teachers this week for the rollout of the revised K-10 “Matatag” curriculum in the coming school year......»»
Makabayan bloc seeks probe into funding of charter change initiatives
In a resolution Reps. France Castro (ACT Teachers Party-list), Arlene Brosas (Gabriela Women’s Party) and Raoul Manuel (Kabataan Party-list) called for a probe by the House’s committee on public accounts, stressing the public deserves to know the source of funding for the renewed attempt to change the Constitution. .....»»
Senate OKs Eddie Garcia bill on third reading
The Senate yesterday approved on third and final reading the so-called Eddie Garcia bill, which seeks to protect movie and television workers from unfair treatment and poor working conditions......»»
Bill seeks to waive review fees for indigents
A bill seeking to exempt indigent individuals from paying the review fees for board and Bar examinations on their first take have been jointly filed by five members of the House of Representatives......»»
DepEd’s gradual shift to old school calendar gets support
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) recently announced the gradual shift to the old school calendar. The current school year, 2023-2024, will end on May 31, 2024. Meanwhile, the start of the school year 2024-2025 will be July 29, 2024 and will end on May 16, 2025, according to Department Order No......»»
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.....»»
Unti-unting pagbalik sa dating school calendar suportado ng senador
SUPORTADO ni Senador Win Gatchalian ang mga hakbang ng Department of Education (DepEd) para sa pagbabalik ng dating school calendar na nagsisimula sa Hunyo at nagtatapos ng Marso o Abril. Matatandaang ipinanawagan na noon ni Gatchalian ang unti-unting pagbabalik sa dating school calendar. Para sa senador, ang pagbabalik sa dating school calendar ay magbibigay sa mga ….....»»
P3-M damage reported in school building fire
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reported a devastating fire at F. Bustamante National High School in Tibungco, Davao City, on January 14, causing an estimated P3 million in damages. The fire affected 14 rooms, with nine being totally damaged and one partially damaged. The Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao (BFP-Davao) struggled to contain the blaze, which lasted for two hours. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or houses affected despite the school's proximity to a residential area. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing. This incident adds to a series of school fires in the region, with three state-owned schools destroyed in 2023. The BFP-Davao and Team Davao Rescue have responded to over 15 fire incidents in the first and second weeks of January 2024, indicating a significant increase compared to the same period in 2023......»»
Wilbert naloka sa P114,000 electric bill: ‘Huwag mo muna ako kausapin!’
TILA nanggigil ang talent manager na si Wilbert Tolentino sa taas ng babayaran niyang bill sa kuryente. Paano ba naman kasi, umabot ito ng mahigit P114,000! Sa Facebook, ibinandera ni Wilbert ang litrato ng bill statement mula sa electric company na Meralcso. Pabiro niyang caption, “Huwag mo muna ako kausapin. Baka sayo mapunta ang init.....»»
BBM kinulit sa P100 wage hike bill
Matapos isnabin ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang P100 wage hike bill ng Senado sa kanyang Labor Day speech noong Miyerkoles, nanawagan naman si Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri na sertipikahan ang panukala sa dagdag sahod ng mga manggagawa. The post BBM kinulit sa P100 wage hike bill first appeared on Abante......»»